Rental homes in Weesperzijde, Amsterdam

What does a rental property on Weesperzijde cost?

Weesperzijde is a neighbourhood where renting is the norm: 63% of the more than 3,000 homes are rental properties. About 25% are owned by housing associations, while 38% are in the hands of other landlords, such as private investors and institutional parties. This means the free sector is well represented here. In the past twelve months, 184 homes in the free sector were rented out at an average rent of €2,924 per month, with a range from €315 to €5,750. The average floor area was 131 m². That is substantial, especially considering that the average WOZ value here is €616,000, well above the Amsterdam average of €517,000. Renting in Weesperzijde is therefore not cheap, but the location directly on the Amstel explains a lot. Want to know what is available today? At the top of this page you will find the current listings with daily prices.

Living on the Amstel: how do residents experience Weesperzijde?

Residents of Weesperzijde give their neighbourhood a 7.1 out of 10 on Buurtje.nl. What immediately stands out in the scores is the excellent accessibility (a 9.0) and the strong sense of community (8.0). Housing also scores well with an 8.0, which is logical given the relatively spacious housing supply along the Amstel. Where the neighbourhood scores lower is green space: a 5.0. That is recognisable if you walk around. Along the Amsteldijk and Weesperzijde itself you have the water and rows of trees, but real parks or playgrounds are scarce. Amstelpark is just outside the neighbourhood and Martin Luther Kingpark is a bit of a walk away.

One resident sums it up aptly: "The side along the Amstel is beautiful, but towards the east it is no longer." On the Amstel side it is indeed pleasant, with terraces, houseboats and walkers. But behind the Cygnus Gymnasium, towards Wibautstraat, the atmosphere changes. The same resident reports that near the school there were almost a few robberies by young people. The safety score of 7.0 reflects that mixed picture. Read more resident experiences and neighbourhood data on the Weesperzijde page.

The neighbourhood consists of clearly different parts. The area around Weesperzijde-Noord is closest to Wibautstraat station and the Roeterseiland campus of the UvA, which explains the large group of 25- to 45-year-olds (2,600 of the 5,925 residents). The middle and southern parts are quieter and more residential, with stately 1930s blocks along the water. The Parooldriehoek, named after the former Parool building, is more compact and urban. In terms of amenities, you are close to Javastraat and Wibautstraat for daily shopping, and tram 3 and metro 51/53/54 take you to Central Station within ten minutes. That explains the high accessibility score.

Renting on Weesperzijde: for whom, for whom not?

With 2,250 single-person households and only 19% married, Weesperzijde is clearly a neighbourhood for singles and young professionals. The high education level (70% highly educated) and an average income of €59,100 match the price level of the free sector. If you want to rent an apartment in Weesperzijde for less than €1,500 per month, it becomes difficult in the free sector. The social housing stock is limited and has long waiting times. Families with children should take into account the mediocre score on education (6.0) and the lack of green space. If you are looking for more space or a lower price, check out the supply of homes for sale in Weesperzijde or look at the broader rental supply in Amsterdam.

Searching for rental properties around the Amstel

On Buurtje.nl you will find the current supply of rental properties in Weesperzijde, including filters on price, floor area and energy label. Compare the neighbourhood with similar areas: the Jordaan and the Grachtengordel-West also attract young professionals, but at similar or higher prices. If you want a bit more buzz, consider the Burgwallen-Oude Zijde. More information about municipal rules regarding rental contracts and permits can be found on the website of the municipality of Amsterdam.