Rental homes in Westlandgracht, Amsterdam

What does a rental property cost in Westlandgracht? Significantly below the Amsterdam average

Westlandgracht is one of the most pronounced rental districts in Amsterdam: as much as 87% of the more than 8,000 homes are rental properties. Of these, around 40% are owned by housing associations and 46% by other landlords, meaning the private sector is well represented here. The average WOZ value is €362,000, well below the Amsterdam average of €517,000. This difference is also reflected in private sector rents: over the past twelve months, a rental property here was let for an average of €2,355 per month, with a range of €500 to €4,500. The average apartment measures around 84 square metres. This makes renting in Westlandgracht relatively affordable compared to the city centre, although 'cheap' in Amsterdam is of course a relative term.

Those looking for the current rental supply and daily prices will find them at the top of this page. The balance between social housing and the private sector makes this district special: there is room both for tenants with a lower budget (via housing association homes) and for those looking in the private sector. Considering buying instead of renting? Then also check the supply of homes for sale in Westlandgracht, although at only 13% owner-occupied homes, it is limited.

Westlandgracht according to residents: high accessibility, but rough edges

On the district page of Westlandgracht, residents rate their neighbourhood 7.1 out of 10. That sounds reasonable, but behind that average lie striking outliers. Accessibility scores a perfect 10: with Henk Sneevlietweg metro station, tram line 17 and the proximity of the A10, you are quickly in the city centre or on the motorway towards Schiphol. Safety also gets a high 9.5, although resident Kha adds a caveat: 'Too many drug-addicted vagrants harassing people.' That sounds contradictory, but in practice these nuisance problems are concentrated in specific spots, while the rest of the neighbourhood feels quiet.

Facilities score 8.0, and that matches the street scene. Around Delflandplein you will find supermarkets, a pharmacy and eateries. The Delflandpleinbuurt-West and the eastern part form the shopping heart of the district. At the same time, greenery scores a mediocre 6.0. Rembrandtpark is within walking distance on the north side, but in the district itself it is mainly stone and concrete. The Riekerhaven on the southern edge offers a bit more space and greenery, but that is more of an exception. Education scores a meagre 5.0, which is a point of attention for families. Housing even gets a 3.5: residents are not enthusiastic about the quality of many homes. Resident K sums it up as 'New and old', and that contrast is visible. New-build complexes around the Schipluidenbuurt stand next to outdated 1960s porch flats.

Westlandgracht is not a slick district. It is a neighbourhood where you are well and quickly connected to the rest of Amsterdam, where facilities are in order, but where you also encounter the rawness of Nieuw-West. The municipality is investing in the renewal of the area, partly through the urban renewal programme, but that is a process of years. Around Koningin Wilhelminaplein and the Andreasterrein, this transition is most visible, with new apartments next to older social housing blocks.

Does Westlandgracht suit you as a tenant?

With 6,470 residents between 25 and 45 years old and almost 5,900 single-person households, Westlandgracht is clearly the domain of single young adults and starters. If you want to rent an apartment in Westlandgracht without paying the top price of the canal belt, this is a logical option. The district suits working people who need to commute daily to Schiphol, the Zuidas or the city centre. For families, it is less obvious: the low score on education and the limited green space weigh heavily then. If you are looking for more character and cosiness, take a look at a rental home in the Jordaan or the supply in the Haarlemmerbuurt, although you will pay considerably more there. If you are specifically looking for a rental property in Westlandgracht with more space, the private sector here offers apartments that you simply will not find in the city centre for the same price.

Searching for rental properties in Westlandgracht: current supply and district data

On Buurtje.nl you will find the current supply of rental properties in Westlandgracht, including filters on price, surface area and energy label. At the top of this page you can see directly what is currently available. Besides Westlandgracht, you can also look at renting a home in adjacent districts: compare, for example, with the Grachtengordel-West or Burgwallen-Nieuwe Zijde. Or view the complete overview of rental properties in Amsterdam to compare districts side by side.