Rental homes in Westwijk Zuid, Amstelveen
View the current rental property listings in Westwijk Zuid, including resident reviews and neighbourhood data. Compare directly on price, size and energy label.
Average €3,410 per month: what you pay for a rental home in Westwijk Zuid?
Westwijk Zuid is a neighbourhood where buying is the norm. Over 71% of homes are owner-occupied, and only 29% are rental. Of that rental segment, 18% is owned by housing associations and 10% by other landlords, meaning the free-sector supply is limited. The average WOZ value of €657,000 is well above the Amstelveen average of €528,000, and this directly translates into rental prices. In the free sector (excluding social housing), the average rent over the past year was €3,410 per month, with a range from €854 to €6,950. The lower end concerns compact studios or apartments, while the upper end consists of spacious single-family homes with gardens. The average floor area of rented homes was 147 m², indicating that family homes are mainly coming onto the market here. At the top of this page you will find the current daily price and the current supply.
Wide avenues, children playing and a Japanese supermarket around the corner
Westwijk Zuid was largely built in the 1980s and 1990s, and you can see this in the urban design: wide streets, plenty of greenery between the housing blocks, and a layout clearly designed for families. The neighbourhood feels quiet without being boring. With 1,625 households with children (the largest group) and a dominant age category of 45 to 65 years, this is an area where neighbours have lived for twenty years and where children have now left home or are in secondary school. On the Westwijk Zuid neighbourhood page you can read in resident reviews that people particularly appreciate the peace and green surroundings. One resident writes that it is "a nice neighbourhood to let children grow up, with enough play areas and little nuisance." At the same time, there is criticism of the shopping facilities: the Westwijk shopping centre at Westwijkplein covers daily groceries, but for more variety you have to go to Stadshart.
What makes Westwijk Zuid special within Amstelveen is its multicultural composition. The proximity of international schools and the headquarters of KPMG attracts expats, and you notice this in the Japanese supermarket and restaurants in the area. In the Kastelenbuurt you will find the larger single-family homes with striking castle names as street names, while the Schrijversbuurt is built more compactly with more terraced houses. The Kruidenbuurt has a mix of rental and owner-occupied homes, and De Scheg borders the Amsterdamse Bos, making it extra attractive for runners and dog walkers.
In terms of accessibility: tram line 5 stops at Westwijk stop and takes you to Amsterdam Central in about 35 minutes. By car, you are quickly on the A9, although it can get quite congested around the Amstelveen junction during rush hour. Cycling to Stadshart takes about ten minutes. The international school ISA is nearby, and primary schools such as the Jenaplanschool and Montessorischool are within walking distance. According to the municipality of Amstelveen, there are plans to further improve public transport in Westwijk, but concrete dates are not yet available.
Expats with families, dual-income couples, or would you prefer a different neighbourhood?
With an average household income of €60,000 and rents that regularly exceed €3,000 per month, a rental home in Westwijk Zuid is mainly affordable for dual-income couples and expats with a housing allowance. Families looking for space and willing to pay the price will find exactly what they need here. For starters or single people with a modal income, this neighbourhood is simply too expensive. Those looking for an affordable apartment to rent would be better off looking at Uilenstede-Kronenburg or the Patrimonium neighbourhood. And if you still want to live in Westwijk Zuid but find the rents too high, check out the supply of homes for sale in Westwijk Zuid. Buying can be more advantageous in the long term, especially given the high WOZ values that the neighbourhood has shown for years.
Searching for a rental home in Westwijk Zuid: how to find the current supply
On Buurtje.nl we combine the current rental supply with resident reviews and neighbourhood data, so you can not only compare renting a home in Westwijk Zuid by price and floor area, but also by what it is really like to live there. Use the filters at the top to search by energy label, price or number of rooms. Renting in Westwijk Zuid not quite what you are looking for? Then also check out the supply in green Elsrijk, the centrally located neighbourhood Stadshart, or view all rental homes in Amstelveen for a complete overview.
Frequently asked questions
What does it cost to rent a house in Westwijk Zuid, Amstelveen?
In the private sector, the average rent over the past year was €3,410 per month, with an average floor area of 147 m². The range runs from €854 for smaller apartments to €6,950 for spacious single-family homes. Social housing through housing associations is limited (18% of the housing stock).
How long is the waiting time for a social rental home in Westwijk Zuid?
Westwijk Zuid has 18% housing association ownership, but waiting times for social housing in Amstelveen via WoningNet often exceed 10 years. Supply is very limited and turnover is low because many residents stay here long-term. A rental home in the private sector is available more quickly, but considerably more expensive.
Is Westwijk Zuid well connected by public transport?
Tram line 5 (Westwijk stop) connects the neighbourhood to Amsterdam Central in about 35 minutes. In addition, buses run towards Schiphol and the Stadshart. By car, you are quickly on the A9, although it can be busy around Amstelveen during rush hour. Cycling to the centre of Amstelveen takes about ten minutes.
Are there good schools nearby for someone considering renting a home in Westwijk Zuid?
Yes, there are several primary schools within walking distance, including a Jenaplan school and a Montessori school. The International School of Amsterdam (ISA) is nearby, making the neighbourhood popular with expats with children. For secondary education, there are schools in Amstelveen centre and the surrounding area.
What are the energy labels of rental homes in Westwijk Zuid?
The homes in Westwijk Zuid largely date from the 1980s and 1990s. The average gas consumption is 730 m³ and electricity consumption 4,040 kWh per year, which is relatively economical for homes of that age. Many homes have label B or C. When searching for an apartment to rent, you can filter by energy label at the top of the page.
