Rental homes in Weteringbuurt, Amsterdam
Check the current rental property listings in Weteringbuurt, Amsterdam. Compare rental prices, neighbourhood scores and resident reviews to find a rental home that suits you.
Rental prices and market figures for Weteringbuurt, Amsterdam
Weteringbuurt is a typical rental neighbourhood: 61% of the 1,551 homes are rental properties, compared to 39% owner-occupied homes. Notably, only 8% of the housing stock is owned by housing associations, while as much as 53% is rented out by private and commercial landlords. Social housing is therefore scarce here, and the vast majority of rental properties in Weteringbuurt fall into the free sector.
In the free sector (excluding social housing), the average rent over the past twelve months was €3,479 per month, with a range of €1,527 to €12,500. With an average floor area of 97 m², this works out to around €35.90 per m². The WOZ value is €686,000, slightly below the district average for De Weteringschans (€723,000) but well above the Amsterdam average of €517,000. The average income of €58,300 is also significantly higher than the €44,276 for Amsterdam as a whole. Want to know what is available to rent today and at what price? Check the current overview at the top of this page.
Living in Weteringbuurt, Amsterdam
Weteringbuurt is nestled between the Rijksmuseum, the Singelgracht and the Vijzelstraat. It is one of the most central parts of Amsterdam, but surprisingly does not feel like a tourist zone. The neighbourhood has its own, somewhat understated character. You live here among stately 19th-century canal houses and some larger residential blocks from the interwar period, interspersed with occasional post-war new builds. Most rental properties are apartments, ranging from compact studios to spacious maisonettes with high ceilings on the Weteringschans or Nieuwe Vijzelstraat.
With 2,455 residents, it is a small neighbourhood. The largest group (1,065 people) is between 25 and 45 years old, and 955 of the households are single-person households. This gives the neighbourhood a young, independent profile: many working professionals and expats, relatively few families.
Facilities in Weteringbuurt
You can do your daily shopping at the Albert Heijn on Vijzelstraat or Stuyver on Weteringschans. On Koningsplein and around Leidseplein, a few minutes' walk away, you will find a wide range of specialist shops, restaurants and cafés. Utrechtsestraat, right next to the neighbourhood, is known for its small shops and eateries. For primary schools, you can go to the Amsterdamse Montessorischool on Eerste Weteringdwarsstraat. Sports facilities are limited within the neighbourhood itself, but the Zuiderbad on Hobbemastraat (public swimming pool) and Vondelpark are within walking distance. Weteringplantsoen offers a small patch of green in the middle of the neighbourhood.
Accessibility of Weteringbuurt
Accessibility is excellent. Vijzelgracht metro station (North/South line) is literally in the neighbourhood and takes you to Amsterdam-Zuid or Central Station in ten minutes. Tram lines 1, 7 and 19 stop along Weteringschans and Vijzelstraat. By bike, you can reach Dam Square or Vondelpark within five minutes. By car, the A10 is accessible within a quarter of an hour via Stadhouderskade, but parking is a point of attention: the entire neighbourhood falls under permit parking and visitor rates are high. You can apply for your own parking permit via the website of the municipality of Amsterdam, but waiting lists are long.
Residents of Weteringbuurt particularly appreciate the central location and good accessibility. "You are everywhere in five minutes, but it is still quiet at night on the Weteringschans," writes a resident on the neighbourhood page of Weteringbuurt. Recurring criticisms are the high rents, limited parking options and occasional noise nuisance from the nearby Leidseplein. Compared to Leidsebuurt-Noordwest, it is noticeably quieter here, while in Den Texbuurt you will find a similar atmosphere but with slightly more families.
Is Weteringbuurt right for you as a tenant?
A rental home in Weteringbuurt is particularly interesting for working professionals, expats and couples without children who want to live centrally. The neighbourhood attracts many singles: 955 single-person households out of a total of around 1,300. For families with children, the supply is limited and rents are high. If you want to rent an apartment in Weteringbuurt, prepare your documents (employer's statement, payslips) well in advance, because homes go quickly. Social housing is hardly available with 8% housing association ownership; registering with WoningNet is necessary, but expect years of waiting times. Would you rather buy? Then check the supply of homes for sale in Weteringbuurt as an alternative.
What residents say about Weteringbuurt
On the neighbourhood page, residents rate Weteringbuurt on various categories. Accessibility and the level of facilities generally score the highest, while parking and noise nuisance are the most frequently mentioned areas for improvement. "Everything is close by, from museums to supermarkets, but renting an affordable home here is really a challenge," a resident sums it up. Curious about all the experiences and scores? Read the reviews and neighbourhood data of Weteringbuurt.
Compare rental properties in Weteringbuurt with surrounding neighbourhoods
Rents in Weteringbuurt are higher than the Amsterdam average, but within the district of De Weteringschans they are comparable. Looking for something more affordable in the same area? In Utrechtsebuurt-Zuid you can sometimes find slightly lower prices per square metre, while Leidsebuurt-Zuidoost is a bit livelier. Further away, neighbourhoods like Jordaan and Grachtengordel-West offer a similar canal house feel, but with a different price profile. On Buurtje.nl, you can compare neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and available rental properties side by side, based on more than 1,500 data sources. Also check the overall overview of rental properties in Amsterdam to compare specifically.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Weteringbuurt, Amsterdam?
The average rent in the free sector in Weteringbuurt is €3,479 per month, with an average floor area of 97 m² (approximately €35.90 per m²). The range runs from €1,527 to €12,500 per month. Social housing is significantly cheaper, but with only 8% housing association ownership, supply is very limited.
Are there social housing units in Weteringbuurt?
Only 8% of homes in Weteringbuurt are owned by a housing association. Social housing is therefore scarce here. You can register via WoningNet, but waiting times in this part of Amsterdam can exceed ten years. The vast majority of rental supply (53%) comes from private landlords in the free sector.
What is it like to live in Weteringbuurt?
Living in Weteringbuurt means living centrally in Amsterdam, among canal houses and within walking distance of the Rijksmuseum and Leidseplein. Residents appreciate the accessibility and level of amenities, but cite high rents and limited parking as drawbacks. The neighbourhood has a young, urban profile with many single professionals.
Is Weteringbuurt suitable for starters and expats?
Yes, Weteringbuurt attracts many young professionals and expats. The largest age group is 25-45 years (1,065 out of 2,455 residents) and 955 households are single-person households. The rent level is high though: expect at least €1,500 per month in the free sector. For families with children, supply is more limited.
How accessible is Weteringbuurt?
Accessibility is very good. Vijzelgracht metro station (North/South line) is nearby, and tram lines 1, 7 and 19 stop along the Weteringschans. By bike, you are in the city centre in five minutes. Parking is difficult: the entire neighbourhood falls under permit parking with high visitor rates.
What amenities are there in Weteringbuurt?
In the immediate vicinity you will find supermarkets (Albert Heijn Vijzelstraat, Stuyver), the Utrechtsestraat with specialist shops and eateries, and Leidseplein. The Zuiderbad and Vondelpark are within walking distance. Primary education is available through, among others, the Amsterdamse Montessorischool. The neighbourhood scores highly on amenities in resident reviews.
How quickly are rental homes let in Weteringbuurt?
Weteringbuurt is popular and homes go quickly. In the past twelve months, approximately 140 homes have been rented out in the free sector. If you want to rent a home in Weteringbuurt, make sure your documents (employer's statement, ID, payslips) are ready immediately and respond on the same day. See the current average time to let at the top of the page.
