Rental homes in Willemsparkbuurt-Noord, Amsterdam

Rental prices and market figures for Willemsparkbuurt-Noord, Amsterdam

The housing market in Willemsparkbuurt-Noord is among the most expensive in Amsterdam. Of the 797 homes in the neighbourhood, 52% are in the rental sector and 47% are owner-occupied. The share of social housing is remarkably small: only 6% is owned by a housing association. The remaining 47% is rented out by private or commercial landlords, meaning virtually the entire rental stock is in the free sector.

In the free sector (excluding social housing), an average of €4,371 per month was paid over the past twelve months, based on 44 rented homes with an average floor area of 105 m². This equates to approximately €42 per m². The range runs from €2,250 to €8,700 per month, showing how diverse the supply is. By comparison, the average WOZ value in Willemsparkbuurt-Noord is €1,371,000, well above the district average for Willemspark (€1,210,000) and far above the Amsterdam average of €517,000. The average income of €115,800 per household is also significantly higher than the municipal average of €44,276. Renting in this neighbourhood is therefore also more expensive than in most other Amsterdam districts. See the current supply and daily average rental price at the top of the page.

Living in Willemsparkbuurt-Noord, Amsterdam

Willemsparkbuurt-Noord is a quiet, neat neighbourhood in the southwest of Amsterdam, located in the Willemspark district. The buildings mainly consist of stately late-nineteenth-century and early-twentieth-century townhouses and wide apartment buildings, often with high ceilings and large windows. Many properties have been divided into apartments, making the neighbourhood popular with affluent singles and two-person households. The streets are wide and the architecture is well-maintained, but there is little greenery: the rows of trees on the pavements are sparse and in summer it can get quite hot, as residents also note.

The atmosphere is subdued. You see few people on the streets and the neighbourhood lacks a vibrant character. For some tenants this is an advantage, for others a drawback. One resident succinctly described it as "boring" and noted that there is "not much to do" in the immediate vicinity. That said, Vondelpark is within walking distance, and for liveliness you only need to walk a few streets towards Overtoom or Cornelis Schuytstraat.

Facilities in Willemsparkbuurt-Noord

Cornelis Schuytstraat, just outside the neighbourhood boundary, is the main shopping street with delicatessens, boutiques and lunch spots. For daily groceries, there are supermarkets in the immediate vicinity, including an Albert Heijn on Van Baerlestraat and shops towards Overtoom. Vondelpark offers space for running, cycling and recreation, although greenery within the neighbourhood itself is lacking. For sports, there are various fitness centres in the area and the Bosboomstraat swimming pool is within cycling distance. Schools in the area include primary schools on Van Baerlestraat and in adjacent neighbourhoods. The Stedelijk Museum, the Rijksmuseum and the Concertgebouw are within short walking distance, making the neighbourhood attractive for culture lovers.

Accessibility

Willemsparkbuurt-Noord is well served by public transport. Tram 2 and tram 12 run via Overtoom and Van Baerlestraat towards the city centre, with a travel time of about ten minutes to Leidseplein and fifteen minutes to Amsterdam Central Station. By bike, you can reach Central Station in twenty minutes. By car, the A10 ring road is accessible via Overtoom or Amstelveenseweg, but expect traffic jams during rush hour. Parking in the neighbourhood is only possible with a parking permit, and waiting times for this are long. If you drive daily, you need to take this into account.

Compared to neighbouring neighbourhoods such as Vondelpark-West, Willemsparkbuurt-Noord is quieter and less touristy, but also less green right on your doorstep. Valeriusbuurt-West offers a similarly quiet character but is slightly further from the city centre. More reviews and neighbourhood data can be found on the neighbourhood page of Willemsparkbuurt-Noord.

Is renting in Willemsparkbuurt-Noord right for you?

Willemsparkbuurt-Noord is most suitable for tenants with a generous budget who want to combine peace, appearance and a central location. The neighbourhood mainly attracts highly educated people in their thirties and forties, expats and dual-income couples, given the high average income and the dominant age group of 25 to 45 years. Families with young children will find the limited play facilities and lack of greenery in the streets a drawback. For students or starters, renting an apartment in Willemsparkbuurt-Noord is financially almost unattainable at current free-sector prices.

Practical advice: respond quickly to available rental homes, as supply is limited and demand is high. Make sure you have income statements, employer declarations and an identity document ready. For social housing, registration with Woningnet is necessary, but with only 6% housing association ownership, chances here are minimal. If you are also considering owner-occupied homes, check the supply of homes for sale in Willemsparkbuurt-Noord as an alternative.

What residents say about living in Willemsparkbuurt-Noord

Based on resident reviews, Willemsparkbuurt-Noord scores a 7.0 out of 10. Safety stands out clearly as the strongest point with a 10.0. Accessibility (8.0) and beauty (8.0) are also rated well. Greenery (4.0) and housing (5.0) score the lowest. Resident Deedeedinky wrote: "Not much to do. Almost no greenery on the street also gets extremely hot in summer. You never see anyone walking around and rubbish is collected on time. But extremely noisy with construction workers starting at 7 am." That picture, quiet but with occasional construction noise, fits a neighbourhood that is very much in development. Read all reviews on the reviews and neighbourhood data of Willemsparkbuurt-Noord.

Compare rental homes in and around Willemsparkbuurt-Noord

Anyone looking for a rental home in this corner of Amsterdam has more options to compare. Valeriusbuurt-Oost is adjacent and has a similar character, but may be slightly more accessible in terms of price. For more liveliness and a greener environment, Vondelpark-West is also worth considering. Outside the district, the Jordaan and the Haarlemmerbuurt are popular alternatives with a different character and partly lower rental prices. A complete overview of rental homes in the district can be found at rental homes in Willemspark, and for the broad Amsterdam market you can visit rental homes in Amsterdam. Buurtje.nl combines current supply with resident scores and district data so that as a tenant you find not only a home but also the right neighbourhood. The municipality of Amsterdam publishes additional information about living and parking permits on amsterdam.nl.