Rental homes in Woon- en Groengebied Sloterdijk, Amsterdam

Rental prices and market figures for Woon- en Groengebied Sloterdijk, Amsterdam

The rental market in Woon- en Groengebied Sloterdijk is heavily focused on the private sector. Of the 320 homes in the neighbourhood, 71% are rental properties, but only 3% are owned by a housing association. This means the vast majority (68%) are in the hands of private or institutional landlords. If you are looking for social housing, the supply here is therefore minimal. In the private sector, the average rent over the past twelve months was €2,285 per month, with a range of €1,066 to €3,500. With an average floor area of 75 m², this works out to around €30 per m². That is steep, but fits the profile of this relatively new residential neighbourhood. The average WOZ value is €573,000, equal to the district average of Sloterdijk-West and well above the Amsterdam average of €517,000. The average income of €59,200 is also higher than the municipal average (€44,276), indicating that this is mainly home to dual-income earners and professionals. See the top of this page for current daily prices and available rental properties in Woon- en Groengebied Sloterdijk.

Living in Woon- en Groengebied Sloterdijk: new-build between greenery and motorway

Woon- en Groengebied Sloterdijk is one of the youngest residential neighbourhoods in Amsterdam. The area was largely developed after 2010 and consists of modern apartment complexes, often with shared inner gardens or rooftop gardens. Think of projects around Basisweg and Transformatorweg, where former industrial sites have been converted into residential areas. The atmosphere is urban and functional: sleek architecture, wide pavements and lots of new-build. It does not feel like a classic Amsterdam neighbourhood with canals and brown cafes, but rather like a modern city district where everything is new and clean. The population is strikingly young: of the 1,075 residents, as many as 77% fall into the 25 to 45 age category. Only 14% are married and most households are without children. This is typically a neighbourhood for young professionals and expats who rent a new apartment in Woon- en Groengebied Sloterdijk and appreciate the proximity to work and public transport.

Facilities: functional but not extensive

For daily groceries, you are reliant on supermarkets just outside the neighbourhood, such as the Albert Heijn at Sloterdijk station or the shops along Haarlemmerweg. There are few eateries or specialist shops within the neighbourhood itself. Families with children need to look to the Contactbuurt or further afield to Geuzenveld for schools. Sports facilities are available: Sportpark Sloterdijk is within walking distance and there is plenty of greenery for running or walking. The Brettenpad and the banks of the Zijkanaal offer nice routes, although the greenery feels more planned than organically grown. Healthcare facilities and GP practices are mainly located in adjacent neighbourhoods.

Accessibility: one of the best-connected neighbourhoods in Amsterdam

This is where Woon- en Groengebied Sloterdijk really scores. Sloterdijk station is one of the largest public transport hubs in the city, with intercity trains, sprinters, metro (lines 50, 51) and several bus routes. You can be at Amsterdam Central Station within 8 minutes by train. The A10 West and the S102 are literally around the corner, giving you quick access to the A4 towards Schiphol or the A2 towards Utrecht. Cycling to the city centre takes about 20 minutes via Haarlemmerweg. Parking in new-build complexes is often arranged via an indoor garage, although you do pay for that. On-street parking is paid. More information about permits can be found on the website of the municipality of Amsterdam.

Residents we spoke to particularly appreciate the tranquillity combined with the accessibility. "It's quiet here by Amsterdam standards, but you can get anywhere quickly," is a common remark. There is also criticism: the neighbourhood lacks character and cosiness. There are few terraces, local shops or places to spontaneously bump into neighbours. If you are looking for a rental home with more Amsterdam atmosphere, you would be better off looking at de Haarlemmerbuurt or de Jordaan, although you will pay at least as much there. Compared to neighbouring areas such as the Isolatorbuurt, Woon- en Groengebied Sloterdijk is slightly greener and more spacious, but also a bit further from amenities. Check the neighbourhood page of Woon- en Groengebied Sloterdijk for all resident reviews and neighbourhood data.

Who is a rental property in Woon- en Groengebied Sloterdijk suitable for?

With an average rent of €2,285 per month, this neighbourhood is aimed at dual-income earners and professionals with above-average incomes. Expats who rent a home through their employer form a large part of the tenants. Starters without a substantial salary are out of luck here: there is hardly any social housing (3% housing association stock) and the waiting lists at WoningNet are long throughout Amsterdam. Families with children will find few schools and play areas here. The neighbourhood is best suited to people who want a modern apartment, close to public transport and work, and care less about neighbourhood life. Would you rather buy? Then check the supply of homes for sale in Woon- en Groengebied Sloterdijk. Respond quickly to new rental properties, because with 112 rented homes in the past year, the supply that comes up for rent goes quickly.

What residents say about Woon- en Groengebied Sloterdijk

On the reviews and neighbourhood data of Woon- en Groengebied Sloterdijk you can read what current and former residents think. Accessibility consistently scores high, while facilities and atmosphere score lower. One resident wrote: "Perfect as a base, but for a night out you have to leave the neighbourhood." The high labour participation rate (80%) and education level (73% highly educated) confirm the picture of a working, mobile population that uses the neighbourhood mainly functionally. Read all the reviews on the neighbourhood page.

Renting in Woon- en Groengebied Sloterdijk compared to surrounding neighbourhoods

Unsure between several neighbourhoods? In the Contactbuurt you will find slightly more amenities and a livelier street scene, while the Isolatorbuurt has similar rents but is more compact. If you want to live more centrally, look at Grachtengordel-West or Burgwallen-Nieuwe Zijde, although rents there are even higher. On Buurtje.nl you can compare neighbourhoods based on neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and data from more than 1,500 sources. Also check the broader supply of rental properties in Sloterdijk-West or search all rental properties in Amsterdam.