Rental homes in Zuidas, Amsterdam

Average €2,929 per month: what does a rental property on the Zuidas cost?

The Zuidas is one of the most expensive rental districts in Amsterdam, and the figures confirm that picture. In the free sector, the average rent over the past year was €2,929 per month, with a range of €325 to €10,000. That lower limit is exceptional and concerns small studios or temporary contracts; the majority of rental properties in Zuidas are well above €2,000. The average floor area of 94 m² shows that you do get square metres for that price, but it is far from cheap. By comparison, the average WOZ value here is €603,000, compared to €517,000 for all of Amsterdam. Want to know the current daily price? Then check the overview at the top of this page, as it changes constantly.

The distribution of the housing stock is striking. Of the 2,877 homes, 82% are rental properties, but only 6% of those are owned by housing associations. The vast majority, 75%, are rented out by private and institutional landlords. This means that the social rental market is virtually non-existent here, and as a home seeker you almost automatically end up in the free sector. Also considering buying? Then check the supply of homes for sale in Zuidas, although with a WOZ value of over six hundred thousand, that is no light decision either.

Sleek, businesslike and surprisingly green: what is it like to live on the Zuidas?

The Zuidas has a reputation as a business district, and that is true. During the day, it buzzes with suits and laptops around Station Zuid and the offices of ABN AMRO, AkzoNobel and many law firms. But in the evening, the picture changes. The more than 5,200 residents, over half of whom are between 25 and 45 years old, form a young, international community that increasingly gives the district a residential character. On the district page of Zuidas, residents give the neighbourhood an overall score of 8.0. Safety and accessibility score a perfect 10, as do education and amenities. But there is also honest criticism: sense of community and green space both receive only a 4 out of 10. One resident aptly describes it: the district offers everything in terms of convenience, but it does not feel like a neighbourhood where you spontaneously ring your neighbours' doorbell.

The different neighbourhoods within the Zuidas each have their own character. In Vivaldi you will find the newest residential towers with luxury apartments and views over the city. The VU Quarter has a more mixed character due to the proximity of the Vrije Universiteit and Amsterdam UMC, which creates a mix of students, researchers and healthcare staff. Around RAI you notice the influence of the exhibition complex: hotels, restaurants and a constant stream of visitors. And Zuidas-Noord borders the Beatrixpark, one of the few green lungs in this otherwise fairly built-up area.

In terms of accessibility, the Zuidas is hard to beat. Amsterdam Zuid station offers intercity trains, metro (line 52, the North/South line), trams and buses. The A10 is literally around the corner. Schiphol can be reached in ten minutes by train. Daily shopping can be done at the Albert Heijn XL on Gelderlandplein or at the smaller supermarkets around Mahlerplein. More information about developments in the area can be found on the website of the municipality of Amsterdam.

Renting on the Zuidas: for expats and young professionals, less so for families on a tight budget

With an average income of €77,300 (almost double the Amsterdam average of €44,276) and 67% highly educated, the Zuidas is a district for people with above-average salaries. Renting an apartment in Zuidas suits international professionals who want to live close to their work on the Zuidas, and couples without children who appreciate urban comfort. The 2,495 single-person households form the largest group, which explains the character of the district. For families with children, the lack of green space and sense of community can be a downside, although education scores highly. Do you have a smaller budget? Then finding a rental home here is difficult. Instead, take a look at the Haarlemmerbuurt or the Jordaan, where the atmosphere is more personal and the supply more varied.

Searching for a rental property on the Zuidas: how to find the current supply

On Buurtje.nl, we combine the current rental supply with resident reviews and district statistics, so you not only see what is available, but also what it is really like to live there. Over the past twelve months, 235 properties in the free sector have been rented out on the Zuidas. Want to rent a house in Zuidas? Use the filters at the top to search by price and floor area. Curious about other popular neighbourhoods? Also compare with the supply in Grachtengordel-West or see what is available to rent in all of Amsterdam.