Rental homes in Zuidas-Zuid, Amsterdam

Rental prices and market figures for Zuidas-Zuid, Amsterdam

Zuidas-Zuid is one of the most expensive neighbourhoods to rent in all of Amsterdam. The average rent in the free sector over the past twelve months was €2,993 per month, with a range of €350 to €10,000. With an average floor area of 90 m², that works out at around €33 per m². By comparison, the average WOZ value in Zuidas-Zuid is €779,000, significantly higher than the district average of €603,000 for Zuidas and the Amsterdam average of €517,000. That difference is directly reflected in the rental prices.

Of the 1,581 homes in the neighbourhood, 75% are rental properties. Only 11% are owned by housing associations (social housing), while as many as 64% are in the hands of other landlords, such as institutional investors and private owners renting in the free sector. So anyone looking for an affordable rental home through social housing has little chance here. The remaining 24% are owner-occupied homes. At the top of this page, you can see the current listings and daily prices for available rental properties in Zuidas-Zuid.

Living in Zuidas-Zuid, Amsterdam

Zuidas-Zuid is the heart of Amsterdam's business district, but it is much more than just offices. Over the past fifteen years, this area has transformed from a purely business hub into a fully-fledged residential neighbourhood with high-rise buildings, luxury apartments and wide boulevards. The homes are almost all new builds from the period 2010-2023: sleek towers with glass facades, underground car parks and communal roof terraces. The streetscape is defined by buildings such as the Gershwin Brothers, the Symphony towers and newer complexes around Gustav Mahlerlaan and Beethovenstraat. The atmosphere is international, businesslike and modern. You hear as much English as Dutch here.

Facilities in Zuidas-Zuid

For daily groceries, you can go to the Albert Heijn on Claude Debussylaan or the Marqt in the Gershwin Brothers complex. For more extensive shopping, the Gelderlandplein shopping centre is within walking distance, just over the border with Buitenveldert. In terms of dining and drinking, along Beethovenstraat and around Station Zuid you will find various lunchrooms, coffee shops and restaurants, from sushi places to Italian eateries. For children, there are primary schools such as the International School and regular schools in neighbouring Buitenveldert. Sports facilities are plentiful: several fitness centres (including TrainMore and David Lloyd on the edge of the neighbourhood), and the Amsterdamse Bos is a bike ride away for runners and walkers. Medical facilities are close by via Amsterdam UMC (location VU), which borders the VU-kwartier.

Accessibility of Zuidas-Zuid

Accessibility is one of the strongest points of this neighbourhood. Amsterdam Zuid station is located right in the middle of the area and offers intercity trains, sprinters, the North/South line (metro 52), trams (line 5) and several bus lines. You can be at Amsterdam Centraal in eight minutes by metro. Schiphol is reachable in ten minutes by train. By car, you have direct access to the A10 ring road (exit S108/S109), allowing you to quickly drive towards The Hague, Utrecht or Schiphol. Cycling to the Pijp or Vondelpark takes a quarter of an hour. Parking is only possible with a permit or in paid garages, and the rates are steep: expect €300 to €500 per month for a garage space.

How do residents rate Zuidas-Zuid?

Residents give the neighbourhood an overall score of 8.0. Notable are the top scores for safety (10), accessibility (10), education (10) and facilities (10). The lower scores are for green space (4) and community (4). That matches the picture: Zuidas-Zuid is not a neighbourhood where you spontaneously knock on your neighbours' door. It is functional, safe and well-organised, but the social fabric is thin. Many residents are expats or young professionals who live there for a short time. If you are looking for a close-knit neighbourhood community, you are better off in a neighbourhood like de Jordaan. Read more experiences on the neighbourhood page of Zuidas-Zuid.

Compared to sister neighbourhoods, Zuidas-Zuid is the most urban and businesslike. Vivaldi offers a similar new-build atmosphere but feels slightly more residential, while RAI has a very different character due to the proximity of the convention centre. Zuidas-Noord is slightly greener and has more existing buildings from the 1970s and 1980s.

Is Zuidas-Zuid right for you as a tenant?

Renting an apartment in Zuidas-Zuid is particularly interesting for expats, international professionals and dual-income couples without children who want to live close to their work on the Zuidas. With an average household income of €108,000 in the neighbourhood, you are in a high segment. First-time buyers on a modal income are out of luck here. Renting a home in Zuidas-Zuid requires speed: prepare your documents (employer's statement, payslips, ID) in advance and respond on the same day. Competition is fierce. Social housing is scarce (11% housing association stock), so register with the municipality of Amsterdam via WoningNet if you qualify. Would you rather buy? Then check out the listings for homes for sale in Zuidas-Zuid.

What residents say about Zuidas-Zuid

The neighbourhood scores an 8.0 based on resident reviews. The highest sub-scores are for safety, accessibility, education and facilities (all 10). The lowest scores are for green space and community (both 4). One resident describes it as follows: "Everything is close by and it feels safe, but it's not a neighbourhood where you know your neighbours." That is typical of Zuidas-Zuid. See all reviews and scores on the review page of Zuidas-Zuid.

Compare rental properties in Zuidas-Zuid with surrounding neighbourhoods

Unsure whether renting in Zuidas-Zuid is the right choice? Then compare with surrounding neighbourhoods. The VU-kwartier is slightly more affordable and has a campus-like atmosphere. Vivaldi attracts a similar audience but feels more homely. If you prefer a neighbourhood with more character and history, you could look at de Haarlemmerbuurt or Grachtengordel-West. On Buurtje.nl, you can combine neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and current housing listings from more than 1,500 sources, so you not only find a home but also the neighbourhood that suits you. Also check out the broader listings for rent in the Zuidas district or all rental properties in Amsterdam.