Johannes Vermeerbuurt, Amsterdam
This rental home on Gabriël Metsustraat sits in the heart of Amsterdam's Museumkwartier, a stone's throw from the city's cultural treasures. This listing does not state a house number, postcode, property type, floor area, year of construction or energy label. As a result, the rest of this page is mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the home itself. At €5,000 per month, the asking rent is 32% above the neighbourhood average of €3,790, so it sits on the high side. For context, rental homes in Amsterdam give you a sense of what's available across the city.
The Johannes Vermeerbuurt neighbourhood is a quiet, leafy pocket of the Museumkwartier, with wide streets and stately architecture. The area is home to a mix of ages, with a notable share of one-person households and a good number of families with children. It's a place where people tend to stay, and the streets have a calm, residential feel. The neighbourhood has a strong sense of community, with local shops and cafes dotted around. With an address density of nearly 9,000 per square kilometre, this is a truly urban environment, yet it feels surprisingly peaceful.
Daily life here revolves around the nearby amenities. For groceries, the Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with a Coop and an Ekoplaza a couple of streets away. For school runs, the Sweelinck College is on your doorstep, and the Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam is just a short stroll further. Primary schools like the Hildebrand Van Loonschool and Basisschool Het Museumkwartier are within a five-minute walk. The area is well served by public transport, with a train station about 2.6 km away. The municipality of Amsterdam offers a wealth of cultural and recreational options, all within easy reach.
At the time of writing, this home is listed only via House of Amsterdam. The agent has not published full specifications for this property.
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About Gabriël Metsustraat, Amsterdam
The asking rent of €5,000 per month is 32% above the average for the Johannes Vermeerbuurt, which stands at €3,790. This places the home on the high side of the local market. The premium may reflect the specific property, but without details on size or condition, it's hard to say exactly what drives the difference.
Rental homes in the Johannes Vermeerbuurt are let on average within 20 days. That's a fairly brisk pace, suggesting demand is healthy. If you're interested in this property, it's worth being prepared to move quickly, though the listing itself doesn't indicate any urgency.
The Johannes Vermeerbuurt has around 1,510 residents. Nearly half of households are single-person, and about a quarter have children. The age spread is fairly even, with a slight concentration in the 25-45 bracket. It's a diverse mix, giving the area a lively yet settled character.
The Albert Heijn supermarket is just around the corner, and there are several other supermarkets within a short walk. Schools are also nearby, including Sweelinck College and Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam for secondary education, and a couple of primary schools within a few hundred metres. A train station is about 2.6 km away.
House of Amsterdam has published only the street and price on Pararius.
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €3,391,667 | €1,795,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €12,948 | – |
| Rent price | €3,790 p/m | €3,700 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €35 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
De Harmoniehof is a neat and safe neighbourhood with well-maintained homes, adequate amenities, and good accessibility. Schools and shops are nearby, and the area is clean and quiet. The sense of community could be better: residents live somewhat past each other, and there is little contact or joint activities. More neighbourhood initiatives would strengthen cohesion.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt is a very nice neighbourhood. There is plenty to do with Vondelpark around the corner. Many schools for my children and enough supermarkets.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €2,478,274 | €1,945,885 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €14,316 | – |
| Rent price | €4,529 p/m | €3,938 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €46 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
Een hele fijne, rustige buurt met veel groen en geweldige bomen die verkoeling en ontspanning bieden. 's nachts is het er stil en donker. Dat vind ik belangrijk voor de dieren. De buurt is goed bereikbaar met metro 54 en voorzieningen zijn op loopafstand in winkelcentrum de Poort. 1 ding is een ongelofelijke doorn in het oog en dat is de hygiene. Het is dagelijks een puinzoo bij de vuilcontainers. Zwerfafval waait overal naar toe. En hoewel we met een aantal bewoners dagelijks 'prikken' en opruimen is het een never ending story. Ik zou zo graag zien dat daar een oplossing voor komt.
Auto-translated to English by AIIJburg is a new district still under development and it's getting better with all the amenities and a beach nearby. And you're also quickly out of the city and into the greenery.
Auto-translated to English by AIQuiet, peaceful, relaxed, green, social and a nice mix of people
Auto-translated to English by AII lived here for about 12 years. The neighbourhood has clear advantages: good connections by tram, bus and ferry/boat, plenty of supermarkets, gyms and practical amenities nearby. For me, however, there was one major drawback: structural low-frequency noise, demonstrably coming from commercial shipping on the Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal. If you are sensitive to that, it can be very burdensome. In my case, it was clearly noticeable indoors, especially at night. Neighbours said they slept with earplugs and extra insulation offered limited to no solution. The municipality took measurements at the time and acknowledged that the noise was significant, but indicated they could do little or nothing about it because the source fell outside their direct authority. My honest advice: visit this neighbourhood not only during the day, but also in the evening and at night, and pay specific attention to low-frequency humming or vibrations. For people sensitive to noise, I would personally strongly advise against this location.
Auto-translated to English by AINo public transport!
Auto-translated to English by AINice, quiet and reasonably cosy neighbourhood. Good accessibility, the Amsterdam Forest nearby. Lots of different facilities within walking distance. Nice to live here with a family and pets! Quite a few schools within cycling distance. Hygiene in the neighbourhood is above the average level in Amsterdam. VUmc very close by.
Auto-translated to English by AIAt the end of the Silodam lies the striking MVRDV building. Surrounded by water on all sides. Every apartment has a view of the IJ and/or the Oude Houthaven. The views are therefore phenomenal and every day is different due to the weather. The sunrises and sunsets are unbeatable. Because the building is at the end of the Silodam, there is no through traffic and every person is either a resident or a visitor. This makes it, by Amsterdam standards, an exceptionally safe living environment. There is little turnover. The residents of this building form a close-knit community. A nice mix of families with and without children and single people who help each other where needed. And that too is a special quality in an increasingly transient Amsterdam. Within walking distance are the Haarlemmerdijk and the markets where you can find all the hustle and bustle if you feel like it. On the Silodam there is peace and quiet, a delight for body and mind. The wind, the seagulls, the waves on the IJ, the boats, occasionally a cruise ship, and every 5 years Sail! A little paradise in Amsterdam? Absolutely!
Auto-translated to English by AIBecause we are on the outskirts, there is no through traffic. In the middle of the street a large playground with a table tennis table and a small football pitch. And playground equipment. Behind our house only meadows.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €828,220 | €697,247 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €8,903 | – |
| Rent price | €2,785 p/m | €2,613 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €34 p/m | – |
Gabriël Metsustraat, Amsterdam
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