Herengracht
Langestraat en omgeving, Amsterdam
AreaA rental on the Herengracht
This rental home on the Herengracht sits in one of Amsterdam's most storied streets. 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 €1,412 per month, the rent sits 66% below the neighbourhood average of €4,101, which makes it a keen figure compared with other rental homes in Amsterdam.
The Langestraat e.o. neighbourhood
The Langestraat e.o. neighbourhood is part of the Grachtengordel-West district, a canal-belt area known for its narrow streets and historic facades. Around 1,885 people live here, and the figures show a mix of ages, with a notable share of residents aged 25 to 45. Single-person households dominate, making up 59% of the total, and the average household size is 1.6 people. The housing stock is split fairly evenly between owner-occupied and rented homes. For a fuller picture of the area, the Langestraat e.o. neighbourhood page has more detail.
Life on the street
Daily life here revolves around the canal belt's compact scale. For groceries, the nearest Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with an AH to go a couple of streets away. The primary school de Burght is on your doorstep, while the Vinse School for secondary education is a five-minute walk. A GP practice is a couple of streets away, and the train station is 1.5 km from the street. The municipality's wider amenities, from parks to cultural venues, are all within easy reach in the municipality of Amsterdam.
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At the time of writing the home is listed only via Direct Wonen, and the agent has not published full specifications for the property.
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About Herengracht, Amsterdam
Why is the rent so much lower than the neighbourhood average?
The asking rent of €1,412 per month is 66% below the average rent of €4,101 in the Langestraat e.o. neighbourhood. That average is based on 14 rental listings, which include larger and more expensive properties. The rent for this home is at the lower end of what is available in the area, but the listing does not state the floor area, so it is not possible to compare it on a per-square-metre basis.
What property details are available for this listing?
The listing states the street name, the rent and the fact that it is a rental home.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
Direct Wonen has published only the street and price on their site.
What is the neighbourhood like for daily life?
The Langestraat e.o. neighbourhood is a compact canal-belt area with a mix of ages among its roughly 1,885 residents. Single-person households make up 59% of the total, and the average household size is 1.6 people. The nearest Albert Heijn is about 390 metres away, and a GP practice is 300 metres from the street, so daily errands are within walking distance.
How far is the train station from this home?
The train station is 1.5 km from the Herengracht. That is a walk of around 20 minutes, or a short cycle ride. The listing does not state the exact house number, so the precise distance from the front door may differ slightly.
What schools are near the Herengracht?
The primary school de Burght is about 30 metres from the street, and the Vinse School for secondary education is roughly 340 metres away. The Theo Thijssenschool Amsterdam, another primary school, is about 700 metres from the street. These distances are based on the street name, as the listing does not state a house number.
