Keizersgracht
Langestraat en omgeving, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodA grand canal-side rental on the Keizersgracht
This is a rental home on the Keizersgracht in Amsterdam, in the heart of the Grachtengordel-West district. 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 €4,750 per month, the rent sits well above the neighbourhood average of €3,344, so it is on the high side for the area. For context, you can compare it with other rental homes in Amsterdam.
The Langestraat e.o. neighbourhood
The Langestraat e.o. neighbourhood is a compact, central pocket of the canal belt, with just over 1,900 residents. It is a predominantly adult area: most households are single people, and families with children are a small minority. The streets are lively and urban, with a very high address density that reflects the historic, tightly packed buildings. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture here comes from the statistics. It is a place where you are surrounded by the classic Amsterdam atmosphere, with canals and gables on every corner.
Life on the street
Daily life here revolves around the canal ring. For groceries, you have a Jumbo just around the corner and two Albert Heijns within a couple of streets away, so the daily shop is a short stroll. For schools, the primary school de Burght is on your doorstep, and the Vinse School for secondary education is just around the corner. The area is part of the municipality of Amsterdam, which means all the city's amenities are within easy reach. The nearest park is about a ten-minute walk, and the train station is roughly a fifteen-minute walk.
Source
At the time of writing, this home is listed through two channels, including Koops Makelaardij Amsterdam. The agent has not published full specifications for the property.
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About Keizersgracht, Amsterdam
Why are there no property details in this listing?
Koops Makelaardij Amsterdam has published only the street and price on the listing.
Is €4,750 a fair price for this rental?
The asking rent of €4,750 is 42% above the neighbourhood average of €3,344 for rentals. With the limited information available, it is not possible to judge whether the price matches the home itself, but it is clearly at the upper end of the local market.
What is the neighbourhood like?
The Langestraat e.o. neighbourhood is a small, central area within the Grachtengordel-West. It has about 1,920 residents, with a high proportion of single-person households (58%) and few families with children (14%). The address density is very high, reflecting the urban, historic character of the canal belt.
What amenities are nearby?
For daily shopping, there is a Jumbo at about 319 metres and an Albert Heijn at about 334 metres. For schools, the primary school de Burght is about 185 metres away, and the secondary school Vinse School is about 250 metres away. The nearest park is about 1.1 km, and the train station is about 1.5 km.
Statistics for Langestraat en omgeving
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €1,523,565 | €1,498,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €11,363 | – |
| Rent price | €3,521 p/m | €3,088 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €33 p/m | – |
Statistics for Grachtengordel-West
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €1,790,255 | €1,240,840 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €13,112 | – |
| Rent price | €3,816 p/m | €3,209 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €36 p/m | – |
Experiences from Amsterdam
How residents experience their municipality
IJburg 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 AIIt's a nice quiet neighbourhood on the edge of the city but still close to many good amenities that a city has to offer. The neighbourhood is still becoming more beautiful.
Auto-translated to English by AIStatistics for Amsterdam
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €824,463 | €693,915 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €8,899 | – |
| Rent price | €2,805 p/m | €2,617 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €34 p/m | – |
Location and amenities
Keizersgracht, Amsterdam
