Keizersgracht
Langestraat en omgeving, Amsterdam
AreaA canal-side rental on the Keizersgracht
This rental home on the Keizersgracht sits in one of Amsterdam's most storied stretches of canal. 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 €5,500 per month, the rent sits 34% above the neighbourhood average of €4,101, so it is on the high side for the area. For context, rental homes in Amsterdam give a sense of what this price buys elsewhere in the city.
The Langestraat e.o. neighbourhood
The Langestraat e.o. neighbourhood is a compact, central pocket of the Grachtengordel-West district. With 1,885 residents, it is a small community where single-person households dominate at 59%, and households with children make up 14%. The age spread leans towards the 25-45 bracket at 32%, with a notable 21% aged 65 or over. The housing stock is split fairly evenly, with 51% owner-occupied homes. It is a mixed, central area where the canal-side grandeur sits alongside everyday Amsterdam living.
Life on the street
Daily life here revolves around the canal and the streets that fan off it. For groceries, a Jumbo is just around the corner, with two Albert Heijn branches a couple of streets away at 334 and 345 metres. For school runs, primary school de Burght is on your doorstep, while Vinse School for secondary education is just around the corner. The nearest train station is 1.5 kilometres away, and a GP practice is a five-minute walk. It is a neighbourhood where the essentials are never far, all within the municipality of Amsterdam.
Source
At the time of writing the home is listed via Amsterdam Housing and Amsterdam Housing, so it is available through several channels. The agent has not published full specifications for this property.
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About Keizersgracht, Amsterdam
Why is the rent so much higher than the neighbourhood average?
The asking rent of €5,500 per month is 34% above the neighbourhood average of €4,101. The average is based on 14 rental listings in the area, with prices ranging from €2,950 to €7,000.
What property details are available for this home?
The listing provides the street name, Keizersgracht, and the monthly rent of €5,500.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
Amsterdam Housing has published only the street and price on Pararius.
What is the neighbourhood like to live in?
The Langestraat e.o. neighbourhood is a small, central area with 1,885 residents. Single-person households make up 59% of the community, and 14% of households have children. The largest age group is 25-45 year olds at 32%, while 21% are 65 or over. The housing stock is 51% owner-occupied, giving a mix of owners and renters.
How far is the nearest train station?
The nearest train station is 1.5 kilometres from the property. This is a walk of roughly 20 minutes along the canals, or a short tram or bus ride. The exact station is not named in the listing.
What schools are close by?
Primary school de Burght is 185 metres away, and Vinse School for secondary education is 250 metres away. Theo Thijssenschool Amsterdam, another primary school, is 564 metres off, and Het Cartesius Lyceum for secondary education is 800 metres away. Montessori Basisschool de Eilanden completes the local options at 905 metres.
