Concertgebouwbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis rental home on Palestrinastraat in Amsterdam is listed without 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 €5,950 per month, the asking rent is 31% above the neighbourhood average of €4,532, so it sits on the high side. For context, rental homes in Amsterdam show a wide range of prices.
The Concertgebouwbuurt is a small, central neighbourhood with about 1,875 residents. It is a mix of ages, with a notable share of people aged 25 to 45, and many single-person households. The area is densely built, with a very high address density, reflecting its urban character. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the description here relies on official data. To learn more about the area, see the Concertgebouwbuurt neighbourhood.
Daily life here is convenient. For groceries, an Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and a SPAR is a couple of streets away. For schools, the Hildebrand Van Loonschool is on your doorstep, and the Nicolaas Maes primary school is just around the corner. A secondary school, Sweelinck College, is also within a five-minute walk. The nearest park is just around the corner, and a restaurant is on your doorstep. For broader context, the municipality of Amsterdam offers many amenities.
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About Palestrinastraat, Amsterdam
Direct Wonen has published only the street and price on their website.
The asking rent of €5,950 is 31% above the neighbourhood average of €4,532. The average price per square metre in the area is €48.64, but without a floor area, it is not possible to compare this home directly. The price is on the high side compared to other rentals in the Concertgebouwbuurt.
The Concertgebouwbuurt is a densely populated urban area with about 1,875 residents. It has a mix of ages, with a significant share of people aged 25 to 45, and many single-person households. The area is very walkable, with shops, schools, and a park nearby.
The nearest train station is 2.5 kilometres away. This distance is based on the street location, as the exact address is not provided.
An Albert Heijn supermarket is about 211 metres away, and a SPAR is about 669 metres away. Several primary schools are within a few hundred metres, including the Hildebrand Van Loonschool at 180 metres and the Nicolaas Maes at 278 metres. A secondary school, Sweelinck College, is 378 metres away. A park is 200 metres away, and a restaurant is 100 metres away.
In the Concertgebouwbuurt, rental homes are typically rented out within 21 days on average. This suggests a relatively active rental market in the area.
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €2,666,214 | €2,415,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €15,721 | – |
| Rent price | €4,532 p/m | €3,500 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €49 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
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 AIFigures 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 | – |
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