A room on Ben Viljoenstraat
This is a room for rent on Ben Viljoenstraat in the Transvaalbuurt-West neighbourhood of Amsterdam. This listing does not state a house number, postcode, 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 room itself. At €1,500 per month, the rent sits 40% below the neighbourhood average of €2,500, which makes it a keen price for the area. For context, rooms in Amsterdam vary widely in price depending on location and size.
The Transvaalbuurt-West neighbourhood
The Transvaalbuurt-West neighbourhood is home to around 3,965 people, with a high share of single-person households. Based on three reviews, residents have mixed feelings. One resident says: "Not a great neighbourhood. People are not okay, they talk too much about you with lies, attack you without reason and believe what other people say about you without asking what your story is." Another resident, who has lived there for 79 years, says: "A wonderful neighbourhood to live in. I have lived in the Transvaalbuurt for 79 years. Over those years I have seen many changes, but I still live there with great pleasure! And I will continue to do so until the very end! Transvaal is my life!" The average review score is 6.88 out of 10.
Life on the street
For daily shopping, there are several supermarkets within a short walk. An Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with another and a third. A Vomar is a couple of streets away, and a Lidl. For schools, IBS De Vijgenboom and Cygnus Gymnasium are both just around the corner, and Integraal Kindcentrum De Kaap is. The nearest train station is a ten-minute walk away. The municipality of Amsterdam provides the broader context for this area.
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At the time of writing, this room is listed only via Kamernet.
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About Ben Viljoenstraat, Amsterdam
Why is there no property details in this listing?
Kamernet has published only the street and price on the listing.
Is €1,500 a fair price for this room?
The rent of €1,500 is 40% below the average rent in the Transvaalbuurt-West neighbourhood, which is €2,500. The average price per square metre in the area is €32.
How quickly do rentals in this neighbourhood go?
Rental homes in the Transvaalbuurt-West neighbourhood are rented out in an average of 21 days, according to recent figures. This gives an indication of the pace of the local rental market.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents have mixed views. One resident describes it as "not a great neighbourhood" and mentions conflicts with neighbours. Another, who has lived there for 79 years, calls it "a wonderful neighbourhood to live in" and says they continue to live there with great pleasure. The average review score is 6.88 out of 10.
What amenities are close by?
There are several supermarkets within walking distance, including Albert Heijn at 378 metres and Vomar at 619 metres. Primary schools are close, with IBS De Vijgenboom at 280 metres and Integraal Kindcentrum De Kaap at 284 metres. The nearest train station is 1 kilometre away.
