Boeninlaan
Venserpolder-West, Amsterdam
AreaA room in Venserpolder-West
This is a room for rent on the Boeninlaan in Amsterdam, in the Venserpolder-West neighbourhood. 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 home itself. At €800 per month, the rent sits 71% below the neighbourhood average of €2,759, which is a notable difference. For context, rooms in Amsterdam give an idea of what is available across the city.
The Venserpolder-West neighbourhood
Based on one review, the Venserpolder-West neighbourhood scores 8.75 out of 10. One resident says: "It's calm, safe and green, and although it could still improve and could get more support from the local government, it's still affordable (compared to the rest of the city) and constantly changing for the better." The same resident notes the area has changed a lot in recent years, now offering more options for entertainment and horeca, and hosting younger residents and families with little kids and dogs than it used to. CBS figures show a mix of households, with a large share of single-person households and a smaller proportion of families with children.
Life on the street
For daily groceries, the nearest supermarket is an AH to go just around the corner, with a Lidl and an Albert Heijn a ten-minute walk away. There are several schools within a short walk, including OBS de Schakel for primary education and Kolom Praktijkcollege De Dreef for secondary education. A train station is 1.2 km away, and the municipality of Amsterdam offers the wider urban context.
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At the time of writing the room is listed only via Kamernet.
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About Boeninlaan, Amsterdam
Why is the rent so much lower than the neighbourhood average?
The rent for this room is €800 per month, while the average rental price in Venserpolder-West is €2,759. That average covers all types of rental properties, not just rooms, which explains much of the difference. Rooms are typically let at a lower price than whole homes or apartments, so the figure reflects the property type rather than an anomaly in the market.
How quickly do rental properties in this neighbourhood go?
Homes in Venserpolder-West are rented out in an average of 14 days, according to recent figures. That gives an indication of how active the rental market is here. For a room at this price level, the pace may differ, but the neighbourhood figure suggests properties do not stay available for long.
What is it like to live in Venserpolder-West?
One resident who has lived in the neighbourhood for over six years describes it as calm, safe and green. They note it has changed a lot in recent years, with more entertainment and dining options, and a growing number of younger residents and families. The same resident says it remains affordable compared to the rest of Amsterdam, while acknowledging it could still improve.
What amenities are nearby?
An AH to go is about 480 metres away, with a Lidl and an Albert Heijn roughly a kilometre from the street. Several schools are within walking distance, including a primary school at about 320 metres and secondary schools at around 230 and 335 metres. A train station is 1.2 km away.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
Kamernet has published only the street and price for this room.
What does the neighbourhood consist of in terms of households?
CBS data for Venserpolder-West shows a population of about 5,010 people. Around 63% of households are single-person households, while 21% are households with children and 15% are households without children. The average household size is 1.6 people, which reflects the high share of people living alone.
