A compact room in Amsterdam's D-buurt
This is a 20 m² room on Darlingstraat, in the D-buurt area of Amsterdam, offered for rent at €618 per month. It is part of the social housing stock, so the rent is set accordingly. The building dates from 2015 and carries an energy label A, which means it is very efficient to heat. At 47% below the neighbourhood average rent of €1,157, this room is keenly priced for the area. For context, the average rent for rooms in Amsterdam reflects the wider market.
The D-buurt neighbourhood
Based on two reviews, residents give the D-buurt a score of 7.19 out of 10. One resident describes it as a "Student neighbourhood and easy to get everywhere," noting a "Lively atmosphere with sufficient facilities and easy accessibility to the rest of the country." Another calls it "Unexpectedly good," adding "Very cosy and lots of nature." The area is home to many young people, with 48% of residents aged 15 to 25 and 85% of households being single-person. It is a place where the D-buurt neighbourhood feels student-oriented and well connected.
Life on the street
For daily groceries, the Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Vomar and Lidl a couple of streets away. For school runs, Klaverblad primary school is on your doorstep, while TASC Amsterdam and Bindelmeer College for secondary education are both within a five-minute walk. The area is well served for everyday needs, and the wider surroundings of the municipality of Amsterdam are easily accessible.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
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About Darlingstraat 213, Amsterdam
Is €618 a fair price for this room?
The rent of €618 is 47% below the neighbourhood average of €1,157 for rental properties. However, this is a room of 20 m², which is 70% smaller than the average rental floor area of 66 m² in the area. The price per square metre works out at about €31, which is higher than the neighbourhood average of €17.60 per m², reflecting the smaller size.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is the most efficient label on the scale. This means the home is very energy-efficient, so heating costs are expected to be low. The label is an official registration and gives an indication of the energy performance of the property.
How far is the nearest train station?
The nearest train station is 1.6 km away. That is roughly a 20-minute walk or a short cycle.
What is the neighbourhood like for students?
Residents describe the D-buurt as a "Student neighbourhood and easy to get everywhere," with a "Lively atmosphere with sufficient facilities and easy accessibility to the rest of the country." Another resident calls it "Unexpectedly good," noting "Very cosy and lots of nature." The area has a high share of young residents, with 48% aged 15 to 25, and 85% of households are single-person.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is an Albert Heijn at 579 metres, which is about a seven-minute walk. Vomar is at 706 metres and Lidl at 786 metres, both within a ten-minute walk. There are also two more Albert Heijn stores within about a kilometre, so daily shopping is well covered.
What schools are close to this room?
Klaverblad primary school is 209 metres away, and Shri Laksmi School is 373 metres away. For secondary education, TASC Amsterdam is 248 metres and Bindelmeer College is 269 metres. There is also a special education school, Drostenburg, at 332 metres. All are within a short walk.
