A room in the D-buurt
This is a 20 m² room in a 2015 building on Darlingstraat, in the D-buurt area of Amsterdam. It is social housing, let through Roommatch, and the energy label is A, which is the most efficient label. At €618 a month, the rent sits well below the neighbourhood average for rentals, which is a notable point for a room of this size. For context, rooms in Amsterdam are a common option in this part of the city.
The D-buurt neighbourhood
The D-buurt neighbourhood is a lively pocket of Amsterdam, with a mix of students and young adults. Based on two reviews, residents give it a 7.19 out of 10. One resident says: "Lively atmosphere with sufficient facilities and easy accessibility to the rest of the country." Another adds: "Very cosy and lots of nature." The area is mostly single-person households, and the population skews young, with many residents in their late teens and twenties.
Life on the street
For daily errands, the Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Vomar and Lidl a couple of streets away. Primary school Klaverblad is a five-minute walk, and secondary schools TASC Amsterdam and Bindelmeer College are also within a short stroll. The train station is about 1.6 km away, which is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Amsterdam covers the wider area, with all the amenities you would expect from the capital.
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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 255, Amsterdam
Is €618 a fair price for this room?
The rent is €618 per month for a 20 m² room. The average rent in the D-buurt is €1,129, so this room sits about 45% below that figure. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €18.02, which puts this room at €30.90 per m². Given the size and the social housing status, the price is on the low side compared with the local market.
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 registered as highly energy-efficient, so you can expect relatively low energy costs. The label is an official registration and does not say anything about the condition of the building itself.
How far is the nearest supermarket?
The nearest Albert Heijn is about 565 metres away, which is a five-minute walk. Vomar is at 691 metres and Lidl at 777 metres, both within a ten-minute walk. There are also other supermarkets within a short distance, so daily shopping is straightforward.
What schools are nearby?
Primary school Klaverblad is about 215 metres away, and Shri Laksmi School is at 355 metres. For secondary education, TASC Amsterdam is at 244 metres and Bindelmeer College at 286 metres. There is also a special education school, Drostenburg, at 348 metres.
How far is the train station?
The train station is about 1.6 km from the room, which is roughly a twenty-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like?
The D-buurt has a lively atmosphere, according to residents, with good facilities and easy access to the rest of the country. One review mentions it is "very cosy and lots of nature." The area is predominantly single-person households, and the population is mostly between 15 and 45 years old, giving it a youthful feel.
