Darlingstraat 261
D-buurt, Amsterdam
AreaA room in the heart of D-buurt
This is a 20 m² room on Darlingstraat in the D-buurt, a lively pocket of Amsterdam where students and young professionals set the tone. The building dates from 2015 and carries an A energy label, so it is an efficient place to live. At €618 per month, the rent sits well below the neighbourhood average of €1,128, which makes it a keen option for someone looking for a room in the city. For context, rooms in Amsterdam give you a sense of what is out there.
The D-buurt neighbourhood
D-buurt is a student neighbourhood with a lively atmosphere and easy access to the rest of the country, as one resident puts it. Another calls it "unexpectedly good", noting it is "very cosy and lots of nature". Based on two reviews, the area scores a 7.19 out of 10. The figures back up the feel: 85% of households are single-person, and 48% of residents are between 15 and 25. It is a young, transient area where most homes are rented. The D-buurt neighbourhood has its own character within the wider Amsterdamse Poort area.
Life on the street
For daily life, the essentials are close by. 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 secondary school is just beyond. The train station is a ten-minute walk, which makes getting around straightforward. The municipality of Amsterdam offers plenty beyond the immediate neighbourhood.
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About Darlingstraat 261, Amsterdam
Is €618 a fair price for this room?
The rent of €618 is 45% below the neighbourhood average of €1,128 for rental homes. The room is 20 m², which is 69% smaller than the average rental property in the area. For a room specifically, the average rent in the neighbourhood is €518, so this sits above that figure but below the overall average for all rental homes.
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 designed to be energy-efficient, so you can expect relatively low heating costs compared to homes with lower labels. The label is an official registration and reflects the property's energy performance.
How is the neighbourhood for students?
Residents describe D-buurt as a student neighbourhood with a lively atmosphere and easy access to the rest of the country. One review mentions it is "very cosy and lots of nature". The demographics confirm this: 48% of residents are aged 15 to 25, and 85% of households are single-person. It is a young, energetic area.
What amenities are nearby?
Albert Heijn is 569 metres away, with Vomar at 696 metres and Lidl at 775 metres. For schools, Klaverblad primary school is 203 metres away and TASC Amsterdam secondary school is 238 metres. The train station is 1.6 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk.
Is this social housing?
Yes, this room is marked as social housing. The listing is for rent and is available through Roommatch. Social housing in the Netherlands typically has rent limits and eligibility criteria, and this room at €618 falls within the social housing threshold.
What is the average rent for rooms in this area?
The average rent for a room in the D-buurt is €518 per month. This room is listed at €618, which is above that average. However, the overall average for all rental homes in the neighbourhood is €1,128, so this room is still well below that figure.
