A compact room in Amsterdam's D-buurt
This is a 20 m² room on Darlingstraat, a social housing rental in the D-buurt area of Amsterdam. The building dates from 2015 and carries an A energy label, so it is a very efficient home to run. At €618 per month, the rent sits well below the neighbourhood average of €1,129, which makes it a keen option for someone looking for an affordable base. For context, rooms in Amsterdam vary widely in price, but this one is on the low side.
The D-buurt neighbourhood
The D-buurt is a lively pocket of Amsterdam, and the two residents who reviewed it give it a solid 7.19 out of 10. One resident calls it 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 says it is "Unexpectedly good," with a "Very cosy and lots of nature" feel. The area is dominated by single-person households, and the age profile skews young, with many residents in their late teens and twenties. It is a place where the D-buurt neighbourhood feels like a student hub rather than a family suburb.
Life on the street
Daily life here is straightforward. For groceries, the Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Vomar and Lidl a couple of streets away. Schools are close too: Klaverblad primary school is a five-minute walk, and TASC Amsterdam secondary school is just beyond that. The train station is about 1.6 km away, so getting out of the neighbourhood is easy. The municipality of Amsterdam provides the wider context, with all the city's amenities within reach.
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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 617, Amsterdam
Is €618 a fair price for this room?
The rent of €618 is 45% below the neighbourhood average of €1,129 for rental homes. The room is 20 m², which is 68% smaller than the average rental property in the area, so the price per square metre is relatively high. However, for a room in Amsterdam, the absolute monthly cost is modest, and the A energy label keeps running costs low.
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 you can expect low heating and electricity costs. The label is an official registration and reflects the building's energy performance as certified.
How does the rent compare to other rooms in the area?
The average rent for a room in this neighbourhood is €618, which is exactly what this room costs. The broader rental market in the D-buurt shows an average price of €1,129 for all rental homes, but rooms are typically cheaper. With 36 rentals recently let in the area, there is a steady turnover of available rooms.
What is the neighbourhood like for students?
Residents describe the D-buurt as a student neighbourhood with a lively atmosphere and easy access to the rest of the country. One review mentions "sufficient facilities" and good accessibility, while another highlights the cosy feel and proximity to nature. The area has a young population, with 48% of residents aged 15 to 25, and 85% of households are single-person.
How far is the nearest supermarket and school?
The nearest Albert Heijn is 584 metres away, about a five-minute walk, with Vomar at 705 metres and Lidl at 823 metres. For schools, Klaverblad primary school is 291 metres away, and TASC Amsterdam secondary school is 310 metres. The train station is 1.6 km away, so commuting is straightforward.
Is this social housing?
Yes, this room is marked as social housing, which typically means the rent is regulated and the property is let through a housing corporation. The listing is available via Roommatch, and the rent of €618 reflects the social housing sector's pricing.
