A compact room in Amsterdam's D-buurt
This 20 m² room on Darlingstraat sits 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 sat well below the neighbourhood average for rentals, which was a notable point given the compact size. For context, rooms in Amsterdam show a range of options across the city. This home has not been online since 31 October 2026.
The D-buurt neighbourhood
The D-buurt neighbourhood is home to around 2,400 people, with a strong concentration of young adults aged 15 to 45. Most households are single-person, and the area has a lively, student-oriented feel. Based on two reviews, residents describe it as a student neighbourhood that is easy to get everywhere from, with one noting a "lively atmosphere with sufficient facilities and easy accessibility to the rest of the country." Another resident calls it "very cosy and lots of nature," which adds a green touch to the urban setting.
Life on the street
Daily errands are straightforward from here. For groceries, an Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with a Vomar a couple of streets away. Schools are also close by: Klaverblad primary school is a five-minute walk, and TASC Amsterdam secondary school is similarly near. The train station is about 1.6 km away, making trips across the city or further afield manageable. The municipality of Amsterdam offers a wide range of 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 657, Amsterdam
Was €618 a fair price for this room?
The rent of €618 was about 47% below the neighbourhood average for rentals, which stood at €1,157. However, the room is 20 m², which is 70% smaller than the average rental size of 66 m² in the area. So the price reflected the compact nature of the space, while at the time being on the lower end compared to other listings in the D-buurt.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is the most efficient category. The label is an official registration, recorded in the national energy performance database.
How close are the nearest supermarkets?
An Albert Heijn is about 600 metres away, which is roughly a five-minute walk. A Vomar is slightly further at around 700 metres, and another Albert Heijn is about 850 metres. There is also a Lidl within a kilometre. So daily grocery shopping is convenient without needing to travel far.
What schools are nearby?
Several schools are within easy reach. Klaverblad primary school is about 325 metres away, and Shri Laksmi School is a similar distance. For secondary education, TASC Amsterdam is around 344 metres and Bindelmeer College about 360 metres. This makes the area practical for families with school-age children, though the neighbourhood itself is more student-oriented.
How far is the train station?
The nearest train station is approximately 1.6 km from the room. That is a walk of around 20 minutes or a short cycle. It provides a connection to the wider region, which fits with the resident review that the area is easy to get everywhere from.
What kind of neighbourhood is the D-buurt?
The D-buurt is a lively area with a strong student presence. Of the roughly 2,400 residents, 48% are aged 15 to 25, and 85% of households are single-person. Residents describe it as having a lively atmosphere with sufficient facilities and easy accessibility, and one notes it is very cosy with lots of nature. It is a social housing area, and this room is part of that stock.
