A room in the D-buurt
This was a room for rent on Dennenrodepad in the D-buurt, Amsterdam, a lively part of the city with a youthful energy. At €617 per month, the rent sat well below the neighbourhood average of €1,157, which made it a keenly priced option for a single person. The room is part of the social housing stock, so it is aimed at those who qualify for that scheme. For context, this was one of the rooms in Amsterdam at the time listed in the city. This home has not been online since 27 October 2026.
The D-buurt neighbourhood
The D-buurt neighbourhood is a student-heavy area, with 48% of residents aged between 15 and 25 and 85% of households made up of single people. Based on two reviews, residents give it an average score of 7.19. 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." It is a place where the buzz of student life meets green spaces, and the mix seems to work well for those who live here.
Life on the street
For daily errands, the Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with a Vomar and a Lidl a couple of streets away. School runs are easy too, with primary schools like Bijlmerhorst and Islamitische Basisschool As Soeffah within a five-minute walk, and Bindelmeer College for secondary education just as close. The train station is a ten-minute walk, which makes getting around the city straightforward. All of this sits within the municipality of Amsterdam, where the wider urban amenities are never far.
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When this home was still on the market, it was listed only via Roommatch.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Dennenrodepad 787, Amsterdam
Was €617 a fair price for this room?
The rent of €617 was 47% below the neighbourhood average of €1,157 for rental properties. However, this is a room of 21 m², which is 68% smaller than the average rental floor area of 66 m² in the area. Compared with the average price per square metre of €17.60 in the neighbourhood, this room worked out at about €29.38 per m², which was higher per square metre but reflected the smaller size and the social housing status.
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 meant the home was registered as having a very low expected energy demand, so heating and electricity costs should be modest. The label is an official registration from EP-Online and reflects the building's energy performance as recorded at the time of assessment.
How is the neighbourhood for students?
The D-buurt is clearly student-oriented, with 48% of residents aged 15 to 25 and 85% of households being single-person. Residents describe it as having a "lively atmosphere" and being "very cosy" with "lots of nature". The average review score is 7.19 out of 10, based on two reviews. It seems to be a place where student life is the norm, with easy access to the rest of the country.
What amenities are close by?
Daily shopping is convenient, with an Albert Heijn about 724 metres away, a Vomar at 840 metres, and a Lidl at 975 metres. For schools, primary options like Bijlmerhorst and Islamitische Basisschool As Soeffah are within 378 metres, and Bindelmeer College for secondary education is also at 378 metres. The train station is 1.6 km away, so getting around is straightforward.
Is this social housing?
Yes, this room is marked as social housing. That meant the rent was regulated and the property was intended for tenants who meet the income and eligibility criteria for social housing in the Netherlands. The rent of €617 per month was below the social housing threshold, which was why it was priced lower than the neighbourhood average for private rentals.
