A compact room in De Eenhoorn
This is a 24 m² room on the Eerste Ringdijkstraat in Amsterdam, a social housing rental in the De Eenhoorn neighbourhood. The room is part of a building from 2007 and carries energy label C. At €887 per month, the rent sat well below the neighbourhood average, which made it a keen option for someone looking for a modest space. For context, rooms in Amsterdam vary widely in price, and this one was on the affordable side. This home has not been online since 10 September 2026.
The De Eenhoorn neighbourhood
De Eenhoorn is a compact, densely populated part of Amsterdam, with a very strong urban feel. Most households here are single people, and the age profile skews young, with over half of residents between 25 and 45. It is a lively area with a mix of students and young professionals. The De Eenhoorn neighbourhood has a high address density, so expect a busy, energetic street scene. There are no resident reviews available for this area, so the picture here is based on the statistics.
Life on the street
Daily errands are easy from this spot. A Vomar supermarket is just around the corner, with an AH to go and a Lidl a couple of streets away, so bread and groceries are never far. For schools, the Pieter Nieuwland College is a five-minute walk, and the Integraal Kindcentrum De Kaap is also within easy reach. The train station is a ten-minute walk, which helps for getting across the city. The municipality of Amsterdam offers a dense network of amenities, and this street sits right in the middle of it.
Source
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 Eerste Ringdijkstraat 268, Amsterdam
Was €887 a fair price for this room?
The rent was €887 per month for a 24 m² room, which was 49% below the average rent in De Eenhoorn of €1,752. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood was €25.20, so this room came in well under that. Given the size and the social housing status, the price was on the low side compared with other rentals in the area.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C, which is an official registration recorded in the national energy label database. It indicates the home's energy performance on a scale from A to G, with C sitting in the middle. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself, only its registered energy efficiency.
How long do rentals in this neighbourhood typically stay available?
Rentals in De Eenhoorn were let fairly quickly, with an average listing time of 17 days. This suggests there is steady demand for housing in the area. For this particular room, the social housing status and the below-average price might make it attractive to prospective tenants.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of demographics?
De Eenhoorn is a very urban neighbourhood with a high address density. Most households are single people, making up 81% of all households, and the largest age group is 25 to 45-year-olds at 52%. It is a young, dynamic area with relatively few families with children.
How close are the nearest supermarkets and schools?
A Vomar supermarket is 354 metres away, an AH to go is 380 metres, and a Lidl is 414 metres, so daily shopping is very convenient. For schools, the Pieter Nieuwland College is 313 metres away, and the Integraal Kindcentrum De Kaap is 557 metres. The train station is 800 metres from the room.
Is this room part of social housing?
Yes, this room was marked as social housing in the listing. That means it is subject to the rules and income limits that apply to social housing rentals in the Netherlands. The rent of €887 per month reflected this status, coming in below the average for the neighbourhood.
