A room on the student campus
This is a room on Uilenstede, the student campus of the VU in Amstelveen. It was a social housing rental, priced at €754 per month, which was above the average for a room in the area. For comparison, rooms in Amstelveen typically go for less, so this one is on the high side. This home has not been online since 26 October 2026.
The Uilenstede neighbourhood
The Uilenstede neighbourhood is a student village, with 68% of residents aged between 15 and 25. One resident says: "Cosy and safe neighbourhood with everything within walking distance; gym, supermarkets, etc. Uilenstede is quite outdated." Another adds: "It feels more like a village, filled with students. There is always a cosy atmosphere with various parties at the weekend." Based on two reviews, the overall score is 7.69 out of 10.
Life on the street
For daily shopping, the Jumbo is just around the corner, and the Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk away. The nearest secondary school, CSB Amsterdam, is a couple of streets away, while the primary school Michiel de Ruyter is a ten-minute walk. The tram stop next to the campus connects you to the city, and the municipality of Amstelveen offers plenty of amenities within reach.
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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 Uilenstede 56F, Amstelveen
Was €754 a fair price for this room?
The room was listed at €754 per month, which was higher than the average rent for a room in the Uilenstede neighbourhood, where the average was €533. This made the price on the high side compared to other rooms in the area. The room is 45 m², which is generous for a student room, and it is part of the social housing stock.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is D. This is an official registration, recorded in the national energy label register. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself, only about its energy performance.
How is the neighbourhood for students?
Uilenstede is a student campus, with 68% of residents aged between 15 and 25. Residents describe it as a village filled with students, with a cosy atmosphere and parties at the weekend. There is a gym and a restaurant/cafe on campus, and supermarkets are within walking distance. The tram stop next to the campus makes it easy to get around.
What is the nearest supermarket?
The nearest supermarket is a Jumbo at 508 metres, which is about a five-minute walk. An Albert Heijn is at 587 metres, and there are several other supermarkets within a kilometre, including another Jumbo and a Dirk. For daily groceries, you have plenty of options close by.
How far is the nearest school?
The nearest secondary school is CSB Amsterdam at 360 metres, and the nearest primary school is Openbare Basisschool Michiel de Ruyter at 581 metres. There are also several other schools within a short distance, including VSO Alphons Laudy and the Buitenveldertse Montessorischool, so education options are well within reach.
What is the distance to the train station?
The nearest train station is 3.4 kilometres away. That is a bit of a trip if you are heading out by train, but the tram stop next to the campus provides a direct connection into the city, which residents mention as a plus.
