Zoomstraat
Scheldebuurt-West, Amsterdam
AreaA room on Zoomstraat
This rental room on Zoomstraat sits in the lively Scheldebuurt-West, a pocket of Amsterdam where the streets feel settled and sociable. This listing did not state a house number, postcode, floor area, year of construction or energy label. As a result, the rest of this page is mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the home itself. At €1,500 a month, the rent sat well below the neighbourhood average, and it was in line with what rooms typically go for here. For context, rooms in Amsterdam give a sense of what this price bracket offered across the city. This home has not been online since 2 October 2026.
Scheldebuurt-West
Scheldebuurt-West is a compact, close-knit corner of Amsterdam, and the single review on reflects that warmth. One resident, who has lived here for 19 years, describes it as a "child-friendly cosy little village", adding: "most people know each other and care about one another." They mention regular neighbourhood events and that their children built lasting friendships at the local school. The figures back up the family feel, with a mix of households and a strong share of single-person homes. It is a dense, urban area, typical of this part of the city. The Scheldebuurt-West neighbourhood page has more on what life here is like.
Life on the street
Daily errands are easy from Zoomstraat. The Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, with a Coop just around the corner and an Ekoplaza a couple of streets away, so bread and groceries are never far. For school runs, the Basisschool Anne Frank 6e Montessori-School is just around the corner, and the Dongeschool is a couple of streets away, while Mediacollege Amsterdam vmbo is also close by for secondary education. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and a park or plantsoen is just around the corner for a breather. The municipality of Amsterdam offers plenty beyond the immediate streets.
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When this home was still on the market, it was listed only via Kamernet.
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About Zoomstraat, Amsterdam
Why was the rent so much lower than the neighbourhood average?
The asking rent of €1,500 was about 52% below the average rental price in Scheldebuurt-West, which sat at €3,143. That average covers all types of rental homes, including larger apartments and family houses. This listing was for a room, and the average rent for a room in the neighbourhood was €1,493, so the price here was in line with what rooms typically cost.
What is it like to live in Scheldebuurt-West?
Based on one review, residents describe Scheldebuurt-West as a child-friendly, cosy little village where most people know each other and care about one another. The reviewer, who has lived there for 19 years, mentions good relationships with neighbours and regularly organised events. It is a dense, urban neighbourhood with a mix of households, including many single-person homes.
How close are the shops and schools?
The Albert Heijn is 96 metres away, with a Coop at 177 metres and an Ekoplaza at 232 metres, so daily groceries are very close. For schools, the Basisschool Anne Frank 6e Montessori-School is 164 metres away and the Dongeschool is 215 metres. Mediacollege Amsterdam vmbo, a secondary school, is 108 metres from the street.
Is the train station within walking distance?
The nearest train station is 1.1 kilometres from Zoomstraat, which is roughly a ten-minute walk. That makes it straightforward to get around Amsterdam and further afield without needing a car.
Why were there no property details in this listing?
Kamernet had published only the street and price on the listing.
