Cheapest areas to rent in Amsterdam (2023): full ranking
Bijlmer-Centrum is the cheapest area to rent in Amsterdam, at €646, 25% below the city average. At the other end, Oud-Zuid costs €1,111. Below is every area, cheapest first, with what a typical flat costs.
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The five cheapest, up close
1. Bijlmer-Centrum · €646
The heart of the Bijlmer, a very diverse district with renovated high-rises, parks and the Kraaiennest area.
Good for: The lowest rents in Amsterdam; parks. Watch out for: Social problems in parts.
2. Geuzenveld, Slotermeer · €664
Post-war garden-city neighbourhoods of Nieuw-West around the Sloterplas lake.
Good for: Lower rents, green space and the lake. Watch out for: Far from the centre; social problems in parts.
3. Weesp, Driemond · €691
The historic fortress town of Weesp, part of Amsterdam since 2022, and the village of Driemond.
Good for: Small-town feel and good trains. Watch out for: Far from central Amsterdam.
4. Bijlmer-Oost · €698
The eastern Bijlmer with large parks and a mix of high-rises and low-rise homes.
Good for: Lower rents and green space. Watch out for: Far from the centre.
5. Noord-West · €705
Garden villages and post-war estates in the north-west of Amsterdam-Noord.
Good for: Lower rents and space. Watch out for: Far from the centre.
All areas, cheapest first
| # | Area | Rent €/month | vs. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bijlmer-Centrum | €646 | −25% |
| 2 | Geuzenveld, Slotermeer | €664 | −23% |
| 3 | Weesp, Driemond | €691 | −20% |
| 4 | Bijlmer-Oost | €698 | −19% |
| 5 | Noord-West | €705 | −18% |
| 6 | Gaasperdam | €716 | −17% |
| 7 | Noord-Oost | €744 | −14% |
| 8 | Osdorp | €758 | −12% |
| 9 | Oud-Noord | €783 | −9% |
| 10 | Oud-Oost | €800 | −8% |
| 11 | Bos en Lommer | €805 | −7% |
| 12 | Slotervaart | €827 | −4% |
| 13 | Westerpark | €833 | −4% |
| 14 | Watergraafsmeer | €838 | −3% |
| 15 | Bijlmer-West | €877 | +1% |
| 16 | Indische Buurt, Oostelijk Havengebied | €903 | +4% |
| 17 | Oud-West, De Baarsjes | €919 | +6% |
| 18 | De Pijp, Rivierenbuurt | €935 | +8% |
| 19 | IJburg, Zeeburgereiland | €948 | +10% |
| 20 | De Aker, Sloten, Nieuw-Sloten | €951 | +10% |
| 21 | Centrum-West | €1,001 | +16% |
| 22 | Centrum-Oost | €1,021 | +18% |
| 23 | Buitenveldert, Zuidas | €1,096 | +27% |
| 24 | Oud-Zuid | €1,111 | +28% |
These are official figures for rents tenants actually pay. New listings usually ask more, especially in popular areas. Source: Gemeente Amsterdam, Onderzoek en Statistiek – BBGA (Wonen in Amsterdam 2023) (2023).