Houses for rent Amsterdam (2024)

FAQs

How much does it cost to rent a house in Amsterdam? ›

Central Amsterdam

In the heart of the city, rental prices are the highest. Expect to pay around €1,500 to €2,500 per month for a one-bedroom apartment. Larger apartments can easily exceed €3,000.

Here's an indication of the average monthly rent in Amsterdam based on the HousingAnywhere Rent Index. Studio (best for singles, couples, or new graduates): €2,067. Apartment (best for couples or families): €2,388.

Amsterdam is one of the 10 most expensive places to live in Europe. So yes, Amsterdam is definitely not cheap to live in. Especially 'binnen de ring' (in the most central neighbourhoods) prices could be double or triple compared with places in for example Friesland or Limburg.

What is a good salary in the Netherlands? A good salary in the Netherlands falls between €2,500 and €3,333 gross monthly (or €30,000 and €40,000 annually). After taxes, this is between €2,159 and €2,613 monthly.

Relocating to the Amsterdam Area

It's easy for newcomers and expats to settle in, given the city's cosmopolitan spirit, rich cultural life and large international community – combined with a compact size to make getting around a breeze. Many consider Amsterdam one of the best places to live in the Netherlands.

Average Wages

The average monthly salary in the Netherlands can vary significantly depending on factors such as occupation, experience, education, and location within the country. According to recent data, the gross average monthly salary is typically around 3,000 to 3,500 euros.

The current minimum wage in Netherlands is €13.68 per hour in 2024. It became valid on June 1, 2024. The amounts are in Euro.

The Amsterdam rental market is known as a “fast market”. The shortage of available housing and great demand for these properties means that apartments are on the market for only a few days before they're successfully rented. This means that potential renters need to act quickly if interested in a property.

In order to reside in The Netherlands, one must be in possession of a valid residence permit. This must be obtained from the Dutch Immigration authorities, the Immigratie en Naturalisatiedienst otherwise known as the IND.

Is Amsterdam cheap for Americans? ›

Those hoping for a cheap break in Amsterdam are in for a surprise as the city can be notoriously expensive. Savvy tourists however will find things to do in Amsterdam that won't break the bank and plenty of fun that won't cost anything at all! Read our guide to make some great savings when you visit Amsterdam.

If it is 4000 euros a month net, then yes. It is a good salary. Especially if you are single without children. But take care to be certain it is a net salary, a take-home salary with taxes and social security/welfare payments already withheld.

The Amsterdam housing market is very competitive. The median sale price of a home in Amsterdam was $200K last. The median sale price per square foot in Amsterdam is $109, down 8.0% since last year.…

A family of four estimated monthly costs are 4,251.6$ (3,795.2€) without rent. A single person estimated monthly costs are 1,213.8$ (1,083.5€) without rent. Amsterdam is 25.8% less expensive than New York (without rent). Rent in Amsterdam is, on average, 47.6% lower than in New York.

If you want to rent out your home to tourists, you need a permit, this also applies to a bed & breakfast. No permit is required for free sector rental, unless you want to rent to more than 2 people who are not relatives. Then you need a room rental permit.