The cost of renting a room in a shared house in Amsterdam soared to an average of €948 last year, a 39% increase on 2021, according to room rental platform Kamernet.
In The Hague, room rents soared nearly 32% and in Breda almost 30%, Kamernet said. The Hague and Rotterdam remain the most expensive cities to share a home after the capital.
Gert Jan Bakker from tenants’ advisory group Stichting Woon told the Parool the prices are shocking. “Student rooms are subject to the point system [for setting rents] but few landlords stick to the rules,” he said. “That is problematic.”
According to student union Asva, international students are the main victims of the soaring prices. “They don’t have a choice,” said chairwoman Izabella Voortman. “They’ve no rights to social housing and no alternative, such as living at home.”
Nationwide, the average price for a room was €551 per month, a rise of 17.6% on 2021, when the Netherlands was in the grip of the coronavirus pandemic. But focused on the 23 largest student cities, the 2023 increase was almost 23% when compared with 2021 and 11% up on 2022, Kamernet said.
New legislation which requires landlords to give new tenants an official calculation of the rent, based on size and shared facilities, will be a “game changer”, Bakker said. Students and young professionals will then know the maximum rent which landlords can charge, and will be able to go to a rent tribunal to force a reduction.
Last month, a tenant who paid almost €2,000 a month for a 20 m2 room in a two-bedroom flat on Amsterdam’s city centre Keizersgracht had his rent reduced to just under €500 after taking his case to the rent tribunal.
Around half the properties on Kamernet were advertised by private landlords, a figure largely unchanged over the years in review. There has, however, been a “significant decrease” in the supply offered by real estate agents, and an increase in properties advertised by room mates since 2021.
Despite claims that the rental housing market is shrinking because of the introduction of more rent controls and higher taxes, Kamernet registered a 4.3% increase in the number of properties advertised on its website last year. However, between 2021 and 2022, during the pandemic, there was a 30% drop.
Kamernet is the largest rental platform in the Netherlands for tenants and landlords with approximately 60,000 properties – mainly single rooms – offered each year.
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The cost of renting a room in a shared house in Amsterdam soared to an average of €948 last year, a 39% increase on 2021, according to room rental platform Kamernet. In The Hague, room rents soared nearly 32% and in Breda almost 30%, Kamernet said.
How much does a 1 bedroom apartment cost in Amsterdam? ›
For example, a fully equipped 1 bedroom apartment in Amsterdam's city center will set you back a minimum price of €2,500. Head a little further out of the city in its suburbs and you're looking at a monthly rental price of around €1,600 instead.
How much is rent per month in Amsterdam? ›
List of prices in Amsterdam Current as of Jun 2024.
| Food | Update prices |
|---|
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,772 |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,407 |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €204 |
57 more rowsThe average rent price for a room in the Netherlands in 2023 was €551 per month. This is an increase of over 17.6% compared to 2021, but an increase of only 1.1% when compared to 2022.
How much does it cost to live in Amsterdam in US dollars? ›
Summary of cost of living in Amsterdam, Netherlands: A family of four estimated monthly costs are 4,061.9$ (3,798.9€) without rent. A single person estimated monthly costs are 1,162.6$ (1,087.3€) without rent. Amsterdam is 29.8% less expensive than New York (without rent).
How much is the average room in Amsterdam? ›
The cost of renting a room in a shared house in Amsterdam soared to an average of €948 last year, a 39% increase on 2021, according to room rental platform Kamernet.
How much money do you need to live comfortably in the Netherlands? ›
The cost of living in the Netherlands for a single person = ~ €1,782 per month and ~ €21,384 per year. Average cost of living in the Netherlands for a student = ~ €1,250 per month and ~ €15,000 per year. Cost of living in the Netherlands for a family = ~ € 4,102 per month and ~ €49,224 per year.
What are the cheapest cities to rent in the Netherlands? ›
Amstelveen, Hilversum, and Zaandam are good options for people who want to save on living expenses while remaining close to Amsterdam. Those looking for more affordable housing closer to The Hague or Rotterdam can look into living in smaller cities like Delft or Gouda.
Is it hard to rent in Amsterdam? ›
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.
What is basic rent Netherlands? ›
Basic rent (in Dutch – kale huur) is the costs of your accommodation only. GWL / GWE (gas, water, electricity) and perhaps internet and TV are the costs for the utilities you may need to pay. Please note that in some cases your rental contract might not include these costs.
If you want to stay in the Netherlands for longer than 90 days, you may need a residence permit. In many cases you will also have to apply for a long-stay visa before you travel to the Netherlands. This visa is also called an authorisation for temporary stay (MVV).
How much is $100 in Amsterdam? ›
Convert USD to ANG
| US Dollar | Netherlands Antillian Guilder |
|---|
| $100 | ƒ180.20 |
| $500 | ƒ901.02 |
| $1,000 | ƒ1,802.04 |
| $2,500 | ƒ4,505.09 |
12 more rowsAccording to living wage calculations for various regions in the Netherlands for 2023, the estimated living wage for a single adult ranges from approximately €2,000 to €2,500 per month. For a single adult with one child, the living wage may range from around €3,000 to €3,500 per month.
How much does it cost to buy an apartment in Amsterdam? ›
Amsterdam was the most expensive Dutch city to buy an apartment in, with the average square meter price at 7,900 euros in 2023. The price of an apartment in The Hague was significantly lower, at 5,000 euros per square meter.
Can an American buy an apartment in Amsterdam? ›
The short answer is yes. The Netherlands does not place any restrictions on the purchase of property by foreigners, whether resident or non-resident.
Is Amsterdam expensive to live there? ›
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.
Is it hard to get an apartment in Amsterdam? ›
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.
