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Amsterdam
The most competitive market in the country, and the most international.
At a glance
- Typical 1-bed rent
- €2,000 to €2,500Indicative, free sector, 2026. Check live listings.
- Main station
- Amsterdam Centraal
- Neighbourhoods
- De Pijp, Jordaan, Oost, Noord
- Best for
- Tech, finance and creative jobs; short commutes by bike.
Your timeline
Start looking about eight weeks before your move date.
Local tips
- Many places are gone within a day. Have your documents ready before you view.
- Look at Amstelveen, Diemen and Zaandam: 20 to 30 minutes from the centre and noticeably cheaper.
- Registering at the address (BRP) must be allowed in writing. Ask before you pay anything.
Sample listings in Amsterdam
Sample
Bright 1-bed above a canal
Jordaan, Amsterdam · 52 m² · Available 1 Dec
€2,150 / month
- ✓ Registration at the address allowed: Pass
- ✓ Written lease: Pass
- ✓ Deposit: 2 months: Pass
- ✓ Agent fee charged to you: Pass
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