Renting in Amsterdam Nieuw-West: Guide for Landlords and Tenants (2026)
Last updated: October 2026 · By Erdal Aydın, Amsterdam Property Renting
Nieuw-West is Amsterdam’s largest district, with more than 166,000 residents. Built mainly in the 1950s and 1960s as the “garden cities” around the Sloterplas lake, it is now one of the most changing parts of the city: thousands of homes have been renewed, new apartment buildings are rising near Lelylaan and Sloterdijk, and Schiphol is only minutes away by train. For landlords it is a large and steady rental market; for tenants it offers more space and green for the money than most of Amsterdam.
Amsterdam Nieuw-West at a glance
| Residents | 166,462 (1 January 2025), the largest district of Amsterdam |
|---|---|
| Homes | 75,057: 46% housing association, 25% private rental, 29% owner-occupied |
| Areas | Slotervaart · Osdorp · Geuzenveld & Slotermeer · De Aker, Sloten & Nieuw-Sloten · Sloterdijk Nieuw-West |
| Rail and metro | NS stations Lelylaan and Sloterdijk; metro 50 and 51; trams 1, 2, 7, 13, 17 and 19 |
| To Schiphol | About 6 minutes by train from Lelylaan |
| Hospital | Antoni van Leeuwenhoek cancer hospital (Slotervaart) |
| Green | Sloterplas and Sloterpark, the heart of the district |
Neighbourhoods in Amsterdam Nieuw-West
Nieuw-West is big, and its neighbourhoods are very different from each other:
- Slotervaart and Overtoomse Veld: closest to Oud-West and the city centre, around the Rembrandtpark and Lelylaan station. Many renewed and new apartment buildings, for example in the Riekerpolder and around the Koningin Wilhelminaplein.
- Osdorp: the western part of the district around the Osdorpplein shopping centre, with tram 1 and 17 to the city.
- Geuzenveld and Slotermeer: garden-city neighbourhoods around Plein ’40-’45, with its market from Tuesday to Saturday and its carillon.
- De Aker, Sloten and Nieuw-Sloten: quieter, family-friendly neighbourhoods with more single-family homes, at the edge of the city.
- Sloterdijk: the station area next to Amsterdam Sloterdijk, an office district that is turning into a mixed area with new apartment towers as the first phase of Haven-Stad.
Neighbourhood guides in Nieuw-West
- Osdorp – Sloterplas, Osdorpplein and trams 1 and 17
- Nieuw-Sloten – family houses from the 1990s and the old village of Sloten
- Sloterdijk – new apartments next to Station Sloterdijk
Getting around Amsterdam Nieuw-West
Nieuw-West is one of the best-connected districts for travellers. From Lelylaan, the train takes about 6 minutes to Schiphol and about 9 minutes to Amsterdam Centraal. Amsterdam Sloterdijk is an Intercity hub with trains to Haarlem, the coast and the rest of the country. Metro 50 and 51 run along the western ring to Zuid/Zuidas, and trams 1, 2, 7, 13, 17 and 19 connect the neighbourhoods with the city centre and West.
Good to know: tram 3 was discontinued on 29 March 2026 and its route was taken over by other lines. From the 2028 timetable the metro lines will also get new numbers, so always check the current route in the GVB or 9292 planner.
Who lives and rents in Amsterdam Nieuw-West?
Nieuw-West’s tenant market is broad:
- Families: the district has more families with children than the city average, especially in De Aker, Sloten and Nieuw-Sloten.
- Young professionals and single-person households in the new buildings around Sloterdijk and Lelylaan; Sloterdijk has a very high share of single-person households.
- People working at Schiphol, Sloterdijk or Zuidas, who value the fast train and metro connections.
The private rental market is growing: the share of homes in the high-rent segment rose from 4% in 2015 to 14% in 2025. Average property values have more than doubled in the same period, but remain below the city average.
Erdal’s picks in Nieuw-West
Erdal, founder of Amsterdam Property Renting, on the places he goes to himself.
- Benji’s (Maassluisstraat) – “As a total brunch addict, any brunch place can become my favourite, and Benji’s certainly is.”
- Mondi (Aletta Jacobslaan, near Lelylaan) – “Caribbean cuisine, good and full of flavour. I like meeting guests here and spending time with them, and the fact that parking is never a problem makes it even better.”
Tarık’s picks in Nieuw-West
Tarık from our team on the places he goes to himself.
- BUITEN, at the Sloterplas beach – “Cosy, and where I go for an unhurried coffee or a meal.”
- Badhus West – “A sauna without going into town. It floats on the Sloterplas, and afterwards you take a cold shower or go straight into the lake.”
- Radion (Louwesweg) – “The first place I think of for music and nightlife in Nieuw-West.”
More of Tarık’s favourites: Osdorp and the Sloterplas · Nieuw-Sloten and Sloten
Renting out your home in Amsterdam Nieuw-West
Nieuw-West is one of the largest private rental markets in Amsterdam, with almost 19,000 privately rented homes. Renovated and new-build apartments near Lelylaan, the Rembrandtpark and Sloterdijk let quickly to young professionals and airport staff. Larger homes in De Aker and Nieuw-Sloten attract families looking for a long stay.
Many apartments in Nieuw-West have between 144 and 186 points under the points system. Since 2026 these homes fall into the regulated mid-rent segment, with a maximum rent of €1,228.07 per month, and Amsterdam requires a housing permit for tenants in that segment. If you bought the home recently, also check the buy-to-let protection (opkoopbescherming): for homes with a WOZ value up to €637,000 in 2026, you need a permit to rent out during the first four years. Our Amsterdam landlord guide explains the rules, and our page on landlord fines shows what is at stake.
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Looking for a rental home in Amsterdam Nieuw-West
Nieuw-West gives you more space and green for your budget than the districts inside the ring road. Decide whether you want to be close to a station (Lelylaan or Sloterdijk) or prefer a quieter neighbourhood further out. Have your ID, income documents and references ready, and check whether the home falls in the mid-rent segment, because then you need a housing permit and must meet the income limits.
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Renting in Amsterdam Nieuw-West: frequently asked questions
Is Amsterdam Nieuw-West a good area to rent out a home?
Yes. Nieuw-West is the city’s largest district, has a large private rental market and is very well connected to Schiphol, Sloterdijk and Zuidas. The key is setting the right rent within the points system.
How far is Nieuw-West from Schiphol?
From Lelylaan station, the train takes about 6 minutes to Schiphol. That makes Nieuw-West popular with people who work at or travel through the airport.
Is Bos en Lommer part of Nieuw-West?
No. Bos en Lommer belongs to the district West. Nieuw-West starts west of the A10 ring road, with neighbourhoods such as Slotervaart, Overtoomse Veld, Osdorp, Geuzenveld and Slotermeer.
Do I need a permit to rent out my apartment in Nieuw-West?
Not as a rule, but a permit is needed in specific cases: for a home bought with a WOZ value up to €637,000 in 2026 (buy-to-let protection), for room rental to three or more people, and for holiday rental. Your tenant needs a housing permit if the home is in the mid-rent segment.
Which neighbourhoods in Nieuw-West suit families?
De Aker, Sloten and Nieuw-Sloten have more single-family homes and more families than the city average. Slotervaart and Osdorp also have family homes close to the Sloterplas and Sloterpark.
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