Renting in Amsterdam-Noord: Guide for Landlords and Tenants (2026)
Last updated: October 2026 · By Erdal Aydın, Amsterdam Property Renting
Amsterdam-Noord, across the IJ from Centraal Station, has gone from former shipyards to one of the city’s most talked-about districts. The waterfront of Overhoeks, Buiksloterham and NDSM is full of new apartments, culture and creative businesses, while garden villages and the countryside of Landelijk Noord keep a village feel. Noord is expected to grow by more than 37,000 residents by 2055. For landlords that means a growing market; for tenants, more space close to the centre.
Amsterdam-Noord at a glance
| Residents | 110,557 (1 January 2025), expected to reach almost 149,000 by 2055 |
|---|---|
| Homes | 52,530: 52% housing association, 18% private rental, 30% owner-occupied |
| Areas | Oud-Noord · Noord-West · Noord-Oost, plus Landelijk Noord |
| Metro | Metro 52 from Noord and Noorderpark: about 4 minutes to Centraal and 15 minutes to Zuid |
| Ferries | Free GVB ferries to Centraal (F3, F4), NDSM and Pontsteiger |
| Hospital and culture | BovenIJ hospital, EYE Filmmuseum, NDSM wharf |
| New build | Overhoeks, Buiksloterham, Hamerkwartier, NDSM; 45% of homes have energy label A or B |
Neighbourhoods in Amsterdam-Noord
Noord is a mix of new waterfront areas, early-20th-century garden villages and countryside:
- Overhoeks: new apartment towers around the EYE Filmmuseum and the A’DAM Tower, directly opposite Centraal.
- Buiksloterham and Hamerkwartier: former industrial areas becoming mixed neighbourhoods with many new apartments.
- NDSM: the former shipyard, now a creative hotspot with the monthly IJ-Hallen flea market.
- Van der Pekbuurt, Volewijck and IJplein: older neighbourhoods in Oud-Noord, close to the ferries and the Noorderpark.
- Tuindorp Oostzaan and Tuindorp Nieuwendam: garden villages from the early 20th century, popular with families.
- Banne, Buikslotermeer and Molenwijk: post-war neighbourhoods around the Buikslotermeerplein shopping centre and market.
- Nieuwendam and Landelijk Noord: wooden houses and villages such as Durgerdam and Schellingwoude, on the edge of the countryside.
Neighbourhood guides in Noord
- Buiksloterham – new-build and floating homes, free ferries to Centraal
Getting around Amsterdam-Noord
Since metro 52 opened in 2018, Noord station is about 4 minutes from Centraal and about 15 minutes from Zuid/Zuidas. The free GVB ferries cross the IJ from early morning until late at night: during the day the F3 to Buiksloterweg leaves every few minutes, and the F4 runs to NDSM. There are no trams and no train station in Noord, so many residents cycle to the ferry or the metro.
Good to know: the IJtunnel will be closed to cars from around July 2027 to November 2028. Tenants who drive to the city should plan for that.
Who lives and rents in Amsterdam-Noord?
Noord has two very different tenant groups:
- Young professionals, creatives and couples in the new waterfront areas of Overhoeks, Buiksloterham and NDSM, close to the ferries and the metro.
- Families in the garden villages and post-war neighbourhoods: Noord has fewer single-person households than the city average, and 19% of residents are under 18.
Private rental is concentrated in Oud-Noord, where 26% of homes are privately rented. More than half of all homes in Noord are housing association homes.
Erdal’s pick in Noord
Erdal, founder of Amsterdam Property Renting, on the places he goes to himself.
- Pllek (NDSM wharf) – “If you want to enjoy Amsterdam on a sunny day, go here at lunchtime. You’ll feel like you’re on a Mediterranean beach.”
Tarık’s picks in Noord
Tarık from our team on the places he goes to himself.
- Kometen (NDSM) and De Ceuvel (Buiksloterham) – “Kometen is a Scandinavian-style bakery and café, one of my favourites for brunch in Noord. De Ceuvel is one of the nicest places in Noord, always good for a coffee or a drink.”
- Cornerstore and Barracuda – “I go to Cornerstore on the Papaverweg for Japanese-inspired food, and to Barracuda, in a big industrial building in the Hamerkwartier, for seafood.”
- Café ’t Sluisje (Nieuwendammerdijk) – “A classic brown café next to the old little locks in Nieuwendam. It’s where I feel Noord’s village atmosphere most.”
- Skatecafé (Hamerkwartier) – “Where I go when I want to make a night of it.”
- Badhus Noord – “The Noord branch of Badhus, with its entrance behind Café Soleil. Inside there’s a lounge with a fireplace, outside a floating sauna and a cold plunge.”
Renting out your home in Amsterdam-Noord
New-build apartments in Overhoeks, Buiksloterham and NDSM are attractive to young professionals who want to live close to the centre with more space and a view of the water. They often have a good energy label, which adds points under the points system. Family homes in the garden villages suit tenants who want to stay for years.
In older homes, check for damp and ventilation before you rent out: about a quarter of Noord residents report mould or damp, more in Oud-Noord. Mid-rent homes (144–186 points) have a maximum rent of €1,228.07 per month in 2026, and the buy-to-let protection applies to recently bought homes with a WOZ value up to €637,000. 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-Noord
Noord often offers more space for your budget than the districts south of the IJ. Check how far the home is from the metro or a ferry, because there are no trams, and plan for the IJtunnel closure in 2027–2028 if you drive. Have your documents ready: new-build homes near the water are popular.
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Renting in Amsterdam-Noord: frequently asked questions
Is Amsterdam-Noord a good area to rent out a home?
Yes, especially in the new waterfront areas. Noord is growing fast, is only minutes from Centraal by metro or ferry, and many new homes have a good energy label. Family homes in the garden villages also rent well.
How do I get from Amsterdam-Noord to the city centre?
By metro 52 from Noord or Noorderpark station (about 4 minutes to Centraal), or by the free GVB ferries across the IJ; the F3 to Buiksloterweg leaves every few minutes during the day.
Does Amsterdam-Noord have a train station?
No. Noord has no train station and no trams. Residents use metro 52, the free ferries, buses and bikes.
Which parts of Noord are popular with expats?
In our experience, Overhoeks, Buiksloterham and the NDSM area are popular with international professionals because of the new apartments and the short trip to Centraal.
What should I check before renting out an older home in Noord?
Check ventilation, damp and the energy label. About a quarter of Noord residents report mould or damp, especially in Oud-Noord. A good energy label also adds points and allows a higher rent.
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