Last updated: October 2026 · By Erdal Aydın, Amsterdam Property Renting

Amsterdam-Oost is the fastest-growing district of the city. It stretches from the 19th-century streets around the Oosterpark and the Dappermarkt to the former docklands of the Oostelijk Havengebied, the Science Park campus and the new islands of IJburg in the IJmeer. The city expects Oost to grow by more than 40,000 residents by 2055. For landlords that means a broad and growing tenant market; for tenants, a district with very different neighbourhoods within a few kilometres.

Amsterdam-Oost at a glance

Neighbourhoods in Amsterdam-Oost

Oost has four official areas. Within them, these are the neighbourhoods tenants and landlords ask us about most:

• Oosterparkbuurt and Dapperbuurt: lively streets around the Oosterpark and the Dappermarkt, a market street since 1910. Mostly apartments, popular with young professionals.
• Transvaalbuurt and Indische Buurt: 1920s–1930s housing blocks near Flevopark and Station Muiderpoort; a mix of social rent and private rental.
• Oostelijk Havengebied: KNSM-eiland, Java-eiland and Borneo-Sporenburg, former harbour islands with modern architecture on the water.
• Watergraafsmeer: a green polder about five metres below sea level, with Park Frankendael and the 1920s concrete garden village Betondorp, where Johan Cruijff grew up. Popular with families.
• Science Park: the science campus with student and starter homes next to its own station.
• IJburg: new islands in the IJmeer, built since 2002, with large homes, a beach and many families. Centrumeiland and Strandeiland are still being built.
• Zeeburgereiland: a new residential island between the Oostelijk Havengebied and IJburg, with many smaller apartments.

Getting around Amsterdam-Oost

Station Amsterdam Amstel has Intercity trains towards Utrecht and the south of the country, and metro 51, 53 and 54 run from Amstel and Wibautstraat to the city centre. Muiderpoort and Science Park stations serve the north of the district. Tram 26 (the IJtram) connects Amsterdam Centraal with the Oostelijk Havengebied, Zeeburgereiland and IJburg; since 31 August 2026 it runs on to Strandeiland, and the trip from Centraal takes under 25 minutes.

Good to know: from December 2027 the city will change the metro network. Line 53 will be replaced by line 50 on the Gaasperplas branch, so check how a home connects to your work before you sign. Tram 26 is the only rail link to IJburg, so tenants there often cycle as well.

Who lives and rents in Amsterdam-Oost?

Oost has a broad tenant market:

• Families on IJburg and in Watergraafsmeer. On IJburg and Zeeburgereiland, 42% of households have children, the highest share of the city’s areas.
• Young professionals and couples in the Oosterparkbuurt, Dapperbuurt and Indische Buurt, close to the centre and to Amstel station.
• Researchers, PhD students and international staff working at Science Park and the universities.

IJburg also has a high share of private rental: more than 40% of homes there were privately rented in 2021, and many are larger than 100 m².

Renting out your home in Amsterdam-Oost

The type of home largely decides your tenant in Oost. A two- or three-bedroom home on IJburg or in Watergraafsmeer attracts families who want to stay for years. A one-bedroom apartment near the Oosterpark or Amstel suits young professionals and international staff, who often move in quickly but may stay for a shorter period.

Many homes in Oud-Oost and the Indische Buurt are smaller and fall under the points system, which can put them in the regulated or mid-rent segment. New builds on IJburg and Zeeburgereiland often have a good energy label, which adds points. Our Amsterdam landlord guide explains how rent levels and contracts work, and our page on landlord fines explains what is at stake.

We help you set a realistic rent, market the home in Dutch and English and choose a tenant who fits the home. Read more about renting out your apartment in Amsterdam.

Looking for a rental home in Amsterdam-Oost

Decide first which part of Oost fits your daily life: Oud-Oost and the Indische Buurt are close to the centre, Watergraafsmeer and IJburg offer more space, and Science Park is ideal if you work or study there. Have your documents ready and check the travel time to work, especially on IJburg, where tram 26 is the only rail link.

Renting in Amsterdam-Oost: frequently asked questions

Is Amsterdam-Oost a good area to rent out a home?

Yes. Oost is the city’s fastest-growing district and has a broad tenant market, from families on IJburg to young professionals near the Oosterpark and researchers at Science Park. Setting the right rent within the points system is the key.

Is IJburg a good place for families to rent?

IJburg is one of Amsterdam’s most family-friendly areas: many homes are large, there are schools and a beach, and a high share of households have children. Tram 26 connects IJburg with Amsterdam Centraal.

What changes in the metro network affect Amsterdam-Oost?

From December 2027, metro line 53 will be replaced by line 50 on the Gaasperplas branch. Lines 51 and 54 continue to serve Amstel and Wibautstraat. We recommend checking the route to work before signing a contract.

Which part of Oost is closest to the city centre?

The Oosterparkbuurt, Dapperbuurt, Weesperzijde and the Oostelijk Havengebied are closest to the centre, by bike, metro or tram 26.

Can I rent out a home on IJburg to an expat family?

Yes. Larger homes on IJburg and in Watergraafsmeer suit relocating families well. We screen the family and their employer and can advise on a furnished or unfurnished rental.

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Sources for the figures on this page

• O&S Bevolkingsprognose 2026–2055
• Oost-Online: Oost gets the largest growth (population estimate 2026)
• O&S Gebiedsanalyse IJburg, Zeeburgereiland 2022
• NH Nieuws: tram 26 extended to Strandeiland (31 Aug 2026)
• Amsterdam Metro (network change December 2027)
• Amsterdam Science Park
• Dappermarkt
• Betondorp