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

Amsterdam-Zuidoost is changing faster than any other part of the city. Next to the well-known Bijlmermeer, the former office park Amstel III is being turned into a new residential area with thousands of homes. The district has the Johan Cruijff ArenA, the Ziggo Dome and the AMC hospital, direct trains to Schiphol and Utrecht, and one of the most international populations in the country. For landlords it is a growing market with many young tenants; for tenants it is one of the more accessible parts of Amsterdam.

Amsterdam-Zuidoost at a glance

Neighbourhoods in Amsterdam-Zuidoost

Zuidoost is a district of very different neighbourhoods, from 1970s high-rise to brand-new apartment towers:

• Bijlmermeer: the 1960s–70s plan with honeycomb-shaped high-rise blocks, largely renewed since the 1990s with new low-rise homes.
• Amsterdamse Poort and the ArenA area: shopping, offices and venues next to Bijlmer ArenA station.
• Amstel III / Bullewijk: a former office park becoming a residential area. Many new, compact homes; a large share is for students and young people.
• Venserpolder: a neighbourhood between the Bijlmer and Duivendrecht, on metro line 53.
• Holendrecht and Reigersbos: green neighbourhoods near the AMC hospital.
• Gein and Nellestein: quieter neighbourhoods near the Gaasperplas and Gaasperpark, the former Floriade 1982 grounds.
• Driemond: a small village on the river Gein, the most rural part of Amsterdam.

Getting around Amsterdam-Zuidoost

Bijlmer ArenA is one of the best-connected stations in the region: direct Intercity trains run to Schiphol, Utrecht, Arnhem and Eindhoven, and metro 50 and 54 run every 10 minutes on weekdays. Holendrecht station serves the AMC hospital. Metro 53 connects Venserpolder, Ganzenhoef and Gaasperplas with the city centre.

Important for renting: from December 2027 metro line 53 will be discontinued and line 50 will take over the Gaasperplas branch. Homes near Ganzenhoef, Kraaiennest and Gaasperplas will then no longer have a direct metro to Centraal, while the Gein branch keeps line 54.

Who lives and rents in Amsterdam-Zuidoost?

Zuidoost has a young and international tenant market:

• Students and young professionals, especially in Amstel III: in the Paasheuvelweg area, 54% of residents are aged 18–26 and 81% of households are single-person households.
• Healthcare and international staff working at the AMC, and employees who travel by train to Schiphol or Utrecht.
• Families in Gaasperdam and Driemond, where homes are larger and greener.

Half of all homes in Zuidoost are social housing, compared with about 40% in the city as a whole. Private rental homes are concentrated in the new-build areas, which keeps demand for well-kept private homes high.

Renting out your home in Amsterdam-Zuidoost

If you own a home in Zuidoost, the biggest advantage is the location: fast trains to Schiphol and Utrecht, the AMC and a large pool of young tenants. Compact new-build apartments in Amstel III and near the ArenA rent quickly to young professionals and international staff. Larger homes in Gaasperdam attract families who want to stay longer.

Because much of the stock is social housing and many new builds are small, the points system and the size of the home decide the maximum rent. Some new-build projects also come with conditions on who may rent and at what price. Check the conditions of your purchase deed and our Amsterdam landlord guide before you rent out, and read our page on landlord fines to avoid costly mistakes.

We set a realistic rent, find and screen the tenant, and draw up a contract that fits. Read more about renting out your apartment in Amsterdam.

Looking for a rental home in Amsterdam-Zuidoost

Zuidoost offers some of the more accessible private rentals in Amsterdam, especially in Amstel III. Check which metro line serves the home, because the network changes in December 2027, and ask whether a new-build home comes with income or age conditions. Have your ID, income documents and references ready.

Renting in Amsterdam-Zuidoost: frequently asked questions

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

Yes, especially near Bijlmer ArenA and in Amstel III. The district has excellent rail connections, a large employer in the AMC and many young tenants. Setting the rent within the points system is important because many homes are compact.

What is Amstel III?

Amstel III is a former office park in Zuidoost that is being transformed into a residential area. By 2024, 2,582 homes had been completed and thousands more were under construction. The plan is about 15,000 homes in total.

How well connected is Zuidoost to Schiphol?

Bijlmer ArenA station has direct Intercity trains to Schiphol, as well as to Utrecht and Arnhem. That makes Zuidoost popular with people who travel often.

What changes in the metro in Zuidoost from 2027?

From December 2027, metro line 53 will be discontinued and line 50 will run to Gaasperplas. Ganzenhoef and Gaasperplas will then no longer have a direct metro to Centraal; the Gein branch keeps line 54.

Who rents homes in Amsterdam-Zuidoost?

Mostly young professionals, students, healthcare and international staff, and families in the greener neighbourhoods of Gaasperdam and Driemond.

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Sources for the figures on this page

• O&S Gebied en wijken Gaasperdam 2025 (population, social housing share)
• Rekenkamer Amsterdam: Amstel III (April 2025)
• Zuidoost City: housing expansion Amstel III (Sept 2025)
• Amsterdam Bijlmer ArenA station (trains, metro frequency)
• Amsterdam Metro (network change December 2027)
• Bijlmermeer