Renting in Nieuw-Sloten, Amsterdam: Neighbourhood Guide for Landlords and Tenants
Last updated: October 2026 · By Erdal Aydın, Amsterdam Property Renting
Nieuw-Sloten is the part of Amsterdam that almost became an Olympic village. The land, once full of greenhouses, was reserved for the athletes of the 1992 Olympic Games. Barcelona won the bid, and between 1990 and 1996 Amsterdam built a residential neighbourhood here instead, mostly single-family houses. Next door is the old village of Sloten, with a village square and a working windmill. Together they have the highest share of homeowners and of happy residents in Nieuw-West.
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Nieuw-Sloten in short
| Residents | 14,491 in the wijk Sloten/Nieuw-Sloten (2026) |
|---|---|
| Homes | 6,145; about half owner-occupied (2025) |
| Average WOZ value | €553,000 (2025) |
| Built | 1990–1996, on former greenhouse land |
| Tram | Line 2 to Leidseplein and Centraal (terminus Oudenaardeplantsoen) |
| Nearest train and metro | Amsterdam Lelylaan |
| Shopping | Winkelcentrum Nieuw-Sloten at the Belgiëplein (since 1994) |
What it is like to live in Nieuw-Sloten
Nieuw-Sloten feels more like a well-planned suburb than a city neighbourhood: terraced houses with small gardens, cycle paths, water and playgrounds between the blocks. The shopping centre at the Belgiëplein, opened in September 1994, covers daily needs. The streets around it were renewed from autumn 2024.
The wider area of De Aker, Sloten and Nieuw-Sloten has the highest share of owner-occupiers in Nieuw-West (51%) and the highest share of residents over 66 (16%). In the city’s survey, 74% of residents said they were happy, the highest score in the district.
The old village of Sloten lies right next to it. It is said to date back to the 11th century and became part of Amsterdam in the 1950s. Close by stands the Molen van Sloten, a working polder mill with a lift up to the gallery.
Tarık’s picks around Nieuw-Sloten
Tarık from our team on the places he goes to himself.
- Park de Oeverlanden – “Greener, wilder and away from the crowds. The quiet alternative to the Sloterplas.”
- De Patatzaak (Langsom, in the old village of Sloten) – “For me the best snackbar in the area. My classic: two beers on an empty stomach, then fries and a frikandel.”
Parks, markets and places to go
- Molen van Sloten – a working polder mill on the Akersluis with an octagonal body from 1847, hourly guided tours and a brewery next door.
- Sloten village square – the centre of the old village, with old houses along the Sloterweg.
- De Oeverlanden at the Nieuwe Meer – a nature strip on the north shore of the lake, with small beaches.
- Belgiëplein – the shopping centre of Nieuw-Sloten, opened in 1994.
- Sloterplas and Sloterpark – the big lake and park to the north, reachable by bike via Osdorp.
Getting around: train, metro, tram and bus
Tram
Tram 2 runs from Nieuw-Sloten (Oudenaardeplantsoen) via the Hoofddorpplein and Leidseplein to Centraal Station, with a stop at Centrum Nieuw-Sloten. Tram 1 serves the neighbouring De Aker.
Train and metro
Amsterdam Lelylaan is the nearest station. Only Sprinter trains stop there: towards Schiphol and Hoofddorp, and towards Centraal and Zaandam. Metro 50 runs from Lelylaan directly to Station Zuid/Zuidas, and metro 51 runs via Zuid to Amstelstation and Centraal.
Bus
Since 29 March 2026, bus 18 links the Nieuwe Meer with Station Lelylaan. There is also a Schiphol bus from Lelylaan through Nieuw-Sloten to the airport; check the current line number in 9292.
Car
The A4 and A10 are close by car.
Homes in Nieuw-Sloten
Nieuw-Sloten was built at about 50 to 60 homes per hectare, mostly single-family houses at different price levels. The homes date from the 1990s, so they are newer than most of Amsterdam, but for about 30% of the homes in the wider area no energy label is registered.
About half of the homes are owner-occupied. The rest is split between housing associations (23%) and private rental (26%). Average property values were around €553,000 in 2025.
Renting out your home in Nieuw-Sloten
Family houses rarely come up for rent here, and relocating families often ask for exactly this: a garden, schools nearby and a direct tram to the centre. They tend to stay for years.
Register the energy label if it is missing, because the energy label adds or costs points under the points system. A larger house with a good label often ends up in the free sector; a smaller apartment may fall in the regulated mid-rent segment. Our Amsterdam landlord guide explains how this works.
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Looking for a home in Nieuw-Sloten
Nieuw-Sloten suits tenants who want a house with a garden inside Amsterdam. Work out your daily route first: tram 2 takes you to Leidseplein and Centraal, while for Schiphol and Zuidas you go via Lelylaan, by bus 18 or tram 1 from De Aker.
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Nieuw-Sloten: frequently asked questions
Is Nieuw-Sloten good for families?
Yes. It has many single-family houses, schools, playgrounds and water, and the city’s survey shows high resident satisfaction. Tram 2 runs directly to the centre.
How do I get from Nieuw-Sloten to Zuidas?
Take bus 18 (or tram 1 from De Aker) to Lelylaan and then metro 50, which runs directly to Station Zuid.
Is Sloten the same as Nieuw-Sloten?
No. Sloten is the old village, said to date back to the 11th century. Nieuw-Sloten is the residential area built next to it between 1990 and 1996. They belong to the same wijk.
Do houses in Nieuw-Sloten fall in the free sector?
It depends on the points. A larger house with a good energy label often does; a smaller apartment may be regulated mid-rent. Register a missing energy label first, because it affects the points.
What is there to do in Nieuw-Sloten?
Visit the Molen van Sloten, walk around the old village of Sloten, walk along the Nieuwe Meer at De Oeverlanden or cycle to the Sloterplas.
Nearby neighbourhoods
Osdorp · Sloterdijk · Amsterdam Nieuw-West · Amstelveen
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