Renting in Osdorp, Amsterdam: Neighbourhood Guide for Landlords and Tenants

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

Osdorp is the western end of Amsterdam: the last tram stops before the city turns into polders and allotments. About 42,000 people live in its four wijken (Osdorp-Oost, Osdorp-Midden, De Punt and Lutkemeer/Ookmeer), mostly in flats built between 1958 and 1974 around the Sloterplas lake. People move here when they want a bit more space, a lake around the corner and a direct tram to Leidseplein, without paying canal-ring prices.

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Osdorp in short

Residents	About 42,000 in the wijken Osdorp-Oost, Osdorp-Midden, De Punt and Lutkemeer/Ookmeer (2026)
Homes	About 18,700; roughly half housing association, a fifth private rental and 30% owner-occupied
Average WOZ value	€337,000–€397,000 in the main wijken (2025), well below the city average
Built	Mainly 1958–1974, as part of the Western Garden Cities
Tram	Lines 1 and 17 (and 27 in the morning peak)
Nearest train and metro	Amsterdam Lelylaan
Centre	Osdorpplein: shops, library, cinema and theatre De Meervaart

What it is like to live in Osdorp

Life in Osdorp revolves around two places. One is the Osdorpplein, the district’s shopping centre, with the library, a cinema, theatre De Meervaart and the stadsdeel office. The other is the Sloterplas: a lake about 30 metres deep, dug between 1942 and 1956, with a 48-hectare park around it and a sandy beach that was rebuilt in 2015. On a sunny evening half the neighbourhood seems to be walking or running the “Rondje Sloterplas”.

The neighbourhood is changing. Around the Osdorpplein about 1,700 new apartments are being built, and there is a long-running debate about a new Meervaart theatre partly in the lake: in a 2026 residents’ survey, 87% were against it. On the western edge lies the Lutkemeerpolder, Osdorp’s last farmland. Part of it is already a business park, and in September 2025 the district committee asked the city to keep the rest undeveloped.

Osdorp is a working neighbourhood rather than a trendy one. Unemployment rose to 7% in 2024, the highest in Nieuw-West, and about half of all homes belong to housing associations.

Erdal’s pick in Osdorp

Erdal, founder of Amsterdam Property Renting, on the places he goes to himself.

Boothuis (on the Sloterplas) – “Osdorp means a lot to me: this is where the foundations of APR were laid, and I know every street. If you want good Middle Eastern food, there is plenty of choice here. But if you want to relax, have a coffee and sit by the water, Boothuis on the Sloterplas is a great choice.”

Tarık’s pick in Osdorp

Tarık from our team on the places he goes to himself.

Sloterplas – “The heart of Nieuw-West. The lake and the park around it are great for a picnic, for sport or just for a walk. Spending summer days here is one of the best things about living in this part of town.”

Parks, markets and places to go

Sloterplas and Sloterstrand – the big lake with a sandy beach (rebuilt in 2015) and a walking and running loop around it. Swimming is discouraged when the water quality is poor.
Sloterpark – 48 hectares of park with a petting zoo, nature playground, water sports centre and disc golf course; summer festivals such as Lovelands are held here.
Sloterparkbad – the swimming pool on the lake, with roots in a 1957 open-air pool.
De Tuinen van West – a rural park west of Osdorp with urban farming, fruit picking and walking and cycling routes.
Osdorpplein – the shopping centre, with De Meervaart theatre, a cinema and the library.
Osdorp market (Tussen Meer) – a street market next to the Osdorpplein, usually on Tuesdays; check the day before you go.
Lutkemeerpolder – farmland on Osdorp’s western edge, with a care farm and organic fields.

Getting around: train, metro, tram and bus

Tram

Tram 17 runs from Centraal Station via the Rozengracht, Kinkerstraat and Lelylaan to the Osdorpplein and Dijkgraafplein. Tram 1 runs from Muiderpoort Station via Weesperplein, Leidseplein and Lelylaan to Osdorp De Aker. Tram 27 adds extra trips between Surinameplein and Osdorp in the weekday morning peak.

Train and metro

The nearest station is Amsterdam Lelylaan, a few tram stops away. From there, Sprinter trains go to Schiphol (about 6 minutes) and Centraal, and metro 50 and 51 run to Sloterdijk and to Station Zuid/Zuidas.

Bus

City buses connect Osdorp with Station Sloterdijk and Lelylaan, and Schiphol buses run from Osdorp via Badhoevedorp to the airport business area. Look up the current bus numbers in 9292 before you plan around them.

Car

The A4 and A10 are a short drive away.

Homes in Osdorp

Most homes in Osdorp are post-war flats from the Western Garden Cities, laid out with plenty of green between the blocks. Since 2001 many have been renovated or replaced, and around the Osdorpplein about 1,700 new apartments are being added.

About 73–74% of homes in the main wijken are rented, mostly from housing associations. Average property values were €337,000–€397,000 in 2025, which is low for Amsterdam.

Renting out your home in Osdorp

Private tenants in Osdorp are often people who work in Nieuw-West or at Schiphol and want more room than they can afford closer to the centre. Renovated flats near tram 17 or the Osdorpplein let best.

Before you set the rent, calculate the points: many flats here fall in the regulated or mid-rent segment. And if you bought recently, check the buy-to-let protection (opkoopbescherming). For homes with a WOZ value up to €637,000 (2026) you need a permit to rent out in the first four years, and with average values around €340,000–€400,000 that covers most of Osdorp. The details are in our Amsterdam landlord guide.

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Looking for a home in Osdorp

You get more space for your money here than inside the ring. Look at the walk to tram 1 or 17 before anything else: from the far end of De Punt or Ookmeer, the trip into town is noticeably longer. If the home is in the mid-rent segment, you also need a housing permit from the city.

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Osdorp: frequently asked questions

Is Osdorp a good place to live?

If you want space, green and lower housing costs, it is worth a look. You live next to the Sloterplas and Sloterpark and have a direct tram to Leidseplein and Centraal. If you want nightlife on your doorstep, Oud-West or De Pijp suit you better.

How do I get from Osdorp to the city centre?

Tram 17 runs from Osdorp to Centraal Station and tram 1 runs to Leidseplein and Weesperplein. You can also take the tram to Lelylaan and continue by train or metro.

How far is Osdorp from Schiphol?

From Lelylaan station, a few tram stops away, the Sprinter to Schiphol takes about 6 minutes. There are also Schiphol buses from Osdorp.

Can I swim in the Sloterplas?

There is a beach, but swimming is discouraged when the water quality is poor. Check the current swimming water information before you go in.

Is it easy to rent out an apartment in Osdorp?

Renovated flats near the tram and the Osdorpplein let well. Check the points system and, for recently bought homes, the buy-to-let protection before you advertise.

Nearby neighbourhoods

Nieuw-Sloten · Sloterdijk · Amsterdam Nieuw-West · Hoofddorp (Haarlemmermeer)

Sources for the figures on this page