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

Amsterdam-Zuid is the district where Amsterdam’s international business world, its museums and some of its most popular residential streets meet. It runs from the lively streets of De Pijp and the 19th-century houses around the Vondelpark to the office towers of Zuidas and the quiet green of Buitenveldert. For landlords that means steady demand from professionals, expats and families. For tenants it means choice, but also some of the highest rents in the city.

Amsterdam-Zuid at a glance

Neighbourhoods in Amsterdam-Zuid

Zuid is made up of three official areas, but people search for the neighbourhood names below. Each has its own character and its own type of tenant.

• De Pijp: dense 19th-century streets around the Albert Cuypmarkt, a daily market since 1905. Popular with young professionals and couples; mostly smaller apartments.
• Oud-Zuid and Museumkwartier: grand townhouses near Museumplein, P.C. Hooftstraat and the Concertgebouw. The highest average rent of all Amsterdam areas.
• Willemspark and the Vondelpark area: classic upper-floor apartments and family homes overlooking or near the park.
• Rivierenbuurt: Amsterdam School brick blocks from the 1920s and 1930s, part of Berlage’s protected Plan Zuid. Calmer than De Pijp, close to Zuidas and the RAI.
• Stadionbuurt and Apollobuurt: around the Olympic Stadium and Beethovenstraat; spacious apartments popular with families.
• Zuidas: the business district with new-build apartments next to Station Zuid. Many single-person and expat households.
• Buitenveldert: a green post-war suburb from the late 1950s, near VU Amsterdam, the Gelderlandplein shopping centre and the Amsterdamse Bos.

Getting around Amsterdam-Zuid

Station Amsterdam Zuid is the district’s main hub: Intercity trains run directly to Schiphol, Utrecht, Rotterdam and other cities, and the Eurocity Direct connects Zuid with Brussels. Metro 52 (the Noord/Zuidlijn) takes you from Zuid to Amsterdam Centraal in about 11 minutes, via De Pijp and the city centre. Metro lines 50 and 51 connect Zuid with West, Nieuw-West and Oost, and tram 25 (the Amstelveenlijn) runs to Amstelveen and Uithoorn.

The area around the station is under construction: the Zuidasdok project puts the A10 ring road in a tunnel and turns Station Zuid into an international hub, with completion planned around 2028. Tenants working at Zuidas can usually cycle or walk to work from Rivierenbuurt, Buitenveldert and Stadionbuurt.

Who lives and rents in Amsterdam-Zuid?

Zuid attracts a wide mix of tenants, but three groups stand out:

• International professionals and expats, often working at Zuidas law firms, banks and consultancies. Around Zuidas, 64% of households are single-person households.
• Families who want space, good schools and parks: Oud-Zuid, Stadionbuurt and Buitenveldert are favourites. International schools in and near Zuid make the district a first choice for relocating families.
• Young professionals and couples in De Pijp and Rivierenbuurt, close to cafés, the market and the metro.

Rents are high: in Buitenveldert and Zuidas, households spend on average 34% of their income on rent, the highest share of all areas in Amsterdam. Tenants here compare carefully and expect a well-presented, well-maintained home.

Renting out your home in Amsterdam-Zuid

Homes in Zuid rarely stay empty for long, but the tenant you choose matters more than how fast you find one. Corporate tenants and expats often ask for furnished or partly furnished homes, a quick start date and a clear, English-language contract. Families look for at least two bedrooms, outdoor space and a longer stay.

Many buildings in Zuid are monuments or part of the protected Plan Zuid townscape, and many apartments are part of a VvE (owners’ association). Check the VvE rules and your mortgage conditions before you rent out. Rent levels are bound by the points system: a well-located apartment can still fall into the regulated mid-rent segment, which limits the rent you may ask. In parts of De Pijp, holiday rental has been limited to 15 nights a year since April 2026, so a long-term tenant is usually the better choice there. Our Amsterdam landlord guide explains the rules, and our page on landlord fines shows what happens when they are missed.

We market your home on Funda, Pararius and our own channels in Dutch and English, screen every candidate on income, employer and references, and draw up a contract that fits your situation, for example a diplomatic clause if you are moving abroad yourself. Read more about renting out your apartment in Amsterdam.

Looking for a rental home in Amsterdam-Zuid

Supply in Zuid is limited and good homes go quickly. Have your documents ready (ID, employment contract or employer’s statement, recent payslips) and be clear about your budget and start date. Ask about the energy label and whether the home is furnished, because that varies a lot between the older buildings in Oud-Zuid and the new builds at Zuidas.

Renting in Amsterdam-Zuid: frequently asked questions

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

Yes. Zuid combines strong demand from international professionals and families with the city’s largest business district, Zuidas. The main challenge is not finding a tenant but setting the right rent within the points system and choosing a reliable tenant.

Which neighbourhoods in Zuid are most popular with expats?

Zuidas, Rivierenbuurt, Oud-Zuid and Buitenveldert are popular because they are close to Zuidas employers, Station Zuid and international schools. De Pijp is popular with younger expats who want to live near cafés and the market.

How quickly can I get to Schiphol from Amsterdam-Zuid?

Station Amsterdam Zuid has direct Intercity trains to Schiphol, which makes Zuid one of the most convenient districts for frequent travellers. Check the NS journey planner for current times.

Can I rent out my apartment in Zuid furnished?

Yes. Many expat and corporate tenants in Zuid prefer furnished homes. Furniture can be included in the rent within the rules; we advise on what fits your home and the tenant profile.

Do I need permission to rent out my apartment in an Amsterdam-Zuid VvE building?

Check the VvE’s split deed and house rules, and your mortgage lender’s conditions, before you rent out. We tell you what to check during the free rent check.

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Sources for the figures on this page

• Amsterdam-Zuid (population, areas, transport)
• Zuidas: about Zuidas (jobs, companies, residents)
• O&S Gebiedsanalyse Buitenveldert, Zuidas 2022
• O&S Gebiedsanalyse Oud-Zuid 2022
• Metro line 52 (travel time Zuid–Centraal)
• Amsterdam Zuid station (trains, Zuidasdok)
• AICS campuses
• NL Times: 15-night holiday rental limit (Dec 2025)