Renting in De Pijp, Amsterdam: Neighbourhood Guide for Landlords and Tenants

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

De Pijp was built in a hurry. From 1876 Amsterdam needed homes for workers, and builders put up long rows of narrow four-storey blocks along the lines of the old polder ditches, often with the cheapest materials they could find. You can still see it today: small apartments, steep stairs, streets named after Dutch painters. Small homes mean many singles and couples, and that is part of why the streets are so busy. About 35,000 people live here, nearly two thirds of households in Oude and Nieuwe Pijp are one person, and the Albert Cuypmarkt runs through the middle of it all.

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De Pijp in short

Residents	About 35,100 in Oude Pijp, Nieuwe Pijp and Zuid Pijp (2026)
Homes	About 22,300; 71–83% rented, depending on the wijk (2025)
Households	About 63–64% single-person households in Oude and Nieuwe Pijp
Average WOZ value	€479,000–€539,000 per wijk (2025)
Metro	M52 station De Pijp, the deepest metro station in the Netherlands
Tram	Lines 4, 12 and 25
Holiday rental	Max. 15 nights a year in Oude Pijp since April 2026; 30 nights in Nieuwe and Zuid Pijp

What it is like to live in De Pijp

The Albert Cuypmarkt, an official market since 1905, has around 260 stalls from Monday to Saturday. The Gerard Douplein, Frans Halsstraat, Ferdinand Bolstraat and Van Woustraat are lined with cafés, restaurants and small shops. When people want a break, they go to the Sarphatipark, an English-style park with a fountain monument from 1886 for Samuel Sarphati (1813–1866).

The neighbourhood has three parts. Oude Pijp, north of the Ceintuurbaan, is the 19th-century core around the market and the former Heineken brewery. Nieuwe Pijp and Zuid Pijp, further south, were built in the 1920s as part of Berlage’s Plan Zuid, with Amsterdam School brick blocks such as De Dageraad (1920–1923) by Piet Kramer and Michel de Klerk. South of the Ceintuurbaan it is noticeably calmer.

Homes are small and there are relatively few children; in the city’s 2021 research, residents of Oude Pijp rated it less suitable for raising a family. For singles and couples it is very practical: market, metro and cafés within a few minutes’ walk.

Erdal’s pick in De Pijp

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

Pazzi (Albert Cuypstraat) – “I love this place and go there for dinner a few times a month. It’s one of my favourite pizza restaurants. If you want a tip: the burrata and the quattro formaggi pizza are always my favourites.”

Parks, markets and places to go

Albert Cuypmarkt – around 260 stalls between the Van Woustraat and the Ferdinand Bolstraat, Monday to Saturday from 9:00 to 18:00.
Sarphatipark – the neighbourhood park, with ponds, lawns and the Sarphati monument from 1886.
Heineken Experience – the former Heineken brewery from 1867, where brewing stopped in 1988; now a visitor centre.
Gerard Douplein – the square at the heart of Oude Pijp, full of terraces in summer.
De Dageraad – Amsterdam School workers’ housing from 1920–1923 around the Thérèse Schwartzeplein.
Coöperatiehof – a 1928 courtyard complex by Piet Kramer in the same style.
Marie Heinekenplein – the square next to the former brewery.
Amstel riverside – the eastern edge of De Pijp, for walking, running and cycling along the water.

Getting around: train, metro, tram and bus

Metro

Metro 52 (Noord/Zuidlijn) stops at station De Pijp, under the Ferdinand Bolstraat, with entrances at the Albert Cuypstraat and the Ceintuurbaan. Its southbound platform lies 26.5 metres below street level, the deepest in the Netherlands. From here you are a few stops from Centraal Station one way and Station Zuid/Zuidas the other way.

Tram

Tram 4 runs along the Van Woustraat between Centraal Station and Station RAI. Tram 25 runs along the Ceintuurbaan to Station Zuid and on to Amstelveen and Uithoorn, and tram 12 connects De Pijp with Amstelstation and the Concertgebouw. Trams 1, 7 and 19 stop at Frederiksplein and Vijzelgracht on the northern edge. Note: since March 2026, tram 24 no longer runs through the Ferdinand Bolstraat, so older guides are out of date.

Train

There is no train station in De Pijp itself. Station Zuid (tram 25 or metro 52), Station RAI (tram 4) and Amstelstation (tram 12) are all one tram ride away.

Bike and car

Most residents cycle. Parking is difficult and a permit can involve a waiting list; check with the city before you bring a car.

Homes in De Pijp

Most homes in Oude Pijp are apartments in 19th-century buildings, often two windows wide and four storeys high. In 2014, CBS found that around eight in ten private rental homes in western De Pijp were smaller than 70 m². In Nieuwe and Zuid Pijp the buildings are from the 1920s. The courtyards inside the blocks are protected from further building.

Between 71% and 83% of homes are rented. Rents have risen fast, especially in Oude Pijp, where the share of homes renting for more than €1,053 a month doubled from 13% to 26% between 2017 and 2021. In 2021 the city also found homes in Nieuwe Pijp without central heating.

Renting out your home in De Pijp

Finding a tenant is rarely the problem here; setting a rent that is legally correct is. Small apartments with a modest energy label often end up in the regulated or mid-rent segment under the points system, so let us calculate the points before you advertise.

Since 1 April 2026, holiday rental in Oude Pijp is limited to 15 nights a year (30 nights in Nieuwe and Zuid Pijp), which makes a long-term tenant the more reliable choice. Part of Nieuwe and Zuid Pijp falls under the protected townscape of Plan Zuid, which affects work on the outside of buildings.

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Looking for a home in De Pijp

Expect small homes, steep stairs and quick decisions. Ask which floor the home is on and whether you can get a bike inside, because many buildings have narrow stairwells and no storage. If the rent is in the mid-rent segment, you need a housing permit from the city.

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De Pijp: frequently asked questions

Is De Pijp a good area to live in?

If you like a busy neighbourhood, yes: the market, cafés, Sarphatipark and metro 52 are all on your doorstep. Families often find the homes too small.

Which tram goes to the Albert Cuypmarkt?

Tram 4 stops at the Albert Cuypstraat on the Van Woustraat, and metro 52 stops at station De Pijp, right next to the market. Since March 2026, tram 24 no longer runs through the Ferdinand Bolstraat.

Can I rent out my apartment in De Pijp on Airbnb?

Only with a permit and a registration number. In Oude Pijp the limit has been 15 nights a year since 1 April 2026; in Nieuwe Pijp and Zuid Pijp it is 30 nights. A long-term tenant needs no holiday-rental permit.

What is the difference between Oude Pijp and Nieuwe Pijp?

Oude Pijp, north of the Ceintuurbaan, dates from the 1870s and is the busiest part, around the market. Nieuwe Pijp and Zuid Pijp were built in the 1920s as part of Plan Zuid and are calmer.

How do I get from De Pijp to Zuidas?

Metro 52 runs from station De Pijp to Station Zuid in a few stops, and tram 25 runs along the Ceintuurbaan to Station Zuid.

Nearby neighbourhoods

Museumkwartier · Willemspark · Amsterdam-Zuid · Amsterdam-Centrum · Amsterdam-Oost

Sources for the figures on this page