Renting in the Rivierenbuurt, Amsterdam: Neighbourhood Guide for Landlords and Tenants
Last updated: October 2026 · By Erdal Aydın, Amsterdam Property Renting
The Rivierenbuurt was built in the 1920s and 1930s as part of Berlage’s Plan Zuid, designed to be more spacious and greener than older districts such as De Pijp. Most streets are named after Dutch rivers. About 28,900 people live between the Amstel, the Amstelkanaal and the A10, in 1920s–1930s apartment blocks close to both De Pijp and Zuidas.
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The Rivierenbuurt in short
| Boundaries | The Amstel, Amstelkanaal, Boerenwetering and the A10 |
|---|---|
| Residents | About 28,900 in the Scheldebuurt, Rijnbuurt and IJselbuurt (2026) |
| Homes | About 16,500; 69–82% rented depending on the wijk (2025) |
| Households | 1.6–1.8 persons on average |
| Average WOZ value | €509,000–€654,000 per wijk (2025) |
| Transport | Metro 52 at Europaplein, NS and metro at RAI, trams 4 and 12, bus 62 |
| Holiday rental | Max. 30 nights a year, with a permit |
What it is like to live in the Rivierenbuurt
The north-east has ornate Amsterdam School facades by architects such as Michel de Klerk and Piet Kramer; further south the blocks are plainer and more modernist. The Victorieplein, where three main roads meet, is dominated by the Twaalfverdiepingenhuis from 1932, once the tallest residential building in the city.
The area has a heavy history. Before the Second World War about 17,000 Jewish residents lived here, and about 13,000 of them did not survive the war. Anne Frank’s family lived on the Merwedeplein before going into hiding, and a statue of her stands on the square.
The largest age group is 25–45 (42–43%), and 15–16% are 65 or older. The Scheldebuurt in the south-west reaches up to the edge of Zuidas.
Parks, markets and places to go
There is no weekly street market in the Rivierenbuurt itself; the nearest is the Albert Cuypmarkt in De Pijp, north of the Amstelkanaal.
- Merwedeplein – the square where Anne Frank’s family lived, with a statue of her.
- Twaalfverdiepingenhuis – the twelve-storey ‘Wolkenkrabber’ on the Victorieplein by J.F. Staal, 1932.
- Berlagebrug – the 1932 bridge over the Amstel, a national monument.
- Martin Luther Kingpark – the park along the Amstel on the eastern edge.
- Amstel and Amstelkanaal – the waterways on two sides of the neighbourhood.
- Gaaspstraat memorial – a bronze from 1986 for the Jewish children who were barred from playgrounds during the occupation.
Getting around: train, metro, tram and bus
Metro and train
Metro 52 stops at Europaplein on the south-west edge, with direct trains to Centraal Station and Noord. Station Amsterdam RAI, on the southern edge, has NS trains and metro 50 and 51.
Tram
Tram 4 is the main tram through the area, via the Victorieplein, Waalstraat and Maasstraat to Europaplein and Station RAI, and on to Centraal Station the other way. Since March 2026, tram 12 also crosses the Rivierenbuurt, linking it with Amstelstation, De Pijp and the Concertgebouw.
Bus
Bus 62 runs through the area along the Maasstraat and President Kennedylaan, with connections to Station Zuid, the RAI and Amstelstation.
Bike
Zuidas, De Pijp and the Amstel are all a short bike ride away.
Homes in the Rivierenbuurt
Most homes are apartments in closed blocks from the 1920s and 1930s. Much of the Rivierenbuurt is covered by the Plan Zuid protected townscape (from 1 April 2018); check the address, because exterior changes there are assessed more strictly.
Between 69% and 82% of homes are rented, depending on the wijk. By 1925, 1,739 small apartments had been completed here. In 2021, only 45% of households aged 75+ in De Pijp and the Rivierenbuurt could reach their home by lift or at ground level, so ask whether the building has a lift.
Renting out your home in the Rivierenbuurt
Most residents are aged 25–45, and Zuidas and the city centre are close by. Older apartments often need a careful points calculation: the energy label and the outdoor space make a big difference to the legal maximum rent.
Holiday rental is limited to 30 nights a year. The average WOZ value in the Rijnbuurt and IJselbuurt is below €637,000, so check whether the buy-to-let protection applies if you bought after 1 April 2022.
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Looking for a home in the Rivierenbuurt
The Rivierenbuurt is a good alternative to De Pijp if you want a more spacious, greener street near De Pijp. Ask about the stairs, the energy label and whether the home has a balcony or garden. For a mid-rent home you need a housing permit.
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The Rivierenbuurt: frequently asked questions
Is the Rivierenbuurt a good place to live?
It suits people who want a green, spacious neighbourhood close to Zuidas and De Pijp. Most homes are apartments from the 1920s and 1930s.
What is the difference between the Rivierenbuurt and De Pijp?
De Pijp is older and centres on the Albert Cuypmarkt. The Rivierenbuurt was built later and designed to be more spacious and greener.
Where did Anne Frank live in Amsterdam?
Before going into hiding, the Frank family lived on the Merwedeplein in the Rivierenbuurt. A statue of Anne Frank stands on the square.
Which metro and tram serve the Rivierenbuurt?
Metro 52 stops at Europaplein, NS trains and metro 50 and 51 stop at Station RAI, and trams 4 and 12 run through the area.
How far is the Rivierenbuurt from Zuidas?
The Scheldebuurt borders Zuidas; from most streets it is a short bike ride or one stop by metro from Europaplein.
Nearby neighbourhoods
De Pijp · Zuidas · Watergraafsmeer · Amsterdam-Zuid
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