Jordaan, Amsterdam.
The most romanticized neighborhood in Amsterdam, and the most expensive.
A free, sourced guide to renting an apartment in Jordaan, Amsterdam: walkability, safety, noise, median rent and what residents actually say.
Lived here 6 years and still discover new little galleries and pop-up stores.
Beautiful, but rents are insane. If you have a car, do not move here.
It feels like a village inside a city. Worth the rent for me.
What you get
- Walk to everything; bikes everywhere
- Indie cafés and galleries you can’t find elsewhere
- Saturday Noordermarkt is the best in the city
What you give up
- Rent ~38% above the city average
- Tourist congestion on weekends near Westerkerk
- Old buildings: drafts, narrow stairs, bad insulation
Is Jordaan a good neighborhood to rent an apartment in Amsterdam?
Jordaan is generally safe, with a Walk Score of 96/100 and median rent around €8,440 per m². It is best suited for couples, long-term renters, café people. The most romanticized neighborhood in Amsterdam, and the most expensive.
How much does it cost to rent in Jordaan, Amsterdam?
Median asking rent in Jordaan is roughly €8,440 per m², which puts it in line with comparable Amsterdam neighborhoods. Actual prices vary by street, building age and apartment size. Rent ~38% above the city average. Tourist congestion on weekends near Westerkerk
Is Jordaan a safe neighborhood?
Jordaan is generally safe. Our safety grade is B+, based on official Netherlands police data and resident reports. Daytime safety is generally good across most blocks, with localized concerns covered in the full address-level report.
Is Jordaan walkable?
Yes, Jordaan is highly walkable, you can run most errands on foot. Walk Score: 96/100. Average ambient noise: 56 dB.
What is Jordaan known for?
Tree-lined canals, narrow brown cafés, the Saturday Noordermarkt, and a tight social fabric locals are protective of. Streets are pedestrian-first; buildings are 17th century. Quiet at night except around the bars on Westerstraat. Walk to everything; bikes everywhere. Indie cafés and galleries you can’t find elsewhere. Saturday Noordermarkt is the best in the city
Who is Jordaan best for?
Jordaan is best for couples, long-term renters, café people. The most romanticized neighborhood in Amsterdam, and the most expensive.
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