Living in Noord, Amsterdam

Monthly rent in EUR (€). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.

Within AffordWhere's Amsterdam dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about €1,650/month — roughly 11% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 13 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run €2,200 - €2,500/month and three-bedrooms €3,400 - €3,900/month on second-hand contracts. At 18 minutes to the center by ferry, it sits farther out than most Amsterdam areas in the set. On safety it rates 3/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the creative, startups, waterfront tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Bijlmer (Zuidoost). For a shorter commute, see Jordaan.

Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.

OpenStreetMap maps Noord as the nearest metro stop, Buurttuin de Kleine Wereld as nearby green space and Lidl as the nearest supermarket around the Noord reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows many cafés and restaurants mapped within about 700m of that point.

Amenity data from OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). The extracted amenity dataset is published under the same license.

How much is rent in Noord, Amsterdam?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Noord costs €1,500 - €1,800/month (second-hand contract) or €1,300 - €1,500/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from €2,200 - €2,500/month, and a 3-bedroom from €3,400 - €3,900/month.

Is Noord safe for expats?

Noord has a safety rating of 3/5 (Moderate) on our scale. That is mid-scale; standard urban precautions are advisable.

How long is the commute from Noord to Amsterdam center?

The commute from Noord to Amsterdam city center takes approximately 18 minutes by ferry.

What is Noord like to live in?

Creative hub across the IJ. Former shipyard, now galleries and tech startups. In our data it is tagged as creative, startups, waterfront.