Living in Oud-Zuid, 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 €3,000/month — roughly 62% above the city median, and among the pricier of the 13 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run €3,600 - €4,200/month and three-bedrooms €4,800 - €5,500/month on second-hand contracts. At 10 minutes to the center by tram, it sits closer to the center than most Amsterdam areas in the set. On safety it rates 5/5, among the higher-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the upscale, museums, parks tags, it may suit families and longer-term renters who want space.

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 Stadionweg as the nearest tram stop, Adama van Scheltemaplein as nearby green space and Marqt as the nearest supermarket around the Oud-Zuid 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 Oud-Zuid, Amsterdam?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Oud-Zuid costs €2,800 - €3,200/month (second-hand contract) or €2,300 - €2,600/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from €3,600 - €4,200/month, and a 3-bedroom from €4,800 - €5,500/month.

Is Oud-Zuid safe for expats?

Oud-Zuid has a safety rating of 5/5 (Very Safe) on our scale. That is one of the higher ratings on the 1-5 scale; as always, check specific streets and visit at different times before signing a lease.

How long is the commute from Oud-Zuid to Amsterdam center?

The commute from Oud-Zuid to Amsterdam city center takes approximately 10 minutes by tram.

What is Oud-Zuid like to live in?

Upscale area near Vondelpark and museums. Elegant architecture and fine dining. In our data it is tagged as upscale, museums, parks.