Living in Rivierenbuurt, 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 €2,050/month — roughly 11% above the city median, and mid-priced of the 13 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run €2,600 - €3,000/month and three-bedrooms €3,500 - €4,000/month on second-hand contracts. At 15 minutes to the center by metro, it sits about as central as most Amsterdam areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, around the middle in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the residential, families, architecture 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 Amstelkade as the nearest tram stop, Merwedeplein as nearby green space and Albert Heijn as the nearest supermarket around the Rivierenbuurt reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows a large number of 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 Rivierenbuurt, Amsterdam?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Rivierenbuurt costs €1,900 - €2,200/month (second-hand contract) or €1,600 - €1,800/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from €2,600 - €3,000/month, and a 3-bedroom from €3,500 - €4,000/month.

Is Rivierenbuurt safe for expats?

Rivierenbuurt has a safety rating of 4/5 (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 Rivierenbuurt to Amsterdam center?

The commute from Rivierenbuurt to Amsterdam city center takes approximately 15 minutes by metro.

What is Rivierenbuurt like to live in?

Zuid neighborhood with 1930s architecture. Near Amstel River, family-friendly. In our data it is tagged as residential, families, architecture.