Renting a Home in Elsrijk, Amstelveen
A green neighborhood with water, Amsterdam School architecture, and its own theater, directly south of Amsterdam.
Elsrijk is located in the north of Amstelveen, bordering Amsterdam-Zuid. The neighborhood has a green and watery character that strongly contrasts with the bustle of the adjacent city. The buildings are partly pre-war in the Amsterdam School style: brick facades with expressive details, an architectural style that left its mark on large parts of Amsterdam and the surrounding municipalities in the 1920s and 1930s. This historical layer makes Elsrijk distinctive within Amstelveen, where most neighborhoods are post-war.
Apartments Price Breakdown in Amstelveen
| Size | Average | Median | Price Range | Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
100-150 | €2,651 | €2,750 | €1,565 - €4,300 | 9 |
50-75 | €1,690 | €1,610 | €926 - €2,850 | 7 |
75-100 | €2,352 | €2,400 | €1,159 - €3,250 | 9 |
<50 | €1,791 | €1,750 | €1,033 - €3,500 | 2 |
Amsterdam School and Water
The Amsterdam School architecture in Elsrijk is recognizable by its brickwork, expressive facade details, and the careful coordination between buildings and public space. The homes were built during a period when architecture still had a strong social mission: good housing for working people, with light and air as the guiding principles.
Water plays a major role in the streetscape of Elsrijk. Ditches and canals crisscross the neighborhood, lined with greenery. This gives the area a calmer pace than Amstelveen's city center. Those who live here reside in a neighborhood that has consciously left room for open space.
The City Theater
The Amstelveen City Theater is located in Elsrijk. It is the cultural anchor of the neighborhood and one of the larger venues in the region. In addition to the theater, Elsrijk has cafes and smaller shops. Daily amenities are limited, but Amstelveen's city center is a short bike ride away.
What You Rent
The housing supply in Elsrijk consists of a mix of pre-war Amsterdam School homes and post-war additions. Apartments in Amsterdam School buildings are characteristic: high ceilings, brick facades, sometimes with original details preserved. Those seeking historic charm in Amstelveen should look in Elsrijk. New construction is scarce. The neighborhood is largely built up and changes slowly.
The proximity to Amsterdam-Zuid makes Elsrijk attractive for people who work in Amsterdam but don't want to pay Amsterdam prices. Tram 5 runs through the neighborhood and connects directly to Leidseplein.
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Accessibility
Tram 5 stops in Elsrijk and reaches Amsterdam Central in 20 minutes. Amsterdam Zuid Station is a fifteen-minute bike ride away. Schiphol is ten minutes by car. The neighborhood has more parking options than Amsterdam but fewer than the more southern Amstelveen neighborhoods.
Amsterdam School in Amstelveen
The pre-war Amsterdam School architecture in Elsrijk is rare in a municipality that was largely built after the war. Expressive brick facades, careful details, and a human scale that post-war neighborhoods lack.
City Theater within Walking Distance
The Amstelveen City Theater is located in the neighborhood. It is one of the larger venues in the region, with a varied program. For residents of Elsrijk, it's a cultural destination they don't have to cycle to.
Green and Water Directly Adjacent to Amsterdam
Ditches, canals, and green spaces make Elsrijk calmer than the adjacent districts of Amsterdam. Those who want to live near Amsterdam but don't want to be in the urban hustle will find Elsrijk offers a direct neighbor that provides this contrast.
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