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Rent a Home in Westwijk, Amstelveen

Amstelveen's youngest large district, constructed in the nineties, featuring spacious homes, abundant greenery, and a location directly adjacent to the Amsterdamse Bos.

Westwijk is the western expansion of Amstelveen, developed from the early nineties onwards. The district has approximately 15,400 inhabitants and is divided into Westwijk-Noord and Westwijk-Zuid. It is a planned family-friendly neighborhood with wide streets, spacious plots, and more greenery than the older districts closer to the center. Residents here have the Amsterdamse Bos within walking distance and Amstelveen's city center a ten-minute bike ride away.

Planned and Spacious

Westwijk was built with the lessons learned from earlier post-war neighborhoods in mind. The streets are wider than in Middenhoven or the older Amstelveen districts. Parking spaces were incorporated into the design. Playgrounds are available in every neighborhood. The homes are larger than those in the city center, with gardens that would be unimaginable in the city centers of Amsterdam or Amstelveen.

Westwijk-Noord and Westwijk-Zuid each have their own neighborhood structure but share the same character: quiet, green, family-oriented. The district has its own facilities, primary schools, and sports complexes.

The Amsterdamse Bos

The western edge of Westwijk borders the Amsterdamse Bos. This is an advantage that few other residential areas in the region have. The Bos is a forest area of nearly 1,000 hectares, created in the 1930s. Walking, running, cycling, swimming in the Bosbaan. From Westwijk, you can walk directly into it.

This location makes Westwijk attractive for families and people who want to combine nature and city living without having to travel far. The Bos extends to Amsterdam, making the district accessible for Amsterdammers without having to enter the city.

What You Rent

The free-sector rental market in Westwijk predominantly consists of single-family homes with gardens and larger apartments in apartment buildings on the edges of the district. Those seeking a rental home with a garden in the Amsterdam region have a better chance in Westwijk than in most other districts within commuting distance of the city.

The district is primarily an owner-occupied area. The free-sector rental market offer is more limited than in Amstelveen's city center. React quickly when something becomes available.

€1,580 / month

Melkweg 76, Amstelveen
2
75 m²
11/3/2026
Apartment

€2,950 / month

Maimonideslaan, Amstelveen
2
96 m²
Apartment

€1,365 / month

Amsterdamseweg, Amstelveen
Immediately
Studio

€2,350 / month

Franciscus van Assisiëlaan 119, Amstelveen
3
90 m²
Immediately
Apartment

€2,600 / month

Rembrandtweg 363, Amstelveen
2
Immediately
Apartment

€1,131 / month

Startbaan 624, Amstelveen
1
47 m²
Immediately
Apartment

Accessibility

Amstelveen's city center is a ten-minute bike ride away. Tram 5 to Amsterdam is accessible via the center. The A9 can be quickly reached via the edge of the district. Schiphol is a ten to fifteen-minute drive away. For car users, Westwijk is well connected. For daily public transport users, the tram and bus run via the center, meaning that from Westwijk you always cycle to the center first.

Apartments Price Breakdown in Amstelveen

SizeAverageMedianPrice RangeAvailable
€3,075
€3,050€2,750 - €3,500
8
€4,900
€3,950€3,500 - €7,250
3
€1,725
€1,592€1,131 - €2,850
8
€2,387
€2,350€1,580 - €3,400
11
€1,611
€1,374€1,131 - €2,600
10
Prices are based on current market data and may vary

Amsterdamse Bos as Your Backyard

The western edge of Westwijk directly borders the Amsterdamse Bos: 1,000 hectares of forest, water, and grassland. Running, cycling, swimming. From the district, you can walk straight into it, without a car or public transport.

Most Spacious Homes in Amstelveen

Westwijk is the youngest large district and has the most spacious plots. Single-family homes with gardens, wide streets, playgrounds in every neighborhood. For those who want to live in the Amsterdam region but need square meters, Westwijk is one of the most practical options.

Built in the Nineties

Westwijk is young enough to avoid the mistakes of post-war mass construction. Parking was designed in, greenery is integrated, and the scale is human. The district has the benefits of planned development without the drawbacks of the stencil neighborhoods from the 1950s.

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