Most Expensive Neighborhoods in Amsterdam

All 20 neighborhoods in Amsterdam ranked by cost of living index. Updated 2026.

Highest Rent
$2,340/mo
City Avg Rent
$1,800/mo
Neighborhoods
20

Most Expensive Neighborhoods in Amsterdam — Full Rankings

# Neighborhood 1BR Rent Index vs Avg
1 Canal Ring (Centrum) $2,340/mo 1.30x +30%
2 Oud-Zuid $2,304/mo 1.28x +28%
3 Jordaan $2,250/mo 1.25x +25%
4 Zuidas $2,160/mo 1.20x +20%
5 Oud-West $2,070/mo 1.15x +15%
6 De Pijp $1,980/mo 1.10x +10%
7 Java-eiland $1,944/mo 1.08x +8%
8 Westerpark $1,890/mo 1.05x +5%
9 Rivierenbuurt $1,890/mo 1.05x +5%
10 Watergraafsmeer $1,764/mo 0.98x -2%
11 Oost $1,710/mo 0.95x -5%
12 Buitenveldert $1,656/mo 0.92x -8%
13 Amstelveen $1,584/mo 0.88x -12%
14 IJburg $1,584/mo 0.88x -12%
15 Noord $1,476/mo 0.82x -18%
16 Haarlem $1,476/mo 0.82x -18%
17 Diemen $1,404/mo 0.78x -22%
18 Nieuw-West $1,350/mo 0.75x -25%
19 Slotervaart $1,296/mo 0.72x -28%
20 Geuzenveld $1,260/mo 0.70x -30%

Rent estimates based on city average of $1,800/mo adjusted by neighborhood cost index. Index 1.00 = city average.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most expensive neighborhood in Amsterdam?

The most expensive neighborhood in Amsterdam is Canal Ring (Centrum), with an estimated 1-bedroom rent of $2,340/month — 30% above the city average.

How much more expensive is Canal Ring (Centrum) than the city average?

Canal Ring (Centrum) is approximately 30% more expensive than the Amsterdam average. 1-bedroom rent is $2,340/mo vs $1,800/mo city-wide.

How many neighborhoods does Amsterdam have?

Our database covers 20 neighborhoods in Amsterdam, each with detailed cost-of-living and salary data.

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