Frequently Asked Questions
Legally YES, however, it varies whether landlords allow pets in rental properties in Amsterdam. This depends on the landlord; some allow pets, others do not. Officially though, it is only forbidden when specifically stated in the statutes of the community of owners.
Yes, but check with the landlord. With social rental properties, subletting is often prohibited, while properties in the free sector offer more freedom.
Yes, provided your rent and income are within certain limits and you have independent living quarters.
Renting an apartment in Amsterdam is generally quite pricey. Neighborhoods such as Nieuw-West, Noord and parts of Southeast tend to be cheaper than popular downtown areas such as De Pijp and Jordaan.
Renting an apartment in Amsterdam with children? Amsterdam-Zuid and Amsterdam-Oost are often considered the most suitable for families with children because of their spacious homes, good schools and proximity to parks such as the Vondelpark and Oosterpark. Amsterdam-Noord is also popular due to its affordable rents and green surroundings.
Yes, this frustrates us too. If you hire an agent to find a property for you, that agent does a lot of work and therefore has the right to charge a commission – logical, right? But if you find a property using RentSlam, without hiring an agent, you don’t owe the letting agent any commission….
Yes, absolutely. We find all rental properties, including those under max limit for rent subsidy (the deregulation limit). For these properties you can apply for a housing subsidy if your income is below the threshold.
Yes, we also find rooms, not only studio’s and apartments. Make sure you include rooms in your search profiles to receive them.
It’s frustrating that some landlords don’t want to rent to students. But the good news is that with perseverance, a bit of creativity, and some help, you can definitely find a place. Many students have found a rental through RentSlam. You just have to go a bit further than others. Consider having a guarantor, sharing…
If the provider doesn’t specify that you need to bring something in advance, assume it’s unnecessary. However, if you want to make a good impression, bring an ID (driver’s license or passport), an employment contract, and payslips.
