AmsterdamThe Grid Zone

NoordRent Prices 2026

1025 ZTFerry DependentIndustrial SkeletonsWind TunnelGentrification Frontier
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Our Verdict

"The Grid"

At a median price of €26.5/m², the area is no longer the bargain it was five years ago. This neighborhood analysis places it firmly in THE_GRID; it is functional and evolving, but the investment outlook suggests you are often paying for the 'idea' of Noord rather than established infrastructure. Unless you are right next to the NDSM-werf or the metro, paying €30/m² or more feels like a gentrification trap.

The Vibe:Noord is an industrial landscape undergoing a massive identity crisis where social housing sits uncomfortably next to luxury glass towers. You are tethered to the rest of the city by the Metro 52 or the GVB ferries, making your commute entirely dependent on transit reliability. It is windy, sparsely populated in the newer stretches, and lacks the claustrophobic charm of the old canal rings.

Market Median

26.5
/m²/mo
22.1% Discountvs Amsterdam avg
LowHigh
2132
Est. Rating3/5
Last ScanJanuary 2026
Signal ConfidenceHigh
Market Speed
Steady
Inventory turnover focus
📈Growth Potential
Stable
Infrastructure outlook

Quick Estimate

Noord @ 26.5/m²/mo

1,590

District Highlights

Grocery
Jumbo Foodmarkt Gedempt Hamerkanaal
Park
Noorderpark
Cinema
EYE Filmmuseum
Transport
Metro 52 (Noord/Zuidlijn)
Market
Pekmarkt

Locals Ask

Does the ferry run all night?

The Buiksloterweg ferry is a 24/7 lifeline, though the NDSM ferry shuts down around midnight on weekdays.

How do m² stats compare to Amsterdam West?

Average Rent in Noord is typically 15-20% lower than the West, though new builds in Overhoeks are closing that gap fast.

Is parking still manageable?

It is easier than the center, but permit wait times are increasing and 'blue zones' are being phased out in favor of paid parking.

What is the noise level like near the NDSM?

Summer festivals and constant construction mean it is rarely quiet; check the event calendar before renting there.

Is it worth the €32/m² top-end price?

Only if you have a direct IJ view; otherwise, you're paying city-center prices for an area that still feels like a construction site.