Rental homes in Diemen

Anyone house hunting in Amsterdam sooner or later comes across Diemen. It borders the east side of the city but feels quieter and greener, with parks and water nearby, while Amsterdam is close at hand.

The renters are a mix. Students live here because of the large student housing complexes and the easy trip to Amsterdam's universities and colleges. Young professionals pick Diemen as a calmer alternative to the city itself, and families come for the extra space.

There are two railway stations, Diemen and Diemen Zuid. The metro also stops at Diemen Zuid, and a tram runs into central Amsterdam. By bike you reach Amsterdam-Oost without much effort. One practical point is that Diemen is a separate municipality. You register with the municipality of Diemen rather than Amsterdam, and local rules on things like parking are Diemen's own. If you are open to living just outside the city, including Diemen in your search gives you noticeably more listings to choose from.