Rental homes in Purmerend

North of Amsterdam, on the edge of the Waterland polders, Purmerend is a commuter town with an old centre, large newer neighbourhoods and open countryside close by.

Most renters are couples and families who work in Amsterdam but want more space than they can find there. Young people from the region looking for a first place of their own rent here too. Weidevenne is a well-known newer district with many family homes.

The town has three railway stations, Purmerend, Purmerend Overwhere and Purmerend Weidevenne. Express buses also run to Amsterdam and are popular with commuters. Within the town, cycling is the easy option, and the bike also takes you to the surrounding villages. When you view a home, check which station or bus stop is nearest. It makes a real difference to your daily trip into Amsterdam, and two homes a short distance apart can have quite different journeys. If you work in Amsterdam, Purmerend is a practical place to widen your search.