Rent a room in Amsterdam/Diemen
Inholland has rooms available for new first year international students (including students from Surinam and the Caribbean). The rooms are located in apartment buildings in Daalwijk and Darlingstraat.
Please note: the rooms are allocated on a first come first serve basis, so we recommend you to apply as soon as possible. We can't guarantee a room for every student.
There are no rooms left for new students starting in September 2023. If you still haven't found a room, we discourage you to come to the Netherlands.
For the students that did apply in time: You can already book accommodation in Amsterdam/Diemen while still in the application process for the study program. However, to receive the keys of your room at the start of the contract, your application for the study program has to be complete on 16 August 2023 latest. This means that:
If your application is not complete by 16 August 2023, we will cancel your rental contract.
Rental period for academic year 2023-2024
Please keep in mind that it is not possible to extend the rental contract after the dates mentioned above. This means that you will have to look for a room on your own after the first year.
When signing the tenancy agreement, you commit to paying the rent until the last day of the rental period. It is not possible to cancel the tenancy agreement before the end date.
The online application form for students starting in February 2024 opens on 15 November 2023 at 9AM CET.
Deadline for application is 1 December 2023 at 9AM CET. Please mind: first come first served!
The online application form for students starting in September 2024 opens on 15 May 2024 at 9AM CET.
Deadline for application is 1 July 2024 at 9AM CET. Please mind: first come first served!
What happens after my application?
Within two weeks after your application, you will receive login details for the ROOM.nl portal. In this portal you can see the available rooms, including pictures and other information you need. You have two days to choose a room. If you wait longer, your booking period will expire and you will no longer have the chance to book a room.
Be prepared to take actions when you receive emails and make sure you have the money for the first payment ready.
Questions? Contact studentaccommodation@inholland.nl
Daalwijk 1102 AA
Amsterdam Zuidoost
The Daalwijk apartment building has 2-, 3- and 4-room apartments. You will have your own bedroom. If you want to have a room with your own facilities (own kitchenette, shower, lavatory) then you should choose a studio in Darlingstraat.
The individual (bed)rooms have different sizes, between 10 and 17 m². The kitchen, bathroom and toilet are shared with the other residents. All rooms are furnished. There are laundry facilities on the first floor of the building (not included in the rent).
Daalwijk is easily accessible by train or metro and from the centre of Amsterdam, it is about 30-45 minutes by bike.
Rent per month
The monthly rent ranges from € 380 to € 535 per month. The rent depends on the size of the room and the number of roommates that you share the facilities with.
The rent includes electricity, gas, heating, water, internet and TV cable connection. The administration fee, cleaning costs, kitchen package, bed linen and local taxes are not included.
Darlingstraat 1102 MX
Amsterdam Zuidoost
These 'rooms' are actually studio apartments: they include a private bathroom and kitchenette. All studios are furnished. The size of the studio is approximately 20 m². Each studio is designed for one student. It is therefore not possible to live together with someone else in the studio.
The rental price is approximately € 577 per month. The rent includes electricity, gas, heating, water, internet and TV cable connection. The administration fee, cleaning costs, kitchen package, bed linen and local taxes are not included. There are laundry facilities in the middle block of the residence (not included in the rent).
You might be entitled to housing allowance and cancellation of taxes (this depends on your income and your rental costs); this can be requested through the Dutch tax office. Please note that you need to pay your complete rent to DUWO first and that the Tax Office will decide if they will award you the allowance each year. For more information, check DUWO.nl or contact the International Office.
Daalwijk and Darlingstraat are located opposite from each other at five minutes cycling distance from the Inholland Amsterdam/Diemen school building.
The buildings are close to the Amsterdamse Poort shopping centre. It offers a huge variety of stores: from small boutiques up to well-known department stores and large supermarkets. In Amsterdamse Poort you can go for your daily shopping, but also try the diverse restaurants and unique products from local entrepreneurs. The big furniture store IKEA is also nearby. The largest cinema complex in the country, Pathé Arena, is in the same area. Next door you will also find the largest concert halls, AFAS Live and Ziggo Dome.
Metro/train station Amsterdam Bijlmer Arena has connecting trains to major cities in the Netherlands. The Amsterdam city centre is only 15 minutes away by public transportation, while AMC hospital can be reached within only seven minutes.