Room Uilenstede 502-51, Amstelveen - For Rent

This independent student room is located at Uilenstede 502-51 in Amstelveen, on the second floor of the Uilenstede 500-502 complex. The room offers 25 square meters of living space, consisting of one combined sleeping and living room with an open kitchen. The accommodation has its own shower and toilet, so these facilities do not need to be shared with other residents. Additional features include an internet and TV connection, collective central heating, and energy label A. The room is offered unfurnished, allowing the tenant to arrange the interior to their own preferences, although items such as the floor, a desk, and a desk chair are available for takeover. There is no private outdoor space, but the building is equipped with an elevator and is wheelchair accessible.

The room is situated on Campus Uilenstede, a student neighborhood on the edge of Amsterdam within the municipality of Amstelveen. The campus is home to approximately 3,400 student residences, creating a lively community of students and PhD candidates. A wide range of facilities is available on site, including a large café, a supermarket, a snack bar, a bicycle shop, a sports center, a theater, a pizzeria, a beauty salon, and a diving school. Living on Uilenstede places residents in the middle of the student life connected to the VU. The target group for this accommodation is students and PhD candidates.

When it comes to green space and recreation, the location is well served. The Amsterdamse Bos, a forest three times the size of New York's Central Park and internationally known for the rowing races on the Bosbaan, can be reached within a five-minute bike ride. The forest offers opportunities for both relaxation and outdoor sports, and hosts various events and festivals throughout the year. The Vrije Universiteit is located nearby, a little over five minutes away by bike, with metro and tram connections offering a comparable travel time. By metro, tram, or bicycle, the center of Amsterdam can be reached in around twenty minutes. The neighborhood of Uilenstede and Kronenburg therefore combines campus life with quick access to both nature and the city.

The total monthly rent is €708.96, consisting of a base rent of €581.52 and service costs of €127.44. The service costs cover electricity, heating, water, as well as glass and contents insurance. A one-time fee of €2.42 applies at the start of the rental period. Depending on income and age, housing allowance may be available, with an additional allowance possibility from the age of 21. The accommodation is offered by DUWO, a provider specialized in student housing.