We help internationals, knowledge workers and expats find apartments in Amsterdam — from abroad, in English, no cure no pay.
Budget, neighbourhoods, move-in date, number of rooms. We filter based on your specific situation — 30% ruling, no BSN yet, pet, guarantor — whatever applies.
Joseph actively searches Pararius, Funda, private landlord networks and off-market listings. You receive a curated shortlist within 24 hours — no spam, only apartments that actually fit.
Still in London, Paris or Singapore? No problem. We attend viewings in person and stream them live to you via WhatsApp or video call. You can ask questions in real time.
We negotiate the rent and conditions on your behalf and review every clause in the rental contract before you sign. We flag issues around borg (deposit), notice periods and inventory lists.
Our fee is one month's rent (excl. 21% VAT), charged only when you have a signed contract. No contract found = €0. Example: rent €2,400/month → fee €2,904 incl. VAT.
Amsterdam landlords typically require:
We help you build and present this dossier professionally — even without a BSN.
Landlords look at gross income, not net. With the 30% ruling your net is higher, but your gross salary is what counts for the 3× rule.
Rent €2,000 → need €6,000 gross/mth
Rent €2,400 → need €7,200 gross/mth
Rent €3,000 → need €9,000 gross/mth
Amsterdam has a serious scam problem. Red flags:
We verify every landlord, every listing, every contract.
Our top picks for international renters, based on Pararius Q2 2026 data:
Most popular with young expats. Great cafés, Albert Cuyp market, good cycling. Avg ≈ €28/m².
Business district, great for professionals at multinationals. Modern apartments. Avg ≈ €28/m².
Historic canal houses, premium location. Most competitive market. Avg ≈ €30/m².
Relaxed, walkable, popular with families and couples. Avg ≈ €27/m².
International schools (British, Japanese), quieter, family-friendly. 20 min to centre. Avg ≈ €25/m².
Up-and-coming, younger crowd, Oosterpark. Good value. Avg ≈ €25/m².
"Joseph found me a beautiful place in De Pijp within 11 days. He handled all viewings and negotiations while I was still in London. Absolutely unreal service."
"As a French family relocating for work, we needed fast help. Rentams arranged video viewings and we signed our contract before we even arrived in the Netherlands."
"The Amsterdam rental market was brutal — I lost two apartments in bidding wars. Joseph knew exactly which landlords to contact and I had an apartment within 3 weeks."
Yes. You don't need a BSN to sign a rental contract. Many landlords work with expats before they have a BSN — they'll ask for your passport, employment contract, employer letter and payslips instead. We help you put together this dossier correctly.
Since the Wet goed verhuurderschap (July 2023), the maximum deposit is 2 months' base rent. The landlord must return the deposit within 14 days after the rental period ends, unless there is damage. We review the deposit terms in every contract.
With the 30% ruling, you pay less income tax, so your net income is higher. However, landlords assess your gross income against the 3× monthly rent rule. Your net income doesn't directly help with qualifying for a rental, but you'll have more money left after rent. We help you explain your financial situation clearly to landlords.
For families with children, Amstelveen is the top choice — it has the British School of Amsterdam, American School, and a large expat community. In Amsterdam itself, Oud-Zuid, Buitenveldert and Watergraafsmeer are popular with families.
It can be risky on your own, but with Rentams it's safe. We verify every listing and landlord, attend viewings in person or by video, and send you photos and video of every apartment before you commit. We have helped multiple expats sign contracts and move in without having visited beforehand.
We respond within 24 hours. No upfront costs.
Fee: 1 month's rent + 21% VAT · Only charged on a signed contract · Art. 7:417 BW