Studio without a kitchen for 1,900 euros: "After a year, you've had enough of microwave meals"

A 22-square-meter studio in the Jordaan area of Amsterdam has recently appeared on the rental market for 1,900 euros per month. Despite the high price tag, the property lacks a proper kitchen, offering only a microwave and a small refrigerator in the hallway. The listing, which targets English-speaking professionals between 22 and 35, includes utilities, linens, and towels, but notably lacks a washing machine.

Housing expert Erik Rezelman claims the asking price significantly exceeds legal limits for a property of this size, suggesting the landlord is specifically avoiding long-term residents who might challenge the cost through the rental committee. While local residents have expressed disbelief at the price, which is nearly triple the average rate per square meter in the city, the studio has reportedly been rented out ten times in the last eight years. Experts anticipate that an expat will likely secure the lease again despite the controversy surrounding the excessive rent.