Furnished Apartments Amsterdam - All-Inclusive Monthly Rentals

Not all furnished apartments in Amsterdam are equal. A private "furnished" rental on Pararius typically means a bed, a sofa, and a dining table. You'll still need to source kitchen equipment, arrange utility contracts, and set up broadband. That takes time and money most newcomers don't have.

A City Retreat apartment is furnished in a different sense. Everything is there from day one: kitchen utensils, pots and pans, linen, towels, cleaning equipment, and high-speed Wi-Fi. Utilities are included in the monthly rent. You move in with your suitcase and you're home.

Amsterdam's housing shortage has been worsening for over a decade. The vacancy rate for rental properties in the city centre sits below 1%. When a private rental listing appears on Pararius or Funda, it typically receives 20-40 applications within 48 hours.

For most international newcomers, the private market isn't a realistic option at all. Private landlords require Dutch payslips at three to four times the monthly rent, a minimum 12-month commitment, and an unfurnished property you'll need to spend thousands furnishing and equipping. The average private rental search in Amsterdam is currently a 2-6 month process.

Furnished apartments from City Retreat bypass all of this. No payslip requirements, no minimum income multiples, available immediately, and ready to live in. For an expat arriving in Amsterdam or a professional relocating for work, they're the only realistic option that works on a normal relocation timeline.

Every City Retreat apartment is inspected and fully equipped before you move in. The monthly rent covers everything listed below. No hidden extras, no separate utility bills, and nothing to arrange on the day you move in.

For a full breakdown of what Amsterdam utility costs look like when managed independently, see our Amsterdam energy cost guide.

All City Retreat rates are all-inclusive. One monthly figure covers rent, furniture, gas, water, electricity and internet, up to the usage allowance in your agreement. Linen and maintenance are part of it too. No setup costs, no separate bills, no end-of-month surprises.

Furnished apartments cost more per month than an unfurnished private rental. The all-inclusive rent means no utility setup costs and no furniture to buy.

Two things lower the rent. Agree a four-month initial period and your monthly rent is 10% lower for the whole tenancy. Tenancies starting between 1 November and 28 February have a 10% lower monthly rent for the whole tenancy. Qualify for both and both apply.

You register in the BRP at the address within five days of moving in. We send you the instructions before your tenancy starts. Your BSN follows from registration.

Your BSN (Burgerservicenummer) is the Dutch equivalent of a national insurance number. You cannot open a Dutch bank account, register with a GP, access healthcare, or receive payroll from a Dutch employer without one.

You sign a formal Dutch residential tenancy agreement with City Retreat, which is the document the Amsterdam municipality requires for address registration. For the full step-by-step process, see our Amsterdam BRP registration guide.

City Retreat operates furnished apartments across Amsterdam's most sought-after neighbourhoods — concentrated in the areas where expats and professionals most commonly live and work.

For a detailed guide to each neighbourhood, see our Amsterdam neighbourhoods guide for expats.