Date: March 20, 2026

In short: How much will homes be overpriced in Amsterdam by 2026?

In March 2026, bids in Amsterdam will average between 8% and 13% above the asking price, depending on the neighborhood and price range. In popular neighborhoods, this can reach 15–20%, while in quieter areas, bids sometimes exceed the asking price by only 0–5%.

Prices remain stable, yet bidding wars are fierce throughout Amsterdam

The average home price per square meter has remained surprisingly stable over the past year in nearly all neighborhoods of Amsterdam. Yet in March 2026, there will be fierce bidding wars across the city, from north to south, from the city center to De Baarsjes. How is that possible?

The answer: more and more homes are coming onto the market with a strategically set asking price. This encourages bids, often well above the asking price. This gives the impression that prices are skyrocketing, but in reality, the average price per square meter remains virtually unchanged. Headlines about bidding wars obscure the fact that Amsterdam home prices as a whole are simply holding steady.

Major Neighborhoods in Amsterdam: Overview and Links to Each Neighborhood

(Figures as of March 2026)

Neighborhood	Up to €500,000	€500,000–1 million	>€1M
Centre	€9,550 / 11.8%	€10,300 / 9.3%	€11,100 / 4.5%
Oud-West & De Baarsjes	€8,800 / 12.1%	€9,950 / 7.9%	€10,150 / 4.1%
East & Indian Neighborhood	€8,600 / 13.5%	€9,980 / 8.5%	€10,700 / 3.8%
Oud-Zuid & Rivierenbuurt	€9,150 / 10.5%	€10,450 / 7.1%	€11,200 / 5.0%
South & Buitenveldert	€8,900 / 8.4%	€9,850 / 6.7%	€10,600 / 3.9%
North	€7,800 / 10.2%	€8,500 / 5.8%	€9,500 / 2.1%
New-West	€7,150 / 8.8%	€7,750 / 4.5%	€8,200 / 1.2%
Westerpark	€8,350 / 12.3%	€9,700 / 7.7%	€10,250 / 4.0%

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Conclusion & Recommendations

Bidding wars are still a reality in Amsterdam in March 2026, but you’ll get better results with the right preparation, neighborhood data, and a proven buying or selling strategy.
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Bidding wars in Amsterdam's sub-neighborhoods in 2026

Subneighborhood / Neighborhood	Number of transactions	Average overbid (%)	Average price per square meter (€)	Average selling time (days)
Jordaan	312	13,8	9.450	22
Western Canal District	201	11,9	10.210	25
Southern Canal District	119	12,7	10.540	26
Nieuwmarkt/Lastage	126	12,4	9.230	23
Weesperbuurt/Plantage	98	11,2	9.100	24
Burgwallen-Oude Zijde	77	10,4	8.820	27
Burgwallen-New Side	83	9,7	8.960	28
Da Costa neighborhood	120	14,1	8.640	19
Helmersbuurt	108	13,0	9.030	20
Overtoomse Lock	89	13,7	8.850	21
Staatsliedenbuurt	105	14,2	8.490	22
Dapper Neighborhood	116	15,4	8.920	23
Indian Neighbourhood	157	16,2	8.580	21
Oosterpark Neighborhood	111	13,7	8.700	22
Transvaal neighborhood	94	12,8	8.400	23
Apollo area	91	10,2	9.900	26
Museum Quarter	76	10,7	10.300	28
Rhine Neighborhood	88	9,9	9.100	24
Scheldt neighborhood	79	10,5	9.350	25
Willemsparkbuurt	61	10,1	10.670	28
South Pijp	114	11,5	9.380	23
Buitenveldert	141	9,8	8.950	22
Stadionbuurt	73	9,5	9.600	24
Zuidas	66	8,7	10.980	29
Buikslotermeer	134	10,9	7.960	21
Nieuwendammerdijk/Buiksloterdijk	41	11,5	8.140	22
Buiksloot Garden Village	38	12,0	7.860	20
Tuindorp Nieuwendam	36	11,4	8.030	21
Geuzenveld	55	9,7	7.240	22
Osdorp	61	9,8	7.125	22
Slotermeer	67	10,4	7.390	23
Slotervaart	64	9,9	7.410	23
Westerpark	78	12,1	8.680	21
Spaarndammerbuurt	47	12,7	8.530	21
Houthavens	28	13,3	8.900	22

 

What do these figures mean for you as a buyer?

For example:

• In neighborhoods such as Indische Buurt and Dapperbuurt (15–16% overbidding) you often have to bid aggressively right away
• In Nieuw-West and Noord (8–10%) there is more room for negotiation
  
• In the segment > €1M, overbidding drops to 2–5% → less competition

 

Forecast: Will bidding wars in Amsterdam continue to rise in 2026?

It is expected that bidding wars in Amsterdam will continue to be a common occurrence in 2026, even if average home prices per square meter do not rise sharply everywhere. This is mainly because sellers are still strategically positioning their homes on the market to generate significant interest and multiple offers. At the same time, the interest rate determine the maximum amount buyers can borrow, while the limited housing supply and the slow pace of new construction keep pressure high in popular neighborhoods. As a result, overbidding will remain a key part of the bidding strategy in many parts of Amsterdam in 2026.