Kralingen Oost, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis rental apartment on Avenue Concordia sits in the leafy, well-to-do Kralingen Oost neighbourhood. At 66 m² it's compact but efficient, with an energy label C. The monthly rent of €1,900 is keen, 20% below the neighbourhood average of €2,379, making it a relatively affordable option in this sought-after area. For context, the average apartments in Rotterdam in this price range tend to be larger, so this home offers a lower entry point into a desirable location.
Kralingen Oost is a neighbourhood with a split personality, according to its residents. One resident calls it "Safe beautiful surroundings," praising the clean streets, nature, and easy access to metro and tram. Another, however, describes it as "Formal" and says "no one here is social, always immediately aggressive and there is not enough green, everything is rubbish." A third, who grew up here, sums it up: "a very nice, cosy neighbourhood, easily accessible by e.g. metro or tram," but notes occasional bike theft and litter. The area is densely populated (over 3,100 addresses per km²) and home to many singles and students, with a mix of ages. For more on the area, see the neighbourhood Kralingen Oost.
Daily errands are a breeze: a SPAR is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn and Aldi are a couple of streets away. For organic goods, Ekoplaza is a five-minute walk. Families have several schools within walking distance, including the Nieuwe Park Rozenburgschool (primary) and Vrije School Zuid-Holland (secondary). The Kralingse Plas and its surrounding forest are a ten-minute walk, offering green space for relaxation. The municipality Rotterdam provides extensive amenities, though some residents wish for more cafes and shops in the immediate vicinity.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Huispedia, on Pararius, and on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
Details of this home
Avenue Concordia 42A, Rotterdam
Satisfactory · 3 residents
It is a very safe neighbourhood. It is clean and beautiful with its nature and houses. The metro and tram are nearby and from there you can get anywhere really. There are also always enough shared bikes/scooters in the area. For children, there are plenty of schools and sports facilities in the neighbourhood. A playground is not very close, only a big one on the Oudedijk. But there are enough small parks to play in, or on school playgrounds. There are plenty of nice little cafes and ice cream shops.
Auto-translated to English by AINo one here is social, always immediately aggressive and there is not enough green, everything is rubbish
Auto-translated to English by AII grew up in Kralingen so from my perspective it's a very nice, cosy neighbourhood, easily accessible by e.g. metro or tram. Sometimes there are dangerous incidents, like shootings, but that's almost never and hardly anyone actually experiences them. There are often people trying to steal bikes. The hygiene is fine, it's not a dirty neighbourhood... but there is a lot of litter, especially plastic. I went to school here myself, so I think the education is very good; most people get an average or higher secondary school recommendation, so there's nothing to complain about. A pity is that there aren't that many facilities; of course there's the Kralingse Plas and the forest, but compared to e.g. Hillegersberg-Schiebroek it's a bit less entertaining because there are many cafes and shops there, and in Kralingen I miss that. But it remains my hometown!
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About Avenue Concordia 42A, Rotterdam
Yes, it's competitive. The average rent in Kralingen Oost is €2,379, so this apartment is 20% cheaper. However, it's also smaller than average (66 m² vs 132 m²), so the price per square metre (€28.79) is actually above the neighbourhood average of €21.83. You're paying a premium for the location and the lower absolute rent.
Opinions vary. One resident says it's "a very safe neighbourhood," while another mentions "dangerous incidents, like shootings, but that's almost never and hardly anyone actually experiences them." The total number of crimes in the area is 521, which is moderate for a dense urban neighbourhood. Bike theft is a common complaint.
The nearest train station is 2.7 km away, which is about a 10-minute cycle or a short bus ride. The metro and tram stops are much closer, making it easy to get around Rotterdam without a car.
Several primary schools are within walking distance: Nieuwe Park Rozenburgschool (289 m), Vrije School Vredehof (303 m), and Montessorischool Kralingen (341 m). For secondary education, Vrije School Zuid-Holland is 274 m away. The neighbourhood is known for good education, with most children receiving average or higher secondary school recommendations.
The listing does not mention a garden or balcony. The apartment is 66 m², so it's likely a compact flat without private outdoor space. However, the Kralingse Plas and its park are just 300 m away, providing ample green space for recreation.
The energy label is C, which is average for a building from 1954. It means the home has reasonable insulation but is not as efficient as modern builds. You can expect moderate energy costs, but no specific amounts are given in the listing.
The listing does not state the number of rooms. Based on the floor area of 66 m², it could be a two-bedroom or a one-bedroom with a separate living room. You would need to check the floor plan with the agent.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Kralingen Oost
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