A spacious apartment in the heart of Rotterdam
This apartment on Binnenrotte sits right in the thick of things, with the market square and city bustle on your doorstep. Built in 2007, it offers a generous 123 m² of living space, a good deal larger than many apartments in the area. The energy label A means it's efficient to run. At €695,000, the asking price was 16% above the neighbourhood average, which reflected the extra space and central location. For context, apartments in Rotterdam vary widely in price and size. This home has not been online since 17 September 2026.
Stadsdriehoek: lively, central, with some rough edges
Stadsdriehoek is the historic core of Rotterdam, packed with shops, restaurants and nightlife. It's densely built and very urban, over 7,000 addresses per km². Residents give it a 7.17 out of 10, based on seven reviews. One former student calls it an "Ideal location". Another resident is less positive: "I live diagonally opposite a coffee shop. When the coffee shop is closed, dealing continues cheerfully in a parking lot that I look out onto from my apartment. I really don't find that pleasant or safe." A third review sums it up as "A Pleasant Living Environment with Room for Improvement", noting the friendly community but also litter and a need for more green spaces. The neighbourhood Stadsdriehoek is home to mostly single-person households, with a young population, nearly half are between 25 and 45.
Daily life on Binnenrotte
For groceries, you have a Jumbo just around the corner and an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. There are two primary schools within a five-minute walk: Jan Prins and Willibrord. The municipality Rotterdam offers extensive amenities, with a train station a ten-minute walk away and plenty of restaurants and cafés on your doorstep. The neighbourhood has a high number of reported crimes, something to be aware of in such a central urban area.
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When this home was still on the market, it was listed via Hooft Makelaardij and also appeared on other channels. The details were based on the information provided by the agent.
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About Binnenrotte 157, Rotterdam
Was €695,000 a fair price for this apartment?
The asking price was 16% above the average asking price in Stadsdriehoek (€597,954). However, this apartment is also 31% larger than the neighbourhood average (123 m² vs 94 m²). So you're paying more, but getting significantly more space. The price per m² worked out at about €5,650, which was below the neighbourhood average of €6,296 per m², so on a per-square-metre basis, it was actually reasonable.
How is the neighbourhood for safety?
Stadsdriehoek has a high number of reported crimes (3,444 in the latest data), which is typical for a very dense city centre. One resident mentions dealing near a coffee shop and homeless people using their porch as a toilet. Another review notes the area is generally pleasant but has some issues with litter and maintenance. It's a lively, busy area, you'll want to be comfortable with city-centre living.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The apartment has energy label A, which is very efficient. This meant low energy costs and a good level of insulation. In Stadsdriehoek, about 60% of homes have label A or better, so this home is in line with the best-performing properties in the area.
How far is the train station?
The nearest train station is 1.0 km away, about a ten-minute walk. That gives you direct connections to the rest of Rotterdam and beyond.
Are there schools nearby?
Yes, there are two primary schools within a five-minute walk: Jan Prins (236 m) and Willibrord (278 m). For secondary education, the nearest school is about 1.2 km away. The neighbourhood has a good range of educational options, though some specific types may require travelling to adjacent areas.
What is the property like inside?
The apartment has 123 m² of living space, built in 2007, so it's modern and well-insulated (label A).
