Breitnerstraat 65B
Oude Westen, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodA spacious apartment in the heart of Rotterdam
This rental apartment on Breitnerstraat in the Oude Westen is a generous 115 m², which is 60% larger than the neighbourhood average. Built in 1937, it has an E energy label. At €2,795 per month, the rent is 19% above the local average of €2,347, so it's on the high side. For context, see other apartments in Rotterdam.
The Oude Westen neighbourhood
The Oude Westen is a lively, central area with a mixed character. Based on two reviews, residents appreciate the location but note some downsides. One resident calls it a "perfect spot" with "plenty of entertainment". Another says: "The neighbourhood has a lot of potential to live comfortably, but due to frequent nuisance from confused people on the street, drug deals, drug use, and even sleepers in the porches in winter, I often feel unsafe." They also mention heavy traffic and a high turnover of temporary residents. On the plus side, they value the proximity to shops, museums, and public transport, and note that the street itself is quiet in the evenings. The area has a high address density (6,709 addresses per km²), typical of a very strongly urban setting. For more details, see the Oude Westen neighbourhood.
Life on the street
Daily errands are easy: an Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, and a SPAR express and Coop are just around the corner. For fresh produce, Ekoplaza is a couple of streets away. Schools are also close by: KC Het Oude Westen (primary) is a five-minute walk, and Het Praktijkcollege Centrum (secondary) is just around the corner. The area is well connected by public transport, with a train station 1.4 km away. For more about the wider area, see the municipality of Rotterdam.
Source and availability
At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including VERRA Makelaars and VERRA Makelaars.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
Frequently asked questions
About Breitnerstraat 65B, Rotterdam
Is €2,795 a fair price for this apartment?
The rent is 19% above the neighbourhood average of €2,347, but the apartment is also 60% larger than the average (115 m² vs 72 m²). So you're paying more for significantly more space. Whether it's fair depends on how much you value the extra square metres and the central location.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is E. This is an official registration from EP-Online. Label E is not very efficient, so you can expect higher energy costs compared to a home with a better label. The label does not say anything specific about the condition of the insulation or the heating system.
What is the neighbourhood like?
The Oude Westen is a very central, urban area with a mix of residents. Reviews are mixed: one resident calls it a "perfect spot", while another mentions nuisance from street activity and a feeling of unsafety at times. The area has good amenities, including shops, museums, and public transport, and the street itself is quiet in the evenings.
How far is the nearest supermarket?
An Albert Heijn is just 156 metres away, so on your doorstep. A SPAR express and a Coop are also within a few minutes' walk, at 322 and 332 metres respectively. For organic groceries, Ekoplaza is 492 metres away.
Are there schools nearby?
Yes, several schools are within walking distance. KC Het Oude Westen (primary school) is 242 metres away, and Het Praktijkcollege Centrum (secondary school) is 199 metres away. The Erasmiaans Gymnasium is also close, at 336 metres.
How is public transport in the area?
The neighbourhood is well connected. The nearest train station is 1.4 km away, and there are tram and bus stops nearby. The central location also makes it easy to walk to many destinations in the city centre.
What is the urbanity level of the neighbourhood?
The Oude Westen has an urbanity level of 1 (very strongly urban), with an address density of 6,709 addresses per km². This means it's a very dense, city-centre area with all the hustle and bustle that comes with it.
Experiences from Oude Westen
How residents experience their neighbourhood
nice place, plenty of entertainment
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood has a lot of potential to live comfortably, but due to frequent nuisance from confused people on the street, drug deals, drug use, and even sleepers in the porches in winter, I often feel unsafe. Some neighbourhood police officers are fantastic, but I once spoke to an officer at a municipal meeting who didn't take this seriously at all ("you're a strong girl", "it's the landlord's responsibility", "just finish your studies quickly and move out"), which doesn't help that feeling of safety. I also find the traffic on my street heavy and especially fast and reckless. After moves, the houses often get students or shared households with young people (like mine). That's a shame; the neighbourhood gets many temporary residents with little connection to the area. I hope the Affordable Rent Act will restore that in the long run. I do see elsewhere in the area that there are social housing units, making the composition of residents mixed, and I think that's healthy. In the mid-range segment, however, I miss affordable homes. The residents of the area have a core of neighbours who have good contact. Newsletters are sent out and events are organised. As a tenant, I only heard about this after a few years. Furthermore, the location is close to shops on the Nieuwe Binnenweg, the area is well connected by metro, tram and bus, I live close to the museums, restaurants in the city centre, and despite that it's quiet on my street in the evenings. I miss greenery in the city but find that there are more and more neighbourhood initiatives to green streets and redesigns where parking spaces make way for tree pits, etc. Very nice!
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Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €577,128 | €492,500 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €5,258 | – |
| Rent price | €2,347 p/m | €2,548 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €34 p/m | – |
Experiences from Rotterdam Centrum
How residents experience their district
Lived there during my student days
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Auto-translated to English by AII 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. And my porch is used as a toilet by homeless people, which is also not very pleasant. This is because close to where I live there is a Salvation Army shelter.
Auto-translated to English by AInice place, plenty of entertainment
Auto-translated to English by AIA lot of vagrants. Police are quick to respond, but it's a shame it's necessary.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood has a lot of potential to live comfortably, but due to frequent nuisance from confused people on the street, drug deals, drug use, and even sleepers in the porches in winter, I often feel unsafe. Some neighbourhood police officers are fantastic, but I once spoke to an officer at a municipal meeting who didn't take this seriously at all ("you're a strong girl", "it's the landlord's responsibility", "just finish your studies quickly and move out"), which doesn't help that feeling of safety. I also find the traffic on my street heavy and especially fast and reckless. After moves, the houses often get students or shared households with young people (like mine). That's a shame; the neighbourhood gets many temporary residents with little connection to the area. I hope the Affordable Rent Act will restore that in the long run. I do see elsewhere in the area that there are social housing units, making the composition of residents mixed, and I think that's healthy. In the mid-range segment, however, I miss affordable homes. The residents of the area have a core of neighbours who have good contact. Newsletters are sent out and events are organised. As a tenant, I only heard about this after a few years. Furthermore, the location is close to shops on the Nieuwe Binnenweg, the area is well connected by metro, tram and bus, I live close to the museums, restaurants in the city centre, and despite that it's quiet on my street in the evenings. I miss greenery in the city but find that there are more and more neighbourhood initiatives to green streets and redesigns where parking spaces make way for tree pits, etc. Very nice!
Auto-translated to English by AIAn exciting neighbourhood, children's playgrounds, park nearby, canals, restaurants and bars, always very lively, plenty to do, i.e. grab a terrace, parade through the neighbourhood, playing children as well as students and elderly in the neighbourhood.
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Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €649,984 | €518,295 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,408 | – |
| Rent price | €2,274 p/m | €2,208 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €27 p/m | – |
Experiences from Rotterdam
How residents experience their municipality
Het is net een klein dorpje, je kunt overal fijn heen fietsen of lopen. Er is ook openbaar vervoer wat het nog makkelijker maakt om ergens heen te gaan. Niet al te ver van het centrum af.
Auto-translated to English by AII've lived here for a few years. There's litter on the ground. But the supermarkets are good in the neighbourhood and there's a community centre. Nice!
Auto-translated to English by AIA very nice neighbourhood. The airport is nearby, but you don't hear a thing. Zestienhovenpark is great for walking or jogging. Many families with children live here. There is a lot of greenery and you see many birds. The best neighbourhood
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Auto-translated to English by AIWell, I was born here so I grew up with the neighbourhood as it is now.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood is improving more and more each year. Thanks to the rent law, there are fewer slumlords and more and more families. It sometimes still has a bad reputation, but that is undeserved except for a few streets. The location is fantastic, metro, Zuidplein, city centre a quarter of an hour by bike. Zuiderpark is also around the corner and soon the Nelson Mandela park.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe facilities and the apartment itself are nice. But around the building there is a lot of rubbish on the street and junkies.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt is and remains a village
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Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €508,604 | €438,153 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,987 | – |
| Rent price | €2,141 p/m | €2,081 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €24 p/m | – |
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Breitnerstraat 65B, Rotterdam
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