Diergaardesingel 54B
Oude Westen, Rotterdam
A classic upper-floor apartment in the heart of Rotterdam
This 1931 upper-floor apartment sits on the Diergaardesingel, a quiet road in the middle of the city with an unobstructed view. The home is part of the Oude Westen, a lively neighbourhood just north of the city centre. At €325,000, the asking price sits 42% below the average asking price of €560,188 for apartments in Rotterdam, which puts it on the low side compared with the local market.
Inside the home
According to the agent, the apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom on a single floor, with a balcony. The living area is listed at 54 m², while the BAG registration records 58 m². The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler, and it is offered as full ownership. A homeowners' association fee of €74 per month applies. The energy label is D, which means you can expect moderate energy costs.
Life in the Oude Westen
Residents of the district of Rotterdam Centrum give their living environment an average score of 6.86, based on thirteen reviews. One resident calls it an "ideal location" and says they lived there during their student days. Another simply notes they are looking for a home. The neighbourhood is densely built, with a very high address density of 6,709 per square kilometre, and most homes date from before 1945. Around 58% of households are single-person households, and the average household size is 1.7. For a sense of what it is like to live here, the Oude Westen neighbourhood page has more detail.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from this address. An Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and an Aldi is a couple of streets away. The Augustinus primary school is a five-minute walk, and the Havo/vwo voor Muziek en Dans secondary school is just around the corner. The Erasmus Apotheek is on your doorstep, while the nearest GP practice is about a ten-minute walk. Bus stops at Rotterdam Centraal are just around the corner, with lines 2, 3, 19 and 38 among those calling there, and Rotterdam Centraal station itself is a five-minute walk. The municipality of Rotterdam offers all the amenities of a major city, as the municipality of Rotterdam page shows.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data, so no comparison with the asking price is possible here. The address-level risk data from public sources indicates that road traffic noise is above the standard at 62 dB Lden, while railway and aircraft noise remain below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, based on the home being built before 1970. For climate risks, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium at present and elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels, including Van Herk Makelaars. The listing has been available since 7 September 2026.
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About Diergaardesingel 54B, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the Oude Westen?
The asking price of €325,000 is 42% below the average asking price of €560,188 for homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €5,196, while this home is listed at €6,019 per square metre based on the agent's floor area of 54 m². The median asking price in the area is €470,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom on a single floor. It is an upper-floor apartment with a balcony and an unobstructed view. The living area is listed at 54 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 58 m². The home is offered as full ownership with a homeowners' association fee of €74 per month.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is D. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler, according to the agent. In the neighbourhood, 10.7% of homes for sale have an energy label of D or lower, while the majority of available homes score better.
What do the risk indications for this address say?
The address-level risk data indicates that road traffic noise is above the standard at 62 dB Lden, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, based on the home being built before 1970. For climate risks, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium at present and elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
What amenities are within walking distance?
An Albert Heijn supermarket is just around the corner, and an Aldi is a couple of streets away. The Augustinus primary school is a five-minute walk, and the Havo/vwo voor Muziek en Dans secondary school is just around the corner. The Erasmus Apotheek is on your doorstep, while the nearest GP practice is about a ten-minute walk. Rotterdam Centraal station is a five-minute walk away.
What is public transport like from this address?
Bus stops at Rotterdam Centraal are just around the corner, with lines 2, 3, 19 and 38 among those calling there. Rotterdam Centraal station itself is a five-minute walk, offering national rail connections. The nearest bus stop, Rotterdam Centraal Perron DD, is 186 metres away, and the train station is 289 metres away.
What is the Oude Westen neighbourhood like?
The Oude Westen is a densely built neighbourhood with a very high address density of 6,709 per square kilometre. Most homes date from before 1945, and around 58% of households are single-person households. Residents of the district of Rotterdam Centrum give their living environment an average score of 6.86, based on thirteen reviews. One resident calls it an "ideal location" and says they lived there during their student days.
How many homes are currently for sale in the neighbourhood?
There are currently 40 homes for sale in the Oude Westen, with asking prices ranging from €250,000 to €2,250,000. The average asking price is €560,188, and the median is €470,000. The average floor area of homes for sale is 113 m², while this apartment is listed at 54 m², which is 52% smaller than the neighbourhood average.





