A spacious apartment on the Dordtselaan
This rental apartment on the Dordtselaan in Rotterdam is a rare find. This listing does not state an energy label. As a result, the rest of this page is mainly about the home's size and the neighbourhood, not its energy performance. At 168 m², it is 85% larger than the average rental in the area, and the asking rent of €2,300 sits 36% above the neighbourhood average of €1,697, so the price is on the high side. For context, apartments in Rotterdam vary widely in size and rent.
The Bloemhof neighbourhood
Bloemhof is a lively, mixed neighbourhood. Based on three reviews, residents have contrasting views. One resident says: "Our neighbourhood is a cosy neighbourhood, especially in the summer. People are cheerful and play nice music. There is plenty to do and there are quite a few shops in the area." Another is less positive: "Extremely dirty and bad neighbourhood." The CBS figures show a mix of households, with many families with children and a large share of single-person households. The Bloemhof neighbourhood is home to around 13,740 people.
Life on the street
The daily routine here is well served. For bread and groceries, a Lidl is just around the corner, with a Jumbo a couple of streets away and a Dirk a five-minute walk. For school runs, the Oranjeschool voor Basisonderwijs is on your doorstep, and several other primary schools are within a ten-minute walk. The nearest train station is 2.6 km away. The municipality of Rotterdam covers a wide area with many amenities.
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At the time of writing, this home is listed only via ViaDaan.
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About Dordtselaan 226, Rotterdam
Why is there no energy label in this listing?
ViaDaan has published only the street and price on their site.
Is €2,300 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent is 36% above the neighbourhood average of €1,697. However, this home is also 85% larger than the average rental, at 168 m² compared to 91 m². The price per square metre works out to about €13.69, which is below the neighbourhood average of €16.01 per m². So while the total rent is high, the size explains much of the difference.
How does the size of this apartment compare to others in Bloemhof?
At 168 m², this apartment is 85% larger than the average rental in the neighbourhood, which is 91 m². That makes it a particularly spacious option for the area. The larger floor area is a key reason the total rent is above the neighbourhood average.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents have mixed views. One says: "Our neighbourhood is a cosy neighbourhood, especially in the summer. People are cheerful and play nice music. There is plenty to do and there are quite a few shops in the area." Another describes it as "Extremely dirty and bad neighbourhood." A third notes it is "A bit dead with all those Dutchies."
What amenities are close to this apartment?
A Lidl supermarket is 235 metres away, with a Jumbo at 546 metres and a Dirk at 628 metres. The nearest primary school, Oranjeschool voor Basisonderwijs, is 199 metres away, and several other primary schools are within 450 metres. The nearest train station is 2.6 km away.
How many rental homes are available in Bloemhof?
There are currently 12 rental homes available in the neighbourhood, with prices ranging from €665 to €2,495. The average rent is €1,697 and the median is €2,048. This apartment at €2,300 is above the median but within the upper range of what is available.
