Gouvernestraat 4
Oude Westen, Rotterdam
AreaA lively spot in the Oude Westen
This apartment on Gouvernestraat sits in the heart of Rotterdam's Oude Westen, a neighbourhood with a constant hum of activity. The listing does not state an energy label, so the rest of this page is mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the home itself. At €2,500 per month, the rent sits right at the median for rentals in the area, which is in line with what you'd expect for a 58 m² apartment. For context, that's 28% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 80 m². If you're weighing up options, it's worth comparing with other apartments in Rotterdam.
The Oude Westen neighbourhood
Based on two reviews, residents give the area a 7.02 out of 10. One resident calls it a "perfect spot" with "plenty of entertainment." Another is more mixed, noting "lots of potential but lots of nuisance and often unsafe," mentioning street noise and occasional disturbances. The same resident appreciates the "core of neighbours who have good contact" and the area's "mixed" composition. It's a dense, urban pocket with many single-person households and a young skew, typical of a central Rotterdam district. For more on the area, see the Oude Westen neighbourhood.
Life on the street
Daily errands are easy here. For groceries, the Coop is just around the corner, with an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away and an Aldi within a five-minute walk. For school runs, Augustinus primary school is on your doorstep, and Schakelschool de Gaffel is just around the corner. Older students have Havo/vwo voor Muziek en Dans within a five-minute walk. The Nieuwe Binnenweg's shops are close by, and the city centre's museums and restaurants are a short stroll. The area is part of the municipality of Rotterdam, with its full range of urban amenities.
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At the time of writing, this home is listed only via BenHousing.
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About Gouvernestraat 4, Rotterdam
Is €2,500 a fair rent for this apartment?
At €2,500 per month, this apartment sits exactly at the median rent for the Oude Westen, where the average is €2,321 and the range runs from €473 to €4,250. The 58 m² floor area is 28% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 80 m², so the price per square metre works out higher than the local average of €32.18. Whether that feels fair depends on how much you value the central location.
How far is the nearest train station?
The nearest train station is 1.1 km from the apartment, which is roughly a fifteen-minute walk or a short tram ride. The area is also well connected by metro, tram and bus, according to a resident review, making it easy to get around the city and beyond.
What are the neighbours like in the Oude Westen?
The neighbourhood has a mixed population, with 57% single-person households and a large share of residents aged 25 to 45. One resident notes a "core of neighbours who have good contact," with newsletters and events organised. The same resident mentions that homes often go to students or shared households after moves, which brings a younger, more transient crowd.
Is the Oude Westen a safe neighbourhood?
Resident reviews are mixed. One gives the area 7.17 out of 10 and calls it a "perfect spot." Another scores it 6.86 and mentions "frequent nuisance from confused people on the street, drug deals, drug use, and even sleepers in the porches in winter," which makes them "often feel unsafe." The same resident notes that some neighbourhood police officers are "fantastic," though one officer didn't take their concerns seriously.
What is there to do in the area?
The Oude Westen is close to the shops on the Nieuwe Binnenweg, and the city centre's museums and restaurants are within easy reach. One resident says the area has "plenty of entertainment" and is "well connected by metro, tram and bus." The same resident notes it's "quiet on my street in the evenings" despite the central location.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
BenHousing has published only the street and price on their site.
