A modern apartment in Nieuwe Werk
This apartment on Houtlaan 101 sits in Nieuwe Werk, a calm corner of Rotterdam Centrum. Built in 2022, it has an A++ energy label, so it is very efficient to run. The rent of €2,250 is about 20% below the neighbourhood average of €2,830, which puts it on the keen side for the area. For context, apartments in Rotterdam average a similar price per square metre.
The Nieuwe Werk neighbourhood
Nieuwe Werk is a quiet, leafy part of the city, with wide streets and a mix of older and newer buildings. The population is mostly adults, with a high share of single-person households and few families with children. It is a place where people tend to stay, and the housing stock is a mix of owner-occupied and rental homes. The Nieuwe Werk neighbourhood has a calm, residential feel that is rare so close to the centre.
Life on the street
For daily shopping, an Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and a SPAR is a five-minute walk away. There are several schools within easy reach, including Openbare Basisschool Het Landje and Rotterdamse Schoolvereniging, both a short stroll from the door. The Erasmiaans Gymnasium is about a ten-minute walk for secondary education. The municipality of Rotterdam covers a wide area, so amenities are spread out but accessible.
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At the time of writing, this home is listed only via Schep Vastgoedmakelaars.
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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.
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About Houtlaan 101, Rotterdam
Is €2,250 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent is about 20% below the neighbourhood average of €2,830, and the median rent in Nieuwe Werk is €2,495. With 129 m² of space and an A++ energy label, the price is on the keen side compared with other rentals in the area. The average price per square metre for rentals here is €26.21, so this home sits below that.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A++, which is the most efficient category. This means the home is very energy-efficient, so heating and electricity costs are likely to be low. The label is an official registration, and it reflects the building's energy performance as certified.
How far is the nearest train station?
The nearest train station is 2.1 km away. That is a manageable distance if you commute by rail, though you would need to factor in a short cycle or bus ride to get there. The exact station is not named in the listing.
What is the neighbourhood like for daily life?
Nieuwe Werk is a quiet, residential area with a high proportion of single-person households. A large supermarket is about 600 metres away, and a GP practice is 400 metres away. The area has few families with children, so it is a calm place to live rather than a bustling family hub.
How many bedrooms does this apartment have?
The listing does not state the number of bedrooms. The floor area is 129 m², but the layout is not described in the listing. You would need to see the floor plan to know how the space is divided.
