A modern apartment in the heart of Rotterdam
This apartment on Karel Doormanstraat in the Cool neighbourhood puts you right in the middle of Rotterdam's energy. Built in 2012 and carrying an A+ energy label, it is a very efficient home to run. At €1,644 per month, the rent sat about 16% below the neighbourhood average of €1,946, which made it a keen option when you look at apartments in Rotterdam. This home has not been online since 25 August 2026.
The Cool neighbourhood
Cool is a dense, urban pocket of Rotterdam Centrum, with a very strong address density that reflects its central position. The resident reviews are mixed, based on four of them. One resident simply says: "Cool." Another notes: "A lot of vagrants. Police are quick to respond, but it's a shame it's necessary." The population skews young, with nearly half of residents aged 25 to 45, and most households are single people. It is a lively, transient area rather than a family suburb, and the Cool neighbourhood reflects that in its character.
Life on the street
Daily errands are remarkably easy here. An Albert Heijn is just about on your doorstep, with another a couple of streets away, plus an AH to go and a SPAR within a short stroll. For schools, the Rotterdamse Schoolvereniging and Openbare Basisschool Het Landje are both around a five-minute walk, and there is secondary education nearby too. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and a park or plantsoen is just around the corner for a breather. All of this sits within the municipality of Rotterdam, a city that needs little introduction.
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When this home was still on the market, it was 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 Karel Doormanstraat 386B, Rotterdam
Was €1,644 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent was about 16% below the average for rentals in the Cool neighbourhood, where the average was €1,946 and the median was €1,975. With 82 m² of space, the price per square metre worked out below the neighbourhood average of €25.58. It was a keen price for a modern, efficient apartment in the centre of Rotterdam.
What does the A+ energy label mean for this home?
The label is an official registration and reflects the building's overall energy performance. It is a strong result for a home built in 2012.
How close is the nearest supermarket?
An Albert Heijn is just 79 metres away, effectively on your doorstep. There is another Albert Heijn at 111 metres, an AH to go at 222 metres, and a SPAR at 269 metres. Daily grocery shopping could hardly be more convenient.
What are the schools like nearby?
There are several primary schools within a short walk. The Rotterdamse Schoolvereniging is 485 metres away, Openbare Basisschool Het Landje is 501 metres, and Jan Prins is 593 metres. For secondary education, Havo/vwo voor Muziek en Dans is 527 metres away.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 1.0 km from the apartment, which is roughly a ten-minute walk. That makes it straightforward to get around the city and beyond without needing a car.
What is the neighbourhood like to live in?
Cool is a very urban neighbourhood with a high address density. The population is mostly young adults, with 48% aged 25 to 45, and 63% of households are single people. Resident reviews are mixed: one simply says "Cool," while another mentions vagrants, though noting the police respond quickly.
