Cool, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Kruisplein sits right in the thick of things, with the city's energy on your doorstep. At 101 m² it's generous for a city-centre rental, and the 2013 build means modern finishes and an A energy label, so heating costs should be low. The rent of €3,745 is 87% above the neighbourhood average of €1,998, which puts it on the high side, but you're paying for size, quality and location. For context, apartments in Rotterdam vary widely, and this one is at the premium end.
Cool is the commercial and cultural core of Rotterdam, with the Markthal, theatres and museums all within a short walk. It's densely built and very urban, address density is over 6,900 addresses per km². The population is young and transient: most households are single-person, and the largest age group is 25 to 45. Residents give mixed reviews: one says 'I am looking for a home' (score 7/10), while another notes 'A lot of vagrants. Police are quick to respond, but it's a shame it's necessary.' Based on four reviews, the average score is 6.25. For more on the area, see the Cool neighbourhood.
Daily errands couldn't be easier: an Albert Heijn is just 56 metres away, literally on your doorstep. For a quick bite, AH to go is a couple of streets away. Schools are close too: a secondary school for music and dance is 123 metres away, and primary school Augustinus is a five-minute walk. The central station is a ten-minute walk, and the city's restaurants and bars are all around you. For a broader view of the area, check the municipality of Rotterdam.
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The rent is 87% above the neighbourhood average of €1,998, which makes it one of the pricier rentals in Cool. However, at 101 m² with an A energy label and a 2013 build, you're getting a modern, spacious apartment in the city centre. The median rent in the neighbourhood is €1,993, so this is clearly a premium property.
Cool is Rotterdam's bustling centre, packed with shops, restaurants and cultural venues. It's very densely populated, mostly with young singles and couples. Some residents appreciate the convenience, while others mention issues with vagrants. The police are quick to respond, but it's something to be aware of.
An Albert Heijn is just 56 metres from the front door, you're there in under a minute. There's also an AH to go 376 metres away and a Coop at 441 metres, so you have plenty of options for daily shopping.
A secondary school for music and dance is 123 metres away, and primary school Augustinus is 415 metres. Several other primary and secondary schools are within a ten-minute walk, making it convenient for families.
Rotterdam Centraal station is 1 km away, about a ten-minute walk. That gives you direct connections to the rest of the city and beyond.
Yes, it has an A energy label, which is very efficient. The building was constructed in 2013, so it meets modern insulation and heating standards. You can expect relatively low energy bills.
The nearest park or public garden is 300 metres away, so you can reach green space within a few minutes' walk. It's a nice break from the urban surroundings.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
I am looking for a home
Auto-translated to English by AICool
Auto-translated to English by AIA lot of vagrants. Police are quick to respond, but it's a shame it's necessary.
Auto-translated to English by AIAn exciting neighbourhood, children's playgrounds, park nearby, canals, restaurants and bars, always very lively, plenty to do, i.e. grab a terrace, parade through the neighbourhood, playing children as well as students and elderly in the neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €549,067 | €475,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,411 | – |
| Rent price | €2,017 p/m | €1,990 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €26 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
Lived there during my student days
Auto-translated to English by AII am looking for a home
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Auto-translated to English by AII live diagonally opposite a coffee shop. When the coffee shop is closed, dealing continues cheerfully in a parking lot that I look out onto from my apartment. I really don't find that pleasant or safe. And my porch is used as a toilet by homeless people, which is also not very pleasant. This is because close to where I live there is a Salvation Army shelter.
Auto-translated to English by AInice place, plenty of entertainment
Auto-translated to English by AIA lot of vagrants. Police are quick to respond, but it's a shame it's necessary.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood has a lot of potential to live comfortably, but due to frequent nuisance from confused people on the street, drug deals, drug use, and even sleepers in the porches in winter, I often feel unsafe. Some neighbourhood police officers are fantastic, but I once spoke to an officer at a municipal meeting who didn't take this seriously at all ("you're a strong girl", "it's the landlord's responsibility", "just finish your studies quickly and move out"), which doesn't help that feeling of safety. I also find the traffic on my street heavy and especially fast and reckless. After moves, the houses often get students or shared households with young people (like mine). That's a shame; the neighbourhood gets many temporary residents with little connection to the area. I hope the Affordable Rent Act will restore that in the long run. I do see elsewhere in the area that there are social housing units, making the composition of residents mixed, and I think that's healthy. In the mid-range segment, however, I miss affordable homes. The residents of the area have a core of neighbours who have good contact. Newsletters are sent out and events are organised. As a tenant, I only heard about this after a few years. Furthermore, the location is close to shops on the Nieuwe Binnenweg, the area is well connected by metro, tram and bus, I live close to the museums, restaurants in the city centre, and despite that it's quiet on my street in the evenings. I miss greenery in the city but find that there are more and more neighbourhood initiatives to green streets and redesigns where parking spaces make way for tree pits, etc. Very nice!
Auto-translated to English by AIAn exciting neighbourhood, children's playgrounds, park nearby, canals, restaurants and bars, always very lively, plenty to do, i.e. grab a terrace, parade through the neighbourhood, playing children as well as students and elderly in the neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €649,984 | €518,295 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,408 | – |
| Rent price | €2,274 p/m | €2,208 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €27 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
Het is net een klein dorpje, je kunt overal fijn heen fietsen of lopen. Er is ook openbaar vervoer wat het nog makkelijker maakt om ergens heen te gaan. Niet al te ver van het centrum af.
Auto-translated to English by AII've lived here for a few years. There's litter on the ground. But the supermarkets are good in the neighbourhood and there's a community centre. Nice!
Auto-translated to English by AIA very nice neighbourhood. The airport is nearby, but you don't hear a thing. Zestienhovenpark is great for walking or jogging. Many families with children live here. There is a lot of greenery and you see many birds. The best neighbourhood
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Auto-translated to English by AIWell, I was born here so I grew up with the neighbourhood as it is now.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood is improving more and more each year. Thanks to the rent law, there are fewer slumlords and more and more families. It sometimes still has a bad reputation, but that is undeserved except for a few streets. The location is fantastic, metro, Zuidplein, city centre a quarter of an hour by bike. Zuiderpark is also around the corner and soon the Nelson Mandela park.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe facilities and the apartment itself are nice. But around the building there is a lot of rubbish on the street and junkies.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt is and remains a village
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €508,604 | €438,153 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,987 | – |
| Rent price | €2,141 p/m | €2,081 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €24 p/m | – |
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