Cool, Rotterdam
This apartment on Kruisplein sits in the middle of Rotterdam's vibrant Cool district, a stone's throw from the city's cultural hotspots and nightlife. The building dates from 2013, so the construction is contemporary, and the energy label A means it's very efficient to run. At €2,250 per month, the rent is on the high side compared to the average in the neighbourhood, but the central location and modern finish justify a premium. For context, [apartments in Rotterdam]( /huurwoningen/rotterdam/appartementen/) typically range widely in price, and this one sits above the median.
Cool is a dense, urban neighbourhood with a young, dynamic population. Most households are single people, and the average age skews towards the 25-45 bracket. Residents' reviews are mixed: one says simply "I am looking for a home," another just "Cool," while a third 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, so it's a neighbourhood with character, but not without its issues. [The Cool neighbourhood]( /buurt/cool-rotterdam/) is central, lively, and never dull.
Daily life here is incredibly convenient. An Albert Heijn is practically on your doorstep, just 56 metres away, so popping out for bread or groceries takes seconds. For a wider choice, there are several other supermarkets within a few hundred metres. Schools are also close by: a secondary school for music and dance is just around the corner, and several primary schools are a short walk away. The central station is about a kilometre off, and the whole of Rotterdam's centre is within easy reach. [The municipality of Rotterdam]( /gemeente/rotterdam/) offers everything you could need, from parks to restaurants, all nearby.
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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.
About Kruisplein 990, Rotterdam
The rent is above the neighbourhood average of €1,974 and the median of €1,990. At €28.13 per m², it's also higher than the average of €26.37 per m². Given the modern building, central location, and energy label A, the premium reflects the quality, but it's certainly at the upper end of the market.
The energy label is A, which is the most efficient category. This means the home is very energy-efficient, so you can expect relatively low energy costs. The label is an official registration, so it's a reliable indicator of the home's energy performance.
An Albert Heijn is just 56 metres away, literally on your doorstep. There are also several other supermarkets within a few hundred metres, including an AH to go and another Albert Heijn, so you'll never be far from a grocery shop.
There are several schools within walking distance. A secondary school for music and dance is 123 metres away, and primary schools like Augustinus and Schakelschool de Gaffel are within 500 metres. For older students, Mavo Centraal is about 670 metres away.
The train station is about 1 kilometre away, so you can walk there in about ten minutes. This gives you direct access to national rail connections. The neighbourhood is also well-served by trams and buses, though specific lines aren't mentioned here.
Resident reviews mention the presence of vagrants, with one noting that police respond quickly but it's a shame it's necessary. The overall review score is 6.25 out of 10, so it's a mixed picture. The area is very central and busy, which brings both vibrancy and some downsides.
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 | €559,959 | €545,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,418 | – |
| Rent price | €1,974 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 | €646,798 | €516,787 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,387 | – |
| Rent price | €2,271 p/m | €2,220 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €28 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 | €509,894 | €435,679 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,950 | – |
| Rent price | €2,144 p/m | €2,084 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €25 p/m | – |
Kruisplein 990, Rotterdam
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