A spacious rental apartment on Mathenesserlaan
This apartment on Mathenesserlaan in Rotterdam's Oude Westen is a generous rental home in a lively part of the city. This listing does not state an energy label. As a result, the rest of this page is mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the home itself. At €3,995 per month, the rent is 85% above the neighbourhood average of €2,155, putting it on the high side compared to other apartments in Rotterdam.
The Oude Westen neighbourhood
The Oude Westen is a dense, urban neighbourhood with a mix of residents. Based on two reviews, one resident calls it a "perfect spot" with "plenty of entertainment", while another notes "lots of potential but lots of nuisance and often unsafe", citing drug-related issues and heavy traffic. The same resident appreciates the location close to shops, museums and public transport, and mentions a core of neighbours who organise events. The area has a very high address density (6,709 addresses per km²) and is home to many single-person households. For more context, see the Oude Westen neighbourhood.
Life on the street
For daily groceries, you have a SPAR express on your doorstep, an Ekoplaza just around the corner, and an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. For primary education, KC Het Oude Westen is a five-minute walk, and the Erasmiaans Gymnasium for secondary school is also within walking distance. The neighbourhood is well connected by metro, tram and bus, and the train station is a ten-minute walk. For more about the wider area, see the municipality of Rotterdam.
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At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Riva Rentals and Riva Rentals. The agent has not published the energy label.
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About Mathenesserlaan 208W, Rotterdam
Is €3,995 a fair price for this apartment?
At €3,995 per month, the rent is 85% above the neighbourhood average of €2,155 for rental homes. The average price per square metre in the area is €29.22, and this apartment is 70 m², so the price is on the high side compared to other rentals in Oude Westen.
What is the neighbourhood like?
The Oude Westen is a very urban area with a high density of addresses. Residents give mixed reviews: one calls it a "perfect spot" with plenty of entertainment, while another mentions nuisance from drug-related activity and heavy traffic, but also appreciates the location and community spirit. The area has many single-person households and a mix of social and private housing.
What amenities are nearby?
You'll find several supermarkets within walking distance: a SPAR express at 191 m, an Ekoplaza at 300 m, and an Albert Heijn at 347 m. For schools, KC Het Oude Westen (primary) is 278 m away, and the Erasmiaans Gymnasium (secondary) is 389 m. The train station is 1.4 km away, and there are metro, tram and bus connections.
Why is the energy label not stated?
The agent has not published the energy label in the listing.
Is there a garden or outdoor space?
The listing does not mention a garden or outdoor space.
What is the public transport like?
The area is well connected by metro, tram and bus, and the train station is 1.4 km away.
