A 1935 apartment on the Noorderhavenkade
This rental apartment on the Noorderhavenkade sits in Blijdorp, a leafy part of Rotterdam where the streets feel calm and green. The building dates from 1935, and the home covers 77 square metres. This listing did not state an energy label, so the rest of this page was mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the home itself. At €2,500 a month, the rent sat above the neighbourhood average of €2,305, though the median here was €2,473, so it was on the high side for the area. For context, [apartments in Rotterdam]( /huurwoningen/rotterdam/appartementen/) vary widely in price depending on size and location. This home has not been online since 5 November 2026.
Life in Blijdorp
Blijdorp is a quiet, green neighbourhood where residents still greet each other on the street. One resident says: "Quiet neighbourhood with older and younger residents. Public transport (metro) and Vroesenpark nearby. Here residents still greet each other and have a chat and help each other when needed." Another adds: "Cosy neighbourhood with lots of greenery. Vroesenpark and Diergaarde Blijdorp nearby. Nice people. People still greet each other on the street here. Good public transport (metro). Supermarkets and all kinds of other shops nearby. Nice restaurants and bars." A third review is more mixed, noting "many individuals, little sense of community." Based on five reviews, the neighbourhood scores 7.55 out of 10. The area is home to many single-person households, and a large share of residents are between 25 and 45. [The Blijdorp neighbourhood]( /buurt/blijdorp-rotterdam/) has a distinct character within the city.
Daily life on the street
For daily errands, the Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and the PLUS is a couple of streets away. A SPAR express is about 790 metres off, handy for a quick top-up. For school runs, the Dominicus primary school is on your doorstep, and OBS de Blijberg is just around the corner. The Grafisch Lyceum Rotterdam for secondary education is a five-minute walk. The train station is 1.9 kilometres away, and the metro is nearby according to residents. [The municipality of Rotterdam]( /gemeente/rotterdam/) offers a wide range of amenities within easy reach.
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When this home was still on the market, it was listed via Riva Rentals and also appeared on Pararius, so it was available through several channels. The agent had not published an energy label for this property.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Noorderhavenkade 21C-03, Rotterdam
Was €2,500 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent of €2,500 was above the neighbourhood average of €2,305 per month, and slightly above the median of €2,473. With 77 square metres, that worked out to about €32 per square metre, which was higher than the neighbourhood average of €26.41 per square metre. Whether it is fair depends on what you value in a home, but it is on the higher end for Blijdorp.
What is the energy label for this home?
The agent had not published this information, so it was not possible to say how energy-efficient the home was or what the heating costs might be.
How is the neighbourhood for daily life?
Residents describe Blijdorp as quiet and green, with the Vroesenpark and Diergaarde Blijdorp nearby. Supermarkets and shops are close at hand, and there are nice restaurants and bars. Public transport is good, with the metro nearby and the train station 1.9 kilometres away. People greet each other on the street, though one review notes there is little sense of community.
What schools are near this apartment?
The Dominicus primary school is 91 metres away, and OBS de Blijberg is 135 metres off. For secondary education, the Grafisch Lyceum Rotterdam is 385 metres away. Several other primary schools, including De Margriet and Imelda, are within 800 metres, so school options are plentiful in the immediate area.
How did the rent compare to other rentals in Blijdorp?
In Blijdorp, 34 rental homes were at the time available, with an average rent of €2,305 and a median of €2,473. Prices range from €925 to €3,250. The average rental here was 95 square metres, so this 77-square-metre apartment was smaller than the typical listing but priced above the average, reflecting its position on the higher end of the market.
Why were there no property details in this listing?
Riva Rentals had published only the street and price on Pararius.
