A 1904 apartment on Rakstraat
This apartment on Rakstraat 6A in Rotterdam dates from 1904, a building with a long history in the Nieuw Crooswijk area. With 90 square metres of living space, it offers a generous floor plan for a rental home. The energy label is C, which is a middle-of-the-road rating, so heating costs will be moderate. At €1,900 per month, the rent sits above the average of €1,701 for rentals in the neighbourhood, so it is on the high side compared to other available homes. For context, the asking price aligns with the broader supply of apartments in Rotterdam.
Life in Nieuw Crooswijk
Nieuw Crooswijk is a neighbourhood with a mix of ages, where 38% of residents are between 25 and 45, and a quarter of the population is under 15. Many households are singles, making up 45% of the total, while families with children account for a third. The area has a lively, everyday feel, with a local community that is neither exclusively young nor exclusively family-oriented. The housing stock is mostly rental, with 79% of homes in the private or social rental sector. This is a neighbourhood where daily life happens on the street, with shops and schools within easy reach. For more on the area, see the Nieuw Crooswijk neighbourhood.
Daily routine on Rakstraat
For daily shopping, the Aldi is just around the corner, so picking up groceries is a quick errand. An Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk away, and a Coop is a similar distance, giving you a few options for the weekly shop. For families, the Noen primary school is a couple of streets away, and KC Talma is about 460 metres, so school runs are short. Secondary education is also close, with the Rudolf Steiner College. The neighbourhood is part of the municipality of Rotterdam, which means all the city's amenities are within reach.
Listing source
At the time of writing, this home is listed only via Randstad Vastgoed Groep Vastgoedbeheer.
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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 Rakstraat 6A, Rotterdam
Is €1,900 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent of €1,900 is above the average of €1,701 and the median of €1,673 for rentals currently available in Nieuw Crooswijk. The most expensive comparable listing in the neighbourhood is €1,795, so this home is priced higher than the local range. With 90 square metres, the price per square metre works out to about €21, which is above the neighbourhood average of €17.77.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C, which is an official registration from EP-Online. A C label is a middle rating, so you can expect moderate energy costs, but the label itself does not say anything about the condition of the building. It is simply a registration of the home's energy performance.
How close is the nearest supermarket?
The Aldi is just 117 metres away, so it is on your doorstep for everyday groceries. An Albert Heijn is 790 metres away, and a Coop is 836 metres, both about a ten-minute walk. There is also a SPAR express at 849 metres, giving you several options within a short distance.
What schools are nearby?
The Noen primary school is 180 metres away, and KC Talma is 463 metres, so both are within a short walk. For secondary education, the Rudolf Steiner College is 468 metres away. There are also several other primary schools within 500 metres, including A.S. Talmaschool Schakelklassen and Oscar Romero, both at 476 metres.
How far is the train station?
The nearest train station is 2.5 kilometres from the apartment. That is a distance you would likely cover by bike or bus, rather than on foot. The exact station is not named in the listing, but the distance gives you an idea of the connection to the wider rail network.
What is the neighbourhood like demographically?
Nieuw Crooswijk has about 4,200 residents, with a strong presence of people aged 25 to 45, who make up 38% of the population. Children under 15 account for 23%, so there are families around. Single-person households are common at 45%, while 34% of households have children. The average household size is 2.1 people.
