Oude Westen, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis two-bedroom apartment on Rochussenstraat sits in the lively Oude Westen neighbourhood, right in the thick of Rotterdam's city buzz. With an A++ energy label, it's exceptionally efficient, and at €1,480 per month it's a keen price, 29% below the neighbourhood average for rentals. For context, the supply of apartments in Rotterdam is varied, but this one stands out for its combination of low rent and high efficiency.
The Oude Westen is a dense, urban neighbourhood with a mix of students, young professionals and long-term residents. 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 area has a core of engaged neighbours who organise events and send newsletters. Based on two reviews, the neighbourhood scores a 7.02 out of 10. The neighbourhood Oude Westen is home to mostly single-person households and a young population, with many private rentals.
For daily groceries, you have SPAR express just around the corner, and Albert Heijn a five-minute walk away. Schools are close too: Erasmiaans Gymnasium is a couple of streets away, and KC Het Oude Westen primary school is a five-minute walk. The municipality Rotterdam offers excellent public transport connections, with a train station a ten-minute walk and multiple tram and bus lines nearby.
At the time of writing, this home is listed via Mees Makelaardij and is available through several channels.
Details of this home
Rochussenstraat 121E, Rotterdam
Good · 2 residents
nice place, plenty of entertainment
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!
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About Rochussenstraat 121E, Rotterdam
Yes, it's a keen price. The average rent in the Oude Westen is €2,077, so this apartment is 29% below the neighbourhood average. For a 62 m² apartment with an A++ energy label, that's very competitive.
The energy label is A++, which is the highest rating. This means the home is extremely energy-efficient, so you can expect low heating and electricity costs. It's a modern standard that's good for both your wallet and the environment.
Reviews are mixed. One resident says it's a "perfect spot" with plenty of entertainment, while another mentions frequent nuisance from confused people, drug deals, and feeling unsafe at times. The same resident notes that some neighbourhood police officers are fantastic, but others don't take concerns seriously. Traffic on the street can be heavy and fast.
There are several supermarkets within walking distance: SPAR express is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk. Schools include Erasmiaans Gymnasium (secondary) a couple of streets away, and KC Het Oude Westen (primary) a five-minute walk. The area is well connected by metro, tram and bus.
The nearest train station is 1.4 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. The area is also well served by metro, tram and bus lines, making it easy to get around Rotterdam.
With 62 m² and two bedrooms, it's a good size for a couple. The open layout and efficient energy label make it comfortable and cost-effective. The neighbourhood is lively and central, ideal for those who enjoy city life.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Oude Westen
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