Under offer
Oude Westen, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis two-bedroom apartment on Rochussenstraat sits in the lively Oude Westen neighbourhood. With an energy label A, it's efficient to heat. At €1,099 per month, the rent is 47% below the neighbourhood average of €2,077, a keen price for the area. For context, apartments in Rotterdam vary widely in price.
The neighbourhood Oude Westen is a dense, urban area with a mix of students, young professionals and families. One resident calls it a "perfect spot" with "plenty of entertainment". Another notes "lots of potential but lots of nuisance and often unsafe", mentioning drug activity and heavy traffic. The neighbourhood scores 7.02 out of 10 from two reviews. Most homes are flats, and a fifth are owner-occupied.
For daily shopping, SPAR express is on your doorstep, AH to go is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk. Schools include KC Het Oude Westen (primary, a five-minute walk) and Erasmiaans Gymnasium (secondary, a couple of streets away). The municipality Rotterdam offers extensive amenities nearby.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Van Herk Makelaars.
Details of this home
Rochussenstraat 121F, 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 121F, Rotterdam
Yes, it's well below the neighbourhood average. The median rent in Oude Westen is €2,272, and the average per m² is €28.32. At €1,099 for 50 m², you're paying about €22 per m², 47% less than the average. It's a keen price for an energy-efficient apartment.
Oude Westen is a very urban area (address density 6,709 per km²) with a mix of students, young professionals and families. Residents appreciate the entertainment options but some mention nuisance from drug activity and traffic. The neighbourhood has a core of engaged neighbours who organise events.
SPAR express is just 111 metres away, on your doorstep. AH to go is 244 metres, and a full Albert Heijn is 461 metres, about a five-minute walk. There are also organic options like Ekoplaza nearby.
Primary school KC Het Oude Westen is 502 metres away (a five-minute walk). For secondary education, Erasmiaans Gymnasium is 187 metres (just around the corner) and Het Praktijkcollege Centrum is 390 metres. Several other schools are within a kilometre.
Yes, the area is well connected by metro, tram and bus. The nearest train station is 1.4 km away, about a 15-minute walk. Many tram and bus stops are within a few hundred metres, making it easy to reach the city centre and other parts of Rotterdam.
The apartment has energy label A, which is very efficient. You can expect relatively low heating costs compared to older buildings. The neighbourhood has a mix of labels, but this home is among the most efficient.
Safety perceptions vary. One resident feels unsafe due to drug deals and nuisance, while another finds it a "perfect spot". The area has 1,175 total crimes reported, but many residents appreciate the central location and community initiatives. It's best to visit at different times to get a feel.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Oude Westen
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