Russische buurt, Zaanstad
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Rozengracht in Zaandam is brand new, finished in 2025. It's a modern rental home in the Russische buurt, a neighbourhood with a lot going on. At €1,625 per month, the rent is a bit above the neighbourhood average of €1,567, but you're getting a fresh, energy-efficient home. For more context, see apartments in Zaanstad.
The Russische buurt is a dense urban area with a mix of residents. Based on two reviews, opinions are mixed. One resident says: "This neighbourhood is deteriorating; people are increasingly less willing to keep their own street clean. And from the municipality you can expect absolutely nothing." Another adds: "It's not really safe in the neighbourhood in the evenings." The area has a high address density and a young population, with many single-person households. For more on the area, see the Russische buurt neighbourhood.
Daily errands are easy: Vomar is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn and Ekoplaza are a couple of streets away. For primary schools, ICBS het Zaanplein and Openbare Basisschool Et Buut are both about a ten-minute walk. The train station is also a ten-minute walk, making commutes straightforward. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Zaanstad.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Van der Linden Vastgoedmanagement B.V.
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The rent of €1,625 is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €1,567 and the median of €1,480. However, this is a brand-new apartment (2025) with an A+++ energy label, which justifies a premium. The price per square metre (€32.50) is also above the neighbourhood average of €24.49, reflecting the modern build and efficiency.
The energy label is A+++, which is the highest possible rating. This means the home is extremely energy-efficient, so you can expect very low energy costs. The label is an official registration from EP-Online.
Based on two resident reviews, safety is a concern. One resident says: "It's not really safe in the neighbourhood in the evenings." The neighbourhood recorded 764 total crimes in the latest data, which is relatively high. However, perceptions vary, and the area is very central with many amenities nearby.
You have a Vomar supermarket on your doorstep, and Albert Heijn and Ekoplaza just around the corner. Several primary schools are within a ten-minute walk, including ICBS het Zaanplein and Openbare Basisschool Et Buut. The train station is also a ten-minute walk, and there are restaurants and a library close by.
The listing does not state whether the apartment is furnished or unfurnished.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
This neighbourhood is deteriorating; people are increasingly less willing to keep their own street clean. And from the municipality you can expect absolutely nothing. A small patch of grass that is used as a poop field for dogs. And on the other side of our house, the Houthaven quay is being built. Away sun, away freedom; the flats are so close that we have to sit with the curtains closed.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's not really safe in the neighbourhood in the evenings. When there has been a market, it often takes another day before it's cleaned up. In my complex, only foreign people live, so I have little contact with the neighbours.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €383,282 | €342,250 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,981 | – |
| Rent price | €1,567 p/m | €1,480 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €24 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
This neighbourhood is deteriorating; people are increasingly less willing to keep their own street clean. And from the municipality you can expect absolutely nothing. A small patch of grass that is used as a poop field for dogs. And on the other side of our house, the Houthaven quay is being built. Away sun, away freedom; the flats are so close that we have to sit with the curtains closed.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's not really safe in the neighbourhood in the evenings. When there has been a market, it often takes another day before it's cleaned up. In my complex, only foreign people live, so I have little contact with the neighbours.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €383,282 | €342,250 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,981 | – |
| Rent price | €1,567 p/m | €1,481 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €24 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
Living in Zaandam is like having a front-row seat to a modern Dutch fairy tale, but with a raw, industrial soul that keeps it grounded. While tourists at the station stare at the "Lego hotel", the magic for us locals lies in the quiet corners along the Zaan. The daily rhythm: in the morning you usually smell chocolate – really. Depending on the wind, the local cocoa factories (like ADM or Cargill) envelop the entire city in a warm, brownie-like scent. It's the ultimate "gezellige buurt" perk you won't find in travel guides. My favourite local spots: De Hemmes: This is my favourite "secret" spot. It's a small peninsula jutting into the Zaan. It's wild, industrial, and perfect for a sunset walk when you want to see the windmills of Zaanse Schans in the distance without the crowds of tourist buses. BIND: Located on the old Hembrug terrain, this is the heart of the community. It's an old transformer building turned into a living-room café. There's a wood stove, various rugs, and someone is always playing guitar or hosting a small art workshop. The 'Dam' (Zaandam-style): On Friday nights we go to the square by the lock. It's much more intimate than Dam Square in Amsterdam. Sitting at Wonder's or Manzo's with a beer, watching the boats sail through the Wilhelminasluis, is how we truly unwind.
Auto-translated to English by AIDaily nuisance from cockroaches moroccans, this neighbourhood has changed into an antisocial abdoela neighbourhood since 4 years.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe rest of Assendelft is difficult to reach, the neighbourhood bus only runs once an hour between 9 and 18, but otherwise it's very pleasant living here. All amenities are available, many schools, greenery.
Auto-translated to English by AINo contact with neighbours, used to have New neighbours
Auto-translated to English by AINice people who leave each other alone, but you can always turn to them when needed...
Auto-translated to English by AIReasonable, but compared to 20 years ago. Too busy with traffic.
Auto-translated to English by AIMy feeling says that people should be nicer to each other, keep the neighbourhood tidy, and there should be less nuisance in the flat. And people can help each other to keep it tidy too.
Auto-translated to English by AIA cosy neighbourhood with lots of greenery. Unfortunately, many homes have mould and there are many loitering youths in the area. This affects safety.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €441,232 | €406,562 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,830 | – |
| Rent price | €1,589 p/m | €1,528 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €23 p/m | – |
Rozengracht 35, Zaandam
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