's-Gravendijkwal 118A
Oude Westen, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodA grand old apartment on 's-Gravendijkwal
This apartment sits on a lively street in the Oude Westen, a neighbourhood with a real city pulse. Built in 1898, it carries the character of a bygone era, and with an A+ energy label it is remarkably efficient for its age. At €1,600 per month, the rent sits well below the neighbourhood average, making it a keen option when you consider the [apartments in Rotterdam]( /huurwoningen/rotterdam/appartementen/ ) on the market.
The Oude Westen neighbourhood
[The Oude Westen neighbourhood]( /buurt/oude-westen-rotterdam/ ) is a mixed bag, according to the two residents who reviewed it. One calls it a "perfect spot" with "plenty of entertainment", while the other speaks of "lots of potential but lots of nuisance and often unsafe", citing street disturbances and heavy traffic. The same resident notes a core of neighbours who keep good contact, with newsletters and events, and appreciates the mix of social housing and private homes. It is a dense, urban area with many single-person households.
Life on the street
Daily life here is well catered for. A SPAR express is on your doorstep, with an Ekoplaza just around the corner and an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. For schools, Het Praktijkcollege Centrum is just around the corner, KC Het Oude Westen a short stroll, and the Erasmiaans Gymnasium a five-minute walk. The train station is 1.4 km away, and the city centre's museums and restaurants are close by, all within [the municipality of Rotterdam]( /gemeente/rotterdam/ ).
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At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including Woonzeker Rentals.
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Frequently asked questions
About 's-Gravendijkwal 118A, Rotterdam
Is €1,600 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent of €1,600 is about 34% below the average for rentals in the Oude Westen, which stands at €2,415. The median rent in the neighbourhood is €2,575, so this apartment is priced on the lower end. With 97 m² of floor area, it also offers more space than the average rental of 80 m² in the area.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A+, which is the most efficient category. This means the home is very energy-efficient, so you can expect relatively low energy costs. The label is an official registration and reflects the property's energy performance.
How is the public transport connection from this home?
The nearest train station is 1.4 km away. The neighbourhood is well connected by metro, tram and bus, as one resident noted. The city centre is close by, making it easy to get around Rotterdam without a car.
What do residents say about living in the Oude Westen?
Based on two reviews, opinions are divided. One resident describes it as a "perfect spot" with "plenty of entertainment". Another mentions "lots of potential but lots of nuisance and often unsafe", referring to street disturbances and heavy traffic. The same resident values the neighbourly contact and the mix of residents, but notes many temporary residents.
What amenities are close to this apartment?
A SPAR express is 145 metres away, an Ekoplaza at 246 metres, and an Albert Heijn at 398 metres. For schools, Het Praktijkcollege Centrum is 204 metres away, KC Het Oude Westen at 333 metres, and the Erasmiaans Gymnasium at 380 metres. A park or green space is 400 metres away.
How does the price compare to other rentals in the neighbourhood?
The asking rent of €1,600 is significantly below the neighbourhood average of €2,415 and the median of €2,575. Rental prices in the Oude Westen range from €473 to €4,300. This apartment is therefore on the affordable side for the area, especially given its 97 m² size.
Experiences from Oude Westen
How residents experience their neighbourhood
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!
Auto-translated to English by AIStatistics for Oude Westen
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €545,511 | €465,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €5,248 | – |
| Rent price | €2,415 p/m | €2,575 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €32 p/m | – |
Experiences from Rotterdam Centrum
How residents experience their district
Lived there during my student days
Auto-translated to English by AII am looking for a home
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Auto-translated to English by AII live diagonally opposite a coffee shop. When the coffee shop is closed, dealing continues cheerfully in a parking lot that I look out onto from my apartment. I really don't find that pleasant or safe. And my porch is used as a toilet by homeless people, which is also not very pleasant. This is because close to where I live there is a Salvation Army shelter.
Auto-translated to English by AInice place, plenty of entertainment
Auto-translated to English by AIA lot of vagrants. Police are quick to respond, but it's a shame it's necessary.
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!
Auto-translated to English by AIAn exciting neighbourhood, children's playgrounds, park nearby, canals, restaurants and bars, always very lively, plenty to do, i.e. grab a terrace, parade through the neighbourhood, playing children as well as students and elderly in the neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIStatistics for Rotterdam Centrum
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €698,272 | €513,598 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €7,053 | – |
| Rent price | €2,266 p/m | €2,228 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €27 p/m | – |
Experiences from Rotterdam
How residents experience their municipality
Het is net een klein dorpje, je kunt overal fijn heen fietsen of lopen. Er is ook openbaar vervoer wat het nog makkelijker maakt om ergens heen te gaan. Niet al te ver van het centrum af.
Auto-translated to English by AII've lived here for a few years. There's litter on the ground. But the supermarkets are good in the neighbourhood and there's a community centre. Nice!
Auto-translated to English by AIA very nice neighbourhood. The airport is nearby, but you don't hear a thing. Zestienhovenpark is great for walking or jogging. Many families with children live here. There is a lot of greenery and you see many birds. The best neighbourhood
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Auto-translated to English by AIWell, I was born here so I grew up with the neighbourhood as it is now.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood is improving more and more each year. Thanks to the rent law, there are fewer slumlords and more and more families. It sometimes still has a bad reputation, but that is undeserved except for a few streets. The location is fantastic, metro, Zuidplein, city centre a quarter of an hour by bike. Zuiderpark is also around the corner and soon the Nelson Mandela park.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe facilities and the apartment itself are nice. But around the building there is a lot of rubbish on the street and junkies.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt is and remains a village
Auto-translated to English by AIStatistics for Rotterdam
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €517,937 | €432,536 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €5,024 | – |
| Rent price | €2,153 p/m | €2,102 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €24 p/m | – |
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's-Gravendijkwal 118A, Rotterdam
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