Oude Westen, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis spacious apartment on 's-Gravendijkwal in Rotterdam's Oude Westen has a classic 1896 facade and a modern, energy-efficient interior with label A+. At 109 m², it's a generous footprint for the area, and the rent of €3,200 per month sits well above the neighbourhood average of €2,245, reflecting the extra space and quality. For context, apartments in Rotterdam vary widely in price, but this one is on the high side.
The Oude Westen neighbourhood is a lively, central part of Rotterdam with a dense, urban feel. Based on two resident reviews, opinions are mixed: one calls it a "perfect spot" with "plenty of entertainment," while another appreciates the location but mentions "frequent nuisance" and safety concerns. The area is well connected by public transport, and the Nieuwe Binnenweg shops are close by. With many single-person households and a young population, it's a vibrant, transient area.
Daily life here is convenient: a SPAR express is just around the corner for quick groceries, and an Ekoplaza for organic options is a couple of streets away. For schools, Het Praktijkcollege Centrum is a short walk, and KC Het Oude Westen is also nearby. The city centre's museums and restaurants are within easy reach, and the neighbourhood is part of the municipality of Rotterdam, which offers extensive amenities.
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The rent is 43% above the neighbourhood average of €2,245, but the floor area is 56% larger than the average of 70 m². So you're paying more for significantly more space. Whether it's fair depends on how you value the extra square metres and the central location.
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 compared to less efficient homes. The label is an official registration and reflects the home's energy performance.
The nearest train station is 1.4 km away, which is about a 15-20 minute walk or a short cycle. The area is also well served by metro, tram and bus, making it easy to get around the city.
Resident reviews are mixed. One resident calls it a "perfect spot" with "plenty of entertainment," while another mentions "frequent nuisance" and safety concerns, but also notes a core of neighbours with good contact and organised events. The population is diverse, with many single-person households.
The listing does not mention a garden or outdoor space. The apartment is located in a dense urban area, so private outdoor space is not typical. You would need to check the listing details or the agent for any balcony or terrace.
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!
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| Sale price | €573,125 | €490,750 |
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| Sale per m² | €5,212 | – |
| Rent price | €2,245 p/m | €2,425 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €34 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
Lived there during my student days
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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 AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €646,798 | €516,787 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,387 | – |
| Rent price | €2,271 p/m | €2,220 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €28 p/m | – |
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 AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €509,894 | €435,679 |
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| Sale per m² | €4,950 | – |
| Rent price | €2,144 p/m | €2,084 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €25 p/m | – |
's-Gravendijkwal 122D, Rotterdam
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