Blijdorp, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Schepenstraat sits in a quiet corner of Blijdorp, where the streets are lined with early 20th-century architecture and the Vroesenpark is just a couple of streets away. At 110 m², it is a spacious rental home in a neighbourhood where the average rental price per m² is €25.35, so the asking price of €2,450 is in line with the market. For context, apartments in Rotterdam vary widely, but this one offers a solid balance of size and character.
Blijdorp is a leafy, urban neighbourhood with a strong sense of community. One resident says: "Quiet neighbourhood where neighbours know and help each other when needed. Public transport (metro) and Vroesenpark nearby." Another adds: "Cosy, quiet neighbourhood with nice people. People still greet each other on the street here." Based on three reviews, the neighbourhood scores a 7.55 out of 10. Most households are single-person (around 60%), and the area is densely populated with an address density of over 5,000 per km². For more on the area, see the Blijdorp neighbourhood.
Your daily routine here is well served. For groceries, PLUS is just around the corner, Dirk is a five-minute walk, and Albert Heijn is also within a five-minute walk. For school runs, Montessori Mavo is on your doorstep, De Margriet primary school is a couple of streets away, and De Provenier is also within a five-minute walk. The Vroesenpark is a couple of streets away for a morning jog or an evening stroll. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Rotterdam.
At the time of writing, the home is available through several channels, including Tettero & Wetters Makelaars.
Details of this home
Schepenstraat 56A, Rotterdam
Good · 5 residents
Quiet neighbourhood with older and younger residents. Public transport (metro) and Vroesenpark nearby. Here residents still greet each other and have a chat and help each other when needed.
Auto-translated to English by AICosy neighbourhood with lots of greenery. Vroesenpark and Diergaarde Blijdorp nearby. Nice people. People still greet each other on the street here. Good public transport (metro). Supermarkets and all kinds of other shops nearby. Nice restaurants and bars.
Auto-translated to English by AIMany individuals, little sense of community
Auto-translated to English by AImany outdated apartments that are not being maintained..
Auto-translated to English by AIit's a nice neighbourhood, right next to Vroesepark! In my opinion, there's not much to do for young people, for that you have to go to the city centre.
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About Schepenstraat 56A, Rotterdam
At 110 m², the price per m² works out to about €22.27, which is below the neighbourhood average of €25.35 per m² for rentals. The median rental price in Blijdorp is €2,437, so this apartment is priced in line with the market. Given its size and pre-war character, it represents reasonable value.
The energy label is D. This is a mid-range label, meaning the home is reasonably efficient but not as well insulated as modern builds. You can expect moderate heating costs, but nothing extreme. The neighbourhood has a mix of labels, with many older buildings like this one.
The nearest train station is 2.2 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short cycle. The metro is closer, as residents note, providing good public transport links.
Blijdorp has a mix of residents, with many singles and couples. About 18% of households have children, and there are several primary and secondary schools within walking distance, including Montessori Mavo and De Margriet. The Vroesenpark offers green space for children to play.
In the past year, 219 rental homes were let in Blijdorp, with an average listing time of 30 days. This suggests a fairly active market, but not exceptionally fast. The apartment has been listed through multiple channels, so it may attract interest.
Several supermarkets are within a five-minute walk: PLUS, Dirk, Albert Heijn, and Aldi. There are also restaurants 0.4 km away and a park 0.2 km away. For daily needs, you won't have to go far.
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