A pre-war apartment on Slotboomstraat
This 1934 apartment on Slotboomstraat in Oud Charlois, Rotterdam, is a solid piece of pre-war housing stock with a floor area of 95 m². The energy label is B, which is a reasonably efficient rating for a home of this age. At €2,400 per month, the rent sits 46% above the neighbourhood average of €1,641, so this is on the high side for the area. For context, apartments in Rotterdam vary widely in price, but this one is clearly at the upper end.
Oud Charlois
Oud Charlois is a mixed neighbourhood with a strong urban character. The reviews here are based on three resident opinions, and they paint a divided picture. One resident calls it "Cosy" and says it is a "Great neighbourhood", while another describes it as "Ghetto", mentioning "many junkies and psychiatric people", "lots of shouting" and "lots of rubbish". A third review, titled "Poor Charlois", speaks of harassment and a school that is "lagging behind because too many children don't speak Dutch". The average score is 6.91 out of 10, so it is neither universally praised nor condemned. The Oud Charlois neighbourhood is home to around 13,860 people, with a high share of single-person households at 52%.
Life on the street
For daily errands, the essentials are close by. The nearest supermarket is MCD, just around the corner, with Aldi and PLUS a couple of streets away at 594 and 662 metres respectively. For school runs, basisschool Wereldwijs is a five-minute walk, and the Wilhelminaschool is similarly close. Secondary school Hugo de Groot is also within a five-minute walk. The train station is 4.4 km away, so you would rely on the tram or bus for rail connections. The municipality of Rotterdam offers a dense network of amenities, with 80 supermarkets within 5 km.
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At the time of writing, this home is listed only via Hollandsche Makelaardij.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
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About Slotboomstraat 24B, Rotterdam
Is €2,400 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent is 46% above the neighbourhood average of €1,641, which puts it at the top of the local market. The maximum rent for a rental home in Oud Charlois is €2,500, so this is close to the ceiling. Given the 95 m² floor area and the energy label B, the price reflects a larger-than-average apartment, but it is still on the high side compared to what is typically available in the area.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is B. This is an official registration from EP-Online, indicating the home's energy performance class. A B label is relatively efficient, meaning you can expect moderate energy costs compared to homes with lower labels. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself, only its energy rating.
How do residents describe living in Oud Charlois?
Resident reviews are mixed. One resident says it is a "Great neighbourhood" and calls it "Cosy". Another describes it as "Ghetto", mentioning "many junkies and psychiatric people", "lots of shouting" and "lots of rubbish". A third review, titled "Poor Charlois", mentions harassment and a school that is "lagging behind because too many children don't speak Dutch". The average score is 6.91 out of 10.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of demographics?
Oud Charlois has around 13,860 residents. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years old, making up 36% of the population. Single-person households are common at 52%, while households with children account for 27%. The average household size is 1.9 people, which is typical for an urban area with many smaller households.
How far is the nearest supermarket and school?
The nearest supermarket is MCD at 501 metres, with Aldi at 594 metres and PLUS at 662 metres. For primary education, basisschool Wereldwijs is 304 metres away and the Wilhelminaschool is 335 metres. Secondary school Hugo de Groot is 390 metres away. All of these are within a five-minute walk.
How does the rent compare to other rentals in the area?
The average rent for a rental home in Oud Charlois is €1,641, with a median of €1,755. The range goes from €753 to €2,500. At €2,400, this apartment is well above the average and near the top of the range. The average price per square metre is €20.4, while this home works out to about €25.3 per square metre.
