Blijdorp, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis rental apartment in Blijdorp sits on a quiet street with a mix of older and younger residents. At 67 m², it's compact but well laid out, with an E energy label meaning heating costs will be noticeable. The rent of €2,650 is 17% above the neighbourhood average, which is on the high side given the size, you're paying for the location and character. For context, apartments in Rotterdam vary widely in price and size.
Blijdorp is a leafy neighbourhood with a strong sense of community. One resident says: "Quiet neighbourhood where neighbours know and help each other when needed." Another adds: "Cosy, quiet neighbourhood with nice people. People still greet each other on the street here." Based on five reviews, the neighbourhood scores 7.55 out of 10. It's densely populated (5,196 addresses per km²) and mostly consists of flats, with many singles and young professionals. The neighbourhood Blijdorp is known for its proximity to parks and the zoo.
For groceries, you have a PLUS just around the corner and an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. Two primary schools, Dominicus and De Margriet, are within a five-minute walk, and the Grafisch Lyceum Rotterdam is on your doorstep. The Vroesenpark is a couple of streets away for a stroll, and the municipality Rotterdam offers excellent public transport, with a metro station nearby.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Executive Home Rentals (EHR) Rotterdam and also appears on other channels.
Details of this home
Sonmansstraat 126A01, 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Auto-translated to English by AImany outdated apartments that are not being maintained..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.
Auto-translated to English by AIData from Blijdorp
Data from Blijdorp
90 within 5 km
174 within 5 km
About Sonmansstraat 126A01, Rotterdam
The rent is 17% above the Blijdorp average of €2,271, and the apartment is 29% smaller than the average rental (67 m² vs 94 m²). So you're paying a premium for the location and character, not for space. Whether that's fair depends on how much you value a quiet, green neighbourhood in the city.
Blijdorp is a quiet, green neighbourhood with a mix of ages. Residents mention that people greet each other on the street and help out when needed. It's close to Vroesenpark and Diergaarde Blijdorp, and has good public transport (metro). The area is densely built up with flats, mostly singles and young professionals.
The nearest train station is 2.2 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short bus ride. The metro is closer and provides a good connection to the city centre.
There are several supermarkets within walking distance: a PLUS at 195 m and an Albert Heijn at 209 m. Primary schools include Dominicus (206 m) and De Margriet (365 m). The Grafisch Lyceum Rotterdam (secondary school) is just 128 m away.
The energy label is E, which means the apartment is not very energy-efficient. You can expect higher heating costs compared to a more modern home. The building dates from 1933, so insulation is likely limited.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Blijdorp
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