Cool, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Van Oldenbarneveltplaats sits right in the thick of things, in the lively Cool neighbourhood. With 120 m² of living space, it's a good 40% larger than the average rental in the area, which tends to be around 86 m². The rent of €1,990 is bang in line with what other homes in the neighbourhood go for. If you're looking for a generously sized place in the city centre, this is one to note. For more context, see other apartments in Rotterdam.
Cool is the beating heart of Rotterdam's city centre, packed with shops, restaurants and nightlife. It's a dense, urban neighbourhood, over 6,900 addresses per km², and most homes are apartments. The population skews young, with lots of singles and few families. Residents give mixed reviews: one says simply "Cool", while another notes "A lot of vagrants. Police are quick to respond, but it's a shame it's necessary." Based on four reviews, the average score is 6.25. For a deeper look, visit the neighbourhood Cool page.
For your morning bread run, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with an AH to go a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within a ten-minute walk, including Jan Prins and Willibrord, and secondary schools like Havo/vwo voor Muziek en Dans are also close by. The municipality Rotterdam offers all the amenities you'd expect from a major city.
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Van Oldenbarneveltplaats 16K, Rotterdam
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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 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.
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About Van Oldenbarneveltplaats 16K, Rotterdam
Yes, it's right in line with the market. The average rent in Cool for similar homes is €1,998, and the median is €1,993. Given that this apartment is 40% larger than the typical rental in the neighbourhood, the price per m² is actually lower than average.
At 120 m², it's significantly larger than the neighbourhood average of 86 m². That's a 40% difference, so you get a lot more space for roughly the same rent as other apartments in the area.
The energy label is A, which is very efficient. That means you can expect relatively low heating and electricity costs compared to older, less efficient homes. It's a good sign for keeping monthly bills manageable.
Cool is a dense, urban area right in Rotterdam's city centre. It's very lively, with lots of shops, restaurants and nightlife. The population is young and mostly single. Some residents mention issues with vagrants, but police are quick to respond. Overall, it's a vibrant but not always quiet place to live.
The nearest train station is about 1 km away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk. That makes it easy to get around the city and beyond.
Yes, there are several. Albert Heijn is just 117 m away, so you can do your daily shopping on your doorstep. There's also an AH to go at 196 m and another Albert Heijn at 243 m, plus a SPAR at 391 m.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: Jan Prins (449 m), Willibrord (473 m), Openbare Basisschool Het Landje (613 m) and Rotterdamse Schoolvereniging (613 m). For secondary education, Havo/vwo voor Muziek en Dans is 525 m away.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Cool