Vondelweg 103A
Rubroek, Rotterdam
AreaA bright apartment in the heart of Rotterdam
This apartment sits on the sixth floor of a portiekflat on the Vondelweg, right in the middle of Rotterdam's lively Rubroek neighbourhood. The area buzzes with students and families, and the atmosphere is mostly good, though sometimes noisy, as one resident puts it. With the city centre on your doorstep, you are never far from a café, a park or a tram stop. At €400,000 for 79 m² according to the agent, the asking price is on the high side compared with the average of €385,233 for homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood. For context, the average price per m² in Rubroek is €5,157, while this home comes in at €5,063 per m². If you are weighing up your options, it is worth comparing with other [apartments in Rotterdam]( /koopwoningen/rotterdam/appartementen/).
Inside the home
The apartment has two rooms in total: one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is 78 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 79 m². The home was built in 2001 and has an energy label A, which is an efficient label. According to the agent, the property is fully insulated, with roof, floor and wall insulation and double glazing. Heating comes from district heating (stadsverwarming). The home is described as being in the centre, in a residential area, with a free view and an open position. There is a homeowners' association (VvE) with a monthly contribution of €16,600, which is a significant amount to factor into your budget.
Life in Rubroek
Rubroek is a compact neighbourhood where most households are single people, and the streets are filled with a mix of students and families. Residents of the district give it an average score of 7.65 out of 10, based on 14 reviews. One resident says: "It is a very safe neighbourhood. It is clean and beautiful with its nature and houses. The metro and tram are nearby and from there you can get anywhere really." Another notes: "We regularly have trouble with full rubbish bins, causing rubbish bags to be left on the street, and I see in the neighbourhood app that there are issues with stolen packages from delivery services." A third resident simply says: "It's fairly quiet, everything is nearby and very nice to live." The neighbourhood has around 8,540 inhabitants, and the average household size is 1.7. For a sense of what it is like to live here, [the Rubroek neighbourhood]( /buurt/rubroek-rotterdam/) page has more details.
Amenities and getting around
For your daily shopping, an Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with a Jumbo and a Dirk a couple of streets away. There are two primary schools within a short walk: the Waalse School and OBS Crooswijk, both about 136 metres from the front door. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Wijnhaven, a ten-minute walk away, while the pharmacy Apotheek Rubroek BV is just around the corner. For public transport, tram stops Meent, Kipstraat and Jonker Fransstraat are all within a few minutes' walk, served by lines 6 and 7. Rotterdam Blaak train station is a ten-minute walk, and the nearest hospital, Het Ooghuis, is about 1.3 km away. All of this sits within [the municipality of Rotterdam]( /gemeente/rotterdam/), which offers a wide range of amenities. As for the address, public risk data at the address level (from Atlas Leefomgeving, KCAF and Klimaateffectatlas) gives some indications, though these are area-level and not an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 61 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch standard, while rail and air traffic noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low. For climate risks, pluvial flooding (from heavy rain) is indicated as elevated, while flood risk from rivers or the sea is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is currently medium, rising to elevated by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including @Work Makelaardij and @Work Makelaardij. The listing has been active since 28 April 2026.
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About Vondelweg 103A, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare to other homes in Rubroek?
The asking price is €400,000 for a home of 79 m² according to the agent, which works out at €5,063 per m². In the neighbourhood, the average asking price for homes currently for sale is €385,233, and the average price per m² is €5,157. So this apartment is priced slightly above the average asking price, but the per-m² price is actually a bit below the neighbourhood average. The median asking price in Rubroek is €350,000, and prices range from €250,000 to €695,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has two rooms in total: one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 78 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 79 m². The home is on the sixth floor of a portiekflat, with a free view and an open position, as described by the agent. The volume is 235 m³. There is no mention of a garden, balcony or garage in the listing.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared to less efficient labels. According to the agent, the property is fully insulated, with roof, floor and wall insulation and double glazing. Heating is provided by district heating (stadsverwarming). The combination of a good label and full insulation should help keep energy bills manageable, though actual costs depend on usage and energy prices.
Is there a homeowners' association (VvE) and what is the monthly fee?
Yes, there is a homeowners' association (VvE) for this apartment. The monthly contribution is €16,600, which is a substantial amount. This fee typically covers shared maintenance, insurance and sometimes a reserve fund for future repairs. It is important to factor this into your monthly housing costs, as it significantly adds to the total cost of living in this home. The listing does not specify what exactly the fee covers.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for property taxes, and it is determined by the municipality on a reference date. Without this figure, it is not possible to compare the asking price to the official valuation or to see how the value has developed over the past five years. If you are interested, you can look up the WOZ value on the municipality's website.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
Public risk data at the address level indicates that road traffic noise is 61 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch standard. Rail traffic noise is 31 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 27 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the property itself. The home is on the sixth floor, which may affect how noise is experienced, but the data does not specify that.
What are the climate risks for this address?
According to public climate risk data, pluvial flooding (from heavy rain) is indicated as elevated, while flood risk from rivers or the sea is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is currently medium, rising to elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications based on the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific home. The foundation risk indication is low, according to the data.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within easy reach. An Albert Heijn is just around the corner at about 203 metres, a Jumbo is about 395 metres away, and a Dirk is about 450 metres away. There is also another Albert Heijn at 588 metres and yet another at 697 metres. With 95 supermarkets within 5 km, you will have plenty of choice for your daily groceries.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
Two primary schools are very close: the Waalse School and OBS Crooswijk, both about 136 metres away. The Koningin Wilhelminaschool is about 393 metres away, and SBO Johannes-Martinus (special primary education) is about 562 metres away. For secondary education, the nearest school is about 0.9 km away. There are also childcare facilities (kinderdagverblijf) at about 0.4 km.
How is the public transport in this area?
Public transport is well within reach. The nearest tram stop is Meent, about 217 metres away, served by lines 6 and 7. Other tram stops on the same lines are Kipstraat at 340 metres and Jonker Fransstraat at 385 metres. Rotterdam Blaak train station is about 660 metres away, giving you access to national rail connections. The nearest metro is not listed, but the tram and train options cover most travel needs.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the district give it an average score of 7.65 out of 10, based on 14 reviews. One resident says: "It is a very safe neighbourhood. It is clean and beautiful with its nature and houses. The metro and tram are nearby and from there you can get anywhere really." Another mentions: "We regularly have trouble with full rubbish bins, causing rubbish bags to be left on the street, and I see in the neighbourhood app that there are issues with stolen packages from delivery services." A third says: "It's fairly quiet, everything is nearby and very nice to live."
Is this apartment suitable for a couple or a single person?
The apartment has one bedroom and one bathroom, with a living area of about 78-79 m². This makes it a comfortable size for a single person or a couple. The single-floor layout is practical, and the sixth-floor position offers a free view. The neighbourhood has a high proportion of single-person households (60%), so it fits well with the local demographic. Whether it suits you depends on your space needs and lifestyle.
