Cool, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis two-bedroom apartment on Westblaak sits right in the thick of Rotterdam's city centre. With an A+ energy label and a floor area of 72 m², it's a modern, efficient home. The rent of €2,180 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of €1,998, but the central location and high energy rating justify the premium. For context, apartments in Rotterdam vary widely in price and size.
Cool is a dense, urban neighbourhood with a very high address density (6,905 per km²). It's a young area: nearly half the residents are between 25 and 45, and most households are single-person. One resident describes it as "Cool", a simple nod to the vibe. Another notes: "A lot of vagrants. Police are quick to respond, but it's a shame it's necessary." The neighbourhood Cool has a mixed reputation, but its central location is hard to beat.
Your daily routine is easy here. An Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, and a SPAR is just around the corner. For school runs, the Rotterdamse Schoolvereniging (primary) is a five-minute walk away, and the Havo/vwo voor Muziek en Dans (secondary) is a ten-minute walk. The municipality Rotterdam offers a wide range of amenities, from restaurants to parks.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Perfect Rent and appears on multiple channels. The details are current as of the listing date.
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Westblaak 79C, Rotterdam
Satisfactory · 4 residents
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Auto-translated to English by AICool
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 Westblaak 79C, Rotterdam
The rent of €2,180 is above the neighbourhood average of €1,998 and the median of €1,993. However, the apartment has an A+ energy label and is in the city centre, which typically commands a premium. The price per m² (€30.28) is also higher than the neighbourhood average of €25.07, so you're paying for efficiency and location.
The energy label is A+, which is very efficient. This means the home has excellent insulation and low expected energy costs. It's one of the best labels you can get, so you won't have to worry about high heating bills.
The nearest train station is 1.0 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. That's convenient for commuting or exploring the rest of the Netherlands.
Cool has a high number of recorded crimes (3,624 total), which is typical for a very urban area. One resident mentions vagrants, but also notes that police respond quickly. It's a busy central neighbourhood, so you'll want to be streetwise.
Yes, an Albert Heijn is just 56 metres away, literally on your doorstep. A SPAR is 170 metres away, and another Albert Heijn is 190 metres. You'll never be far from groceries.
Primary schools include Rotterdamse Schoolvereniging (378 m) and Openbare Basisschool Het Landje (399 m). For secondary education, Havo/vwo voor Muziek en Dans is 614 m away. All are within a short walk.
There are currently 74 rental properties available in the neighbourhood, with an average price of €1,998 and an average size of 86 m². This apartment is slightly smaller but more efficient, so it's a competitive option.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Cool
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