A grand apartment on Westersingel
This apartment on Westersingel in Rotterdam's Oude Westen sits in a striking 1896 building with high ceilings and period character. At 107 m², it was a generous size for the area, and the last known rent of €2,865 sat 23% above the neighbourhood average of €2,321, so it was on the high side for the street. For context, that price reflected a home that was 34% larger than the typical rental in the area, and it was one of the [apartments in Rotterdam] at the time available. This home has not been online since 28 August 2026.
The Oude Westen neighbourhood
[The Oude Westen neighbourhood] is a dense, lively part of the city centre with a strong urban pulse. Based on two resident reviews, opinions are mixed: one calls it a "perfect spot" with "plenty of entertainment", while another describes "lots of potential but lots of nuisance and often unsafe", citing street disturbances and heavy traffic. The same resident notes a core of neighbours who stay in good contact, with newsletters and organised events. Around 58% of households are single-person, and the area has a young, mixed population.
Life on the street
Daily errands are easy here. A Coop supermarket is on your doorstep, with an Albert Heijn just around the corner. For school runs, Schakelschool de Gaffel is a five-minute walk away, and Augustinus primary school is a couple of streets further. The area is well connected by public transport, with a train station a ten-minute walk away, and the museums and restaurants of the city centre are close by. [The municipality of Rotterdam] keeps the streets busy with activity throughout the day.
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When this home was still on the market, it was listed through several channels, including VERRA Makelaars.
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About Westersingel 46C, Rotterdam
Was €2,865 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent was 23% above the neighbourhood average of €2,321, which put it on the high side for the Oude Westen. However, the apartment is also 34% larger than the typical rental in the area, at 107 m² compared to an average of 80 m². Whether that premium is justified depends on how much you value the extra space.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C, which is an official registration recorded in the national EP-Online system.
How close are the nearest supermarkets?
A Coop is just 88 metres away, essentially on your doorstep. An Albert Heijn is 265 metres away, and there are three more Albert Heijn branches within 400 metres. Daily grocery shopping is very convenient from this location.
What schools are nearby?
Schakelschool de Gaffel primary school is 324 metres away, Augustinus is at 381 metres, and KC Het Oude Westen is at 415 metres. For secondary education, Havo/vwo voor Muziek en Dans is 500 metres away and Het Praktijkcollege Centrum is at 508 metres.
How do residents describe living in the Oude Westen?
Based on two reviews, opinions are divided. One resident calls it a "perfect spot" with "plenty of entertainment". Another mentions "lots of potential but lots of nuisance and often unsafe", referring to street disturbances and heavy traffic, while also noting a core of neighbours with good contact and organised events.
What is the neighbourhood's demographic makeup?
The Oude Westen has around 9,705 residents, with 58% living alone and 23% in households with children. The largest age group is 25 to 45-year-olds at 33%, followed by 45 to 65-year-olds at 23%. It is a densely populated urban area with a young, mixed population.
