Westzeedijk 268

A classic apartment on the Westzeedijk

This 90 m² apartment on the Westzeedijk sits in a stately pre-war building from 1958, right on the edge of the Museumpark and the Euromast area. The energy label C means it's reasonably efficient, though not top-of-the-line. At €495,000, the asking price is 45% below the neighbourhood average of €906,868, which makes it a keen entry point into this otherwise expensive part of Rotterdam. For context, the average price per m² in the buurt is €7,728, so this home undercuts that too. If you're looking at apartments in Rotterdam, this one stands out for its relative affordability.

The Nieuwe Werk neighbourhood

The neighbourhood Nieuwe Werk is a dense, urban enclave with 3,150 residents and a very high address density of 4,172 per km², one of the most city-centre spots in Rotterdam. It's a young area: the largest age group is 25-45 (1,260 people), and most households are singles (1,190). Families with children are few (210). There are no resident reviews available for this buurt, but the figures paint a picture of a lively, professional crowd. The neighbourhood has a mix of housing: 43% owner-occupied, and half the homes were built before 1945. Crime is relatively high (410 total offences), which is typical for a central urban area.

Daily life on the street

For your morning bread, the Albert Heijn on the Westzeedijk is just around the corner, and there's an AH to go even closer. A couple of streets away you'll find a SPAR express. For school runs, the Erasmiaans Gymnasium is a five-minute walk, and the Rotterdamse Schoolvereniging primary school is about ten minutes away. The municipality Rotterdam offers all the cultural amenities you'd expect from a major city, with the Museumpark and the park itself just a couple of streets away.

Source and availability

At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including Riva Makelaars B.V., Funda, and Vastgoed Nederland. The agent is Riva Makelaars B.V.