Oud Charlois, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Zuidhoek in Oud Charlois, Rotterdam, is a rare find in the rental market. At €598 per month, the rent is 66% below the neighbourhood average of €1,771, a striking difference. The home has 98 m² of living space, an energy label B, and was built in 1930. For context, this is one of the cheapest rentals in the area, and it stands out among the apartments in Rotterdam.
Oud Charlois is a dense, urban neighbourhood with over 14,000 residents. Reviews are mixed: one resident calls it "Ghetto", noting "Many junkies and psychiatric people. Lots of shouting. Lots of rubbish. Poorly maintained. Positive: tram connection." Another says "Cosy" and calls it a "Great neighbourhood." A third review is more critical, describing harassment and decline since a renovation. The area has a high crime rate (819 total offences) and a very high address density (3,525 per km²). Most homes are flats (89%), and about a third are owner-occupied. For more on the area, see the neighbourhood Oud Charlois.
Daily errands are easy: the nearest supermarket is MCD, about a ten-minute walk away. For fresh bread or a quick shop, Aldi and Albert Heijn are a couple of streets further. Schools are close by, Openbare Basisschool De Triangel is just around the corner, and Het Praktijkcollege Charlois is a five-minute walk. A park or garden is only a couple of streets away, and a restaurant is within a five-minute walk. The municipality Rotterdam offers extensive amenities, though the train station is 4.9 km away.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Woonzeker Rentals and also on Pararius. The rent is exceptionally low compared to other rentals in the neighbourhood.
Details of this home
Zuidhoek 314, Rotterdam
Satisfactory · 6 residents
Many junkies and psychiatric people. Lots of shouting. Lots of rubbish. Poorly maintained. Positive: tram connection
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's not Charlois anymore. I've been harassed several times. Once I was even chased by a tinted person with a face mask while they haven't been worn for a long time. Then as a woman you feel very small. The school is lagging behind because too many children don't speak Dutch, including our children who suffer. Since the flat was renovated, everything has gone downhill. You can count the Dutch on one hand now, it used to be different. They make a mess of it and around the flat there are regularly those balloons, gas cylinders behind the lift, 30 or so. Accessibility is good, the only positive. I have no words for it, but still nothing is done about it.
Auto-translated to English by AIGreat neighbourhood
Auto-translated to English by AIWe live on a nice street with friendly neighbours. Most people say hello on the street, which was different in the village where we used to live. Because this is a close-knit neighbourhood, it's nice and pleasant that people look out for each other. The butcher/supermarket around the corner is unfortunately gone, so we walk to the MCD. Perfectly doable. Public transport is also within walking distance. It's a shame that sometimes household items are left outside and that when bins are overflowing, rubbish is placed next to them. That's why hygiene scores a bit lower here.
Auto-translated to English by AIWe have seen and experienced nasty things here. More and more old Rotterdammers are dying and newcomers are replacing them, all kinds of newcomers. The neighbourhood is full of plastic and rubbish on the grass patches and people sometimes throw dirty nappies from balconies into the harbour. Painful to see but the Municipality of Rotterdam keeps it reasonably well maintained, though they could send litter pickers more often.
Auto-translated to English by AIIn my opinion and experience, I find Oud Charlois a pleasant and quiet neighbourhood. It feels like a village within a city. With lots of greenery, playgrounds. Centrally located, you can be in the city centre/Zuidplein/Feijenoord in 10 minutes. I wouldn't want to live in any other neighbourhood.
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About Zuidhoek 314, Rotterdam
At €598 per month, this apartment is significantly cheaper than the neighbourhood average of €1,771. The median rent in Oud Charlois is €1,900, so this is a very low price for a 98 m² apartment. However, the low price may reflect the neighbourhood's challenges, as noted in resident reviews.
Oud Charlois is a densely populated urban area with a mix of opinions. Some residents find it cosy, while others report issues with rubbish, noise, and safety. The area has a high crime rate and a very high address density. It's well connected by tram, and daily amenities like supermarkets and schools are within walking distance.
The closest supermarket is MCD, about 966 metres away, roughly a ten-minute walk. Aldi and Albert Heijn are a bit further, around 1.4 km. For daily shopping, you have several options within a 15-minute walk.
Several schools are within walking distance. Openbare Basisschool De Triangel is 351 metres away, and Het Praktijkcollege Charlois is 381 metres. There are also special education schools like Schreuder College De Quackstraat (297 m) and Yulius Reijerwaard College (317 m).
The train station is 4.9 km away, so for rail travel you would need a bus or bike. The area is well served by trams according to local feedback.
The apartment has energy label B, which is quite efficient. This means heating costs are likely moderate compared to older, less efficient homes. You can expect reasonable energy bills, though exact amounts depend on usage.
This apartment is the cheapest rental currently available in Oud Charlois, where prices range from €598 to €2,500. The average rent per m² is €20.69, so at €6.10 per m², this is well below the norm. Only 16 rentals are listed in the neighbourhood, so options are limited.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Oud Charlois
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