Rental homes in Feijenoord, Rotterdam

What does a rental property cost in Feijenoord?

Feijenoord is primarily a rental district: as many as 79% of the more than 36,700 homes are rental properties. This makes the percentage of rental homes significantly higher than in many other Rotterdam districts. The largest share, around 59%, is owned by housing corporations. The remaining 20% consists of private rentals and the free sector. Those looking for a rental home in the free sector pay an average of €1,954 per month (based on 868 rentals in the past year). The range runs from around €552 for compact apartments to €5,140 for larger homes, for example on the Kop van Zuid. The average floor area in the free sector is around 98 m². By comparison, the WOZ value in Feijenoord is €289,000, compared to €320,000 on average in Rotterdam. That difference is reflected in rental prices, although these are rising rapidly in popular neighbourhoods such as Katendrecht and Kop van Zuid. At the top of this page you will always find the current daily price and the current supply.

Feijenoord: multicultural, direct and full of contrasts

Feijenoord scores a 6.6 out of 10 on Buurtje.nl based on 29 resident reviews, and that score actually tells the story of this district: it is a place of extremes. Resident Nigel gives a 9.5 and writes: "Everyone knows each other and is always ready for a chat." Jelle Jager calls it "very cosy, quiet and a beautiful environment" and appreciates the multicultural society. But there is also another side. A resident from Rotterdam-Zuid gives a 3.2 and describes "a very unfriendly and unsafe environment" where crime is visible. Kiymet rates the neighbourhood a 3.4 and mentions litter, noise pollution and loitering youths as major annoyances. That contrast is characteristic of Feijenoord: it strongly depends on which neighbourhood you choose.

Accessibility scores the highest among residents at 7.5, and rightly so. Maashaven metro station, tram lines along the Beijerlandselaan and the proximity of the Erasmus Bridge make it a well-connected district. Amenities score a 7.1: along the Groene Hilledijk and Beijerlandselaan you will find a wide range of shops, markets and eateries. The Afrikaandermarkt in the Afrikaanderwijk is a household name throughout Rotterdam. Education also scores a 7.2. But the scores for cleanliness (6.0), housing (6.0) and sense of community (6.1) show that there is plenty of room for improvement. Litter and overdue maintenance of homes are recurring complaints, especially in Hillesluis and Bloemhof. On the district page of Feijenoord you can read all resident reviews and detailed district data.

The green score of 6.5 is modest, although the Zuiderpark on the edge of the district offers a sizeable green lung. The Noordereiland has a very own, village-like atmosphere in the middle of the city, while Vreewijk as a garden suburb is a quieter alternative. Safety scores a 7.2, but that average score hides large differences per neighbourhood. The municipality of Rotterdam is investing heavily in the district through the National Programme Rotterdam-Zuid, with a focus on education, employment and housing improvement.

Renting in Feijenoord: for whom and for whom not?

With an average income of €32,200 (lower than the Rotterdam average of €35,900) and a labour participation rate of 56%, Feijenoord is a district where many starters and single people rent an affordable apartment. The largest group of residents is 25 to 45 years old, and single-person households form the majority. Renting a home in Feijenoord is interesting for people who want to live in an urban environment without the prices of the centre, and who are not afraid of a rougher city atmosphere. Families with young children should carefully consider the specific neighbourhood: the difference between the quiet Noordereiland and the busier Afrikaanderwijk is large. If you are looking for more peace and space, consider Hillegersberg-Schiebroek or check the supply of homes for sale in Feijenoord if you want to build equity.

View the current rental supply in Feijenoord

Via Buurtje.nl you can compare rental properties in Feijenoord by price, floor area and energy label. All available homes are listed at the top of this page, supplemented with resident reviews and district statistics so you get a fair picture. Want to search more broadly? Then also check what is available in the whole of Rotterdam, or look specifically at popular districts such as Delfshaven and the Centre.