Rental homes in Het Lage Land, Rotterdam
View the current rental property listings in Het Lage Land, Rotterdam. Compare prices, floor area and read neighbourhood reviews to find the right rental property.
Rental prices and market figures Het Lage Land, Rotterdam
Het Lage Land is a neighbourhood where renting is the norm: 62% of the more than 6,000 homes are rental properties. Of these, 39% are owned by housing associations (social housing) and 23% are rented out by other landlords in the private sector. If you are looking for a rental home in the private sector, you will pay an average of €1,571 per month. The range runs from approximately €780 to €2,850 per month, with an average floor area of 89 m². That works out at around €17.65 per square metre. Renting in Het Lage Land is therefore noticeably cheaper than the average in the district Prins Alexander, where the WOZ value is €341,000 compared to €277,000 here. Also compared to the Rotterdam average (WOZ €320,000, income €35,900), Het Lage Land is a more affordable option. The average disposable income here is €33,600. Want to know what is available to rent today and at what price? Then check the current listings at the top of this page, which are updated daily.
Living in Het Lage Land, Rotterdam
Het Lage Land is a typical Rotterdam post-war expansion neighbourhood, largely built in the 1960s and 1970s as part of the Alexanderpolder. Here you will find a mix of porch flats, gallery flats and terraced houses, interspersed with some newer apartment complexes from the 1990s and later. It is not a trendy neighbourhood with terraces and concept stores, but a quiet, functional residential area where people have lived for decades. Resident Cora sums it up well: she has lived in the Alexanderpolder her whole life and feels at home there. You can sense that stability in the neighbourhood: many long-term residents, dogs being walked on the grass verges along the Prinsenlaan and the Lage Land itself, and children cycling to the local primary schools.
Facilities in Het Lage Land
The major asset of Het Lage Land is its proximity to shopping centre Alexandrium, one of the largest shopping centres in South Holland. There you will find, alongside the usual chains, a Jumbo, Albert Heijn and numerous specialist shops. In the neighbourhood itself, there are smaller shops along the Lage Land and the Berlagestraat. There are several schools: two primary schools and one secondary school, as resident Denn also notes. For sports and recreation, you can go to sports park Toepad and the Kralingse Plas is within cycling distance, great for runners, swimmers and walkers. Laura Witjens, who has lived there for five years, writes: "It is a cosy neighbourhood with lots of dogs, cats and families with young children! There are plenty of grass patches where I can walk my dog." GP practices and a pharmacy are available on the Prinsenlaan.
Accessibility of Het Lage Land
In terms of public transport, the neighbourhood scores well. Graskruid metro station (lines D and E) is nearby and takes you to Rotterdam Central in about 15 minutes. De Tochten stop is also close by. Bus routes towards Capelle aan den IJssel and the city centre stop along the main roads. By car, you are quickly on the A20 and A16, handy if you need to head towards The Hague, Dordrecht or Breda. Cycling to Rotterdam city centre takes about 25 minutes via the Kralingse Plas. Parking is still free in large parts of Het Lage Land, although it can be busy around the flats near Alexandrium in the evenings. That is a difference from districts like Rotterdam Centrum, where you pay for parking everywhere.
Residents give Het Lage Land an 8.1 out of 10 based on 8 reviews. Safety (8.9) and facilities (8.8) score particularly highly. The beauty of the neighbourhood gets the lowest score at 6.9, which fits the image of functional post-war construction that is not always particularly attractive. Sophie notes that "the type of housing is not that good", but appreciates the greenery and the proximity of the Kralingse Plas. Want to read all the experiences? Then check out the neighbourhood page of Het Lage Land with all reviews and neighbourhood data. Compared to neighbouring areas like Prinsenland and Oosterflank, Het Lage Land is slightly more urban due to its proximity to Alexandrium, while Prinsenland is more of a family neighbourhood with more single-family homes.
Does a rental home in Het Lage Land suit you?
With 3,740 single-person households, Het Lage Land is popular among singles and starters. The large group of 25 to 45-year-olds (3,275 residents) confirms this. But seniors are also well represented: 2,500 residents are aged 65 and over. If you want to rent an apartment in Het Lage Land, respond quickly. Rental homes in Het Lage Land sell fast, especially in the affordable segment under €1,200. Make sure you have your proof of income and employer's statement ready. For social housing, you can register with Woonnet Rijnmond; expect waiting lists of several years. Is buying an option? Then also check the range of homes for sale in Het Lage Land, with an average WOZ value of €277,000, prices are below the Rotterdam average. Be honest with yourself: the homes are not the newest and some flats are in need of maintenance.
What residents say about Het Lage Land
Het Lage Land scores an 8.1 out of 10 based on 8 reviews. The highest sub-score is safety with an 8.9. Resident J.C. (9.5/10) confirms this: "I can still walk my dog in the evening without any problem." The lowest score is beauty (6.9), which is related to the somewhat dated appearance of the flats. Curious about all the experiences? Read the full reviews and neighbourhood data of Het Lage Land.
Compare rental homes around Het Lage Land
Unsure between neighbourhoods? Ommoord is greener and quieter, but further from Alexandrium. 's-Gravenland offers more new-build homes and is closer to the Kralingse Plas. Looking more broadly? Then also check the listings in the entire Prins Alexander district or compare with available rental homes in all of Rotterdam. At Buurtje.nl, we combine current housing listings with neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and data from more than 1,500 sources, so you not only find a home but also the neighbourhood that suits you. More information about the Alexanderpolder and surrounding districts can also be found on the website of the municipality of Rotterdam.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Het Lage Land, Rotterdam?
The average rent in the free sector in Het Lage Land is €1,571 per month, with an average area of 89 m² (approximately €17.65/m²). The range runs from €780 to €2,850 per month. Social housing through housing associations is considerably cheaper, but has long waiting lists.
Are there social housing properties in Het Lage Land?
Yes, 39% of homes in Het Lage Land are owned by housing associations. You can register via Woonnet Rijnmond, but expect waiting lists of several years. In addition to social housing, 23% is rented out by other landlords in the free sector.
What is it like to live in Het Lage Land?
Residents rate Het Lage Land an 8.1 out of 10. It is a quiet, post-war residential neighbourhood with many amenities thanks to Alexandrium shopping centre. Safety scores high (8.9), but the appearance of the homes is less appreciated (6.9). Residents describe it as cosy and appreciate the greenery and good accessibility.
Is Het Lage Land suitable for singles and starters?
Certainly. With 3,740 single-person households, Het Lage Land is one of the more popular neighbourhoods for singles in Prins Alexander. Rents are below the Rotterdam average and metro accessibility is good. The large group of 25- to 45-year-olds (3,275 residents) also indicates popularity among starters.
How is the accessibility of Het Lage Land?
Het Lage Land is well accessible by metro (Graskruid station, lines D and E) with a travel time of about 15 minutes to Rotterdam Central. By car, you are quickly on the A20 and A16. Cycling to the city centre takes about 25 minutes. Parking is largely free.
What amenities are there in Het Lage Land?
Alexandrium shopping centre is within walking distance with supermarkets, shops and eateries. There are two primary schools and one secondary school in the neighbourhood. Sportpark Toepad offers sports facilities and the Kralingse Plas is nearby for recreation. Amenities score an 8.8 among residents.
Is Het Lage Land a safe neighbourhood to rent in?
Safety is the highest-scoring category in Het Lage Land with an 8.9 out of 10. Residents indicate they can still walk the streets comfortably in the evening. One resident does note that it can sometimes feel unsafe, but the vast majority experience the neighbourhood as safe.
I've been living in this neighbourhood for 5 years, and I've felt at home here since day 1 when we moved here! It's a cosy neighbourhood with lots of dogs, cats and families with young children! There are plenty of grass patches where I can walk my dog. Close to the metro and Alexandrium. So it's very accessible! I think it's a really nice neighbourhood!!!
Auto-translated to English by AII haven't lived here very long, but the type of housing isn't that great. Otherwise, it's quite a green neighbourhood with the Kralingse Plas nearby and lots of trees.
Auto-translated to English by AICan still walk the streets just fine with my little dog in the evening
Auto-translated to English by AII feel at ease in the Alexanderpolder where I have lived my whole life.
Auto-translated to English by AIMy neighbourhood can be cosy but can also be very unsafe. There are 3 schools in the area, 2 primary schools, 1 secondary school, but there are plenty of shops.
Auto-translated to English by AIOld part of the district with great people around me, people still talk to each other? everything nearby, shops and public transport.
Auto-translated to English by AIWhen I came to live here, I was immediately happy with everything and everyone around me. It is deteriorating, by which I mean that people have moved in who don't follow the rules, like placing rubbish next to the container, which attracts vermin that tear open the bags. People throwing their rubbish from the balcony into the bushes. Otherwise, friendly people and everything in the neighbourhood. It's a shame that Alexandrium has a lot of vacant units. Hope that will change.
Auto-translated to English by AIPros are *2 shopping centres nearby. *good public transport connections including train, metro, bus. *Kralingse Bos/plas nearby and also Zevenhuizerplas not far. Cons none
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