Rental homes in Lombardijen, Rotterdam
View the current rental property listings in Lombardijen, Rotterdam. Compare prices, read resident reviews and discover if this neighbourhood suits you.
Rental prices and market figures for Lombardijen, Rotterdam
Lombardijen is pre-eminently a tenant neighbourhood: no less than 71% of the more than 7,000 homes are rental properties. Approximately 51% of the total housing stock is owned by housing associations (particularly Woonstad Rotterdam), and another 20% is rented out by other landlords. This means that in addition to social housing, there is also a substantial free-sector segment available. In the free sector, the average rent over the past year was €1,371 per month, with a range from €513 to €3,495. With an average floor area of 81 m², this works out at around €16.90 per square metre. Note: these are free-sector prices only, excluding social housing. The WOZ value in Lombardijen is €231,000, lower than the district average for IJsselmonde (€247,000) and well below the Rotterdam average of €320,000. This makes the neighbourhood relatively affordable for Rotterdam-Zuid. The average income of €30,200 is also below the municipal average of €35,900. For the most up-to-date rental prices and available rental properties in Lombardijen, you can consult the overview at the top of this page, which is updated daily.
Living in Lombardijen, Rotterdam
Lombardijen is a typical post-war expansion neighbourhood from the 1950s and 1960s, built as part of the Rotterdam-Zuid plan. You will find many three- to four-storey porch flats, terraced houses and, here and there, some newer apartment complexes along the Spinozaweg and Pliniusstraat. The neighbourhood has a clear grid-like layout with wide avenues, plenty of greenery between the residential blocks and a reasonably spacious structure. It is not a neighbourhood with architectural highlights, but the spatial layout provides a sense of openness. With over 15,000 residents, Lombardijen is one of the larger neighbourhoods within IJsselmonde.
Facilities in the neighbourhood
The Keizerswaard shopping centre, within walking distance on the edge of Lombardijen, is the main facility hub. You will find an Albert Heijn, Lidl, Kruidvat, Action and various specialist shops. For daily groceries, you do not need to leave the neighbourhood. Resident J. de Clerck confirms this: "Great neighbourhood with everything at hand, such as shops, hospital, public transport." The Ikazia Hospital is indeed just a few minutes away by bike. In terms of education, the neighbourhood scores a 7.3 from residents. There are several primary schools in the area, including De Catamaran and Het Landje. For secondary education, young people can go to Calvijn College on the Spinozaweg. Sports facilities are plentiful: football club Lombardijen plays at Sportpark Varkenoord, there is a tennis club and Charlois swimming pool is within cycling distance. The Zuiderpark, one of the largest city parks in Rotterdam, borders the northwest side of the neighbourhood and offers plenty of space for running, walking and recreation.
Accessibility from Lombardijen
Accessibility is one of Lombardijen's strongest points, with a 7.7 from residents. Lombardijen metro station (lines D and E) takes you to Rotterdam Central in about twelve minutes. Bus lines 68 and 74 connect the neighbourhood with Zuidplein and other parts of Rotterdam-Zuid. By car, you are quickly on the A15 and A16 towards Dordrecht, Breda or The Hague. Cycling to Rotterdam city centre takes about twenty minutes via the Laan op Zuid. Parking is still free in large parts of Lombardijen, although it can be busy near Keizerswaard. This is an advantage compared to many neighbourhoods closer to the centre.
Honest picture: what is going on?
Lombardijen scores a 6.7 from residents based on 16 reviews. That is an average score, and the nuances are important. Green spaces and accessibility score well, but cleanliness gets only a 5.1. Resident Marcel notes that "so much rubbish is thrown outside the bins" and that bulky waste is often not reported. Jacqueline Meertens is even more critical: "Unfortunately, Lombardijen, especially in the last 10 years, has deteriorated a lot. You can see it visibly declining." That is a sentiment you hear more often. The municipality of Rotterdam is investing in the National Programme Rotterdam Zuid (NPRZ), but residents notice that changes are slow. At the same time, other residents describe the neighbourhood as "quiet" and appreciate the proximity of facilities. View all reviews and neighbourhood data for Lombardijen for a complete picture. Compared to neighbouring areas in IJsselmonde, Lombardijen is similar in rental prices to Groot IJsselmonde, but offers better public transport connections. Beverwaard is generally slightly quieter and greener, but lies further from the metro. Oud IJsselmonde has more of a village character with older buildings.
Is Lombardijen right for you as a tenant?
With 4,670 residents aged 25 to 45 and 3,575 single-person households, Lombardijen is popular among starters and singles who want to live affordably in Rotterdam with good public transport connections. Families with children also find relatively spacious homes here at a lower price than in neighbourhoods north of the Maas. If you want to secure a rental home in Lombardijen, prepare your documents well: employer's statement, payslips and a copy of your ID. In the free sector, homes go quickly, so respond immediately when something becomes available. For social housing, you can register via Woonnet Rijnmond, but expect waiting lists of several years. Considering buying a home? Then check the supply of homes for sale in Lombardijen, where WOZ values are still relatively low.
What residents say about renting in Lombardijen
Lombardijen receives a 6.7 out of 10 from residents, based on 16 reviews. The highest sub-score is for accessibility (7.7), followed by education (7.3) and green spaces (7.2). The lowest score is for cleanliness, with a 5.1. Resident Jacqueline Meertens sums it up: "Unfortunately, Lombardijen, especially in the last 10 years, has deteriorated a lot. You can see it visibly declining, which is such a shame for such a beautiful neighbourhood." At the same time, IshmarTromp gives the neighbourhood a 7.5 and calls it "completely quiet". Curious about all experiences? Read the full reviews on the neighbourhood page for Lombardijen.
Compare rental properties around Lombardijen
Lombardijen is one of the most affordable neighbourhoods in Rotterdam-Zuid, but it is wise to also look at surrounding areas. Groot IJsselmonde offers similar rental prices with slightly more new-build homes, while in Rotterdam Centrum you pay significantly more for less square metres. Looking more broadly? Then check all rental options in the IJsselmonde district or the total supply of rental properties in Rotterdam. At Buurtje.nl, we combine current housing supply with neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and data from more than 1,500 sources, so you can not only rent a home but also find the right neighbourhood.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Lombardijen, Rotterdam?
The average rent in the free sector in Lombardijen is €1,371 per month, based on 72 rented homes in the past year. The range runs from €513 to €3,495 per month, with an average floor area of 81 m² (approximately €16.90 per m²). Social housing through housing associations is considerably cheaper, but has long waiting lists.
Are there social housing units in Lombardijen?
Yes, about 51% of all homes in Lombardijen are owned by housing associations, mainly Woonstad Rotterdam. This makes it one of the neighbourhoods with the highest share of social housing in Rotterdam-Zuid. You can register via Woonnet Rijnmond, but waiting times can run up to several years. Actively responding to available homes increases your chances.
What is it like to live in Lombardijen?
Lombardijen is a post-war residential neighbourhood with many porch flats and terraced houses. Residents rate the neighbourhood a 6.7 out of 10. Pluses are good accessibility (7.7), proximity to schools and Zuiderpark. Minuses are the cleanliness of public spaces (5.1) and deferred maintenance. Some residents feel the neighbourhood has declined in recent years.
Is Lombardijen suitable for starters and singles?
Lombardijen is popular among starters and singles. The neighbourhood has 3,575 single-person households and the largest age group is 25 to 45 years. Rents are below the Rotterdam average and the metro connection takes you quickly to the city centre. Renting an apartment in Lombardijen is therefore an affordable alternative to more expensive neighbourhoods north of the Maas.
How is the accessibility of Lombardijen?
Accessibility scores a 7.7 among residents. Lombardijen metro station (lines D and E) is centrally located in the neighbourhood and takes you to Rotterdam Central in about twelve minutes. Bus lines 68 and 74 provide additional public transport. By car, you can reach the A15 and A16 within minutes. Parking is free in most of the neighbourhood.
What facilities are there in Lombardijen?
Keizerswaard shopping centre offers supermarkets (Albert Heijn, Lidl), drugstores and various shops. Ikazia Hospital is within cycling distance. There are several primary schools and Calvijn College for secondary education. Sports facilities include Lombardijen football club and tennis courts. Zuiderpark borders the neighbourhood for recreation and greenery.
Is Lombardijen a safe neighbourhood to live in?
Residents rate safety in Lombardijen a 6.9 out of 10, which is slightly below the Rotterdam average. Some residents experience nuisance from litter and deferred maintenance in public spaces, but at the same time call the neighbourhood 'quiet'. The municipality of Rotterdam is investing in improvements through the National Programme Rotterdam Zuid, although residents say these are slow.
I think that neighbourhood is completely quiet
Auto-translated to English by AIDecent neighbourhood with everything at hand such as shops, hospital, public transport, etc.
Auto-translated to English by AILively neighbourhood with everything at hand such as shops, hospital
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a shame that so much rubbish is thrown outside the bins in the neighbourhood, and that bulky waste is not reported by residents, resulting in a lot of litter and vermin.
Auto-translated to English by AIUnfortunately, Lombardijen has deteriorated significantly, especially in the last 10 years. You can see it visibly becoming impoverished, which is such a shame for such a beautiful neighbourhood that always had a reputation as a nice, clean, tidy neighbourhood. Unfortunately, both the residents and certainly the municipality of Rotterdam contribute to this. Safety is hard to find, drug nuisance, nuisance at the underground containers where all household items are just dumped. Rubbish on the street, which a number of residents try to keep up with by regularly picking it up, otherwise we see the rats and mice dancing merrily around the containers. And this is just a small impression of the waste pit of Rotterdam. The municipality must stop cutting costs and handing out fewer bonuses to the higher-ups, use money for the neighbourhoods and ensure that it becomes liveable again for the real Rotterdammers.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a decent neighbourhood but there could be improvements like more bins and more cleaning of the rubbish on the street.
Auto-translated to English by AII think it has really gone downhill. I've lived here for almost 10 years now and see no improvement in my neighbourhood or area. In my apartment building itself it has deteriorated, not much is done about it. You can tell that Lombardij has become more of a deprived neighbourhood. I no longer enjoy living here. I am also looking for another social housing outside Rotterdam.
Auto-translated to English by AIBad. Getting worse and worse. When I first moved in it was very tidy and clean, no litter or trouble with loitering youths or people putting out bulky waste without an appointment. My apartment building is no longer tidy either. My housing association does nothing about maintenance, and the complex manager is never seen. When you call about questions regarding the complex manager, he's never there or never has time. He does the cleaning himself; it has deteriorated greatly in the apartment building.
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