Rental homes in Oud Crooswijk, Rotterdam
Check the current rental property listings in Oud Crooswijk, Rotterdam. Compare prices, read resident reviews, and discover if this neighbourhood suits you.
Rental prices and market figures for Oud Crooswijk, Rotterdam
Oud Crooswijk is a pronounced rental neighbourhood: as many as 92% of the 4,125 homes are rental properties, only 8% are owner-occupied. The vast majority, around 78%, are owned by housing associations such as Woonstad Rotterdam. This means that most homes fall under the social rent threshold. The remaining 14% are rented out by private landlords or investors in the free sector.
In the free sector, the average rent over the past twelve months was €1,728 per month, with a range of €700 to €2,667. With an average floor area of 87 m², this works out at around €19.86 per m². Bear in mind that these are exclusively free sector rents, excluding social housing. Social housing is considerably cheaper, but there are long waiting lists.
The WOZ value in Oud Crooswijk, at €281,000, is well below the average for the district Kralingen-Crooswijk (€370,000) and also lower than the Rotterdam average of €320,000. The average income of €26,300 is also modest compared to the district (€37,000) and Rotterdam as a whole (€35,900). Want to see the current daily prices and the number of available rental properties in Oud Crooswijk? Then check the overview at the top of this page.
Living in Oud Crooswijk, Rotterdam
Oud Crooswijk is one of the oldest working-class neighbourhoods in Rotterdam-East, located between Oude Noorden and Kralingen. It is a compact, densely built-up area with mainly pre-war porch flats and terraced houses from the 1920s and 1930s, supplemented by post-war social housing. The atmosphere is urban and multicultural: you hear multiple languages on the street and the neighbourhood has a mix of long-established residents and newcomers. With 8,130 inhabitants and a large proportion of single-person households (2,200), it is a neighbourhood where many people live alone, but where families with children also find their place.
The neighbourhood has character, but it is not one you associate with polished facades and trendy coffee shops. Resident Stefanie de Wit puts it aptly: "Despite all the rubbish on the street, it is a nice child-friendly neighbourhood with many schools in the area and shops are easily accessible, only the rubbish could be much less." That honesty characterises Oud Crooswijk: it is a neighbourhood with rough edges, but also with warmth and liveliness.
Facilities in and around Oud Crooswijk
In terms of schools, the neighbourhood scores remarkably well: residents give an 8.0 for education. Primary schools such as De Kameleon and Het Landje are in the immediate vicinity, and Comenius College is within cycling distance. You can do your daily shopping at Lidl and Aldi on Boezemweg or Crooswijkseweg, and on Noordmolenstraat just across the neighbourhood boundary you will find various small shops and eateries. Croswijkseplein functions as a kind of village square where you will find the baker, the hairdresser and a snack bar. For larger shopping needs, Rotterdam city centre is within ten minutes' reach.
Sports facilities are available via, among others, Sportcentrum Crooswijk and the nearby Kralingse Bos for runners and walkers. The neighbourhood itself does not have a really large park, which explains the green score of 6.5. However, there are some squares and playgrounds for children, such as Ammanplein.
Accessibility from Oud Crooswijk
Public transport is reasonable: tram stop Gerdesiaweg (lines 7 and 8) takes you to Rotterdam Central in about ten minutes. Bus lines towards Kralingen and the city centre stop on Boezemweg. Rotterdam Blaak station is about a twenty-minute walk or five minutes by bike. By car, you can quickly reach the A20 towards The Hague or Gouda via Boezemlaan. Cycling to Rotterdam city centre takes about ten minutes. Parking is permit-controlled in parts of the neighbourhood; check with the municipality of Rotterdam for current regulations.
Compared to neighbouring areas within the district, Oud Crooswijk is considerably more affordable than Kralingen West or Kralingen Oost, where WOZ values and free sector rents are significantly higher. In terms of character, it is more similar to Rubroek and Nieuw Crooswijk, which also have a working-class neighbourhood feel with many housing association homes. Read more about residents' experiences on the neighbourhood page of Oud Crooswijk.
Is a rental property in Oud Crooswijk right for you?
With a large share of social housing, Oud Crooswijk is particularly interesting for tenants who are registered with Woonstad Rotterdam or WoningNet. The waiting lists are long, so start as early as possible. For starters and single people looking for an affordable rental home in Rotterdam-East, this is one of the few neighbourhoods where it is still relatively achievable. Families appreciate the schools and the child-friendly atmosphere, although you have to be able to cope with street litter. Would you rather buy a property? Then check the supply of homes for sale in Oud Crooswijk, although with only 8% owner-occupied homes it is limited. Renting an apartment in Oud Crooswijk in the free sector requires quick response: prepare your proof of income and employer's statement in advance.
What residents say about renting in Oud Crooswijk
Residents rate Oud Crooswijk a 6.8 out of 10, based on 4 reviews. The highest scores go to education (8.0), safety (7.8) and facilities (7.8). The lowest score is for cleanliness, with a meagre 4.0. Resident Jason calls it "a nice neighbourhood with many shops nearby, also it is safe here." That combination of good facilities and a safe feeling is confirmed by several residents. At the same time, the mess on the street is a recurring point of criticism. Curious about all the ratings? Read the full reviews on Oud Crooswijk.
Compare rental properties in and around Oud Crooswijk
Unsure between Oud Crooswijk and a neighbouring neighbourhood? Rubroek offers a similar atmosphere and price range, while Kralingen West is considerably more expensive but also greener. If you want to search more broadly, you can also look at the supply in the whole of Kralingen-Crooswijk or rental properties in all of Rotterdam. Other popular districts among tenants are Rotterdam Centrum and Noord. On Buurtje.nl you compare neighbourhoods based on resident reviews, rental prices and data from more than 1,500 sources, so that as a tenant you know where you are going before you view a property.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Oud Crooswijk, Rotterdam?
The average rent in the free sector in Oud Crooswijk is €1,728 per month, with an average area of 87 m² (approximately €19.86 per m²). The range runs from €700 to €2,667 per month. This concerns only the free sector; social housing through housing associations is considerably cheaper but has long waiting lists.
Are there social housing properties in Oud Crooswijk?
Yes, as much as 78% of homes in Oud Crooswijk are owned by housing associations, mainly Woonstad Rotterdam. You can register via WoningNet. Expect waiting lists of several years, as the demand for affordable social housing in Rotterdam is high.
What is it like to live in Oud Crooswijk?
Residents give Oud Crooswijk a 6.8 out of 10. It is a lively, multicultural working-class neighbourhood with good amenities and schools. Residents appreciate the safety (7.8) and education (8.0), but complain about litter on the streets. The atmosphere is down-to-earth and unpolished, with a strong community feel.
Is Oud Crooswijk suitable for families with children?
Oud Crooswijk is reasonably suitable for families. Residents give an 8.0 for education and there are several primary schools in the immediate vicinity. The neighbourhood is perceived as child-friendly and safe by residents. A downside is the street litter and the limited green space in the neighbourhood itself.
How is the accessibility of Oud Crooswijk?
Accessibility is good. Tram lines 7 and 8 stop at Gerdesiaweg stop and take you to Rotterdam Central in ten minutes. Blaak station is within cycling distance. By car, you can quickly reach the A20 via the Boezemlaan. Cycling to the city centre takes about ten minutes.
What amenities are there in Oud Crooswijk?
In and around Oud Crooswijk you will find supermarkets such as Lidl and Aldi on Boezemweg, various small shops on Crooswijkseweg and Croswijkseplein, and several primary schools. Sportcentrum Crooswijk is nearby and the Kralingse Bos is within cycling distance for recreation.
Is Oud Crooswijk a safe neighbourhood to rent a home?
Residents rate safety in Oud Crooswijk at 7.8 out of 10, which is above average. Several residents indicate that they feel safe in the neighbourhood. The biggest concern is not crime but litter on the streets, which explains the low score for cleanliness (4.0).
Despite all the rubbish on the streets, it is a nice child-friendly neighbourhood with many schools in the area and shops are easily accessible, but there could be a lot less rubbish.
Auto-translated to English by AIMany people just throw everything on the street and the municipality of Rotterdam just leaves it lying around. Otherwise, it's quite nice to live here.
Auto-translated to English by AInice neighbourhood with many shops nearby. it's also safe here.
Auto-translated to English by AIPros are the atmosphere. Truly a Rotterdam character in 2023. Many different backgrounds. Disadvantage is the busy access road into the city. Tram track, many cars and route for ambulances and police cars. Architecture is ugly. Also, the green spaces are not optimally used.
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