Rental homes in Schiebroek, Rotterdam

Rental prices and market figures in Schiebroek, Rotterdam

Schiebroek is a neighbourhood where renting is the norm: about 60% of the more than 8,000 homes are rental properties. Of these, the largest share, around 52%, belongs to housing associations such as Havensteder and Woonstad Rotterdam. Only 8% is rented out by other landlords in the private sector. This makes the social rental market dominant here, but the private sector is also active. In the past twelve months, 132 homes were rented out in the private sector (excluding social housing), at an average rent of €1,817 per month. The range is wide: from €490 for smaller apartments to €2,995 for larger family homes. With an average surface area of 90 m², this works out to about €20 per square metre. The WOZ value in Schiebroek is €357,000, significantly lower than the average for the district Hillegersberg-Schiebroek (€472,000), but slightly above the Rotterdam average of €320,000. Renting in Schiebroek is therefore more affordable than in neighbouring Hillegersberg Zuid, where property values and rents are higher. At the top of this page, you can see the current daily prices and available rental properties in Schiebroek.

Living in Schiebroek, Rotterdam

Schiebroek is a typical post-war expansion district from the 1950s and 1960s, built at a time when Rotterdam was growing rapidly. The streetscape is characterised by porch flats along wide canals, terraced houses with front and back gardens, and here and there some newer apartment complexes from the 1990s and later. It is not a neighbourhood with urban allure or trendy coffee shops, but rather a quiet, green residential area with a village character that is slowly changing.

Residents give Schiebroek a 7.5 out of 10. The highest score goes to green spaces (8.3), and rightly so: the Schiebroeksepark and the many canals with old trees give the neighbourhood a spacious and green feel. Resident Peter Fransen simply calls it a "very pleasant living environment" with "nice neighbours". But there are also critical voices. Nikki, who was born and raised here, writes: "Unfortunately, the neighbourhood has deteriorated a lot over the years. In the past, you could trust everyone; Schiebroek was a village community." Several residents complain about litter on the streets and nuisance from loitering youths, especially around the canals and the Rhododendronplein. The score for cleanliness (6.3) is therefore the lowest sub-score. Read more experiences on the Schiebroek neighbourhood page.

Facilities in the neighbourhood

For daily groceries, you don't have to go far. On Hoge Filterweg there is an Albert Heijn, and along Wilgenplaslaan you will find a Lidl and a Dirk van den Broek. The small shopping centre around Rhododendronplein has a bakery, hairdresser and snack bar, although the offering is modest. For more extensive shopping, you go to Bergse Dorpsstraat in Hillegersberg or to Alexandrium. There are plenty of schools: primary schools such as De Klimop and Het Landje are nearby, and for secondary education, Melanchthon on Kamerlingh Onnesweg is a well-known name. For sports, there are opportunities at football club TOGR, tennis club Schiebroek and swimming pool De Wilgenring, which is just on the edge of the neighbourhood. More information about district initiatives and facilities can be found on the website of the municipality of Rotterdam.

Accessibility of Schiebroek

Accessibility scores a 7.9 from residents, and that is accurate. Zuidplein metro station is not around the corner, but bus line 174 and tram 25 connect Schiebroek to Rotterdam Central in about 25 minutes. By car, you can quickly reach the motorway towards The Hague or Zoetermeer via the N209 and A13. Cycling to the centre of Rotterdam takes about twenty minutes via the Noorderkanaal. Parking is still free in large parts of Schiebroek, although paid parking is increasingly being introduced in adjacent areas. Compare that with Rotterdam Centrum, where you always pay.

Is a rental property in Schiebroek right for you?

With 3,500 children under 15 and many terraced houses with gardens, Schiebroek is clearly a family neighbourhood. But there is also room for seniors (3,025 residents aged 65+) and singles (3,620 one-person households). The average income of €38,200 is below the district average but above the Rotterdam average, positioning Schiebroek as an affordable alternative within the district. If you want to rent a house in Schiebroek in the private sector, prepare your documents and respond quickly. The social rental sector is large, but waiting lists at housing associations are long. Register via WoningNet if you want to be eligible. Would you rather consider buying? Then check the supply of homes for sale in Schiebroek. Be honest with yourself about the disadvantages: the neighbourhood is not equally clean everywhere, and nuisance from loitering youths is mentioned by several residents.

What residents say about Schiebroek

Based on 10 reviews, Schiebroek scores a 7.5 out of 10. The strongest points are green spaces (8.3) and facilities (8.0). Accessibility scores a 7.9. On the other hand, cleanliness with a 6.3 is the biggest pain point. Ingrid Roos describes it aptly: during her daily walk from Kastanjesingel to Rhododendronplein, she took photos of litter that "has been lying there for weeks and is only getting worse." Curious about all the ratings? Check the reviews and neighbourhood data of Schiebroek.

Compare rental properties in Schiebroek with surrounding neighbourhoods

Schiebroek is considerably more affordable than the adjacent Molenlaankwartier, which is known for its villa districts and higher rents. If you are looking for something more rural, Terbregge is an option, although the supply there is smaller. Want to search more broadly? Then check all rental properties in Hillegersberg-Schiebroek or compare with other districts such as Overschie. On Buurtje.nl, you combine current 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. Also check the overview of all rental homes in Rotterdam.