A rental on Houtlaan in Rotterdam
This rental home on Houtlaan sits in the heart of Rotterdam, in the Nieuwe Werk neighbourhood. This listing does not state a house number, postcode, property type, floor area, year of construction or energy label. As a result, the rest of this page is mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the home itself. At €2,700 per month, the rent sits above the neighbourhood average of €2,864 for rentals, though the median is €2,300, so it is on the higher side for the area. For context, rental homes in Rotterdam show a wide range of prices across the city.
The Nieuwe Werk neighbourhood
Nieuwe Werk is a compact, central neighbourhood with a strong urban character. The population is around 3,240, with a high share of single-person households at 58 percent, and most residents are between 25 and 45 years old. It is a neighbourhood of renters, with 43 percent of the housing stock owner-occupied and the rest rental. The area has a lively, mixed feel, with a mix of ages and household types. The Nieuwe Werk neighbourhood is known for its central position and its proximity to the city's amenities.
Life on the street
Daily life here is convenient. For groceries, an Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with a SPAR a couple of streets away. For school runs, Openbare Basisschool Het Landje is a five-minute walk, and the Rotterdamse Schoolvereniging is similarly close. The Erasmiaans Gymnasium, a secondary school, is a ten-minute walk. The central station is about 2.1 kilometres away, and the area is well served by the wider municipality of Rotterdam.
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At the time of writing, this home is listed only via Direct Wonen.
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About Houtlaan, Rotterdam
Why are there no property details in this listing?
Direct Wonen has published only the street and price on their site.
Is €2,700 a fair rent for this home?
The rent of €2,700 is above the neighbourhood average of €2,864 and above the median of €2,300 for rentals in Nieuwe Werk. The highest rent in the area is €8,500, so this home sits in the middle to upper range. Without a floor area, it is not possible to compare the price per square metre.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Nieuwe Werk is a central, urban neighbourhood with about 3,240 residents. Most households are single people, and the largest age group is 25 to 45. It is a mixed area with a high proportion of rental homes, and it feels lively and central.
How far is the nearest supermarket?
An Albert Heijn is 206 metres away, just around the corner. A SPAR is 750 metres away, and another Albert Heijn is 766 metres away. For daily groceries, the closest options are within a short walk.
What schools are nearby?
Openbare Basisschool Het Landje is 523 metres away, and the Rotterdamse Schoolvereniging is 529 metres away. For secondary education, the Erasmiaans Gymnasium is 825 metres away. Several other primary schools are within a kilometre.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 2.1 kilometres from the home. That is a walk of about 25 minutes or a short cycle.
