A rental home on Kipstraat
This rental home on Kipstraat sits in the heart of Rotterdam, where the city's energy is right outside the door. 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 €1,159 per month, the rent sits well below the average for rental homes in Rotterdam, which comes in at €2,309.
The Stadsdriehoek neighbourhood
The Stadsdriehoek neighbourhood is a mixed bag, according to the seven reviews it has gathered. One resident calls it an "Ideal location", having lived there during student days. Another is far less positive, describing a "Criminal drug neighbourhood next to the city", with dealing in a parking lot and a porch used as a toilet. A third review, however, paints a more balanced picture: "A Pleasant Living Environment with Room for Improvement", noting a friendly community, decent amenities and good accessibility, though with room for more green spaces and social initiatives. With 63% of households being single-person and 45% of residents aged 25 to 45, this is very much a young, urban crowd.
Life on the street
Daily life here is compact. An Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, with a Dirk just around the corner and a Jumbo a couple of streets away. For school runs, the Waalse School and OBS Crooswijk are both a five-minute walk, while Lyceum Kralingen for secondary education is also within walking distance. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and the municipality of Rotterdam keeps the wider city well connected.
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At the time of writing the home is listed only via Direct Wonen.
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About Kipstraat, Rotterdam
Why is the rent so much lower than the neighbourhood average?
The rent of €1,159 per month is about 50% below the average for rental homes in Stadsdriehoek, which is €2,309. The listing does not state the floor area or property type, so it is not possible to say exactly why the price is lower. It may simply reflect a smaller home or a different type of property.
What is it like to live in Stadsdriehoek?
Reviews are mixed. One resident describes it as an "Ideal location" from student days, while another mentions drug dealing and a lack of safety near a coffee shop and a Salvation Army shelter. A third review calls it "A Pleasant Living Environment with Room for Improvement", praising the community and amenities but noting litter and a need for more green spaces.
How close is the nearest supermarket?
An Albert Heijn is just 92 metres away, so daily groceries are literally on your doorstep. A Dirk is 228 metres away, and there are further options from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and Lidl within about 500 metres. With 94 supermarkets within five kilometres, you will never be short of choice.
Are there schools nearby?
Yes, several schools are within walking distance. The Waalse School and OBS Crooswijk are both about 560 metres away, and SBO Johannes-Martinus is 428 metres away. For secondary education, Lyceum Kralingen is 549 metres away. In total, there are 216 schools within five kilometres of the street.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 0.9 kilometres away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk. That makes it easy to get around the city and beyond without needing a car.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
Direct Wonen has published only the street and price on their site.
