Franselaan
Oud Mathenesse, Rotterdam
AreaA room on the Franselaan
This is a room for rent on the Franselaan in Oud Mathenesse, Rotterdam. This listing does not state a house number, postcode, 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 room itself. At €720 a month, the rent sits 48% below the neighbourhood average of €1,379, which is keen for the area. For context, rooms in Rotterdam give an idea of what is available across the city.
Oud Mathenesse
Oud Mathenesse is a mixed neighbourhood where opinions differ. Based on seven reviews, the average score is 6.42. One resident says: "Neighbourhood is deteriorating", describing glass on the street near a senior flat, double-parked cars and loose paving stones on the Franselaan. Another, who has lived there for 34 years, says: "Still feel safe". A third, there since 1997, adds: "I still feel safe we live here". The neighbourhood has 6,985 residents, with 60% single-person households and 20% households with children. The Oud Mathenesse neighbourhood has its own character, shaped by long-term residents and a changing street scene.
Life on the street
The Franselaan is a working street with daily life close by. For groceries, Dirk is just around the corner, with Lidl a couple of streets away. OBS Mathenesse primary school is on your doorstep, and Experience College secondary school is a five-minute walk. The train station is 1.3 kilometres away. The municipality of Rotterdam covers a wide area, and this part of Delfshaven has its own rhythm.
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At the time of writing the room is listed only via Direct Wonen. The agent has not published full specifications for this listing.
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About Franselaan, Rotterdam
Why is the rent so much lower than the neighbourhood average?
The rent of €720 is 48% below the neighbourhood average of €1,379. This is a room rather than a whole home, which explains part of the difference. The listing does not state a floor area, so there is no size to compare against. The price is what the agent has set for this particular room on the Franselaan.
What is it like to live in Oud Mathenesse?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 6.42 across seven reviews. Some describe the area as deteriorating, mentioning glass on the street and parking issues on the Franselaan. Others say they still feel safe and have lived there for decades. It is a mixed picture, with both long-term residents and a changing street scene.
What amenities are near the Franselaan?
Daily shopping is close by. Dirk is 394 metres away and Lidl is 597 metres. OBS Mathenesse primary school is 98 metres from the street, and Experience College secondary school is 315 metres. The train station is 1.3 kilometres away. These distances are based on the street name, as the listing does not state a house number.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
Direct Wonen has published only the street and price on their site.
How many rooms are available to rent in this neighbourhood?
Currently four rental properties are available in Oud Mathenesse, with an average price of €1,379 and a median of €1,289. The average price for a room specifically is €753. This room at €720 sits below that average. Two of the four listings have received paid responses.
Is the neighbourhood safe?
Residents have mixed views. One review mentions feeling safe after 34 years, and another says the same after living there since 1997. A third review describes the neighbourhood as deteriorating, with specific concerns about glass and paving on the Franselaan. The average review score is 6.42 out of seven reviews.
