Stadsdriehoek, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis room for rent sits on the Meent, one of Rotterdam's oldest streets, right in the heart of the city. The 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 home itself. At €920 per month, the rent is well below the average for rooms in Rotterdam, which makes it a keen option for a student or young professional.
The Stadsdriehoek neighbourhood is the historic core of Rotterdam, known for its mix of old and new architecture. Based on three reviews, residents give it an average score of 7.17. One resident calls it an "Ideal location" and says they "Lived there during my student days." Another review, titled "A Pleasant Living Environment with Room for Improvement," notes that "the community is friendly and approachable" and that "there are plenty of shops, supermarkets and sports facilities nearby." However, a third review warns of "Criminal drug neighbourhood next to the city," mentioning a coffee shop across the street and a Salvation Army shelter nearby. The neighbourhood is densely populated, with many single-person households and a young demographic.
Daily life here is convenient. For groceries, you have a Jumbo just around the corner, and an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. For school runs, Jan Prins primary school is a five-minute walk, and Willibrord is just a bit further. The area is lively, with restaurants on your doorstep and a train station a ten-minute walk away. The municipality of Rotterdam offers a vibrant urban environment with everything you need within easy reach.
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About Meent, Rotterdam
The rent of €920 is about 60% below the average rent in the Stadsdriehoek, which is €2,312 per month. However, that average includes larger homes, so a room naturally comes in lower. Compared to the average room price in the neighbourhood of €1,014, this room is on the low side, making it a keen deal.
The Stadsdriehoek is the historic heart of Rotterdam, with a mix of old and new buildings. Residents rate it 7.17 out of 10 on average. One review praises the "Ideal location" for students, while another mentions a pleasant living environment with friendly community and good amenities. However, a third review warns of drug-related activity near a coffee shop and a Salvation Army shelter, so it is a mixed picture.
The nearest supermarket is a Jumbo at 197 metres, which is just around the corner. An Albert Heijn is at 359 metres, and another at 389 metres. For a quick bite, there is an AH to go at 557 metres. Daily shopping is very convenient here.
Yes, there are several schools within walking distance. Jan Prins primary school is at 314 metres, and Willibrord primary school is at 366 metres. For secondary education, the nearest is at 1.2 kilometres. There are also special education options like Yulius Heer Bokel College at 605 metres.
The train station is 1.0 kilometre away, which is about a ten-minute walk. This makes it easy to travel to other parts of the city or further afield.
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How residents experience their neighbourhood
Lived there during my student days
Auto-translated to English by AII live diagonally opposite a coffee shop. When the coffee shop is closed, dealing continues cheerfully in a parking lot that I look out onto from my apartment. I really don't find that pleasant or safe. And my porch is used as a toilet by homeless people, which is also not very pleasant. This is because close to where I live there is a Salvation Army shelter.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood, to which I gave a satisfactory rating on the aspects of community, hygiene, housing, education, green spaces, amenities and accessibility, generally offers a pleasant living environment. The community is friendly and approachable, with residents who often know each other and occasionally come together for neighbourhood activities. However, there is room for more initiatives to further promote social cohesion. Regarding hygiene, the neighbourhood is well-maintained and predominantly clean, although in some places more attention to litter and maintenance would be desirable. The housing stock is diverse and offers a good mix of apartments, terraced houses and detached houses, which are generally in good condition. House prices are acceptable, but there may be some pressure on the housing market due to the popularity of the area. Educational facilities are adequate, with sufficient primary and secondary schools in the vicinity. The quality of the schools is average to good, but parents looking for specific types of education may have to rely on surrounding neighbourhoods. Green spaces are present and provide a pleasant environment where residents can walk, exercise or relax. However, some parts of the neighbourhood would benefit from more or better maintained green areas. In terms of amenities, there are plenty of shops, supermarkets and sports facilities nearby, making daily life easy. The accessibility of the neighbourhood is also good, both by car and public transport, connecting the area to the city and other neighbourhoods. In summary, the neighbourhood is pleasant to live in, but there is room for improvement in some areas.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe centre is very dynamic and great to visit if you like to go out. Living there is different from visiting. It's not very tidy, relatively many tourists with different norms and values, and little greenery. You're surrounded by tall buildings and partying students who leave mess behind at the weekend. Furthermore, the neighbourhood is perfectly accessible thanks to good public transport and there are many shops and restaurants.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood is perfect if you want to live centrally in Rotterdam while avoiding extreme crowds on the street. All amenities are within walking distance and you can reach all parts of the city by metro.
Auto-translated to English by AIStadsdriehoek is ideal to live in. Public transport, shops and supermarkets are very close by. You can do everything on foot. A downside of Stadsdriehoek is sometimes noise pollution. You know this in advance when you come to live here, but for me it's mainly about noise pollution on the Meent. Many people with faster cars often deliberately drive very hard through the street. This causes a lot of noise pollution and unrest. The municipality is already working on a campaign to keep faster cars out of the city centre. Finally, there is always something fun in the city or to watch from your balcony. In other neighbourhoods in Rotterdam you don't have that!
Auto-translated to English by AIPros: 1 minute from the centre, cosy, metro easily accessible Cons: - cars can drive very fast - it's mainly apartments (buildings), so when you walk home at night there's really no one to be seen and that's a bit scary.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €609,982 | €499,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,347 | – |
| Rent price | €2,312 p/m | €2,250 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €27 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
Lived there during my student days
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Auto-translated to English by AII live diagonally opposite a coffee shop. When the coffee shop is closed, dealing continues cheerfully in a parking lot that I look out onto from my apartment. I really don't find that pleasant or safe. And my porch is used as a toilet by homeless people, which is also not very pleasant. This is because close to where I live there is a Salvation Army shelter.
Auto-translated to English by AInice place, plenty of entertainment
Auto-translated to English by AIA lot of vagrants. Police are quick to respond, but it's a shame it's necessary.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood has a lot of potential to live comfortably, but due to frequent nuisance from confused people on the street, drug deals, drug use, and even sleepers in the porches in winter, I often feel unsafe. Some neighbourhood police officers are fantastic, but I once spoke to an officer at a municipal meeting who didn't take this seriously at all ("you're a strong girl", "it's the landlord's responsibility", "just finish your studies quickly and move out"), which doesn't help that feeling of safety. I also find the traffic on my street heavy and especially fast and reckless. After moves, the houses often get students or shared households with young people (like mine). That's a shame; the neighbourhood gets many temporary residents with little connection to the area. I hope the Affordable Rent Act will restore that in the long run. I do see elsewhere in the area that there are social housing units, making the composition of residents mixed, and I think that's healthy. In the mid-range segment, however, I miss affordable homes. The residents of the area have a core of neighbours who have good contact. Newsletters are sent out and events are organised. As a tenant, I only heard about this after a few years. Furthermore, the location is close to shops on the Nieuwe Binnenweg, the area is well connected by metro, tram and bus, I live close to the museums, restaurants in the city centre, and despite that it's quiet on my street in the evenings. I miss greenery in the city but find that there are more and more neighbourhood initiatives to green streets and redesigns where parking spaces make way for tree pits, etc. Very nice!
Auto-translated to English by AIAn exciting neighbourhood, children's playgrounds, park nearby, canals, restaurants and bars, always very lively, plenty to do, i.e. grab a terrace, parade through the neighbourhood, playing children as well as students and elderly in the neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €647,715 | €521,390 |
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| Sale per m² | €6,393 | – |
| Rent price | €2,260 p/m | €2,199 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €28 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
Het is net een klein dorpje, je kunt overal fijn heen fietsen of lopen. Er is ook openbaar vervoer wat het nog makkelijker maakt om ergens heen te gaan. Niet al te ver van het centrum af.
Auto-translated to English by AII've lived here for a few years. There's litter on the ground. But the supermarkets are good in the neighbourhood and there's a community centre. Nice!
Auto-translated to English by AIA very nice neighbourhood. The airport is nearby, but you don't hear a thing. Zestienhovenpark is great for walking or jogging. Many families with children live here. There is a lot of greenery and you see many birds. The best neighbourhood
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Auto-translated to English by AIWell, I was born here so I grew up with the neighbourhood as it is now.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood is improving more and more each year. Thanks to the rent law, there are fewer slumlords and more and more families. It sometimes still has a bad reputation, but that is undeserved except for a few streets. The location is fantastic, metro, Zuidplein, city centre a quarter of an hour by bike. Zuiderpark is also around the corner and soon the Nelson Mandela park.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe facilities and the apartment itself are nice. But around the building there is a lot of rubbish on the street and junkies.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt is and remains a village
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €506,633 | €437,993 |
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| Sale per m² | €4,958 | – |
| Rent price | €2,132 p/m | €2,071 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €25 p/m | – |
Meent, Rotterdam
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