A room in Tarwewijk, Rotterdam
This listing is for a room on Mijnsherenlaan in Rotterdam's Tarwewijk. This listing does not state a house number, 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 €697 per month, the rent is 45% below the neighbourhood average for rooms, a keen price. For context, rooms in Rotterdam typically go for around €802.
Tarwewijk
Tarwewijk is a diverse, improving neighbourhood with a mix of young people and families. One resident says: "The 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." Another notes: "Good, quiet, but the municipality could pay a bit more attention, like containers with an awful lot of mess." Based on five reviews, the neighbourhood scores a 6.83 out of 10. The neighbourhood Tarwewijk is densely populated, with many single-person households and a young population.
Life on the street
For daily groceries, Dirk is just around the corner, with Lidl and Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within walking distance: Basisschool Het Kompas is on your doorstep, CBS De Akker a couple of minutes' walk, and OBS De Globe just a bit further. The municipality Rotterdam provides good public transport links, with a metro station a ten-minute walk away and the city centre a quarter of an hour by bike.
Source
At the time of writing the room is listed only via Direct Wonen. The agent has not published full specs such as floor area or energy label.
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About Mijnsherenlaan, Rotterdam
Is €697 a fair price for this room?
Yes, it is keen. The average rent for a room in Tarwewijk is €802, so this room is 45% below that. Rooms in this neighbourhood tend to rent quickly, within 17 days on average, which suggests demand is strong at this price point.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Tarwewijk is a diverse, improving area with a mix of young people and families. Residents appreciate the affordable housing and good location, but note that waste management could be better. The neighbourhood has a high population density and many single-person households.
How far is the nearest supermarket?
Dirk is just around the corner at about 300 metres. Lidl and Albert Heijn are about 650,700 metres away, a five- to ten-minute walk.
Are there schools nearby?
Yes, several primary schools are within walking distance. Basisschool Het Kompas is about 136 metres away, CBS De Akker 182 metres, and OBS De Globe 236 metres.
How far is the train station?
The nearest train station is 3.3 km away, which is about a 40-minute walk or a short bus ride.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
Direct Wonen has published only the street and price.





