Nieuwe Werk, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis studio on Van Vollenhovenstraat sits in the lively Nieuwe Werk area, right in the city centre. At 40 m² it's compact but well laid out, with an energy label C and a rental price of €1,140 per month. That's 61% below the neighbourhood average of €2,927, making it a keen option for a single person or couple. For context, studios in Rotterdam vary widely in price and size.
Nieuwe Werk is a dense, urban pocket of Rotterdam with a very strong city feel (address density over 4,000). Most homes are flats, and the area is popular with young professionals and students, over a third of residents are between 25 and 45. There are few families with children, and many households are single-person. The neighbourhood has a lively, central atmosphere, with plenty of restaurants and cafes just steps away. The Nieuwe Werk neighbourhood is known for its mix of historic and modern buildings.
For daily groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and there are several other supermarkets within a ten-minute walk. Schools are also close by: the Rotterdamse Schoolvereniging and Openbare Basisschool Het Landje are both a couple of streets away, and the Erasmiaans Gymnasium is a ten-minute walk for secondary education. A park or public garden is on your doorstep, perfect for a quick break. The municipality of Rotterdam offers a wide range of amenities within easy reach.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Rental Rotterdam.
Details of this home
Van Vollenhovenstraat 27C, Rotterdam
Data from Nieuwe Werk
Data from Nieuwe Werk
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About Van Vollenhovenstraat 27C, Rotterdam
Yes, it's quite keen. The average rent in Nieuwe Werk is €2,927, and the median is €2,250. This studio is 61% below the neighbourhood average, partly because it's smaller (40 m² vs 176 m² average). For a compact studio in the city centre, the price is in line with what you'd expect for the size.
The energy label is C, which is average for a building from 1898. It means the home is reasonably efficient but not top-tier. You can expect moderate heating costs, though exact bills depend on usage.
The nearest train station is 2.3 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short cycle. Rotterdam's main stations are well connected, but you'll likely use trams or buses for daily commutes.
Nieuwe Werk is very urban and lively, with a high density of restaurants, cafes, and shops. A supermarket (Albert Heijn) is just 156 metres away, and a park is 200 metres from your door. It's a busy area popular with young professionals and students.
The listing does not state whether the studio is furnished or unfurnished.
As a studio, it is a single open-plan living and sleeping space, typically with a separate kitchen and bathroom.
The rental market in Nieuwe Werk is active, with 18 rentals currently available and 245 rented out in the past period. The average time on the market is 28 days, so homes do not stay available for long.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Nieuwe Werk