Living in Charlois, Rotterdam

Monthly rent in EUR (€). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.

Within AffordWhere's Rotterdam dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about €1,150/month — roughly 27% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 12 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run €1,450 - €1,700/month and three-bedrooms €1,900 - €2,200/month on second-hand contracts. At 18 minutes to the center by metro, it sits farther out than most Rotterdam areas in the set. On safety it rates 3/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the affordable, diverse, local tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

Weighing options? For a shorter commute, see Centrum.

Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.

OpenStreetMap maps Zuidplein as the nearest metro stop, Zuiderpark as nearby green space and Dirk as the nearest supermarket around the Charlois reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows a handful of cafés and restaurants mapped within about 700m of that point.

Amenity data from OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). The extracted amenity dataset is published under the same license.

How much is rent in Charlois, Rotterdam?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Charlois costs €1,050 - €1,250/month (second-hand contract) or €900 - €1,050/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from €1,450 - €1,700/month, and a 3-bedroom from €1,900 - €2,200/month.

Is Charlois safe for expats?

Charlois has a safety rating of 3/5 (Moderate) on our scale. That is mid-scale; standard urban precautions are advisable.

How long is the commute from Charlois to Rotterdam center?

The commute from Charlois to Rotterdam city center takes approximately 18 minutes by metro.

What is Charlois like to live in?

South Rotterdam budget area. Diverse, local markets, improving infrastructure. In our data it is tagged as affordable, diverse, local.