Living in Katendrecht, 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 €1,700/month — roughly 8% above the city median, and mid-priced of the 12 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run €2,100 - €2,400/month and three-bedrooms €2,700 - €3,100/month on second-hand contracts. At 15 minutes to the center by bus, it sits about as central as 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 trendy, waterfront, up-and-coming tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Charlois. For a shorter commute, see Centrum.

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

OpenStreetMap maps Brielselaan as the nearest tram stop, Buizenpark as nearby green space and Dirk as the nearest supermarket around the Katendrecht reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows a large number 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 Katendrecht, Rotterdam?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Katendrecht costs €1,600 - €1,800/month (second-hand contract) or €1,300 - €1,500/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from €2,100 - €2,400/month, and a 3-bedroom from €2,700 - €3,100/month.

Is Katendrecht safe for expats?

Katendrecht 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 Katendrecht to Rotterdam center?

The commute from Katendrecht to Rotterdam city center takes approximately 15 minutes by bus.

What is Katendrecht like to live in?

Former red-light district turned trendy peninsula. Waterfront dining and culture. In our data it is tagged as trendy, waterfront, up-and-coming.