Living in Kralingen, 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 €1,950/month — roughly 24% above the city median, and mid-priced of the 12 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run €2,400 - €2,700/month and three-bedrooms €3,100 - €3,600/month on second-hand contracts. At 15 minutes to the center by tram, it sits about as central as most Rotterdam areas in the set. On safety it rates 5/5, among the higher-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the green, families, affluent tags, it may suit families and longer-term renters who want space.

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 Gerdesiaweg as the nearest metro stop, Nieuwe Plantage as nearby green space and Albert Heijn as the nearest supermarket around the Kralingen 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 Kralingen, Rotterdam?

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

Is Kralingen safe for expats?

Kralingen has a safety rating of 5/5 (Very Safe) on our scale. That is one of the higher ratings on the 1-5 scale; as always, check specific streets and visit at different times before signing a lease.

How long is the commute from Kralingen to Rotterdam center?

The commute from Kralingen to Rotterdam city center takes approximately 15 minutes by tram.

What is Kralingen like to live in?

Green, affluent area. Near the lake and park, popular with families. In our data it is tagged as green, families, affluent.