Living in Oude Noorden, 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 €1,500/month — roughly 5% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 12 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run €1,900 - €2,200/month and three-bedrooms €2,400 - €2,800/month on second-hand contracts. At 12 minutes to the center by tram, it sits closer to the center 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 diverse, up-and-coming, affordable 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 Benthuizerstraat as the nearest tram stop, Zwaanshalspark as nearby green space and Gazi as the nearest supermarket around the Oude Noorden 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 Oude Noorden, Rotterdam?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Oude Noorden costs €1,400 - €1,600/month (second-hand contract) or €1,200 - €1,300/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from €1,900 - €2,200/month, and a 3-bedroom from €2,400 - €2,800/month.

Is Oude Noorden safe for expats?

Oude Noorden 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 Oude Noorden to Rotterdam center?

The commute from Oude Noorden to Rotterdam city center takes approximately 12 minutes by tram.

What is Oude Noorden like to live in?

Gentrifying north Rotterdam. Diverse, street art, affordable. In our data it is tagged as diverse, up-and-coming, affordable.