Living in Centrum, 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 €2,300 - €2,700/month and three-bedrooms €3,000 - €3,500/month on second-hand contracts. At 5 minutes to the center by walk, 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 modern, architecture, central tags, it may suit renters who want to be close to the center.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Charlois.

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

OpenStreetMap maps Beurs as the nearest tram stop, Jan Evertsenplaats as nearby green space and Jumbo as the nearest supermarket around the Centrum 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 Centrum, Rotterdam?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Centrum costs €1,800 - €2,100/month (second-hand contract) or €1,500 - €1,700/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from €2,300 - €2,700/month, and a 3-bedroom from €3,000 - €3,500/month.

Is Centrum safe for expats?

Centrum 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 Centrum to Rotterdam center?

The commute from Centrum to Rotterdam city center takes approximately 5 minutes by walk.

What is Centrum like to live in?

Modern city center. Striking architecture, shopping, and urban living. In our data it is tagged as modern, architecture, central.