Living in West, 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 €1,800 - €2,100/month and three-bedrooms €2,400 - €2,700/month on second-hand contracts. At 15 minutes to the center by metro, 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 multicultural, affordable, local 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 Maassluis West as the nearest light rail stop, Koningshofpark as nearby green space and Hoogvliet as the nearest supermarket around the West reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows several 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 West, Rotterdam?

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

Is West safe for expats?

West 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 West to Rotterdam center?

The commute from West to Rotterdam city center takes approximately 15 minutes by metro.

What is West like to live in?

Multicultural area with parks. Affordable, good local amenities. In our data it is tagged as multicultural, affordable, local.