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Rotterdam
A port city with more space, newer buildings and lower rents.
At a glance
- Typical 1-bed rent
- €1,500 to €1,900Indicative, free sector, 2026. Check live listings.
- Main station
- Rotterdam Centraal
- Neighbourhoods
- Kralingen, Oude Westen, Katendrecht, Delfshaven
- Best for
- Logistics, engineering and design; 40 minutes to Amsterdam by train.
Your timeline
Start looking about eight weeks before your move date.
Local tips
- Rotterdam South has the largest stock of new-build flats, often with an English-speaking landlord.
- Check the energy label: older flats can cost far more to heat than the rent suggests.
- Some districts need a housing permit. Confirm the rules for the street before applying.
Sample listings in Rotterdam
Sample
New-build 2-bed with a view
Katendrecht, Rotterdam · 68 m² · Available 15 Nov
€1,780 / month
- ✓ Registration at the address allowed: Pass
- ✓ Written lease: Pass
- ✓ Deposit: 2 months: Pass
- ✓ Agent fee charged to you: Pass
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