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Renting in Spijkenisse
Spijkenisse, the largest town in the municipality of Nissewaard, grew rapidly from the 1970s as a residential area for people working in Rotterdam and its port. The metro makes it practical: lines C and D run from De Akkers, Heemraadlaan and Spijkenisse Centrum directly into Rotterdam, with line D ending at Rotterdam Centraal.
The centre has apartments near the shopping area and the striking Boekenberg library, a pyramid of bookshelves behind a glass facade. Groenewoud and De Akkers are spacious districts with family homes, while Maaswijk and Schiekamp are older areas with flats and terraced houses, partly renewed. Waterland and the Sterrenkwartier are popular with families.
The Botlek and Europoort industrial zones are nearby, and many residents work in the port or petrochemical industry. Rents are lower than in Rotterdam, and there are fewer applicants per home.
Tip: if your job is in central Rotterdam, pick a place a short walk from a metro stop. If you work in the port, a home on the west side near the Botlek bridge usually shortens your commute.
Spijkenisse is cheaper than Rotterdam, and family houses with gardens can be found at lower rents.
Neighbourhoods in Spijkenisse
Questions about renting in Spijkenisse
Three questions about renting in this city, answered briefly.
All frequently asked questionsHow do I commute from Spijkenisse to Rotterdam?
Use the metro. Line D runs from De Akkers via Spijkenisse Centrum and Heemraadlaan to Rotterdam Centraal in about half an hour, and line C continues to Capelle aan den IJssel. By car the A15 is an option, but the Botlek and Benelux tunnels are often congested at rush hour.
Is Spijkenisse convenient for port jobs?
Yes. The Botlek and Europoort industrial areas are close, and many residents work at refineries, terminals or logistics companies. Driving or cycling to work is quick. Check the route over the Botlek bridge or through the tunnel from each listing, as it largely determines your commute.
What is the Boekenberg?
The Boekenberg is Spijkenisse's public library, a landmark building shaped like a mountain of bookshelves inside a glass structure. It is a popular place to read, study or work. Living in the centre puts it, along with the main shops and metro, within walking distance.
Photo: IIb Haven Spijkenisse vanaf Westkade by JopkeB, CC BY-SA 4.0, cropped.
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