Rotterdam is a major port city located in the South Holland province of the Netherlands. The city is built on flat terrain along the banks of the Nieuwe Maas, the Rotte, and the Boezem rivers. As a prominent municipality, its local economy and intellectual life are anchored by its massive maritime industries and key institutions, including Erasmus University Rotterdam and the Islamic University of Applied Sciences Rotterdam.
Housing in Rotterdam is slightly cheaper than the average for the Netherlands as a whole, though prices vary significantly between its distinct neighbourhoods. The central district of Cool holds a large share of the local housing stock, with prices sitting right at the city average. For those seeking more exclusive areas, the northern suburb of Hillegersberg is by far the most expensive district, with homes costing nearly three times the city average, followed by Overschie and Schiebroek. By contrast, more affordable housing is concentrated in districts like Hoogvliet, Bergpolder, and Feijenoord, where prices sit well below the Rotterdam average.
