Rotterdam has 5 distinct Class A submarkets we track, anchored by Wilhelminapier (Kop van Zuid) at the trophy tier.

  • 5 submarkets covered.
  • Trophy tier: Wilhelminapier (Kop van Zuid), Centrum / Coolsingel, Weena / Central District.
  • Prime tier: Alexanderpolder / Prins Alexander.
  • Established/emerging tier: Rotterdam Airport / Zestienhoven.

Rotterdam Class A submarkets

Rotterdam has 5 distinct Class A submarkets we track, anchored by Wilhelminapier (Kop van Zuid) at the trophy tier.

TL;DR

  • 5 submarkets covered.
  • Trophy tier: Wilhelminapier (Kop van Zuid), Centrum / Coolsingel, Weena / Central District.
  • Prime tier: Alexanderpolder / Prins Alexander.
  • Established/emerging tier: Rotterdam Airport / Zestienhoven.

By tier

**Wilhelminapier (Kop van Zuid)** (trophy, ~€360/sqm/yr · ≈ $36.1 PSF/yr USD) — Post-2010 fjord-front trophy. **Centrum / Coolsingel** (trophy, ~€336/sqm/yr · ≈ $33.7 PSF/yr USD) — Heritage CBD core. **Weena / Central District** (trophy, ~€348/sqm/yr · ≈ $34.9 PSF/yr USD) — Post-2010 mixed-use frontier. **Alexanderpolder / Prins Alexander** (prime, ~€252/sqm/yr · ≈ $25.3 PSF/yr USD) — Eastern suburban Class A. **Rotterdam Airport / Zestienhoven** (established, ~€240/sqm/yr · ≈ $24.1 PSF/yr USD) — Suburban aviation and logistics Class A.

Key facts

cityRotterdam
countryNetherlands
regionEMEA
classARentLocal312 EUR/sqft/yr
classARentUsd$340/sqft/yr
vacancy7.4%
typicalLeaseYears5
typicalRentFreeMonths6
submarkets5
primeYieldPct4.6%
trophyCount3
primeCount1

Frequently asked questions

How many Class A submarkets are in Rotterdam?
5, ranging from trophy (Wilhelminapier (Kop van Zuid)) down to established and emerging clusters.

Editorial provenance

Reviewed by Class A Atlas Editorial Desk — House byline · global editorial team. Last updated 2026-04-15. See our methodology and editorial standards.

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