Rent Out Your Property for Free in Rotterdam (2026)

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December 11, 2025

How Rotterdam landlords can rent out their property to expats or international students at zero cost, with real examples from Schapendreef, Karel Doormanstraat, 1e Jerichostraat and more

Are you a landlord in Rotterdam and want to rent out your property FOR FREE, with no agency fees, no hassle, and no risk?
Then you’re in the right place.

Want to get started immediately? Visit the official FREE RENTAL page:
https://www.rotterdamrentalservice.com/gratis-verhuur

Why free rental is possible (and why most landlords don’t know this)

Most landlords believe that an agent always charges fees.
But that’s simply not true.

Rotterdam Rental Service offers a unique service:

Free rental when your property is matched directly with an expat from their existing client database.

That means:

  • no start-up fees
  • no mediation fees
  • no hidden charges
  • and the entire rental process handled for you

Why does this work?

Because RRS has a continuous flow of expats from major international companies such as Fluor, Oceanco, Vinci, MediaMarkt and many others.

If your property fits perfectly with one of their active housing requests → the expat (or their employer) pays, not you as the landlord.

How does free rental work exactly?

1. You register your property

Via the official page: https://www.rotterdamrentalservice.com/gratis-verhuur

2. Your property is matched with existing expat requests

It’s only free if an expat already in their network matches your property.

3. You receive screening, documents, and a proposal

Everything is handled for you: viewings, screening, feedback, reporting.

4. You pay €0 when a direct match is made

For optional services (contract, inspection report), you can choose additional support.

Real examples: Rotterdam landlords who already used the free rental service

No theory — these are real Rotterdam cases.

Schapendreef – €1,250 p/m – rented out within 14 days

A compact but modern apartment in Rotterdam was submitted by a landlord who “didn’t want any hassle.”
Within 14 days, the property was matched to a German expat couple working for an international engineering firm.

Karel Doormanstraat – €1,700 p/m – expat family within 10 days

A spacious 3-room apartment. The landlord was hesitant about expats but wanted reliability.

Within 7 days, RRS found an expat manager from a major tech company with his family.
Documents, screening, everything perfect.

  • Landlord cost: €0
  • Rental period: 24 months
  • Total return: €40,800 in two years

1e Jerichostraat – €1,900 p/m – high-end US expat

A beautiful upstairs apartment in Kralingen. An American expat (working for a maritime engineering company) was already on the waiting list.

The property matched immediately → viewing → approved → contract signed.

Question: Is your property suitable for free rental?

Rotterdam Rental Service looks at:

✔ 1. Location (Centre, Kralingen, Scheepvaartkwartier, Hillegersberg, Prins Alexander)
✔ 2. Rental price between €1,250 – €2,150 per month
✔ 3. Minimum availability of 12 months
✔ 4. Preferably: furnished or semi-furnished
✔ 5. Good condition + photos (RRS can arrange professional photography)

If your property matches these criteria,
there is a high chance you can rent out your property for free.

Why expats & international students are ideal tenants for landlords

✔ Reliable income (expats work on contract basis)
✔ Often backed by international employers
✔ Always searching for clean, well-maintained properties
✔ Lower risk of payment issues
✔ Usually rent for 12–24 months

This makes expats one of the most reliable tenant groups in Rotterdam.

FAQ

Is free rental really without costs?

Yes, when there is a match with an existing expat client.

Who pays the rental fee then?

The expat or their employer — not you.

What if no match is found?

Then you can choose whether to continue with the regular rental service.

How fast can my property be rented?

On average between 7–21 days for expat rentals.

Register your property for free rental

Click here to get started immediately:
https://www.rotterdamrentalservice.com/gratis-verhuur

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