A grand apartment on the Oostersingel
This is a spacious apartment on the Oostersingel in Groningen, right in the heart of the city. The building dates from 1885 and has been given an A+++ energy label, which is about as efficient as it gets. With 213 m² of floor space, this is a home with real room to spread out. At €503 a month, the rent was keen for a property of this size and standard, especially when you compare it with other apartments in Groningen. This home has not been online since 1 October 2026.
Life in Binnenstad-Oost
Binnenstad-Oost is a lively, multicultural part of the city centre. One resident describes it as a "lively multicultural neighbourhood" where "young and old live here" and "you can walk into the city centre in no time." Another says: "I have really enjoyed living here from the start. Young and old live here and it is very green." A third notes it is "a cosy spot, lots of nice houses, easily accessible," though they add it is "just a bit lacking in green & not always very clean." Based on twelve reviews, the neighbourhood scores an average of 7.98. The population is mostly students and young professionals, with 80% of households being single-person and 40% of residents aged 15 to 25. This is the Binnenstad-Oost neighbourhood in a nutshell.
Daily life on the street
The Oostersingel sits in the middle of the action. For your daily bread, an AH to go is just around the corner, with a Jumbo a couple of streets away and an Albert Heijn a ten-minute walk. Schools are close too: the H.N. Werkman Stadslyceum is just around the corner, the Praedinius Gymnasium a couple of streets away, and IKC Borgman Oosterpoort a ten-minute walk. The train station is a short stroll, and the city centre is on your doorstep. All of this falls within the municipality of Groningen, a city known for its energy and culture.
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When this home was still on the market, it was listed via Gruno Vastgoed B.V. and through Vastgoed Nederland.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
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About Oostersingel 5A, Groningen
Was €503 a fair rent for this apartment?
At 213 m² with an A+++ energy label, the rent of €503 was on the keen side for the size and standard. The apartment was in the city centre, which typically commands a premium, so this price looked favourable compared with similar rentals in Groningen.
What does the A+++ energy label mean for this home?
The A+++ label is the highest energy efficiency rating available. It meant the home was very efficient to run, so heating and electricity costs should be low. The label is an official registration, not a statement about the condition of the building itself.
How close is the nearest supermarket?
An AH to go is 267 metres away, just around the corner. A Jumbo is 493 metres away, and an Albert Heijn is 614 metres. For a larger shop, there are plenty of options within a short walk.
What schools are near this apartment?
The H.N. Werkman Stadslyceum for secondary education is 308 metres away, and the Praedinius Gymnasium is 427 metres. For primary education, IKC Borgman Oosterpoort is 734 metres away and the St. Michaëlschool is 814 metres.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 1.6 kilometres from the apartment, which is about a twenty-minute walk or a short cycle. The city centre itself is on your doorstep, so most daily needs are closer than the station.
What is the neighbourhood like to live in?
Binnenstad-Oost is a lively, multicultural area with many cafes and restaurants. Residents describe it as cosy and green, with easy access to the city centre. Some note it could be cleaner and has limited green space, but overall it scores 7.98 out of 10 from twelve reviews.
