Rental homes in Grootegast, Westerkwartier

Renting in Grootegast: a small private sector, but affordable compared to the region

Grootegast is a village where owner-occupied homes dominate. Of the approximately 2,353 homes, 69% are owner-occupied and only 31% are rental properties. The majority of rental properties are owned by a housing association (23%), while the private sector is limited: only 8% of the housing stock falls under other landlords. Anyone looking for a rental home in Grootegast outside the social sector therefore has little choice. In the past twelve months, six homes were rented out in the private sector, with an average rent of €1,097 per month and a range of €750 to €1,565 per month. The average floor area was 84 m². These are annual averages for the private sector, excluding social housing. The average WOZ value in Grootegast is €290,000, which is slightly lower than the municipal average of Westerkwartier (€304,000). This reflects the village character: spacious ground-level homes, but less market dynamics than in larger centres. See the current supply and the most recent average rent at the top of this page.

Grootegast: social and green, but the primary school is no longer there

Grootegast scores a 6.9 out of 10 on Buurtje.nl, based on two resident reviews. That number doesn't tell the whole story. Resident TRIENKE gives the village an 8.2 and describes it as "SPECIAL", though she also mentions a clear point of criticism: rubbish and items are regularly dumped in the neighbourhood. H.A. Kuperus describes Grootegast as a "relaxed, beautiful place to live" and emphasises how involved residents are: people greet each other on the street and have a chat. That social character is also reflected in the subscores, with Community scoring an 8.0. Green and Beauty also score an 8.0, which fits the image of a village with spacious plots and open landscape.

Yet there are serious caveats. The primary school in Grootegast closed in 2020, and residents still feel this as a major loss. This also explains the low score for Education: a 5.0. Anyone with young children looking to rent a home in Grootegast must take into account that children have to go to another village for primary education. Amenities score a 5.5, indicating that the village itself is limited in terms of shops and services. Accessibility scores a 7.5, which is reasonable for a village in the Westerkwartier. Read all experiences and view the full neighbourhood data on the Grootegast neighbourhood page.

Around the village lie smaller hamlets, each with its own character. So you can also look at what is available in Sebaldeburen or nearby Doezum. If you're looking for something more towards the larger centres in the municipality, you can also take a look at the supply in Leek or Oldekerk, villages with slightly more amenities nearby. Want to know more about living in the region as a whole? Check the information about the municipality of Westerkwartier or the complete overview of rental properties in Westerkwartier.

For whom is renting in Grootegast a good choice, and for whom not?

Grootegast suits people who consciously choose a quiet, green and social village, and who are not dependent on local amenities within walking distance. The largest age group is 45 to 65 years old, and the village has relatively many families and married couples. For families with young children, the lack of a primary school in the village is a real disadvantage to seriously consider. Anyone considering renting an apartment in Grootegast should know that the supply in the private sector is very limited. For starters or people with a social rental income, the waiting time via the housing association is a factor to take into account. If you prefer to buy, the supply of homes for sale in Grootegast is more extensive and varied.

Find current rental supply in and around Grootegast

The supply of rental properties in Grootegast varies, but is structurally limited. Buurtje.nl collects the current supply in one place, including filters on price, floor area and energy label. If you don't see anything suitable in Grootegast, also check the supply in the surrounding hamlets such as Het Peebos or Opende. For municipal housing policy and social housing registration, you can visit the website of the municipality of Westerkwartier.