Rental homes in Helpman en omgeving, Groningen
Looking for a rental property in Helpman and the surrounding area? Check the current listings, compare rental prices, and read what residents think of this green Groningen neighbourhood.
What does a rental property cost in Helpman and surrounding area?
Helpman and surrounding area is a neighbourhood where buying and renting are fairly balanced: 54% of the more than 10,400 homes are owner-occupied, 46% are rental. Of that rental stock, 21% is owned by housing associations and 25% by other landlords, such as private investors and institutional parties. The free sector is therefore clearly present here. In the past twelve months, 148 homes in the free sector were rented out at an average rent of €1,332 per month, with a range of €452 to €2,900. The average floor area was 85 m². That is considerably higher than what you pay on average in the municipality of Groningen, which is logical given the WOZ value here (€327,000 versus €295,000 municipal). You can find the current daily prices and available supply in the overview at the top of this page.
The social rental sector is more limited than in many other Groningen neighbourhoods. Those dependent on a housing association home must take waiting lists into account. For more information about housing policy and tenant schemes, you can visit the website of the municipality of Groningen.
Helpman and surrounding area through the eyes of residents: green, complete, but sometimes insular
On Buurtje.nl, residents rate Helpman and surrounding area a 7.9 out of 10, based on 8 reviews. The highest scores go to amenities (8.5) and education (8.3), followed by accessibility and green spaces (both 8.1). You immediately recognise that picture when you cycle through the neighbourhood. Resident Greta Bakker (9.8/10) sums it up succinctly: "It's cosy, the neighbourhood is beautifully green. Shops nearby, public transport nearby and the A28 nearby. Also many schools, primary and secondary. Within 10 minutes by bike you're in the city centre, perfect!" That completeness is truly the hallmark of this neighbourhood. You have three supermarkets within walking distance, Openluchtbad De Papiermolen around the corner, and the Hoornse Plas within cycling distance.
Yet it is not all roses. Resident Jelmer (7.1/10) describes the social dynamic matter-of-factly: "I have almost no contact with neighbours. To get to the centre it's always 15 minutes by bike, so that's a shame." And Jasper from De Wijert warns that it can be less pleasant in the evenings when groups of young people hang around. The safety score (7.5) is therefore the lowest sub-score. This varies by neighbourhood: the quiet Villabuurt and Coendersborg feel different from the post-war flats around De Wijert-Zuid. Resident J D (8.1/10) mentions another concrete point for improvement: the public transport connections towards Zernike and the UMCG are limited, which can be a serious disadvantage for students and healthcare workers.
The atmosphere varies greatly by neighbourhood. In old Helpman around the Verlengde Hereweg you find a village character with independent shops. The Sterrebosbuurt is more compact and somewhat more urban. Anyone who wants to view all resident reviews and neighbourhood data for Helpman and surrounding area can find them on the comprehensive neighbourhood page.
Renting in Helpman and surrounding area: for whom and for whom not?
With an average income of €41,500 and 55% highly educated, Helpman and surrounding area mainly attracts working professionals and dual-income couples. Renting an apartment in Helpman and surrounding area is quite feasible for couples with a modal or above-modal income. Families with school-age children benefit from the high education score (8.3). For students who need to go to Zernike daily, the neighbourhood is less convenient due to travel time. Those looking for an affordable rental home under €700 will find little here in the free sector and would be better off looking at the Oosterparkwijk or social housing through housing associations. Prefer to buy? Then check the supply of homes for sale in Helpman and surrounding area, because with 54% owner-occupied homes, there is regular supply.
Searching for rental properties in Helpman and surrounding area
On Buurtje.nl you will find the current supply of rental properties in Helpman and surrounding area, including filters on price, floor area and energy label. Compare neighbourhood scores, read resident experiences and see how the area scores on safety, green spaces and amenities. Want to broaden your search? Then also check what is available in Oud-Zuid, nearby Centrum, or view the complete overview of rental properties in Groningen.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent for a rental home in Helpman and surrounding area?
In the free sector, the average rent over the past year was €1,332 per month, with an average floor area of 85 m². The range ran from €452 to €2,900 per month. Social housing via housing associations falls outside this.
Is Helpman and surrounding area a safe neighbourhood to rent a home?
Residents rate safety a 7.5 out of 10. During the day, the neighbourhood feels quiet and pleasant, but some residents report nuisance from young people in the evenings, especially around De Wijert. The Villabuurt and Coendersborg are perceived as quieter.
How is the accessibility when renting a home in Helpman and surrounding area?
Accessibility scores an 8.1 among residents. The A28 is nearby and the city centre can be reached by bike in 10 minutes. However, there are complaints about limited public transport connections towards Zernike and the UMCG. This is a point of attention for those dependent on public transport.
Are there good schools near rental homes in Helpman and surrounding area?
Yes, education scores an 8.3, the second highest sub-score. There are several primary and secondary schools in the neighbourhood. Residents cite the wide range of schools as one of the area's major plus points.
Can I find an affordable rental home in Helpman and surrounding area, Groningen?
In the free sector, rents start from around €452 per month, but most are higher. About 21% of the housing stock is owned by housing associations, so there are social rental homes, but waiting lists are long. For an affordable rental home in the free sector under €800, supply is limited.
Quiet
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a fine neighbourhood, only in the evening when young people are around it's not safe, been shouted at and followed several times.
Auto-translated to English by AII have almost no contact with neighbours. There are three supermarkets within walking distance. Other amenities are also nearby. To get to the city centre, it's always a 15-minute bike ride, which is a shame.
Auto-translated to English by AIVery good. Lots of friendly people and there's always something to do
Auto-translated to English by AII lived here for about two years and there is more than enough access to shops/churches/schools etc, that was never a problem. However, this neighbourhood is poorly connected to public transport, which really should be better. This was a major reason for me to want to move, it was too far from e.g. Zernike, friends, or everything on the north side of the city. The neighbourhood always felt safe otherwise. Most of the nuisance came from schoolchildren during breaks at e.g. the shops and around the schools. They often don't put their rubbish in a bin, which I personally found very annoying. Other than that, the neighbourhood is perfectly fine.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's cosy, the neighbourhood is beautifully green. Shops nearby, public transport nearby and the A28 nearby. Also many schools, primary and secondary. Hoornse Plas is within cycling distance. Open-air swimming pool De Papiermolen is within walking distance. In 10 minutes by bike you're in the city centre, perfect!
Auto-translated to English by AIAlways cosy, many different generations and everything is in the neighbourhood. Easy to reach and beautiful surroundings with perfect houses. (Other places here are less beautiful but where I live is gorgeous)
Auto-translated to English by AIChild-friendly neighbourhood Social people Lots of activities to do
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