Rental homes in Noorderplantsoenbuurt, Groningen

Rental prices and market figures Noorderplantsoenbuurt, Groningen

The Noorderplantsoenbuurt is a pronounced rental neighbourhood: 61% of the 2,292 homes are rental properties. Strikingly, only 15% are owned by housing associations, while as much as 46% are rented out via other landlords (private or investors). This makes the free sector dominant here. In the past year, 54 homes were rented out in the free sector at an average rent of €1,023 per month, with a range of €595 to €2,300. The average floor area was 59 m², which works out to about €17.30 per m². That is steep, but fits with the popularity of this neighbourhood. Note: these figures exclude social housing, where prices are lower. The WOZ value in the Noorderplantsoenbuurt is €267,000, slightly lower than the average for the district Oud-West (€296,000) and also below the municipal average of Groningen (€295,000). This is partly because the homes here are relatively small, mostly apartments. Compared to other neighbourhoods in Oud-West, you pay a similar price for a rental home in the Noorderplantsoenbuurt, although the homes are on average a bit more compact. At the top of this page, view the current supply and daily prices for the most recent situation.

Living in Noorderplantsoenbuurt, Groningen

The Noorderplantsoenbuurt owes its name to the Noorderplantsoen, the elongated city park that winds through the neighbourhood like a green lung. It is one of the most sought-after residential neighbourhoods in Groningen, and you can tell: there is always demand for rental homes in Noorderplantsoenbuurt. The neighbourhood has an urban but green character, with narrow streets full of pre-war townhouses, upstairs flats and smaller apartments. Along the Moesstraat, the Nieuwe Boteringestraat and the Kruitlaan, you will find a mix of monumental buildings and renovated housing blocks. Most rental homes are apartments of 40 to 80 m², spread over two to four floors. New-build is scarce; most dates from before 1940.

Facilities in the Noorderplantsoenbuurt

You can do your daily shopping at the Albert Heijn on the Nieuwe Boteringestraat or the Jumbo on the Zuiderdiep, a few minutes' bike ride away. On the corner of the Moesstraat and the Kruitlaan, there are various small specialist shops and eateries. The neighbourhood borders the Folkingestraat and the city centre, where you will find everything in terms of hospitality and shops. For primary education, there is, among others, the Nassauschool on the Nassaulaan, just outside the neighbourhood. Secondary schools such as the Praedinius Gymnasium are within walking distance. Sports facilities are available via the Esserberg sports park (just to the west) and the Noorderplantsoen itself, which is popular with runners, yoga groups and walkers. GPs and a pharmacy can be found on the Nieuwe Boteringestraat.

Accessibility and parking

Accessibility scores highly among residents (8.8 out of 10). Groningen Central Station is less than a ten-minute bike ride away. Bus lines towards the UMCG, Zernike and the city centre stop along the Boteringesingel and the Nieuwe Boteringestraat. By bike, you are at the Grote Markt in three minutes. By car, the A7/N370 ring road is reachable in five minutes via the Boteringebrug or the Oostersingel. Parking is a different story: you need a parking permit and spaces are scarce, especially in the evenings. That is a common complaint. Those without a car hardly notice this, because everything is within easy reach by bike.

Residents give the Noorderplantsoenbuurt a 7.5 as an overall score. Green spaces score the highest with a 9.5, which is not surprising with the Noorderplantsoen literally around the corner. Community spirit (8.2) and facilities (8.0) also score well. Residents are less satisfied with housing (6.2), which has to do with the small homes and sometimes outdated state of rental properties. Education scores a 4.8, probably due to the limited supply of primary schools within the neighbourhood itself. One resident wrote: "The Noorderplantsoen is the back garden you don't have yourself. Great to live, but the apartments are small and the rents high for what you get." Read more experiences on the neighbourhood page of Noorderplantsoenbuurt. Compared to the neighbouring Oranjebuurt, the Noorderplantsoenbuurt is greener and slightly livelier, while the Schildersbuurt attracts more families due to the more spacious homes. If you want to be even closer to the city centre, you can look at the supply in Centrum.

Who is a rental home in the Noorderplantsoenbuurt interesting for?

With 1,250 residents between 15 and 25 and 1,375 between 25 and 45, this is typically a neighbourhood for students, young professionals and starters. 86% of households are single-person, and only 12% are married. Renting an apartment in Noorderplantsoenbuurt is therefore the most common form of living. Families with children find less space here, both in terms of home size and play areas and schools. If you want to rent a home here, prepare your documents (employer's statement, payslips) in advance, because available rental homes go quickly. For social housing, you can register via WoningNet with housing associations such as Lefier or Nijestee, but expect long waiting times. Also considering buying? Then view the supply of homes for sale in Noorderplantsoenbuurt.

What residents say about the Noorderplantsoenbuurt

Based on 4 reviews, the neighbourhood scores a 7.5 out of 10. The highest sub-score is green spaces (9.5), the lowest is education (4.8). Residents appreciate the park, the location near the city centre and the lively but not noisy atmosphere. Criticism focuses on the cramped homes and high rents in the free sector. One resident summed it up: "You pay here for the location, not for the square metres." Curious about all the reviews? View the reviews and neighbourhood data of Noorderplantsoenbuurt.

Searching for rental homes around the Noorderplantsoenbuurt

Do you find the supply for rent in the Noorderplantsoenbuurt limited or too expensive? Then compare with neighbourhoods nearby. In Kostverloren, the homes are often slightly more spacious and affordable, while the atmosphere is a bit quieter. The Oud-Noord district offers a similar urban appearance with sometimes lower rents. Also view the broad overview of rental homes in Groningen for more options. On Buurtje.nl, we combine current housing supply with neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and data from more than 1,500 sources, so you can not only compare renting a home in Noorderplantsoenbuurt on price, but also on liveability. Read more about the district on the page of Oud-West. The municipality of Groningen also provides information about parking permits and district renewal.