Rental homes in Selwerd, Groningen

Rental prices and market figures for Selwerd, Groningen

Selwerd is a true rental neighbourhood: as many as 79% of the more than 3,170 homes are rental properties. This makes it one of the neighbourhoods in Groningen with the highest rental share. Approximately 54% of all homes are owned by a housing association, meaning more than half of the supply is social housing. In addition, about 25% is rented out by other landlords, often in the private sector.

In the private sector (excluding social housing and room rentals), the average rent over the past twelve months was €1,171 per month, with a range of €580 to €1,700. With an average floor area of 70 m², this works out to around €16.70 per square metre. 49 homes were rented out in that period. The WOZ value in Selwerd is €227,000, lower than the average for the district Noordwest (€238,000) and well below the municipal average of €295,000. This also translates into relatively affordable rents compared to the centre of Groningen. At the top of this page, you can see the current supply and daily prices for available rental homes in Selwerd.

Living in Selwerd, Groningen

Selwerd is a typical Groningen post-war expansion neighbourhood, built in the 1960s and 1970s. Here you will mainly find three- to four-storey porch flats, interspersed with terraced houses and a few taller blocks along the Eikenlaan and Selwerderhof. The neighbourhood has a distinctly green character: wide lawns between the housing blocks, mature trees along the Korreweg and Selwerderpark as a green lung. It is not a neighbourhood with monumental facades or cosy terraces, but it is a place where you live relatively quietly and affordably within cycling distance of the city centre.

The largest group of residents is between 15 and 25 years old (over 2,155 of the 6,580 inhabitants), which you notice in the atmosphere: student houses alongside families and older residents who have lived there for decades. The average income is €22,500, below the district average of €25,600 and well below the Groningen average of €33,100. Only 17% of households are married, and the majority (3,130) are single-person households.

Facilities in Selwerd

You can manage daily life largely within the neighbourhood. Shopping centre Selwerd on the Selwerderhof offers a Vomar supermarket, an Aldi and several small shops. Resident Grietje Wiegman writes: "There is a shopping centre opposite here, so I always have something to see." For larger groceries or more choice, you can cycle to the Paddepoel shopping centre with Albert Heijn and Jumbo in five minutes. Primary school De Swoaistee and public primary school De Pendinghe are nearby, and for secondary education, Kamerlingh Onnes is close by on Travertijnstraat. Sportpark Selwerd offers fields for football and tennis, and the Kardinge sports centre with swimming pool can be reached in ten minutes by bike.

Accessibility of Selwerd

Accessibility scores highly with residents: an 8.0. Bus lines 1 and 15 of Qbuzz stop at several places in the neighbourhood and take you to the Central Station in ten minutes. By bike, you can reach the centre of Groningen in a quarter of an hour. The Zernike Campus of the University of Groningen and the Hanze University of Applied Sciences are less than five minutes away by bike, which explains why so many students live here. By car, you can reach the ring road via the Eikenlaan towards the A7 in a few minutes. Parking in Selwerd is largely free, although it can be busy around the flats in the evenings.

Honest picture: what residents appreciate and criticise

Residents give Selwerd a 7.2 out of 10. Housing scores the highest with an 8.5, which fits with the spacious and affordable homes. Accessibility and facilities both score an 8.0. However, community spirit scores the lowest: a 5.3. Resident Johanna S describes it as "no cohesion" and calls the neighbourhood neutral. The safety score of 6.7 deserves honest attention. Another resident writes: "It is getting worse here, more foreigners are coming, two weeks ago there was a shooting less than 25 metres from the flat." That is a side of Selwerd you must weigh up. At the same time, there are residents who have lived there happily for years and appreciate the peace and greenery. Read all experiences on the neighbourhood page of Selwerd.

Compared to neighbouring areas in the district Noordwest, Selwerd is a bit rougher around the edges than, for example, Tuinwijk, which has a more village-like and tidier character. Paddepoel-Zuid is most similar to Selwerd in terms of atmosphere and price range, while the Zernike Campus is purely a university location without a real residential neighbourhood feel.

Is Selwerd right for you as a tenant?

A rental home in Selwerd is particularly interesting for students (the Zernike Campus is just around the corner), starters with a modest budget and single people. With 54% housing association ownership, there are many social rental homes, but waiting lists are long. Register with WoningNet Groningen if you want to be eligible. In the private sector, you can rent an apartment in Selwerd from around €580 per month, but respond quickly: homes here go fast. Prepare your proof of income and employer's declaration in advance. Is renting not your only option? Then also check the supply of homes for sale in Selwerd, because with a WOZ value of €227,000, purchase prices here are lower than elsewhere in Groningen.

What residents say about renting in Selwerd

Based on 6 reviews, Selwerd scores a 7.2 out of 10. The highest sub-score is housing (8.5), the lowest is community (5.3). Resident A. Mossel sums it up succinctly: "Nice neighbourhood close to the city." That is true: you live here affordably and accessibly, but do not expect a close-knit community. View all reviews and neighbourhood data on the review page of Selwerd.

Compare rental homes in and around Selwerd

Do you want to rent a home in Selwerd but also see what is available for rent in the surrounding area? Paddepoel-Zuid offers a similar price level with slightly more family homes. Paddepoel-Noord is a bit greener but further from the centre. If you are looking for more urban vibrancy, check the supply in the centre or Oud-Noord. At a broader level, you can find more rentals via the district page Noordwest or the overview of all rental homes in Groningen. Buurtje.nl combines neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and current supply from more than 1,500 sources, so you not only find a home but also the neighbourhood that suits you. More information about the district can also be found on the website of the municipality of Groningen.