A rental on Gelkingestraat
This rental home on Gelkingestraat sits in the heart of Groningen, where the streets are always busy and the atmosphere is unmistakably urban. This listing does not state a house number, postcode, property type, floor area, year of construction or energy label. As a result, the rest of this page is mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the home itself. At €1,079 per month, the rent sits 40% below the neighbourhood average of €1,803, which puts it on the low side for the area. For context, you can compare it with other rental homes in Groningen.
The Binnenstad-Zuid neighbourhood
Binnenstad-Zuid is the kind of place where life happens on the street, and residents generally appreciate that. One resident says: "People are friendly, I enjoy living here." Another describes it as "nice lively neighbourhood" with "lots of nice people and shops", though they note it "can be noisy at night". A third resident calls it "cosy" and values that "almost everything within walking distance", but misses greenery: "there is little to no greenery in the street/neighbourhood." Based on three reviews, the picture is of a sociable, convenient area with a lively edge. The population is overwhelmingly young, with 49% aged 15 to 25 and 83% of households being single-person, which shapes the energetic, student-friendly character of the Binnenstad-Zuid neighbourhood.
Life on the street
Daily errands are easy here. For groceries, Jumbo is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn and Ekoplaza are a couple of streets away, with two more Albert Heijn branches within a five-minute walk. For school runs, St. Michaëlschool is a five-minute walk, while H.N. Werkman Stadslyceum and Praedinius Gymnasium are both within a ten-minute walk at 436 and 477 metres respectively. The train station is a ten-minute walk away, which makes getting out of the city straightforward. All of this sits within the municipality of Groningen, a city known for its compact centre and lively public spaces.
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At the time of writing, the home is listed only via Gruno Vastgoed B.V. The agent has not published full specifications for this property.
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About Gelkingestraat, Groningen
Why are there no property details in this listing?
Gruno Vastgoed B.V. has published only the street and price on Pararius.
Is €1,079 a fair rent for this area?
The rent of €1,079 is 40% below the neighbourhood average of €1,803 for rentals. The cheapest rental in the area goes for €980 and the most expensive for €3,500, so this home sits at the lower end of the range. Without a floor area, it is not possible to compare the price per square metre.
What is the neighbourhood like to live in?
Residents describe Binnenstad-Zuid as friendly and lively. One says: "People are friendly, I enjoy living here." Another notes it has "everything you need" with "lots of nice people and shops", but mentions occasional noise at night and some safety concerns. A third resident appreciates that "almost everything within walking distance" but misses greenery.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 0.9 km from Gelkingestraat, which is about a ten-minute walk. This makes it easy to travel to other cities without needing a car.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Jumbo is 248 metres away, Albert Heijn and Ekoplaza are both at 277 metres, and there are two more Albert Heijn branches within 300 metres. Daily grocery shopping is very convenient, with several options just around the corner.
Are there schools within walking distance?
St. Michaëlschool, a primary school, is 355 metres away. For secondary education, H.N. Werkman Stadslyceum is at 436 metres and Praedinius Gymnasium at 477 metres. All are within a five to ten-minute walk.
