A rental on Van Goghstraat
This rental home on Van Goghstraat sits in the Schildersbuurt, a lively corner of Groningen's Oud-West district. The 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 €1,795 per month, the rent sits 31% above the neighbourhood average of €1,371, which puts it on the high side for the area. For context, rental homes in Groningen show a wide range of prices and sizes.
The Schildersbuurt
The Schildersbuurt neighbourhood is a compact, characterful area with a strong sense of community. Based on two reviews, residents give it an average score of 8.76 out of 10. One resident says: "I think it's a nice neighbourhood, but I do think there should be more places for the hanging out youth." Another describes it as "Incredibly cosy fresh neighbourhood. You notice that many young people live here but there is relatively little nuisance. Although there are nice bars in the area. Also, at New Year's there is a nice tradition of making a fire on the roundabout, very cosy!!" The area is dominated by young adults, with 44% of residents aged 15 to 25 and 77% of households being single-person.
Life on the street
For daily shopping, the Jumbo is just around the corner, with a SPAR a couple of streets away. A Coop and a PLUS are both within a ten-minute walk. For school runs, OJS De Petteflet is a five-minute walk, and the Nassauschool is just beyond. Secondary options include CSG Augustinus. The train station is 1.3 kilometres away, and the municipality of Groningen offers the usual urban amenities within easy reach.
Source
At the time of writing, this home is listed through two channels, including DC Wonen. The agent has not published full specifications for this property.
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About Van Goghstraat, Groningen
Why is the rent so much higher than the neighbourhood average?
The rent of €1,795 per month is 31% above the average of €1,371 for rental homes in the Schildersbuurt. That average covers a wide range, from €600 to €2,825, so this home sits at the upper end. Without a stated floor area or property type, it is not possible to say what drives the premium, but the price is clearly above what most homes in the area go for.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
DC Wonen has published only the street and price on Pararius.
What is the neighbourhood like?
The Schildersbuurt is a young, lively area on the edge of Groningen's city centre. Residents rate it 8.76 out of 10, with one noting it is "cosy" and "fresh", with little nuisance despite many young people. Another mentions a New Year's tradition of a fire on the roundabout. Most households are single people, and the area has a strong community feel.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 1.3 kilometres from the home, which is roughly a fifteen-minute walk or a short cycle.
