A room in Selwerd
This was a room for rent on Duindoornstraat in Selwerd, a lively part of Groningen. The listing did not state a 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 room itself. At €770 a month, the rent sat below the average for rooms in the area, which made it a keen option. For context, rooms in Groningen were listed across the municipality. This home has not been online since 29 October 2026.
The Selwerd neighbourhood
Selwerd is a mixed neighbourhood with a strong student presence, and the reviews reflect that. One resident says: "There is a shopping centre opposite here so I always have something to see and never get bored." Another describes it as a "Beautiful neighbourhood close to the city." A third is more neutral, noting "No cohesion." Based on three reviews, the overall score is 7.24 out of 10. Around 72% of households are single-person, which fits the student-heavy character of the Selwerd neighbourhood.
Life on the street
Daily life here is straightforward. The SPAR is just around the corner, and there are two Albert Heijn supermarkets within a five-minute walk. For school runs, De Wegwijzer primary school is a couple of streets away, while Kamerlingh Onnes secondary school is about 592 metres. The train station is a ten-minute walk away, which makes getting around easy. All of this sits within the municipality of Groningen, where the wider amenities are close at hand.
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When this home was still on the market, it was listed only via Roommatch.
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Frequently asked questions
About Duindoornstraat 103K4, Groningen
Was €770 a fair price for this room?
The rent was €770 per month. In the neighbourhood, the average rent for a room was €630, so this room was priced above that average. The listing did not state a floor area, which made it hard to compare on a per-square-metre basis. The price was what it was, and the market data showed a range from €630 to €995 for rooms in the area.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Selwerd scores 7.24 out of 10 based on three reviews. One resident mentions a shopping centre opposite, another calls it beautiful and close to the city, while a third is neutral about cohesion. The area has a high share of single-person households, which reflects its student-friendly character. It is a mixed place with both positives and negatives depending on who you ask.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 1 kilometre away, which is about a ten-minute walk. This makes it convenient for getting to the city centre or further afield. The listing did not specify any bus connections, but the station distance was clearly stated in the data.
What shops and schools are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is a SPAR at 537 metres, with two Albert Heijn stores around 600 metres away. For schools, De Wegwijzer primary school is 308 metres, and Kamerlingh Onnes secondary school is 592 metres. These are all within a short walk, so daily errands and school runs are manageable on foot.
Why were there no property details in this listing?
Roommatch had published only the street and price on their site. This means the page focuses on the location and neighbourhood rather than the specifics of the room itself.
How quickly do rooms in this area get rented?
Homes in this neighbourhood are rented out in an average of 13 days, according to the market data. This gives a sense of how active the rental market is here. The listing itself did not indicate how long this particular room had been available.
