Herman Colleniusstraat 98K1
Schildersbuurt · 9718 KX Groningen
A room in the Schildersbuurt
This was a room for rent on Herman Colleniusstraat in the Schildersbuurt, a lively part of Groningen. The listing did not state the 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 €678 per month, the rent was well below the average for rooms in the area, which made it a keen option. For more context, see rooms in Groningen. This home has not been online since 11 August 2026.
The Schildersbuurt
Residents rate the Schildersbuurt highly, with an average score of 8.76 based on two reviews. 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 home to many young people, with a large share of one-person households. For more on the area, see the Schildersbuurt neighbourhood.
Life on the street
For daily shopping, the Jumbo is just around the corner, with a SPAR and a Coop a couple of streets away. The Nassauschool is a five-minute walk, and the OJS De Petteflet is a bit further. For secondary education, CSG Augustinus is about a ten-minute walk. The train station is about 1.4 km away, and a park is within walking distance. The municipality of Groningen offers a range of amenities, as you can see on the municipality of Groningen.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was listed only via Roommatch.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
Frequently asked questions
About Herman Colleniusstraat 98K1, Groningen
Was €678 a fair price for this room?
The rent was €678 per month, which was 53% below the average for rooms in the Schildersbuurt. The average room price in the neighbourhood was €616, so this room was priced slightly above that, but at the time well below the overall average for rental properties in the area. Given the location and the fact that rooms in this neighbourhood typically rent within 14 days, the price seemed in line with the market.
What is the neighbourhood like?
The Schildersbuurt is a lively neighbourhood with many young people. Residents give it an average score of 8.76. One resident notes it's a nice neighbourhood but suggests more places for youth to hang out. Another describes it as cosy and lively, with little nuisance despite the many young residents, and mentions a New Year's tradition of a fire on the roundabout.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 1.4 km away from the property.
Why were there no property details in this listing?
Roommatch had published only the street and price on Roommatch.
