A room in Groningen's Professorenbuurt
This rental room on the J.C. Kapteynlaan sits in the Professorenbuurt, a lively part of Groningen's Oud-Noord district. This listing does not state a house number, postcode, 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 €685 per month, the rent sits well below the neighbourhood average for rentals, which is €1,236. For context, rooms in Groningen typically go for around €629 per month.
The Professorenbuurt neighbourhood
Residents give the Professorenbuurt a solid 7.62 out of 10, based on 14 reviews. One resident says: "I feel very safe here, in all that time there was only one fire, but otherwise you can quietly live your life here, mostly highly educated neighbours, which is pleasant in contact." Another notes: "Very beautiful neighbourhood in Groningen. Lots of facilities such as various schools, gym, playgrounds and plenty of supermarkets and other shops." The neighbourhood is home to many students and young adults, with 38% of residents aged 15 to 25 and 36% aged 25 to 45. Most households are single-person, at 72%. The Professorenbuurt neighbourhood is a busy mix of families and students, with a few small parks and the Hamburgervijver pond nearby.
Life on the street
Daily errands are easy here. For groceries, the Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Jumbo, Aldi and Lidl all within a couple of streets away. For schools, De Kleine Wereld primary school is a five-minute walk, and IKC Borgman Ebbinge is a bit further. The train station is 1.7 km away, and a bus stop sits on the quay, handy for getting around. The area has plenty of amenities, including a gym, playgrounds and a university of applied sciences. The municipality of Groningen offers a broad range of services and cultural options.
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At the time of writing, this room is listed only via Kamernet.
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About J.C. Kapteynlaan, Groningen
Why is there no property details in this listing?
Kamernet has published only the street and price on their site.
Is €685 a fair price for this room?
The rent of €685 is about 45% below the neighbourhood average for rentals, which is €1,236. For rooms specifically, the average in the neighbourhood is €629 per month, so this room is priced above that. The listing does not state the floor area, so it is not possible to compare the price per square metre.
What is the neighbourhood like?
The Professorenbuurt scores 7.62 out of 10 from 14 reviews. Residents describe it as a safe, cosy neighbourhood with many students and families. Some mention that rubbish is sometimes left next to the bins, and that bike parking can be tight. There are several small parks and the Hamburgervijver pond nearby.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 1.7 km from the J.C. Kapteynlaan. A bus stop is located on the quay, which residents say is handy for travelling.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest Albert Heijn is about 336 metres away, with Jumbo, Aldi and Lidl all around 440 metres. Another Albert Heijn is about 589 metres away. That means daily groceries are within a short walk.
What schools are in the area?
De Kleine Wereld primary school is about 452 metres away, IKC Borgman Ebbinge is 577 metres, and Openbare Basisschool Karrepad is 619 metres. For secondary education, Praedinius Gymnasium is about 929 metres away.
