A room in the Indische buurt
This rental room on Marowijnestraat sits in the Indische buurt, 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 €705 per month, the rent sits 16% below the neighbourhood average of €838, which makes it a keen option compared with other rooms in Groningen.
The Indische buurt
Residents give the Indische buurt an average score of 7.87 out of 10, based on ten reviews. One resident describes it as a "deprived neighbourhood", noting it is an old area with generally low income. Another calls it a "lovely neighbourhood", saying: "I feel at home in this neighbourhood. Very diverse, safe and easily accessible." A third appreciates the calm, writing: "Nice neighbourhood with lots of nature, close to the centre but very quiet." The area is home to many single-person households, and a large share of residents are between 25 and 45. For more context, see the Indische buurt neighbourhood.
Life on the street
For daily groceries, the PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, with Albert Heijn a five-minute walk away and Lidl a ten-minute walk from the street. The nearest primary school, Openbare Basisschool Karrepad, is a couple of streets away, while secondary school CSG Wessel Gansfort is also within a short walk. The train station is about 1.3 kilometres away, making trips across the city straightforward. The municipality of Groningen offers a wide range of amenities, and you can read more about the municipality of Groningen.
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At the time of writing, this room is listed only via Kamernet.
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About Marowijnestraat, Groningen
Is €705 a fair price for this room?
The rent of €705 is 16% below the neighbourhood average of €838 for rental homes. The median rent in the Indische buurt is €695, so this room sits slightly above that but still under the average. Given the limited details in the listing, the price appears in line with what is being asked in the area.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Residents rate the Indische buurt 7.87 out of 10. One resident calls it a "lovely neighbourhood", saying it is diverse, safe and easily accessible. Another mentions it is quiet with lots of nature, despite being close to the centre. A third describes it as an old, low-income area. The mix of views reflects a diverse community.
How far is the nearest supermarket?
The nearest supermarket is a PLUS at 328 metres, which is just around the corner. An Albert Heijn is at 490 metres, about a five-minute walk. A Lidl is at 914 metres, roughly a ten-minute walk. For a wider choice, there are 46 supermarkets within five kilometres.
Which schools are close by?
The nearest primary school is Openbare Basisschool Karrepad at 234 metres. St. Franciscus is at 543 metres, and De Kleine Wereld at 1123 metres. For secondary education, CSG Wessel Gansfort is at 411 metres. In total, 71 schools are within five kilometres of the street.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 1.3 kilometres from the street. That is roughly a fifteen-minute walk, depending on your pace. The station provides connections across the city and beyond, making this a practical spot for commuting or exploring the region.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
Kamernet has published only the street and price for this room.
