A room in lively Oosterpoort
This was a room for rent on Oosterweg in Groningen's Oosterpoort neighbourhood, a social housing listing at €606 per month. The listing did not state an energy label. As a result, the rest of this page is mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the home itself. At 28 m², this room was 55% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 62 m², and the rent sat 57% below the average of €1,404, so it was keenly priced for the area. For context, rooms in Groningen typically go for around €665 per month. This home has not been online since 1 September 2026.
The Oosterpoort neighbourhood
Oosterpoort is a social, mixed area where students, young people, families and many single people live side by side. One resident describes it as "a social neighbourhood where people are there for each other and easily strike up a conversation," adding that they feel safe walking in the evening. Another calls it "cosy and, in my opinion, fairly safe," noting they have never felt uncomfortable, day or night. Based on three reviews, the neighbourhood scores 7.41 out of 10. The population is mostly young adults, with 73% of households being single-person, and the area has a strong urban feel with a high address density. The Oosterpoort neighbourhood is known for its lively, welcoming character.
Life on the street
Daily life here is convenient, with a PLUS supermarket just around the corner and an Albert Heijn a ten-minute walk away. For school runs, IKC Borgman Oosterpoort is on your doorstep, while De Vrije School Groningen Onderbouw is a ten-minute walk. Secondary options include Parcival College and the H.N. Werkman Stadslyceum. The train station is a kilometre away, and a GP practice, pharmacy and restaurants are all within easy reach. The municipality of Groningen offers a full range of amenities nearby.
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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.
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About Oosterweg 64-1, Groningen
Was €606 a fair price for this room?
At €606 per month, this room was priced 57% below the neighbourhood average rent of €1,404. However, the room is also 55% smaller than the average home in the area, at 28 m² compared to 62 m². Rooms in Groningen typically rent for around €665 per month, so this listing sat below that figure as well.
How quickly do homes in Oosterpoort get rented out?
Homes in this neighbourhood are rented out in an average of 18 days, according to recent market data. This suggests a fairly active rental market in Oosterpoort, with properties not staying available for long periods.
What is the neighbourhood like for safety?
Residents describe Oosterpoort as a safe neighbourhood. One resident says they feel safe and don't mind taking a walk in the evening, while another notes they have never felt uncomfortable, not during the day or late at night. The neighbourhood scores 7.41 out of 10 based on three reviews.
What amenities are close to this room?
A PLUS supermarket is just 200 metres away, with an Albert Heijn at 590 metres. A GP practice is 500 metres from the home, and restaurants are 200 metres away. The train station is 1 kilometre away, and a park or green space is 500 metres from the property.
Why were there no property details in this listing?
Roommatch had published only the street and price on their platform.
