Rental homes in Groningen

Students set the tone in Groningen. The University of Groningen and Hanze University of Applied Sciences attract young people from across the Netherlands and a growing number from abroad, and together with the UMCG hospital they keep the city young. It lies far from the Randstad, but the compact centre and the cycling culture make daily life easy.

Most rooms are in and around the city centre, in neighbourhoods such as the Schilderswijk, the Oosterpoort and the Korrewegwijk. Paddepoel and Selwerd are close to the Zernike Campus in the north, which makes them practical for students with classes there. Renters looking for somewhere quieter often choose Helpman in the south. Trains run to Zwolle, Assen and Leeuwarden, and from Zwolle you can continue to the rest of the country.

Demand for rooms peaks just before the academic year starts, and that is also when fake listings appear. Never pay a deposit or rent before you have seen the room and read the rental contract. On RentQuick you can save a search and get new Groningen listings by email.