The Groningen rental market in 2026
Groningen is one of the Netherlands' most student-heavy cities and offers some of the most affordable free-sector rents outside the Randstad.

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Northern hub with large student population.
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Avg. rent /mo
3–7 days
Avg. time on market
5
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Groningen is one of the Netherlands' most student-heavy cities and offers some of the most affordable free-sector rents outside the Randstad.
Groningen is one of the most affordable Dutch cities, with free-sector rents ranging from €850 for a studio to €1,500+ for a two-bedroom apartment (2026).
Yes — the University of Groningen is one of the Netherlands' largest universities. The city has a strong student culture and active room market.
Moderate competition. Good listings typically see 5–15 applicants and remain available 3–7 days.
Groningen has fast intercity connections to Amsterdam (2 hours), Utrecht (1.5 hours) and Zwolle (50 minutes).
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