Cheapest areas to rent in Lyon (2025): full ranking
Lyon 9e is the cheapest area to rent in Lyon, at €12.98/m², 6% below the city average. At the other end, Lyon 6e costs €14.65/m². Below is every area, cheapest first, with what a typical flat costs.
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The five cheapest, up close
1. Lyon 9e · €12.98/m² · 2-bedroom ≈ €974
The north-west of Lyon along the Saône, from Vaise's offices to the renovated La Duchère.
Good for: Lowest reference rents in Lyon. Watch out for: Further from the centre.
2. Villeurbanne · €13.09/m² · 2-bedroom ≈ €982
A separate town east of Lyon, known for its 1930s Gratte-Ciel skyscrapers and the La Doua university campus.
Good for: Students and lower rents. Watch out for: Busy main roads.
3. Lyon 8e · €13.19/m² · 2-bedroom ≈ €989
A residential district around Monplaisir, the Lumière institute and the Tony Garnier housing estate.
Good for: Families on a budget. Watch out for: Further from the centre.
4. Lyon 5e · €13.35/m² · 2-bedroom ≈ €1,001
Renaissance Vieux Lyon by the Saône and the hill of Fourvière with its basilica and Roman theatres.
Good for: History and views. Watch out for: Tourist crowds in Vieux Lyon; steep streets.
5. Lyon 7e · €13.40/m² · 2-bedroom ≈ €1,005
A diverse district from the lively Guillotière to the universities and the new Gerland area by the Rhône.
Good for: Students; lower rents near the centre. Watch out for: Busy around Guillotière.
All areas, cheapest first
| # | Arrondissement | Rent €/m² | vs. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lyon 9e | €12.98 | −6% |
| 2 | Villeurbanne | €13.09 | −5% |
| 3 | Lyon 8e | €13.19 | −4% |
| 4 | Lyon 5e | €13.35 | −3% |
| 5 | Lyon 7e | €13.40 | −3% |
| 6 | Lyon 3e | €13.79 | ±0% |
| 7 | Lyon 4e | €14.22 | +3% |
| 8 | Lyon 1er | €14.39 | +5% |
| 9 | Lyon 2e | €14.50 | +5% |
| 10 | Lyon 6e | €14.65 | +6% |
These are official figures for rents tenants actually pay. New listings usually ask more, especially in popular areas. Source: Métropole de Lyon – Encadrement des loyers (data.gouv.fr) (2025).