Lyon 1er
Area · Lyon · France
The northern Presqu'île and the slopes of the Croix-Rousse: the Hôtel de Ville, the Opéra, the traboules (hidden passages) and lively bars.
Overview
Good for
Walking everywhere; nightlife and historyWatch out for
Steep slopes and old buildings without liftsNeighborhoods
Rent
The reference rent in Lyon 1er was €14.39/m² per month in 2025, 5% above the Lyon average. It is the 3rd most expensive of 10 areas.
| Estimated monthly rent | € / month |
|---|---|
| 1-bedroom (~50 m²) | ≈ €720 |
| 2-bedroom (~75 m²) | ≈ €1,079 |
| 3-bedroom (~100 m²) | ≈ €1,439 |
Estimate = reference rent × size. The legal maximum is the reference rent + 20%; the figure differs by number of rooms, building age and whether the flat is furnished. Source: Métropole de Lyon – Encadrement des loyers (data.gouv.fr).
- 12.98–13.19
- 13.19–13.40
- 13.40–14.22
- 14.22–14.50
- 14.50–14.65
Rent since 2020
The reference rent in Lyon 1er rose 4% between 2021 and 2025, compared with 5% for Lyon as a whole.
Getting around
- Metro: Hôtel de Ville (A, C)
Similar rent in other cities
- Gare · Paris · €21.12/m²
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