Villeurbanne
Area · Lyon · France
A separate town east of Lyon, known for its 1930s Gratte-Ciel skyscrapers and the La Doua university campus.
Overview
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Rent
The reference rent in Villeurbanne was €13.09/m² per month in 2025, 5% below the Lyon average. It is the 9th most expensive of 10 areas.
| Estimated monthly rent | € / month |
|---|---|
| 1-bedroom (~50 m²) | ≈ €655 |
| 2-bedroom (~75 m²) | ≈ €982 |
| 3-bedroom (~100 m²) | ≈ €1,309 |
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 Villeurbanne rose 5% between 2021 and 2025, compared with 5% for Lyon as a whole.
Getting around
- Metro: Gratte-Ciel, Charpennes (A)
Similar rent in other cities
- Gare · Paris · €21.12/m²
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Buildings
- Gratte-Ciel de VilleurbanneAvenue Henri-Barbusse, Villeurbanne · 1934
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