Rent in Lyon in 2025: where prices rose most and where it is still cheaper
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The reference rent in Lyon was €13.76 per m² per month in 2025, across 10 areas ranging from €12.98 to €14.65. That is 5% more than in 2020.
Most expensive
| Arrondissement | Rent €/m² |
|---|---|
| Lyon 6e | €14.65 |
| Lyon 2e | €14.50 |
| Lyon 1er | €14.39 |
| Lyon 4e | €14.22 |
| Lyon 3e | €13.79 |
Cheapest
| Arrondissement | Rent €/m² |
|---|---|
| Lyon 9e | €12.98 |
| Villeurbanne | €13.09 |
| Lyon 8e | €13.19 |
| Lyon 5e | €13.35 |
| Lyon 7e | €13.40 |
Biggest rises since 2020
| Arrondissement | 2021 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyon 6e | €13.80 | €14.65 | +6% |
| Lyon 2e | €13.63 | €14.50 | +6% |
| Lyon 4e | €13.45 | €14.22 | +6% |
| Lyon 8e | €12.47 | €13.19 | +6% |
| Lyon 9e | €12.27 | €12.98 | +6% |
Lyon average (Lyon)Lyon 6e
Smallest rises since 2020
| Arrondissement | Change |
|---|---|
| Lyon 5e | +4% |
| Lyon 1er | +4% |
| Villeurbanne | +5% |
| Lyon 7e | +5% |
| Lyon 3e | +5% |
What a 2-bedroom (75 m²) costs
At the Lyon figure a 75 m² flat costs about €1,032 a month. In the cheapest area it is about €974, in the most expensive about €1,099.
How we calculate this
Reference rent (loyer de référence) per year from the start of the rent cap in 2021, €/m², unfurnished, averaged across the area. Source: Métropole de Lyon / Préfecture du Rhône. 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.