Lyon, France
Living in Confluence (2nd), Lyon
Modern eco-district where rivers meet. Museums, shopping, and sustainable architecture.
A one-bedroom in Confluence (2nd) rents for about €800 - €900/month — a safe area (safety 4/5), roughly 12 minutes from Lyon center by tram.
Commute to Center
12 min
tram
Safety Rating
4/5
SafeVibe
moderneco-friendlywaterfront
Rent in Confluence (2nd)
Monthly rent in EUR (€). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.
| Apartment Size | First-Hand Rent | Second-Hand Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | €700 - €800/mo | €800 - €900/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | €900 - €1,100/mo | €1,100 - €1,200/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | €1,300 - €1,400/mo | €1,400 - €1,700/mo |
How Confluence (2nd) compares in Lyon
Within AffordWhere's Lyon dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about €850/month — roughly 31% above the city median, and among the pricier of the 14 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run €1,100 - €1,200/month and three-bedrooms €1,400 - €1,700/month on second-hand contracts. At 12 minutes to the center by tram, it sits about as central as most Lyon areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, around the middle in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the modern, eco-friendly, waterfront tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.
Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see La Duchère (9th). For a shorter commute, see Presqu'île (2nd).
Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.
Getting around & nearby amenities
OpenStreetMap maps Halle Tony Garnier as the nearest tram stop, Jardin du Musée des Confluences as nearby green space and Aldi as the nearest supermarket around the Confluence (2nd) reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows several cafés and restaurants mapped within about 700m of that point.
Amenity data from OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). The extracted amenity dataset is published under the same license.
Questions people actually ask
- How much is rent in Confluence (2nd), Lyon?
- A 1-bedroom apartment in Confluence (2nd) costs €800 - €900/month (second-hand contract) or €700 - €800/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from €1,100 - €1,200/month, and a 3-bedroom from €1,400 - €1,700/month.
- Is Confluence (2nd) safe for expats?
- Confluence (2nd) has a safety rating of 4/5 (Safe) on our scale. That is one of the higher ratings on the 1-5 scale; as always, check specific streets and visit at different times before signing a lease.
- How long is the commute from Confluence (2nd) to Lyon center?
- The commute from Confluence (2nd) to Lyon city center takes approximately 12 minutes by tram.
- What is Confluence (2nd) like to live in?
- Modern eco-district where rivers meet. Museums, shopping, and sustainable architecture. In our data it is tagged as modern, eco-friendly, waterfront.
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