Lyon, France
Living in La Duchère (9th), Lyon
Outer Lyon with major urban renewal. Very affordable with tram access and park views.
A one-bedroom in La Duchère (9th) rents for about €500 - €600/month — a moderate area (safety 3/5), roughly 25 minutes from Lyon center by tram.
Commute to Center
25 min
tram
Safety Rating
3/5
ModerateVibe
affordabledevelopingparks
Rent in La Duchère (9th)
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 | €450 - €550/mo | €500 - €600/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | €600 - €750/mo | €700 - €850/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | €850 - €1,000/mo | €950 - €1,100/mo |
How La Duchère (9th) compares in Lyon
Within AffordWhere's Lyon dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about €550/month — roughly 15% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 14 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run €700 - €850/month and three-bedrooms €950 - €1,100/month on second-hand contracts. At 25 minutes to the center by tram, it sits farther out than most Lyon areas in the set. On safety it rates 3/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the affordable, developing, parks tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.
Weighing options? 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 Gare de Lyon-Vaise as the nearest rail stop, Place des 39 Fusillés as nearby green space and Lidl as the nearest supermarket around the La Duchère (9th) reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance.
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 La Duchère (9th), Lyon?
- A 1-bedroom apartment in La Duchère (9th) costs €500 - €600/month (second-hand contract) or €450 - €550/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from €700 - €850/month, and a 3-bedroom from €950 - €1,100/month.
- Is La Duchère (9th) safe for expats?
- La Duchère (9th) has a safety rating of 3/5 (Moderate) on our scale. That is mid-scale; standard urban precautions are advisable.
- How long is the commute from La Duchère (9th) to Lyon center?
- The commute from La Duchère (9th) to Lyon city center takes approximately 25 minutes by tram.
- What is La Duchère (9th) like to live in?
- Outer Lyon with major urban renewal. Very affordable with tram access and park views. In our data it is tagged as affordable, developing, parks.
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