Living in Saint-Fons, Lyon

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.

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 20 minutes to the center by metro, 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, suburban, transport 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.

OpenStreetMap maps Saint-Fons as the nearest rail stop, Place Roger Salengro as nearby green space and Carrefour Market as the nearest supermarket around the Saint-Fons reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows a handful of 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.

How much is rent in Saint-Fons, Lyon?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Saint-Fons 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 Saint-Fons safe for expats?

Saint-Fons 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 Saint-Fons to Lyon center?

The commute from Saint-Fons to Lyon city center takes approximately 20 minutes by metro.

What is Saint-Fons like to live in?

Southern suburb with metro access. Budget-friendly housing near industrial area, improving rapidly. In our data it is tagged as affordable, suburban, transport.