Living in Villeurbanne, 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 €600/month — roughly 8% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 14 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run €800 - €900/month and three-bedrooms €1,000 - €1,200/month on second-hand contracts. At 15 minutes to the center by metro, it sits about as central as 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, students, diverse tags, it may suit value-conscious renters and students.

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.

OpenStreetMap maps Gratte-Ciel as the nearest metro stop, Jardin de Poche Bienvenus Perroncel as nearby green space and Carrefour as the nearest supermarket around the Villeurbanne 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.

How much is rent in Villeurbanne, Lyon?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Villeurbanne costs €600 - €600/month (second-hand contract) or €500 - €600/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from €800 - €900/month, and a 3-bedroom from €1,000 - €1,200/month.

Is Villeurbanne safe for expats?

Villeurbanne 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 Villeurbanne to Lyon center?

The commute from Villeurbanne to Lyon city center takes approximately 15 minutes by metro.

What is Villeurbanne like to live in?

Adjacent city with student population and lower rents. Universities, cultural venues, and great value. In our data it is tagged as affordable, students, diverse.