What is the average rent for a student in Lyon?

A private studio in Lyon costs between 500 € and 800 €/month depending on the district (La Doua/Villeurbanne being cheaper than the Presqu'île). CROUS residence rooms are available from 200 € to 400 €/month. APL from the CAF can reduce these amounts by approximately 100 € to 200 €.

How do I get around Lyon with a student subscription?

The TCL (Transports en Commun Lyonnais) network offers a Campus pass at 32.50 €/month or 325 €/year, covering metro, tramway, bus, and funicular. An 18–25 rate exists at 25 €/month for zones 1 and 2. The Técély card costs 5 € to create or renew.

Which prefecture is responsible for students in Lyon?

The Préfecture du Rhône is located at 106 rue Pierre Corneille, 69003 Lyon (Saxe-Préfecture stop, Tram T1). Open Monday to Friday 9h to 15h30. Contact: 04 72 61 61 61 or rhone.gouv.fr.

How do I apply for APL in Lyon?

The APL application is made online on caf.fr with the CAF du Rhône (67 boulevard Vivier-Merle, 69409 Lyon Cedex 3, tel. 32 30). The benefit covers on average 100 € to 200 € of the monthly rent. Apply as soon as you move in.

Where can I find CROUS housing in Lyon?

The CROUS de Lyon manages university residences, with headquarters at 59 rue de la Madeleine, 69007 Lyon (tel. 04 72 80 13 25). Applications via DSE on trouverunlogement.lescrous.fr. CROUS rooms cost between 200 € and 400 €/month.

What are the student districts in Lyon?

The main student districts are La Doua/Villeurbanne (LyonTech campus, affordable rents, metro A), the Presqu'île (near Lyon 2 and 3, intense cultural life), 7th arrondissement (Sciences Po, ENS de Lyon, metro B), Croix-Rousse (village atmosphere, metro C), and Bron/Vaulx-en-Velin (low rents, tram T5).

Student Guide — Lyon

Lyon has 175,000 students — estimated monthly budget 1,000 to 1,400 €/month with a studio at 400–700 €.

Dernière vérification : 1 mars 2026

Student Guide — Lyon

Lyon is France's second student metropolis with 175,000 students. A UNESCO World Heritage city renowned for its gastronomy, Lyon combines excellent universities with a high quality of life and reasonable rents compared to Paris.

Housing in Lyon: studio 400 to 700 €/month

Type of housing	Average monthly rent
CROUS residence room	200 € – 400 €
Private studio (La Doua/Villeurbanne)	400 € – 580 €
Private studio (Presqu'île/centre)	550 € – 750 €
Shared room (colocation)	350 € – 500 €

Transport: TCL Campus 25 €/month (18–25)

4 metro lines + 5 tramways + 3 funiculars + bus network. Campus pass: 32.50 €/month or 325 €/year. 18–25 rate: 25 €/month for zones 1–2.

Administrative Contacts

CROUS de Lyon: 59 rue de la Madeleine, 69007 Lyon | crous-lyon.fr
Préfecture du Rhône: 106 rue Pierre Corneille, 69003 Lyon | rhone.gouv.fr
CAF du Rhône: 67 bd Vivier-Merle, 69409 Lyon Cedex 3 | caf.fr

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Subscribe to the TCL Campus pass at the start of term via TCL stands on the La Doua campus or online — the 18–25 rate (25 €/month) is significantly cheaper than the general public subscription.

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The La Doua/Villeurbanne district offers rents 20–30% lower than the Presqu'île while remaining served by metro A (Université stop) — ideal for tight budgets.

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Student Guide — Lyon

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Housing in Lyon: studio 400 to 700 €/month

Transport: TCL Campus 25 €/month (18–25)

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