Like many dynamic cities, Lyon offers numerous choices of accommodation suitable for an array of different budgets. Rent in Lyon varies widely depending on the type of accommodation a student is seeking.
Below is an estimate of what monthly rent will cost.
When should I start looking for accommodation?
June is the best time to find a studio or small flat.
What’s the average monthly budget for my accommodation?
- Flat: 550 euros/650 euros
- Flat-sharing: 450 euros/550 euros
- Private student residence: 500 euros
- Living with the homeowner: 300 euros/350 euros
- Room in university residence: 200 euros/250 euros
How can I get housing benefits?
If you are a French national or a citizen of the European Community, you may qualify for a housing benefit issued by the French Caisse d'Allocations Familiales (CAF).
Simulate your housing benefit entitlement.
Find out more about housing benefits
For all students:
Students benefit from the Loca Pass and Visale schemes, provided they meet certain social criteria.
For students on work-study programmes (professional contracts or apprenticeships):
Action Logement provides assistance for students on work-study programmes to reduce their financial burden and the cost of rent: Mobili-Jeune.
More information about Action Logement
ESDES has signed a partnership with private residences in order to provide quality accommodation for international students (see pictures below). This is an exclusive offer for all admitted and registered degree-seeking students. More information will be given to future students in the acceptance pack.
Our Housing Desk is available to help students find suitable accommodation. Upon acceptance into ESDES, students will be sent detailed information on how to apply for accommodation using our online platform.
More information on our housing offers can be found here.
Should students decide to find accommodation on their own, we suggest the following offers: click here.
TO GET IN CONTACT WITH THE HOUSING DESK
EMAIL: sl@univ-catholyon.fr
ADDRESS: 10 place des Archives, 69002 Lyon; office no. C 027
PHONE: 0033 4 26 84 52 02 or 0033 4 72 32 51 73
OPENING HOURS: Monday- Friday 10.00am -12.00pm /1.00pm – 5.00pm
Contacts
THE ASSOCIATION TIM & COLETTE
The Association Tim & Colette, the Esdes inter-generational house-sharing association, offers an original housing solution: low-cost accommodation in the home of an elderly person in exchange for minor services, to be defined together.
More about Tim & Colette
CROUS RESIDENCES
The Lyon CROUS provides low-rent residences for students with bursaries. Most are 9 m² rooms. Kitchen and bathroom facilities are shared.
More information