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Real Estate: here’s the ranking of the most expensive (and the least expensive) streets in Lyon

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In Lyon, the differences in real estate prices have never been so pronounced. Between premium streets costing over €6,000/m² and areas that are still affordable, the housing map shows a city with two speeds, where location does (almost) everything.

In Lyon, the real estate market clearly shows a divide between the city center and the outskirts. On one side, there are streets where prices soar beyond 6,000 euros per square meter. On the other side, there are neighborhoods where becoming a homeowner is still possible without selling a kidney. This reality perfectly illustrates the housing tension that hangs over the capital of the Gauls, where every square meter is negotiated like a collector's item.

The most expensive streets: the Presqu'île and the 6th in the lead

Unsurprisingly, the most sought-after addresses are located in the central and upscale neighborhoods of Lyon, as explained by Le Progrès. Leading the ranking is the very chic Rue Gasparin, which retains its title as the most expensive street for the third consecutive year.

ive with more than 6,300 €/m². Right behind, the streets Childebert and the avenue Maréchal Foch confirm the dominance of the 2nd and 6th districts.

Here’s the top 10 most expensive streets in Lyon :

  1. Rue Gasparin in Lyon 2e (6,318 € compared to 6,166 € in 2025)
  2. Rue Childebert in Lyon 2e (6,193 € compared to 6,063 € in 2025)
  3. Avenue Maréchal Foch in Lyon 6e (6,191 € compared to 6,050 € in 2025)
  4. Cours Franklin Roosevelt in Lyon 6e (6,160 € compared to 6,046 € in 2025)
  5. Rue Malesherbes in Lyon 6e (6,114 € compared to 5,977 € in 2025)
  6. Quai Saint-Antoine in Lyon 2e (6,057 € compared to 5,944 € in 2025)
  7. Passage de l’Argue in Lyon 2e (6,018 € compared to 5,887 € in 20...25)
  8. Boulevard des Belges in Lyon 6e (6,009 €)
  9. Rue Jules Massenet in Lyon 3e (6,007 €)
  10. Rue des Peupliers in Lyon 3e (6,007 €)

Here, it’s all about the winning combo: prime location, immediate proximity to high-end shops, Haussmannian architecture, and a highly sought-after living environment. The result? Affluent clientele ready to shell out the cash to live in the heart of postcard-perfect Lyon.

The cheaper streets: opportunities… with conditions

On the flip side, some areas of Lyon show prices that are half as high, sometimes around 2,500 to 3,000 €/m². Head over to the more peripheral arrondissements like the 8th or 9th, particularly around Duchère, where streets like Philippe Fabia or Andrei Sakharov remain (relatively) accessible.

Here are the top 5 least expensive streets in Lyon:

  1. Rue Philippe Fabia in Lyon 8e (2,512€)
  2. Rue du Doyen Georges-Chapas in Lyon 9e (2,586€)
  3. Avenue Andrei Sakharov in Lyon 9e (2,788€)
  4. Avenue du Plateau in Lyon 9e (2,808€)
  5. Boulevard de Balmont in Lyon 9e (2,816€)

But this gentler price tag has its trade-offs. Distance from the center, sometimes limited accessibility, and safety concerns may deter some buyers. These neighborhoods are indeed changing, but they still have a way to go to compete with the charm of the Presqu'île.


Source: Le Progrès