Lyon Property Prices, Rents & Rental Yields

About Lyon

Lyon combines a compact central core with major riverfront districts, a strong university presence, and a deep stock of apartments across historic and modern neighborhoods. Its role as a regional hub gives the city enduring appeal for long-term real estate monitoring.

August 2026 brings the clearest signal in Lyon’s apartment market: sale prices have eased faster than rents have. The average apartment sale price now stands at €299,000, after falling 6.6% over the month and 9.4% over the year, while the average price per square metre is €4,530, down 3.7% month on month and 6.6% year on year. That combination points to softer asset values rather than a broad-based rental slowdown.

Against that backdrop, rents are moving in the opposite direction in the short term. The average rent has reached €1,010, up 6.5% from the prior month, even though it remains 5.4% below last year’s level. For investors, the tension is straightforward: the current yield of 4.84% is supported by lower purchase prices, but the annual rent trend still tempers income growth. In other words, Lyon’s August reading suggests a market where pricing pressure has improved entry costs, while the rental side has yet to fully restore its earlier momentum.