East of Lyon
Lyon East: an attractive alternative for medium-term rentals
Located at the gateway to the city center, the eastern Lyon area (Villeurbanne, Bron, Vaulx-en-Velin, Décines, etc.) offers a good compromise for medium-term tenants (1 to 6 months), particularly students, interns, researchers, and professionals on assignment.
Rents are more affordable than in Lyon itself, while remaining very well connected to business and educational centers: the Doua campus, Hôpitaux Est, Eurexpo, industrial zones, etc.
With its efficient transportation (metro, tram, bus, motorway access), numerous services, and direct proximity to the city center, it is a practical, economical, and dynamic area, ideal for a temporary stay in Lyon.
Quick overview of the municipalities and quality of life in the east of Lyon.
Main cities: Villeurbanne, Bron, Vaulx-en-Velin, Décines-Charpieu, Meyzieu, Chassieu…
- Population: Densely populated area, with diverse profiles. Villeurbanne being the largest municipality with over 150,000 inhabitants
- Living environment: Urban neighborhoods, some still undergoing renovation. Good range of leisure activities, parks, sports and cultural facilities (Groupama Stadium in Décines, Parilly Park in Bron).
- Education and services:
- Presence of numerous educational institutions, from nursery to high school.
- Villeurbanne hosts the La Doua university campus, one of the largest in the region.
- Medical centers, hospitals (notably in Bron and Médipole in Villeurbanne), and easy access to large commercial areas.
- Transport: Metro, trams (T1, T3, T5), eastern ring road, A42/A43, Rhônexpress to Lyon Saint-Exupéry airport.
- Economy:
- Villeurbanne: innovation, research, services.
- Bron/Chassieu: tertiary sector, Eurexpo.
- Vaulx, Décines, Meyzieu: industry, logistics, large companies such as Renault Trucks, Biomérieux.
Summary: East Lyon is a very dynamic, densely populated area, well-served, with a rich local life, employment opportunities, services, and a wide range of educational offerings.
EASTERN LYON
