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How to find a T4 apartment in Lyon, where near 64% are rental accommodations? Whatever your desires, you will find your ideal apartment in a few clicks among the many ads available on Studapart. 

 

What if your next T4 rental was in Lyon!

 

 

Lyon, at the junction of the Rhône and the Saône

 

Lyon has 1.3 million inhabitants on 55,000 hectares. Second largest agglomeration in France, it is geographically perfectly located halfway between the sea and the mountains, between Northern and Southern Europe. The city, located on the Rhône, is a point of meetings and exchanges due to its location, for many tourists.

It is thus a real European metropolis, in many respects, in addition to being the capital of the Rhône-Alpes region. Lyon attracts by its geographical position, its dynamism and its economy. It is today the second French student city after Paris. Real estate prices are high and still rising!

It is a peninsula located between two dominant hills, Fourvière and Croix-Rousse. Two rivers cross it, the Rhône and the Saône. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the architecture that dominates the city of Lyon, and particularly in the old Lyon district, deserves special attention. It should be noted that the architecture of the city is specific to the Italian and Parisian styles because it is inspired by the upper middle class. Lyon attracts because it has the advantages of a metropolis while keeping a rural side. Lyon's population is partly young and dynamic due to its student dimension.

 

 

 

You will have difficulties to find an apartment in Lyon, we can say that there is a shortage housing

 

They say there is a shortage when there is more demands than offers housing. In Lyon, T4 rentals are extremely} wanted. You can start your search far in advance to find a T4 in Lyon, tenants spend approx. more or less 20 days for housing.

As in nearly 60% of cities in France, Lyon suffers from a very strong and even extreme shortage of furnished accommodation: there is at least twice as much demand as supply.

There are approximately 4 times more demand than offer in Lyon.

 

Are you moving with your family? Rent a T4 in Lyon!

 

A T4 rental is an ideal solution for a family with children or a roommate. Generally offering 3 bedrooms, this type of apartment allows each resident to have their own space.

The number of rooms in a dwelling (excluding kitchen and bathroom) is defined by an attribute (T1, T2, T3, T4, etc.). For a T4, there is therefore most of the time a living room and three bedrooms.

It is essential to take into account the type of accommodation in which you wish to settle before starting your search. If you wish to rent a T4 to make a collocation for example, you will have to sign a suitable contract with the owner.

  • 15% of  T4 available for rent at Lyon accept flatshares

  • from Lyon T4s represent 6% of properties available for rent.

  • 95% of T4s available for rent in Lyon are apartments

 

What is the average surface area of ​​T4 apartments in Lyon? 

 

The attributes (T1,T2,T3,T4...) define the number of rooms in a dwelling, but are not associated with a regulatory surface. This means that the surface in m2 of a T3 can be greater than that of a T4. Most T4 rentals that can be found in Lyon measure approx. more than 70sq.m.

 

What budget for a T4 apartment in Lyon? 

 

The average rent per m² in Lyon is of 16€/sq.m} meaning 960€/month in total, charges included. Of course, the criteria of the property must be taken into account: its surface area, its category, its geographical location, whether it is furnished or not... If you rent a furnished T4 in Lyon, you will pay an average rent of 1100€/month, -11 to 13% if you rent empty.

 

What criteria to take into account to rent a T4 in Lyon ? 

 

The first criterion to take into account when you want to rent accommodation is its geographical location. To choose, you can for example take into account your place of work/study, your daily habits, your favorite neighborhoods... This way, you will be sure to appreciate Lyon in the best way.

 

La Croix Rousse, a village in the heart of the city

 

Belonging to the 3rd and 4th arrondissements, this district is unique.

La Croix Rousse is located in the northern part of the peninsula. On the plateau of the Croix Rousse, there is a rustic bohemian atmosphere and a little bourgeois, very pleasant.

Often considered a village in its own right, resembling the Montmartre district of Paris. Historically, this is the district where the silk workers worked, Lyon was the capital of silk. The working-class past of the Croix-Rousse hill has given it the nickname "the working hill".

La Croix-Rousse is the endearing district of Lyon. You will find small shops, Lyonnais corks, and the famous village atmosphere.

Today, the traditional looms are still in business, with orders for high-quality fabrics pouring in from all over the world. This tradition is perpetuated by lovers of this material: in particular the association Soierie Vivante and the Maison des Canuts. Croix-Rousse is well served by buses but also by metro C. 

Real estate in the Croix-Rousse district is very popular. The apartments are negotiated between 4500 and 7000 euros per m2. The prices go up as you go up the slope. The Croix Rousse plateau is one of the most expensive areas of Lyon.

 

 

 

The Presqu’île district, between Rhône and Saône

 

Belonging to the 1st, 2nd and 4th arrondissements, the district is between the Rhône and the Saône. The Presqu’île is home to emblematic historic squares such as Place Bellecour and Place des Terreaux. The 15th and 16th century buildings benefit from proximity to shops, cultural venues and restaurants. The Place des Terreaux and the hill of the Croix Rousse have always constituted the northern limit of the peninsula, while the southern limit has changed a lot over time. Indeed, at the end of the 5th century BC, the peninsula was no more than a group of islets extending only to the bottom of the Croix Rousse plateau.

Rue de la République is the main street of the Presqu’île district. Probably the most beautiful in Lyon, this long pedestrian avenue is right in the heart of the city centre. It starts from Place de la Comédie, where the Town Hall is located, at Place Bellecour, passing through Place de la Bourse and its beautiful palace housing the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Lyon. When night falls, many concerts and shows take over Place des Terreaux and its completely renovated illuminated fountain. It is this same square that shines with a thousand lights each year on the occasion of the famous Festival of Lights. It is an area very well served by various public transport. The Presqu’île district is very coveted and this is reflected in the prices which are constantly increasing. 

 

 

Our best advice for renting your T4

 

A T4 accommodation: what is it? 

 

A T4 type apartment has 4 rooms to which must be added the kitchen and the bathroom. In the majority of T4 accommodation, there is a living room and 3 bedrooms, one of which can be transformed into an office, for example. It takes an average of 80 m2 for a standard T4 but this can vary depending on the property. On the market, you can find furnished and unfurnished T4s, it all depends on your needs.

As with all other types of apartment, there is no mandatory minimum surface area. Keep in mind that new constructions generally offer less space than others, for reasons of construction costs.

 

No more mystery on the rental lease

 

When you rent a property, several types of lease contracts are available to you. We mainly find the empty rental contract and the furnished. Different rules must be respected in one and the other.

For a furnished property:

  • Minimum 1 year rental contract (9 months for a student).

  • Minimum 3 months notice if the owner asks to leave the premises.

  • Minimum 1 month notice if you leave the premises.

  • Maximum 2 months rent due to landlord at signing.

For an empty good:

  • Minimum 3 years rental contract.

  • Minimum 6 months notice if the owner asks to vacate the premises.

  • Minimum 3 months notice if you leave the premises.

  • Maximum 1 month rent due to landlord at signing.

 

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