Top Expensive and Cheap Regions of Italy for Buying a House with an Overview of Interesting and Budget Properties

The Italian real estate market offers options not only for every taste, but also for every budget. We found out where in this country you can buy the cheapest and most expensive housing, and also prepared a short review of interesting properties presented on the market.

In September 2024, the highest price for buying real estate in Italy, was recorded in the Trentino-Alto Adige region — 3448 euros per square meter (a year ago it was 3231 euros). On the contrary, in the Calabria region per square meter they ask only 949 euros, which is the lowest in all of Italy. How are things in other regions of the country?

The Most Expensive and Cheapest Regions for Buying a House in Italy

In these Italian regions the price per square meter exceeds €2000:

• Trentino-Alto Adige/South Tyrol: €3,448
• Valle d'Aosta (northwest Italy): €2861
• Liguria: €2664
• Lombardy: €2489
• Tuscany: €2481
• Lazio: €2448
• Sardinia: €2379

And in these regions of Italy, a square meter costs less than €2,000:

• Calabria: €949
• Molise: €1042
• Umbria: €1155
• Sicily: €1163
• Basilicata: €1358
• Abruzzo: €1380
• Piedmont: €1398
• Apulia: €1418
• Friuli Venezia Giulia: €1617
• Marche: €1621
• Campaign: €1886

Summary table for all regions:

Interesting Options of Houses in Italy Under $100 000

A Two-Story House in a Medieval Town

This two-story house is for sale in good condition in the center of the medieval town of Picciano (Abruzzo region). From its windows and terrace, you can see the peaks of the mountains and the smooth lines of the hills. The house itself looks very unusual, and it seems that there was once at least a chapel here.

The authors of this advertisement do not write about the history of the object, but they say that not so long ago the reconstruction was carried out, during which the characteristic details of the architecture of former times were preserved: fireplace, ancient vaulted ceilings on the first floor, and authentic floors. Inside, there is a dining room with a fireplace, a living room, two bathrooms, a pantry, a terrace, a bedroom, and a small study.

In addition to the 80 sq.m. house, the new owner will have an orchard of 200 square meters with blossoming roses, plums, figs, and grapes.

To the sea from here, it is 20 minutes by car; to the ski resorts, it is 1 hour and 10 minutes; and to Rome, it is 2 hours.

Please note that the house was originally sold for $96,325 but has now been reduced to $89,000.

Townhouse with Mountain Views and Rooftop Terrace

In the Italian town of Cianciana, Sicily, a 79.7 square meter townhouse is for sale with this layout: 3 rooms plus a roof terrace. The house was originally built in 1900 and was renovated in 2014. So now this property is fully move-in ready.

The townhouse is divided into 4 levels: the first level is on the ground level where the bedroom and pantry are located; the second level is the first floor where there is a bedroom with a balcony and air conditioning; the third level includes the second floor with a living room, bathroom, and toilet; and the fourth level is the top floor with a fully equipped kitchen that goes directly to the rooftop terrace.

Note that Cianciana is a vibrant city with about 3,000 residences and all the necessary infrastructure, including bars and stores.

The cost is $43,000.

Modern Townhouse with Garden in a Resort Town

This cozy townhouse is located in the picturesque coastal town of Cariati, Calabria. The property is part of a small residential complex with modern architecture and thoughtful planning. The total area of ​​the townhouse is 70 sq.m., distributed over two floors.

The exterior of the house is designed in Mediterranean style — warm yellow painted walls, red tiled roof, metal balcony railings and comfortable external stairs. The well-kept green garden with olive trees and ornamental plants adds special appeal.

The layout includes:

• A spacious living room.
• Fully equipped kitchen.
• 2 comfortable bedrooms.
• 2 modern bathrooms.
• Terrace overlooking the garden.
• Private plot with landscape design.

Important advantages:

• Central heating for year-round living.
• Fenced guarded territory of the complex.
• Just 200 meters to the sandy beach.
• Developed tourist infrastructure.
• Walking distance to all necessary facilities (shops, restaurants, pharmacies).

Cost of a townhouse — €100,000 (€1429 per sq.m.).