Italian regions with the highest and lowest home prices, as well as a list of interesting properties starting at $43,000

In the real estate market in Italy, you can find housing options not only for every taste but also for every budget. We found out where in Italy you can buy the cheapest and most expensive housing, as well as prepared a review of interesting properties in this beautiful country.

In November 2023, the highest price for real estate for sale in Italy was recorded in the region of Trentino-Alto Adige: 3231 euros per square meter. In contrast, in the region of Calabria, a square meter is asked for only 934 euros, which is the lowest in all of Italy. How are things in other regions of the country? 

The most expensive regions to buy a home in Italy

In these Italian regions the cost of a “square meter” exceeds €2000: 

• Trentino-Alto Adige/South Tyrol—€3231
• Valle d'Aosta (northwest Italy)—€2673
• Liguria—€2561
• Tuscany—€2487
• Lazio—€2416  
• Lombardy—€2325   
• Sardinia—€2290 

The cheapest regions to buy a home in Italy

In these Italian regions, a square meter costs less than €2000: 

• Calabria: €934
• Molise: €1019
• Sicily: €1131
• Umbria: €1133
• Piedmont: €1307
• Abruzzo: €1318
• Basilicata: €1324
• Puglia:€1347
• Marche: €1545
• Friuli-Venezia Giulia: €1561
• Campania: €1841
• Veneto: €1863
• Emilia Romagna: €1919 

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 $42,558.

An old stone house in a mountain settlement

This large antique house is located in the historical mountain village of Quittengo, Piedmont. It has a surface area of 210 square meters. It also comes with a large plot of land measuring 700 square meters.

The house is completely renovated, with a new heating system, furnishings, and appliances. The object consists of three floors and an attic: on the first floor there is an entrance hall, kitchen, toilet room with shower, and storage room; on the second floor there are two bedrooms, a bathroom, and a storage room; and on the third floor there are two living rooms, a laundry room, and a toilet. In the announcement, it is noted that, if desired, the house can be divided into two apartments with two separate entrances.

Within walking distance of the house are the mountain river, castle, churches, kindergarten, hiking and biking areas, as well as areas for mountain and cross-country skiing. There is a pharmacy, bars, restaurants, and stores.

The cost of the house is $97,407.