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A place in the province of Biella in northern Italy’s Piedmont region is identified by idealista as the cheapest municipality in Italy for buying a home in the second quarter of 2026.
Average asking prices are €331 per m², compared with a national average of €1,903 per m² for the same period.
The most affordable place to buy property in Italy 2026
The Q2 2026 analysis places Mosso at the top of the national ranking of the 10 cheapest places to buy a home, based on its average advertised sale price
When set against the Piedmont regional average of €1,319 per m², the discount of around 75% is one of the most striking gaps in the study.
Other municipalities in the region also feature among Italy’s cheapest housing markets, though with higher averages:
- Paesana (Cuneo): €510/m², 61% below the Piedmont average
- Viola (Cuneo): €513/m², 61% below the Piedmont average
- Sanfront (Cuneo): €528/m²
- Ceva (Cuneo): €536/m²
Only three municipalities nationwide fall below the €400/m² threshold in Q2 2026. The Biella municipality of Mosso, Mussomeli (€363/m²) and Grammichele (€382/m²). These three represent the very lowest band of prices in the Italian housing market in the period examined.
What these prices mean for buyers
Using the 2026 average price for property in Mosso as a reference, an 80 m² flat in Mosso would come in at around €26,480.
Applying the same calculation to the Piedmont regional average, an 80 m² home would cost about €105,520, while at the national average, the figure would rise to roughly €152,240.
There are many apartments for auction in Mosso starting from around €7,000, and there are also flats ready to move into from about €17,000, reflecting the very low entry prices currently seen in the local market.
Living in Mosso
Mosso sits in the foothills of the Biellese Alps, with local life shaped by narrow streets, traditional houses and proximity to wooded valleys and mountain paths.
Services and shops are concentrated in a compact centre, while residents often rely on nearby Biella for a wider range of healthcare, education and retail options.
Daily life follows a rhythm typical of small northern Italian municipalities, with local festivals and religious celebrations forming part of the social calendar.
Outdoor activities such as hiking and walking are a regular feature, supported by marked routes and viewpoints in the surrounding hills. For many residents, commuting to work or study in Biella or other parts of Piedmont is balanced by the quieter setting and lower housing costs at home
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