L'Aquila, Italy

L'Aquila Real Estate: Apartments in the Abruzzo Mountains

290 homes and apartments for sale in L'Aquila, Italy.

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Properties for sale in L'Aquila

24 properties shown

2 room flat for sale in Via RoccapizziApartment

€190,000

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2 bd 1 ba
Villa for sale in Via della Fonte Vecchia NnVilla

€550,000

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12 bd 5 ba 350 m²
Villa for sale in Via San PioVilla

€259,000

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11 bd 3 ba 200 m²
Villa for sale in Via San Panfilo NnVilla

€260,000

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15 bd 4 ba 340 m²
Duplex for sale in Piazza Gabriele D'annunzio, 1Apartment

€260,000

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9 bd 5 ba
Flat / apartment for sale in Via O. Vincenzo Scoccia, 16Apartment

€315,000

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5 bd 3 ba 125 m²
3 room flat for sale in Via delle candele NnApartment

€119,000

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3 bd 1 ba 53 m²
Villa for sale in Colle Belvedere NnVilla

€285,000

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5 bd 2 ba 145 m²
Detached house for sale in Via delle Piagge, 19House

€26,000

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3 bd 1 ba 71 m²
Terraced house for sale in Via Beato Papa Giovanni XXIII NnHouse

€135,000

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3 bd 1 ba 75 m²
3 room flat for sale in Percorte NnApartment

€115,000

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3 bd 1 ba 60 m²
Detached house for sale in Via Colle Marciano, 16House

€140,000

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3 bd 2 ba 120 m²
3 room flat for sale in Via dell'Acqua Savia, 1Apartment

€109,000

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3 bd 1 ba 65 m²
Detached house for sale in Vicolo Scanza, 1House

€154,000

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4 bd 2 ba 82 m²
Duplex for sale in Via della Chiusa, 7Apartment

€290,000

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4 bd 4 ba 145 m²
3 room flat for sale in Viale Vittime IX Maggio NnApartment

€110,000

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3 bd 1 ba 55 m²
Detached house for sale in Largo Bucci, 3House

€76,000

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2 bd 1 ba 50 m²
Terraced house for sale in Via XXIV Maggio, 72House

€260,000

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4 bd 2 ba 125 m²
Flat / apartment for sale in Ponte CapograssiApartment

€282,734

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7 bd 3 ba 118 m²
Villa for sale in Via TriesteVilla

€83,501

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7 bd 3 ba 187 m²
2 room flat for sale in Via della mandra NnApartment

€18,000

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2 bd 1 ba 40 m²
3 room flat for sale in Via Menovera, 3Apartment

€130,000

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3 bd 1 ba 65 m²
3 room flat for auction in Via Giovanni Antonacci, 6Apartment

€12,619

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3 bd 1 ba
Flat / apartment for sale in Piazza XX SettembreApartment

€56,793

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6 bd 3 ba 145 m²

Buyer's guide: L'Aquila

Property for sale in L'Aquila is inexpensive: the median asking price is €92,500 across our 290 listings, and the median home is about 98 m². The city sits in the Apennines, inland from the Adriatic, and was rebuilt after the 2009 earthquake.

L'Aquila prices

These are asking prices from current listings on RealEstateAbroad. A quarter of listings ask less than €53,250, and three quarters ask less than €159,000.

MetricL'Aquila
Median asking price€92,500
Middle half€53,250 to €159,000
Median price per m²€1,018
Median size98 m²
Listings290

Property types

The mix is 172 apartments, 87 houses, 29 villas and 2 penthouses. Large layouts dominate: 127 listings have five or more bedrooms and 78 have three. Many are older family apartments, while the post-2009 reconstruction produced newer buildings and refurbished historic palazzi.

Because of seismic risk, ask for the building's seismic classification and any reinforcement work. Check whether the property has benefited from reconstruction funding, as ownership and transfer conditions can apply.

Rebuilt historic palazzi in the centre can be very attractive but are subject to heritage rules, while apartments outside the walls, in areas such as Pettino or Torrione, are generally newer and easier to buy. A technical survey (perizia) from a geometra or engineer is advisable before any offer.

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City and region

L'Aquila has a historic centre, a university and the Gran Sasso mountains nearby, with skiing at Campo Imperatore and Roccaraso further away. The Adriatic coast is around an hour and a half away, and Rome is a couple of hours by road.

Broaden your search with Teramo, Ascoli Piceno, Chieti, Terni, Pescara and Rome.

The city has a student population from the University of L'Aquila and the Gran Sasso Science Institute, which supports a modest rental market. The climate is cooler than on the coast, with real winters, so heating costs are a significant budget line.

Italian purchase rules

Non-EU citizens can generally buy subject to reciprocity. Typical costs include registration tax of 2% on a primary residence or 9% on other homes, notary fees and agent fees. Seek advice from a lawyer on cadastral records and planning compliance.

Useful pages: Italy overview, Italian buying guide, financing and Italian homes under €100,000.

Last updated 8 October 2026

Buying property in L'Aquila: FAQ

Why is L'Aquila cheap?

It is a small inland city with a limited local economy and a modest buyer pool, and the 2009 earthquake affected demand. These factors keep prices low, with a median of €92,500.

Is it earthquake-safe?

Reconstructed and new buildings are designed to modern seismic standards, but older stock varies. Ask for the seismic classification and any strengthening certificates.

Can I ski nearby?

Yes. The Gran Sasso massif and Campo Imperatore are close, and other Apennine resorts such as Roccaraso are within a couple of hours.

How far is Rome?

Around two hours by road, depending on traffic. A motorway connects L'Aquila to the capital.

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