Dreaming of buying a home in Italy but not quite there financially? Looking for an alternative route to property ownership? We have the perfect solution for you, especially for those who aren't currently in a position to take out a mortgage. Try rent-to-buy in Italy, the best alternative to long-term renting and buying property in Italy.
Known in Italian as affitto con riscatto, rent-to-buy allows you to rent a property for a fixed period, with the option to purchase it at the end of the term. This flexible arrangement is becoming increasingly popular in Italy, offering a practical path to homeownership for those who aren’t ready—or able—to buy outright.
If you're considering buying property in Italy but don't have enough saved for a large deposit, rent-to-own could be a smart first step. To help you get started, we’ve rounded up the best rent-to-buy properties in Italy currently available on idealista—giving you the chance to settle in before fully committing.
- Cheap
- Expensive
- Small
- Big
- All provinces
- Avellino
- Benevento
- Brescia
- Catania
- Catanzaro
- Cuneo
- Lecco
- Milano
- Padova
- Palermo
- Pescara
- Sassari
- Terni
- Torino
- Varese
