{"id":104144,"date":"2026-05-27T08:00:28","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T06:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fotocasa.es\/fotocasa-life\/?p=104144"},"modified":"2026-05-27T08:00:28","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T06:00:28","slug":"20-cheapest-towns-buy-house-spain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fotocasa.es\/fotocasa-life\/buyers\/20-cheapest-towns-buy-house-spain\/?lang=en","title":{"rendered":"The 20 cheapest towns to buy a house in Spain in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<table class=\"table table-striped table-color-200\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Villanueva del Arzobispo (Ja\u00e9n)<\/b> leads the ranking as the most economical municipality in Spain, with a price of <b>657 \u20ac\/m\u00b2<\/b> (\u20ac52,556 for an 80 m\u00b2 home in April 2026, according to data from Fotocasa).<\/li>\n<li>The majority of the cheapest towns are concentrated in <b>Andalusia, Extremadura, and the two Castilles<\/b>, areas that stand out for their tranquility and quality of life.<\/li>\n<li>A typical <b>80 m\u00b2<\/b> home in these areas has an average cost ranging between <b>\u20ac52,556 and \u20ac71,514<\/b>, according to data from Fotocasa.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The Spanish real estate market currently shows a very significant price gap between large capitals and rural inland areas. According to data from <b>Fotocasa for April 2026<\/b>, the vast majority of the most affordable homes are concentrated in <b>Andalusia (especially Ja\u00e9n), Castilla-La Mancha, and Extremadura<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>These regions offer the opportunity to acquire properties at a value far below the national average, allowing buyers to step onto the property ladder without needing high levels of debt.<\/p>\n<p>Do you know which are the cheapest towns to buy a house in Spain in 2026?<\/p>\n<h2>Which are the 20 most economical towns to buy a property in Spain?<\/h2>\n<p>The cheapest municipalities in Spain to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fotocasa.es\/fotocasa-life\/buyers\/how-to-buy-a-house-in-spain-as-a-non-resident-foreigner\/?lang=en\">buy a house<\/a> are mainly located in the provinces of <b>Ja\u00e9n, Albacete, and Toledo<\/b>, with <b>Villanueva del Arzobispo (Ja\u00e9n)<\/b> leading the ranking with a price of <b>657 \u20ac\/m\u00b2<\/b>. In these towns, it is possible to buy an 80-square-meter property for an average investment ranging between <b>\u20ac52,500 and \u20ac71,500<\/b>, according to data from Fotocasa for April 2026.<\/p>\n<p><iframe id=\"datawrapper-chart-o4Fig\" style=\"width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;\" title=\"The 20 cheapest Spanish towns to buy a house in Spain\" src=\"https:\/\/datawrapper.dwcdn.net\/o4Fig\/1\/\" height=\"623\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" aria-label=\"Symbol map\" data-external=\"1\"><\/iframe><script type=\"text\/javascript\">(function(){function e(){window.addEventListener(`message`,function(e){if(e.data[`datawrapper-height`]!==void 0){var t=document.querySelectorAll(`iframe`);for(var n in e.data[`datawrapper-height`])for(var r=0,i;i=t[r];r++)if(i.contentWindow===e.source){var a=e.data[`datawrapper-height`][n]+`px`;i.style.height=a}}})}e()})();<\/script><\/p>\n<p><em>The 20 cheapest towns to buy a house in Spain in April 2026<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Below, we detail the advantages, climate, connections, and specific costs of living in each of these 20 cheap Spanish towns so you can evaluate which one best suits your life project.<\/p>\n<h3>1. How much does it cost to buy a house in Villanueva del Arzobispo (Ja\u00e9n)?<\/h3>\n<p>It is currently the cheapest municipality in Spain. The average housing price stands at <b>657 \u20ac\/m\u00b2<\/b>, meaning an 80 m\u00b2 apartment costs approximately <b>\u20ac52,556<\/b>, according to data from Fotocasa for April 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Located at the gateway to the Cazorla Natural Park, Villanueva del Arzobispo is about <b>60 minutes from Ja\u00e9n capital<\/b> and has a population of around 8,000 inhabitants. It enjoys a continentalized Mediterranean climate, ideal for those looking to live surrounded by nature with excellent air quality.<\/p>\n<h3>2. What is the property price in Jamilena (Ja\u00e9n)?<\/h3>\n<p>In this town in Ja\u00e9n, the square meter reaches <b>686 \u20ac\/m\u00b2<\/b>. This translates into a total cost of <b>\u20ac54,901<\/b> for an 80 m\u00b2 home, according to data from Fotocasa for April 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Jamilena stands out for its strategic proximity to the provincial capital, located <b>just 15-20 minutes away by car<\/b>, making it an ideal choice for those who work in the city but prefer the tranquility and prices of a rural environment. Its climate is mild and pleasant, typical of the countryside.<\/p>\n<h3>3. How much money do I need to live in Torreperogil (Ja\u00e9n)?<\/h3>\n<p>Buying a home here has an average cost of <b>688 \u20ac\/m\u00b2<\/b>, putting a typical 80 m\u00b2 apartment at <b>\u20ac55,025<\/b>, according to data from Fotocasa for April 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Torreperogil is located in the region of La Loma, about <b>65 kilometers from Ja\u00e9n<\/b> and right next to the historic towns of \u00dabeda and Baeza. It offers a unique historical setting and a climate of hot summers and clear skies, making it a place with plenty of light and a very active social life.<\/p>\n<section class=\"mini-posts\"><div class=\"row align-items-center\"><div class=\"col-4 col-md-3 pt-2 pb-2\"><div class=\"mini-posts__image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fotocasa.es\/fotocasa-life\/buyers\/map-of-spain-housing-prices-services\/?lang=en\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fotocasa.es\/fotocasa-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Gemini_Generated_Image_s8lnncs8lnncs8ln-1-355x230.png\" alt=\"Map of Spain: housing prices, safety and services in 2026\" title=\"-\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-8 col-md-9 pt-2 pb-2\"><h3 class=\"mini-posts__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fotocasa.es\/fotocasa-life\/buyers\/map-of-spain-housing-prices-services\/?lang=en\">Map of Spain: housing prices, safety and services in 2026<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<h3>4. Is it cheap to buy a house in La Carolina (Ja\u00e9n)?<\/h3>\n<p>La Carolina presents a price of <b>703 \u20ac\/m\u00b2<\/b>, meaning an 80 m\u00b2 home costs an average of <b>\u20ac56,212<\/b>, according to data from Fotocasa for April 2026.<\/p>\n<p>La Carolina is located about <b>65 kilometers from Ja\u00e9n capital<\/b>. It is a strategic transport hub, being situated on the Autov\u00eda del Sur (A-4), facilitating quick connections to cities like Madrid or C\u00f3rdoba. Its climate is Mediterranean with cool winters, perfect for enjoying the Sierra Morena.<\/p>\n<h3>5. What is the price per square meter in Alameda de la Sagra (Toledo)?<\/h3>\n<p>Located in the province of Toledo, this town has a price of <b>732 \u20ac\/m\u00b2<\/b>, bringing the cost of an 80 m\u00b2 apartment to <b>\u20ac58,522<\/b>, according to data from Fotocasa for April 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Its main appeal is its proximity to Spain&#8217;s capital, as it is located <b>less than an hour from Madrid<\/b> and only 30 kilometers from Toledo city. It features a dry climate with extreme temperatures in summer and winter, typical of the plateau, and is an area in full growth thanks to its excellent connectivity.<\/p>\n<h3>6. How much does a home cost in J\u00f3dar (Ja\u00e9n)?<\/h3>\n<p>The price in J\u00f3dar stands at <b>753 \u20ac\/m\u00b2<\/b>, with a final cost for 80 m\u00b2 of <b>\u20ac60,256<\/b>, according to data from Fotocasa for April 2026.<\/p>\n<p>J\u00f3dar is located about <b>56 kilometers from the capital of Ja\u00e9n<\/b>. It is a town with a rich artisan tradition situated at the foot of Cerro Gald\u00f3n, with a dry and very sunny climate throughout the year, allowing residents to enjoy an authentic rural environment with all basic services covered.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fotocasa is the expert real estate portal if you are looking for your home in Spain and want to resolve your doubts about housing<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":282,"featured_media":104153,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"yes","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[13472],"tags":[15295,13692,13548,15293,15294,15292,14667,14821,13552,13551,13549,14434,13550,15283,15054,15284,15285,13547,15296],"class_list":["post-104144","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-buyers","tag-affordable-towns-spain","tag-buy","tag-buy-in-spain","tag-buying-a-house-in-spain","tag-cheap-property-spain","tag-cheapest-towns-to-buy-a-house-in-spain","tag-comprar-vivienda","tag-foreign","tag-housing-doubts","tag-housing-experts-in-spain","tag-housing-purchase-market-spain","tag-inversion-inmobiliaria","tag-live-in-spain","tag-mercado-inmobiliario-2026","tag-moving-to-spain","tag-pueblos-baratos","tag-pueblos-baratos-en-espana","tag-real-estate-market","tag-spanish-real-estate"],"modified_by":"Patricia Andr\u00e9s","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fotocasa.es\/fotocasa-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/104144","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fotocasa.es\/fotocasa-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fotocasa.es\/fotocasa-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fotocasa.es\/fotocasa-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/282"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fotocasa.es\/fotocasa-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=104144"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.fotocasa.es\/fotocasa-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/104144\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fotocasa.es\/fotocasa-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/104153"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fotocasa.es\/fotocasa-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=104144"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fotocasa.es\/fotocasa-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=104144"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fotocasa.es\/fotocasa-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=104144"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}