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Small Cities in the Southeast Maintain Offer of Houses Up to R$ 180 Thousand and Affordable Lots, Attracting Residents in Search of Cheaper Properties Without Losing Essential Services.
It is still possible to find, in the Brazilian Southeast, small cities with a calmer pace where houses up to R$ 180 thousand and affordable urban lots coexist with schools, basic commerce, and structured public services.
A recent survey highlights seven municipalities that encompass these characteristics: Itapuí, Espírito Santo do Turvo, and Cerquilho in São Paulo; Oliveira and Alfenas in Minas Gerais; as well as Anchieta and Jerônimo Monteiro in Espírito Santo.
The survey considers data from the 2022 Census, official information from mayors, and institutional portals, as well as listings on real estate websites consulted up to November 2025.
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The ceiling of R$ 180 thousand reflects the reality of markets such as Anchieta, where the reference report cites residential properties up to this value, and Jerônimo Monteiro, described with properties ranging from R$ 40 thousand to R$ 180 thousand.
In the other cities, the focus is on the presence of simple houses and urban lots at levels considered affordable compared to large centers and compatible with the budget of those looking to move out of rent.
In common, these localities combine a small or intermediate demographic size, lower cost of living, and a minimum organized infrastructure, with access to basic healthcare, schools, markets, pharmacies, and daily services.
Still, they are functioning markets, with active listings of single-story houses, compact townhouses, and lots in residential neighborhoods, allowing the comparison of price ranges, square footage, and locations.
Itapuí: Low-Cost Real Estate Market
In the interior of São Paulo, Itapuí is an example of a small city with a market focused on lower-value properties.
According to the 2022 Census, the municipality has about 13,600 inhabitants and appears in the report as a place with properties starting at R$ 100 thousand, maintaining active commerce and a basic healthcare network.
In listings from real estate portals, the neighborhood Balneário Mar Azul features single-story houses with two bedrooms offered between R$ 70 thousand and R$ 250 thousand.
Among the examples, there are units of 56 m² listed for R$ 70 thousand, as well as three-bedroom houses offered for R$ 110 thousand.
In the same neighborhood, there are urban lots ranging from 250 m² to 325 m², with prices between R$ 45 thousand and R$ 100 thousand.
Espírito Santo do Turvo: Lot Offers and Quieter Routine
In São Paulo, Espírito Santo do Turvo features a peaceful life, close commerce, and little traffic circulation.
The 2022 Census indicates just over 4,100 residents, reinforcing the profile of a small town.
The report presents the municipality as an option for those seeking a quiet environment without giving up local markets, pharmacies, and schools.
In the lot market, recent listings mention an urban lot of about 600 m² in the center, for approximately R$ 110.7 thousand.
Cerquilho: Medium-Sized Municipality with Properties Below R$ 200 Thousand
In the Sorocaba region, Cerquilho combines strong industry, important road connections, and a population estimated at 44,600 inhabitants in 2022.
The report describes it as a destination with properties up to R$ 150 thousand and a wider recreational offer.
Local real estate agencies and listing portals register houses and lots within this price range.
There are residential properties listed up to R$ 190 thousand and urban lots between 208 m² and 300 m² priced between R$ 145 thousand and R$ 150 thousand.
Oliveira: Interior Minas Gerais with Consolidated Structure
In Minas Gerais, Oliveira represents an intermediate-sized interior with structured services.
Located about 150 km from Belo Horizonte, it had just over 39,200 inhabitants in the 2022 Census.
Real estate websites show houses in the João Paulo II Housing Complex for approximately R$ 150 thousand.
In other neighborhoods, residential properties appear in the range of R$ 160 thousand to R$ 170 thousand, keeping part of the offerings within the ceiling of R$ 180 thousand.
Alfenas: University Town with Affordable Properties
In Minas Gerais, Alfenas is a university town that still maintains lower-ticket properties.
Regional bases indicate a population of about 79 thousand inhabitants in 2022.
The report cites properties between R$ 100 thousand and R$ 150 thousand, a range confirmed by local listings.
Among the offers, there are two-bedroom houses, with 50 m² to 60 m², starting from R$ 80 thousand in auction operations.
In neighborhoods such as Vila Borges, Vila Betânia, and Vista Grande, units can reach R$ 150 thousand.
Anchieta: Espírito Santo Coast and Entry Lots
In Espírito Santo, Anchieta combines coastline, organized services, and an intermediate market.
The 2022 Census indicates 29,984 inhabitants, with a density of just over 70 inhabitants/km².
The report points to properties of up to R$ 180 thousand in the municipality.
On sale platforms, there are lots starting from 240 m² to 420 m², offered from R$ 55 thousand.
Jerônimo Monteiro: Properties Between R$ 40 Thousand and R$ 180 Thousand
Also in Espírito Santo, Jerônimo Monteiro features an urban profile, with approximately 11,500 inhabitants, according to the 2022 Census.
The report mentions residential properties between R$ 40 thousand and R$ 180 thousand.
In the listings, there are houses and farms between R$ 170 thousand and R$ 300 thousand, as well as urban lots in a condominium with over 1,000 m² for about R$ 120 thousand.
Affordable Market and Essential Services
Among the seven cities, a common point is the offer of a calmer routine, available basic services, and properties within the range of up to R$ 180 thousand, based on listings published until November 2025.
In Itapuí and Alfenas, there are offers below R$ 100 thousand. In Cerquilho, Anchieta, and Jerônimo Monteiro, the focus is on houses and lots between R$ 150 thousand and R$ 180 thousand.
The information was gathered from the 2022 Census, official databases, real estate listings, and a report published in October 2025 by Estado de Minas.
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