I'm looking through the AHRN database for Italian Housing. It's pretty darn fabulous.
Yes, some of the apartments are small, but they are just as cutsey typical Italian style as you would expect. Wrought iron furnishings, slightly outdated or white-washed walls, second floor wrap-around balconies, surprisingly marbled bathrooms and included fireplaces...
All for UNDER $800/US a month. Plus pet friendly and within 25ish miles/50-ish km of Aviano AB.
Excuse me while I drool all over the place.
ETA: We also finally got a lot of good information from someone here on base that just got back from Aviano. It's nice to finally have some good info, so we know how to proceed with everything.