Cheap Akiya Houses Under $30,000

Looking for an affordable entry into Japanese property? These akiya (vacant houses) are all listed under $30,000 USD — perfect for adventurous buyers on a budget.

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Noshiro City, Ochiai Aza Nakao (Mukainoshiro Station) 2-story 4K
4

$28,480

Noshiro City, Ochiai Aza Nakao (Mukainoshiro Station) 2-story 4K

Noshiro City, Ochiai, Nakadaono
4K 114.77m² December 1977
Noshiro City, Hanazonocho (Noshiro Station) 2-story 6DK
4

$27,088

Noshiro City, Hanazonocho (Noshiro Station) 2-story 6DK

Noshiro City, Hanazonocho
6DK 141.33m² March 1975
Noshiro City, Suehirocho (Noshiro Station) 2-story 4LDK
4

$20,759

Noshiro City, Suehirocho (Noshiro Station) 2-story 4LDK

Noshiro City, Suehirocho
4LDK 104.74m² September 1995
2-story, 5LDK in Kan, Yamame, Ichinoseki City (Yamanome Station)
4

$25,316

2-story, 5LDK in Kan, Yamame, Ichinoseki City (Yamanome Station)

Kan, Yamame, Ichinoseki City
5LDK 120.89m² September 1982
2-story, 6DK in Sakae, Wakutsu, Hanazumi-cho, Ichinoseki City (Hanazumi Station)
4

$25,316

2-story, 6DK in Sakae, Wakutsu, Hanazumi-cho, Ichinoseki City (Hanazumi Station)

Sakae, Wakutsu, Hanazumi-cho, Ichinoseki City
6DK 139.12m² August 1985
2-story, 5DK in Fujine 1-chiwari, Waga-cho, Kitakami City (Tachikawame Station)
4

$24,683

2-story, 5DK in Fujine 1-chiwari, Waga-cho, Kitakami City (Tachikawame Station)

Fujine 1-chiwari, Waga-cho, Kitakami City
5DK 113.44m² April 1994
3.8 million yen
3

$24,738

3.8 million yen

Shimizu, Maikawa, Ichinoseki City
5K 109.28m² August 1977
Nakai, Kamiyone, Morioka City
4

$24,050

Nakai, Kamiyone, Morioka City

Koguchi, Otomo-cho, Rikuzentakata City
4K 77.91m² 3.5 million yen
June 1917 (108 years and 9 months old)
4

$9,493

June 1917 (108 years and 9 months old)

Hachimantai City, Matsuoyoriki 1st District
2DK 79.49m² Matsuo-Yoriki 1-chome, Hachimantai City, 2-story building, 2DK
Ofunato City, Akasaki Town Aza Yamaguchi (Rikuzen Akasaki Station) 2-story 4LDK
4

$20,252

Ofunato City, Akasaki Town Aza Yamaguchi (Rikuzen Akasaki Station) 2-story 4LDK

Akasaki-cho, Ofunato City, Yamaguchi
4LDK 122.65m² July 1998
Oshu City, Esashi Inase Aza Shimo-dai (Kanegasaki Station) Single-story 3DK
4

$22,151

Oshu City, Esashi Inase Aza Shimo-dai (Kanegasaki Station) Single-story 3DK

Oshu City, Esashi Inase Aza Shimo-dai
3DK 175.53m² January 1951
Iwate County, Kuzumaki Town, Kuzumaki Dai 20 Chiwari (Iwate Numakunai Station) Single-story 5DK
4

$22,151

Iwate County, Kuzumaki Town, Kuzumaki Dai 20 Chiwari (Iwate Numakunai Station) Single-story 5DK

Iwate County, Kuzumaki Town, Kuzumaki Dai 20 Chiwari
5DK 80.99m² January 1959
Ichinoseki City, Takizawa Aza Fuji (Mataki Station) Single-story 6DK
4

$22,151

Ichinoseki City, Takizawa Aza Fuji (Mataki Station) Single-story 6DK

Ichinoseki City, Takizawa Aza Fuji
6DK 131.07m² December 1980
Ichinoseki City, Aza Daicho (Ichinoseki Station) 2-story 5K
4

$22,029

Ichinoseki City, Aza Daicho (Ichinoseki Station) 2-story 5K

Ichinoseki City, Aza Daicho
5K 113.45m² September 1979
Kitakami City, Waga Town Sen'nin 7 Chiwari (Waga Sen'nin Station) 2-story 11DK
4

$21,265

Kitakami City, Waga Town Sen'nin 7 Chiwari (Waga Sen'nin Station) 2-story 11DK

Kitakami City, Waga Town Sen'nin 7 Chiwari
11DK 362.98m²
Hanamaki City, Matsuen Town 1-chome (Hanamaki Station) 2-story 7K
4

$20,885

Hanamaki City, Matsuen Town 1-chome (Hanamaki Station) 2-story 7K

Hanamaki City, Matsuen Town 1-chome
7K 107.78m² October 1976
Iwate County, Iwate Town, Oaza Numakunai Dai 9 Chiwari (Iwate Numakunai Station) Single-story 3K
4

$19,993

Iwate County, Iwate Town, Oaza Numakunai Dai 9 Chiwari (Iwate Numakunai Station) Single-story 3K

Iwate County, Iwate Town, Oaza Numakunai Dai 9 Chiwari
3K 60.33m² January 1973
Morioka City, Yamagishi 4-chome (Yamagishi Station) 2-story 5DK
4

$18,987

Morioka City, Yamagishi 4-chome (Yamagishi Station) 2-story 5DK

Morioka City, Yamagishi 4-chome
5DK 138.28m² August 1982
Daisen City, Omagari Wakaba Town (Omagari Station) 2-story 5K
3

$27,721

Daisen City, Omagari Wakaba Town (Omagari Station) 2-story 5K

Daisen City, Omagari Wakaba Town
5K 155.37m² January 1976
Yurihonjo City, Iwaki, Niko, Yokosunako (Iwaki Minato Station) Single-story 2LDK
2

$26,581

Yurihonjo City, Iwaki, Niko, Yokosunako (Iwaki Minato Station) Single-story 2LDK

Yurihonjo City, Iwaki, Niko, Yokosunako
2LDK 66.37m² April 1993
Yurihonjo City, Yajima Town, Jonai, Yamorishita (Yajima Station) 2-story 10DK
4

$26,455

Yurihonjo City, Yajima Town, Jonai, Yamorishita (Yajima Station) 2-story 10DK

Yurihonjo City, Yajima Town, Jonai, Yamorishita
10DK 498.12m² June 1967
Yokote City, Fukidaizutei, Takanomori (Yokote Station) 3-story 8SLDK
4

$25,316

Yokote City, Fukidaizutei, Takanomori (Yokote Station) 3-story 8SLDK

Yokote City, Fukidaizutei, Takanomori
8SLDK 351.93m² October 1991
Nikaho City, Hirasawa, Torinokobuchi (Nikaho Station) 2-story 7DK
4

$25,300

Nikaho City, Hirasawa, Torinokobuchi (Nikaho Station) 2-story 7DK

Nikaho City, Hirasawa, Torinokobuchi
7DK 206.98m² January 1977
Kitaakita City, Higashiyokocho (Takanosu Station) 2-story 4LK
2

$25,600

Kitaakita City, Higashiyokocho (Takanosu Station) 2-story 4LK

Kitaakita City, Higashiyokocho
4LK 102.46m² May 1978

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you really buy a house in Japan for under $30,000?

Yes. Many rural akiya (vacant houses) in Japan are listed for under $30,000 USD, sometimes even free. These properties are typically in countryside areas and may need renovation.

What's the catch with cheap akiya?

Most cheap akiya are in rural areas with limited public transport. Some may need significant renovation. Always inspect the property and understand local regulations before purchasing.