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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Kirishima-shi, Kirishima Takachiho, Makizono-cho (Kirishima-onsen Sta.) Single-story building, 4DK

4DK
4

$16,000

Kirishima-shi, Kirishima Takachiho, Makizono-cho (Kirishima-onsen Sta.) Single-story building, 4DK 4DK

Takachiho, Makizono Town, Kirishima City
4DK 197.48m² September 1984
Kimotsuki-cho, Kimotsuki-gun, Toyama, Flat roof, 2DK

2.5 million yen
4

$15,822

Kimotsuki-cho, Kimotsuki-gun, Toyama, Flat roof, 2DK 2.5 million yen

Toyama, Kimotsuki Town, Kimotsuki County
2DK 42.94m² March 1978
Shinsei-cho, Kanoya-city 2F 5K

2.5 million yen
4

$16,000

Shinsei-cho, Kanoya-city 2F 5K 2.5 million yen

Shinsei-cho, Kanoya City
5K 95.10m² September 1971
Shirasaki-town, Kanoya-city, Kanoya, Japan Single-story house, 5K

2.5 million yen
4

$15,822

Shirasaki-town, Kanoya-city, Kanoya, Japan Single-story house, 5K 2.5 million yen

Shirasaki Town, Kanoya City
5K 74.29m² January 1980
Kanoya-city, Kanoya, Aichi, Japan 4DK

2.5 million yen
4

$22,151

Kanoya-city, Kanoya, Aichi, Japan 4DK 2.5 million yen

Foothills, Azaira-cho, Kanoya City
4DK 100.95m² March 1983
Kagoshima-shi, Kagoshima 8-chome (Saka-no-ue Station) Single-story building, 5DK

2.5 million yen
4

$12,658

Kagoshima-shi, Kagoshima 8-chome (Saka-no-ue Station) Single-story building, 5DK 2.5 million yen

8, Sakanoue, Kagoshima City
5DK 92.89m² February 1973
Kawakami-cho, Kagoshima-city, Kagoshima

2.5 million yen
4

$12,658

Kawakami-cho, Kagoshima-city, Kagoshima 2.5 million yen

Kawakami-cho, Kagoshima City
6DK 69.49m² October 1978
Hishikari Maeme, Isa-city, Osaka 5DK

2.5 million yen
4

$16,000

Hishikari Maeme, Isa-city, Osaka 5DK 2.5 million yen

Hishikari Maeme, Isa City
5DK 67.43m² January 1927
Soo-shi, Soo-shi, Sueyoshi-cho, Minaminogo, flat roof, 3DK

2,480,000 yen
4

$15,872

Soo-shi, Soo-shi, Sueyoshi-cho, Minaminogo, flat roof, 3DK 2,480,000 yen

Minami-nogo, Sueyoshi Town, Soo City
3DK 72.04m² May 1987
Kirishima-shi, Kirishima Hayatocho Togo (Hitoyama station) Single story house 2K

2,480,000 yen
4

$13,923

Kirishima-shi, Kirishima Hayatocho Togo (Hitoyama station) Single story house 2K 2,480,000 yen

Togo, Hayato Town, Kirishima City
2K 41.59m² April 1975
Kanoya-city, Kanoya, Japan.

2.4 million yen
4

$15,189

Kanoya-city, Kanoya, Japan. 2.4 million yen

Foothills, Azaira-cho, Kanoya City
3DK 80.53m² Shinmei-cho, Tsuruoka City
2F 5DK in Gota, Kimotsuki-cho, Kimotsuki-gun, Hokkaido (Shibushi Sta.)

2.3 million yen
4

$11,926

2F 5DK in Gota, Kimotsuki-cho, Kimotsuki-gun, Hokkaido (Shibushi Sta.) 2.3 million yen

Gota, Kimotsuki Town, Kimotsuki-gun
5DK 96.56m² July 1988
Kagoshima-shi, Kagoshima 3-chome, Higashisakamoto 1-story building, 4DK

2.3 million yen
4

$14,556

Kagoshima-shi, Kagoshima 3-chome, Higashisakamoto 1-story building, 4DK 2.3 million yen

3, Higashisakamoto, Kagoshima City
4DK 81.88m² January 1981
2F 6DK in Kiirimachi, Kagoshima-shi, Kagoshima

2.3 million yen
4

$6,202

2F 6DK in Kiirimachi, Kagoshima-shi, Kagoshima 2.3 million yen

Kiirimachi, Kagoshima City
6DK 121.47m² January 1981
Kirishima-shi, Kirishima Kokubu Kenno-Utomachi (Hitoyama Sta.) Single story building, 3DK

2.2 million yen
4

$13,959

Kirishima-shi, Kirishima Kokubu Kenno-Utomachi (Hitoyama Sta.) Single story building, 3DK 2.2 million yen

Kokubu Kenno-uto-cho, Kirishima City
3DK 53.86m² October 1977
Kawahigashimachi, Kanoya-city (Shibushi station) Single story house, 4DK

4DK 2.2 million yen
4

$12,025

Kawahigashimachi, Kanoya-city (Shibushi station) Single story house, 4DK 4DK 2.2 million yen

Kawahigashimachi, Kanoya City
4DK 80.48m² December 1973
Kagoshima city, Kagoshima prefecture, Japan (Kiiru Sezukushimachi (Sezukushimachi station)) 2F 5DK

2.2 million yen

$13,923

Kagoshima city, Kagoshima prefecture, Japan (Kiiru Sezukushimachi (Sezukushimachi station)) 2F 5DK 2.2 million yen

Kiiri-Sesagushi-cho, Kagoshima City
5DK 108.92m² June 1988
2F 4DK, Bozu-cho-bo, Minami-Satsuma-shi, Aichi

2,000,000 yen
4

$12,658

2F 4DK, Bozu-cho-bo, Minami-Satsuma-shi, Aichi 2,000,000 yen

Bo, Bozu-cho, Minami-Satsuma City
4DK 95.47m² Aza-Shinmachi, Sakata City
Soo-shi, Sueyoshi-cho, Iwasaki, one-story building, 6K

2,000,000 yen
4

$12,688

Soo-shi, Sueyoshi-cho, Iwasaki, one-story building, 6K 2,000,000 yen

Iwasaki, Sueyoshi Town, Soo City
6K 113.38m² August 1979
Hishida, Osaki-cho, Soo-gun, Hishida Single-story house, 3DK

2,000,000 yen
3

$12,658

Hishida, Osaki-cho, Soo-gun, Hishida Single-story house, 3DK 2,000,000 yen

Hishida, Osaki Town, Soo-gun
3DK 79.82m² September 1994
Taisanji-cho, Matsuyama-city (Iyo Wake station) 2F 3K

5,000,000 yen
4

$25,316

Taisanji-cho, Matsuyama-city (Iyo Wake station) 2F 3K 5,000,000 yen

Taisanji-cho, Matsuyama City
3K 62.26m² November 1978
Shikokuchuo-shi, Shikoku (Iyo-Samukawa Sta.) Single story house, 5DK

5,000,000 yen
4

$15,832

Shikokuchuo-shi, Shikoku (Iyo-Samukawa Sta.) Single story house, 5DK 5,000,000 yen

Samukawa-cho, Shikokuchuo City
5DK 229.16m² June 1971
Saijo-city, Komatsu-cho Shinyashiki (Iyo-Komatsu Sta.) 2F 6DK

5,000,000 yen
4

$25,316

Saijo-city, Komatsu-cho Shinyashiki (Iyo-Komatsu Sta.) 2F 6DK 5,000,000 yen

Shinyashiki, Komatsu-cho, Saijo City
6DK 122.81m² August 1972
Saeki-shi, Umoku Oaza Onoichi (Shigeoka Sta.) Single story house, 3K

3.5 million yen
4

$15,822

Saeki-shi, Umoku Oaza Onoichi (Shigeoka Sta.) Single story house, 3K 3.5 million yen

Saeki City Ume Oaza Onoichi
3K 310.00m² November 1975

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.