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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2F 5DK in Iwami-okochi, Taishi-cho, Ibo-gun, Kanagawa

1,980,000 yen
4

$12,531

2F 5DK in Iwami-okochi, Taishi-cho, Ibo-gun, Kanagawa 1,980,000 yen

Iwamikou, Taishi-cho, Ibo-gun
5DK 99.35m² June 1977
Amagasaki-city, Shioe 2-chome (Amagasaki Sta.) 3F 4SDK

1,980,000 yen
4

$12,672

Amagasaki-city, Shioe 2-chome (Amagasaki Sta.) 3F 4SDK 1,980,000 yen

2 Ushioe, Amagasaki City
4SDK 22.90m² January 1975
Funamachi, Kurodasho-cho, Nishiwaki-city (Funamachiguchi station) 2F, 10LDK

1,950,000 yen
4

$10,126

Funamachi, Kurodasho-cho, Nishiwaki-city (Funamachiguchi station) 2F, 10LDK 1,950,000 yen

Funamachi, Kurodasho Town, Nishiwaki City
10LDK 276.37m² January 1962
Onojiri, Yamanan-cho, Tamba-shi, Tamba (Kusagemura station) 2F 5SK

1,950,000 yen
4

$12,341

Onojiri, Yamanan-cho, Tamba-shi, Tamba (Kusagemura station) 2F 5SK 1,950,000 yen

Onojiri, Sannan-cho, Tamba City
5SK 95.92m² January 1962
Iwami, Mitsu-cho, Tatsuno-shi (Sanyo Aboshi Sta.) 2F 9DK

1,950,000 yen
4

$12,427

Iwami, Mitsu-cho, Tatsuno-shi (Sanyo Aboshi Sta.) 2F 9DK 1,950,000 yen

Iwami, Mitsu-cho, Tatsuno City
9DK 183.43m² January 1951
Tatsuno-shi, Mitsu-cho Kariya (Sanyo Aboshi Sta.) 2F 8DK

1.9 million yen
4

$5,696

Tatsuno-shi, Mitsu-cho Kariya (Sanyo Aboshi Sta.) 2F 8DK 1.9 million yen

Kariya, Mitsu-cho, Tatsuno City
8DK 104.94m² December 1926
Kakogawa-shi, Kakogawa-cho Kawahara (Kakogawa Sta.) 2F 3DK

1.9 million yen
4

$10,284

Kakogawa-shi, Kakogawa-cho Kawahara (Kakogawa Sta.) 2F 3DK 1.9 million yen

Kawara, Kakogawa-cho, Kakogawa City
3DK 63.18m² November 1974
2F 5DK in Motoshiocho, Ako (Banshu-Ako Stn.

1.9 million yen
4

$12,353

2F 5DK in Motoshiocho, Ako (Banshu-Ako Stn. 1.9 million yen

Motoshio-cho, Ako City
5DK 85.01m² July 1984
Minami-Awaji-shi, Fukura Otsu 2F 4K

1.8 million yen
4

$7,594

Minami-Awaji-shi, Fukura Otsu 2F 4K 1.8 million yen

Minami-Awaji City Fukura Otsu
4K 66.24m² June 1973
Nishiwaki City, Nishiwaki (Shin-Nishiwaki Sta.) Single-story building, 4DK

1.8 million yen
4

$2,531

Nishiwaki City, Nishiwaki (Shin-Nishiwaki Sta.) Single-story building, 4DK 1.8 million yen

Nishiwaki, Nishiwaki City
4DK 53.64m² March 1960
2 floors above ground and 1 basement floor, 8DK

1,800,000 yen
4

$12,658

2 floors above ground and 1 basement floor, 8DK 1,800,000 yen

Chigusa, Chigusa-cho, Shiso City
8DK 188.40m² January 1928
Onuki, Fukuzaki-cho, Kanzaki-gun (Hojocho station) 2F studio

1,800,000 yen
4

$11,392

Onuki, Fukuzaki-cho, Kanzaki-gun (Hojocho station) 2F studio 1,800,000 yen

Onuki, Fukuzaki-cho, Kanzaki-gun
ワンルーム 122.35m² Aza Shirouchi-cho, Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture
Kakitsubo, Yamahigashimachi, Asago-shi, Hyogo (Wadayama Sta.) 2F 14DK

1.8 million yen
4

$11,392

Kakitsubo, Yamahigashimachi, Asago-shi, Hyogo (Wadayama Sta.) 2F 14DK 1.8 million yen

Kakitsubo, Santo-cho, Asago City
14DK 108.26m² January 1937
Asago-shi, Sawa (Aokura station) 2F 9DK

1.8 million yen
4

$11,392

Asago-shi, Sawa (Aokura station) 2F 9DK 1.8 million yen

Asago City Sawa
9DK 221.03m² January 1903
Tochihara, Ikuno-cho, Asago-shi (Ikuno station) Single-story building, 6SK

1.8 million yen
4

$11,392

Tochihara, Ikuno-cho, Asago-shi (Ikuno station) Single-story building, 6SK 1.8 million yen

Tochihara, Ikuno-cho, Asago-shi
6SK 79.73m² January 1926
Takadadai 1-chome, Kamigori-cho, Ako-gun (Kamigori Sta.) 2F 5DK

1,800,000 yen
4

$11,520

Takadadai 1-chome, Kamigori-cho, Ako-gun (Kamigori Sta.) 2F 5DK 1,800,000 yen

1 Takadachi, Kamigori-cho, Ako District
5DK 62.10m² April 1978
Tsuiyama, Toyooka-shi, Aichi 3F 7K

1.7 million yen
4

$9,177

Tsuiyama, Toyooka-shi, Aichi 3F 7K 1.7 million yen

Tsuiyama, Toyooka City
7K 155.80m² Yamagata City, Yamagata
2F 7DK in Matsubaracho, Hikone-shi, Kanagawa

2F 7DK 4,500,000 yen
4

$28,800

2F 7DK in Matsubaracho, Hikone-shi, Kanagawa 2F 7DK 4,500,000 yen

Matsubara-cho, Hikone City
7DK 138.74m² March 1973
2F 1LDK, Kumanomoto, Shin-Asahi-cho, Takashima-shi, Takashima

1LDK 4,500,000 yen
4

$28,800

2F 1LDK, Kumanomoto, Shin-Asahi-cho, Takashima-shi, Takashima 1LDK 4,500,000 yen

Kumanomoto, Shin Asahi Town, Takashima City
1LDK 51.84m² October 2000
Koka-shi, Koka Mizuguchi-cho Kasuga (Mizuguchi-Matsuo Sta.) 2F 5DK

4,500,000 yen

$28,800

Koka-shi, Koka Mizuguchi-cho Kasuga (Mizuguchi-Matsuo Sta.) 2F 5DK 4,500,000 yen

Kasuga, Mizuguchi Town, Koka City
5DK 120.04m² June 1978
2F 6SDK, Hiya, Konan-cho, Koka-shi, Koka (Konan Sta.)

2F 6SDK 4.5million yen
4

$28,197

2F 6SDK, Hiya, Konan-cho, Koka-shi, Koka (Konan Sta.) 2F 6SDK 4.5million yen

Hiedani, Konan Town, Koka City
6SDK 118.99m² January 1985
Koka-shi, Koka-cho Ueno (Aburahi Sta.) 2F 7SDK

2F 7SDK 4.5million yen
4

$28,800

Koka-shi, Koka-cho Ueno (Aburahi Sta.) 2F 7SDK 2F 7SDK 4.5million yen

Ueno, Koka-cho, Koka City
7SDK 161.07m² January 1944
Minami-Komatsu, Otsu-city (Omi Maiko Sta.) Single story house, 1DK

1DK 1.5 million yen
4

$24,683

Minami-Komatsu, Otsu-city (Omi Maiko Sta.) Single story house, 1DK 1DK 1.5 million yen

Minami-Komatsu, Otsu City
1DK 23.60m² January 1975
Hikone-city, Hikone, Japan (Hikone Serikawa station) 2F 3DK

4.3 million yen
4

$20,885

Hikone-city, Hikone, Japan (Hikone Serikawa station) 2F 3DK 4.3 million yen

Yasushimachi, Hikone City
3DK 61.43m² October 1974

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.