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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Wakayama-shi Furuya (Hachiman-mae station) 2F 4DK

2,000,000 yen
4

$12,800

Wakayama-shi Furuya (Hachiman-mae station) 2F 4DK 2,000,000 yen

Furuya, Wakayama City
4DK 68.15m² December 1973
Wakayama-shi, Wakayama 2F 4DK

2 million yen

$12,800

Wakayama-shi, Wakayama 2F 4DK 2 million yen

Wakayama City Hara
4DK 69.66m² Yamagata City, Yamagata
Kuchiwafuka, Susami-cho, Nishimuro-gun (Shusanmi Sta.) Single story house, 2DK

2 million yen
4

$12,658

Kuchiwafuka, Susami-cho, Nishimuro-gun (Shusanmi Sta.) Single story house, 2DK 2 million yen

Kuchiwabuka, Susami Town, Nishimuro-gun
2DK 43.56m² March 1970
Ezumi, Susami-cho, Nishimuro-gun (Ezumi station) 2F 3LDK

2,000,000 yen
4

$12,658

Ezumi, Susami-cho, Nishimuro-gun (Ezumi station) 2F 3LDK 2,000,000 yen

Ezumi, Susami Town, Nishimuro-gun
3LDK 74.92m² March 1974
Meitaka, Kainan city (Kainan station) 2F 5K

2,000,000 yen
4

$12,658

Meitaka, Kainan city (Kainan station) 2F 5K 2,000,000 yen

Nataka, Kainan City
5K 117.98m² October 1959
Obata, Shimotsu-cho, Kainan City (Shimotsu station) 2F 1LDK

2,000,000 yen
4

$12,658

Obata, Shimotsu-cho, Kainan City (Shimotsu station) 2F 1LDK 2,000,000 yen

Obata, Shimotsu-cho, Kainan City
1LDK 62.92m² December 1998
Aritagawa-cho, Aritagawa-gun, Aritagawa-shi, Aritagawa

2,000,000 yen
4

$12,658

Aritagawa-cho, Aritagawa-gun, Aritagawa-shi, Aritagawa 2,000,000 yen

Aritagawa-cho, Aritagawa-gun, Aritagawa
3DK 36.21m² January 1973
Yamazaki, Iwade-shi, Iwate (Funado station) 2F 5DK

1,980,000 yen
4

$12,672

Yamazaki, Iwade-shi, Iwate (Funado station) 2F 5DK 1,980,000 yen

Yamazaki, Iwade City
5DK 46.30m² August 1977
2-chome Sekido, Wakayama-shi, Wakayama (Kimiidera Sta.) 2F 5K

1,900,000 yen
4

$12,025

2-chome Sekido, Wakayama-shi, Wakayama (Kimiidera Sta.) 2F 5K 1,900,000 yen

2 Sekido, Wakayama City
5K 70.37m² June 1960
Funao, Kainan-shi (Kuroe Sta.) 2F 4SLDK

1.9 million yen
4

$6,329

Funao, Kainan-shi (Kuroe Sta.) 2F 4SLDK 1.9 million yen

Funao, Kainan City
4SLDK 129.74m² January 1955
Ito-gun, Katsuragi-machi, Oaza Myouji (Myouji station) Single-story building, 5SK

1.9 million yen
4

$12,025

Ito-gun, Katsuragi-machi, Oaza Myouji (Myouji station) Single-story building, 5SK 1.9 million yen

Oaza Myoji, Katsuragi Town, Ito-gun
5SK 82.64m² January 1960
Wakayama-shi, Wakayama (Higashimatsue Sta.) 2F 4DK

1.8 million yen
4

$11,392

Wakayama-shi, Wakayama (Higashimatsue Sta.) 2F 4DK 1.8 million yen

Wakayama City Mukai
4DK 68.35m² April 1985
Hirai, Wakayama city (Kinokawa station) 2F 3DK

1.8 million yen
4

$11,520

Hirai, Wakayama city (Kinokawa station) 2F 3DK 1.8 million yen

Hirai, Wakayama City
3DK 67.60m² December 1986
Inami-cho, Hidaka-gun, Hidaka 2F 2LDK

1.8 million yen
4

$11,392

Inami-cho, Hidaka-gun, Hidaka 2F 2LDK 1.8 million yen

Inami-cho, Hidaka-gun
2LDK 52.98m² January 1995
6DK with plenty of rooms!

$24,320

6DK with plenty of rooms!

Jinbo-dori, Sakai-ku, Sakai City, Osaka
6DK 81.76m2 September 1965
Tatsuno-shi, Mitsu-cho Kariya (Sanyo Aboshi Sta.) 2F 4DK

1,600,000 yen
4

$6,265

Tatsuno-shi, Mitsu-cho Kariya (Sanyo Aboshi Sta.) 2F 4DK 1,600,000 yen

Kariya, Mitsu-cho, Tatsuno City
4DK 91.23m² October 1955
Ibogawa-cho Honjo, Tatsuno-shi, Ibogawa (Tatsuno Sta.) 2F 4DK

Ibogawa-cho Honjo
4

$10,043

Ibogawa-cho Honjo, Tatsuno-shi, Ibogawa (Tatsuno Sta.) 2F 4DK Ibogawa-cho Honjo

Honjo, Ibogawa-cho, Tatsuno City
4DK 75.86m² March 1980
Torikaiura, Goshiki-cho, Sumoto-city, Sumoto 1DK

1.6 million yen
2

$10,240

Torikaiura, Goshiki-cho, Sumoto-city, Sumoto 1DK 1.6 million yen

Torikaiura, Goshiki Town, Sumoto City
1DK 35.20m² April 1977
Kuboki-cho, Ono-shi (Ono Sta.) 2F 2K

2K 2K 1.6 million yen
4

$4,430

Kuboki-cho, Ono-shi (Ono Sta.) 2F 2K 2K 2K 1.6 million yen

Kuboki-cho, Ono-shi
2K 81.21m² January 1966
2F 8SDK Yoka, Yoka-cho, Yabu-city (Yoka station)

1.5 million yen
4

$9,600

2F 8SDK Yoka, Yoka-cho, Yabu-city (Yoka station) 1.5 million yen

Yoka, Yoka Town, Yabu City
8SDK 213.50m² May 1971
Himeji-city, Hirohata-ku, Nagamachi 2-chome (Yumemaegawa Sta.) Single story house, 3K

1.5 million yen
4

$9,493

Himeji-city, Hirohata-ku, Nagamachi 2-chome (Yumemaegawa Sta.) Single story house, 3K 1.5 million yen

2 Nagamachi, Hirohata-ku, Himeji City
3K 39.66m² January 1957
Himeji-city, Shikama-ku, Hosoe (Shikama Sta.) 2F 4DK

1,500,000 yen
4

$9,600

Himeji-city, Shikama-ku, Hosoe (Shikama Sta.) 2F 4DK 1,500,000 yen

Himeji-shi, Shikama-ku, Hosoe
4DK 43.63m² January 1977
Odai-cho, Toyooka (Toyooka Sta.) 2F 4K

1.5 million yen
4

$9,493

Odai-cho, Toyooka (Toyooka Sta.) 2F 4K 1.5 million yen

Odai-cho, Toyooka City
4K 52.89m² January 1958
Toyooka-shi, Izuishi-cho Kojin (Toyooka station) Single-story building, 6K

1.5 million yen
4

$9,493

Toyooka-shi, Izuishi-cho Kojin (Toyooka station) Single-story building, 6K 1.5 million yen

Kojin, Izushi Town, Toyooka City
6K 80.15m² January 1874

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.