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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Hino-cho, Gamo-gun, Osaka (Sakuragawa Sta.) 2F, 10DK

3.8 million yen
4

$24,320

Hino-cho, Gamo-gun, Osaka (Sakuragawa Sta.) 2F, 10DK 3.8 million yen

Oaza-Abei, Hino-cho, Gamo-gun
10DK 224.33m² October 1966
Wajikitahama, Otsu-shi, Otsu (Wajiki Eki) Single story house, 3DK

3.8 million yen
4

$24,741

Wajikitahama, Otsu-shi, Otsu (Wajiki Eki) Single story house, 3DK 3.8 million yen

Wani Kitahama, Otsu City
3DK 62.55m² January 1975
Kitahira, Otsu-shi (Omi Maiko Sta.) Single story house, 2DK

3,800,000 yen
4

$17,721

Kitahira, Otsu-shi (Omi Maiko Sta.) Single story house, 2DK 3,800,000 yen

Kitahira, Otsu City
2DK 51.47m² November 1977
Kitakomatsu, Otsu-city (Kitakomatsu station) Single story house 1K

1K, single-storied house, 3.8 million yen
4

$20,634

Kitakomatsu, Otsu-city (Kitakomatsu station) Single story house 1K 1K, single-storied house, 3.8 million yen

Kitakomatsu, Otsu City
1K 26.83m² January 1975
Nishimangi, Azumigawa-cho, Takashima-shi, Takashima (Azumigawa station) One-story building, studio

One-room studio 3,600,000 yen
4

$22,784

Nishimangi, Azumigawa-cho, Takashima-shi, Takashima (Azumigawa station) One-story building, studio One-room studio 3,600,000 yen

Nishimangi, Azumigawa-cho, Takashima City
ワンルーム 36.44m² November 1977
2F 6SDK in Yasaka-cho, Hikone-shi, Hikone (Minami Hikone Sta.)

2F 6SDK 3.5million yen
4

$22,400

2F 6SDK in Yasaka-cho, Hikone-shi, Hikone (Minami Hikone Sta.) 2F 6SDK 3.5million yen

Yasaka-cho, Hikone City
6SDK 147.76m² January 1901
Fukashimizu, Imazu-cho, Takashima-shi, Takashima (Omi Nakajyo Sta.) 2F 3LDK

3.5 million yen
4

$22,151

Fukashimizu, Imazu-cho, Takashima-shi, Takashima (Omi Nakajyo Sta.) 2F 3LDK 3.5 million yen

Fukashimizu, Imazu-cho, Takashima City
3LDK 80.00m² December 1994
Fukagawa, Konan-cho, Koka-shi, Koka (Konan Sta.) 2F 6DK

Konan station
4

$22,400

Fukagawa, Konan-cho, Koka-shi, Koka (Konan Sta.) 2F 6DK Konan station

Fukagawa, Konan Town, Koka City
6DK 110.13m² October 1983
2-chome, Anata, Otsu-city (Karasaki Sta.) 2F 4DK

2,000,000 yen
4

$22,400

2-chome, Anata, Otsu-city (Karasaki Sta.) 2F 4DK 2,000,000 yen

2 Anata, Otsu City
4DK 68.17m² November 1981
Nakakomori-cho, Omihachiman-shi, Omihachiman (Omihachiman Sta.) 2F 3DK

3,500,000 yen
4

$22,400

Nakakomori-cho, Omihachiman-shi, Omihachiman (Omihachiman Sta.) 2F 3DK 3,500,000 yen

Omihachiman City, Omihachiman City
3DK 41.83m² January 1981
2F 6DK in Hinatsu-cho, Hikone-shi, Hikone (Kawase Sta.)

3,330,000 yen
4

$17,721

2F 6DK in Hinatsu-cho, Hikone-shi, Hikone (Kawase Sta.) 3,330,000 yen

Hinatsu-cho, Hikone City
6DK 138.00m² December 1980
Shin-Asahi-cho, Takashima-shi, Takashima (Omi-Imazu Sta.) 2F 5DK

3,300,000 yen
4

$20,885

Shin-Asahi-cho, Takashima-shi, Takashima (Omi-Imazu Sta.) 2F 5DK 3,300,000 yen

Shin-Asahi Town, Takashima City, Takashima
5DK 96.61m² January 1983
2-chome, Inazu, Otsu-shi (Ishiyama Sta.) 2F 3K

3.3 million yen
4

$21,120

2-chome, Inazu, Otsu-shi (Ishiyama Sta.) 2F 3K 3.3 million yen

2, Inazu, Otsu City
3K 46.40m² June 1971
Suehiro-cho, Omihachiman-shi, Omihachiman (Hirata Sta.) 2F 8DK

3,280,000 yen

$20,992

Suehiro-cho, Omihachiman-shi, Omihachiman (Hirata Sta.) 2F 8DK 3,280,000 yen

Suehiro-cho, Omihachiman City
8DK 94.21m² March 1972
Muraki, Maibara-shi (Omi Nagaoka Sta.) 2F 9K

3.2 million yen
4

$20,025

Muraki, Maibara-shi (Omi Nagaoka Sta.) 2F 9K 3.2 million yen

Muraki, Maibara City
9K 215.58m² Hirosaki-shi, Hirosaki City, Oaza Hamanomachi Higashi 5-chome Used house
Kurozu 1-chome, Otsu-shi, Shiga (Ishiyamadera Sta.) 2F 3DK

3.2 million yen
4

$20,480

Kurozu 1-chome, Otsu-shi, Shiga (Ishiyamadera Sta.) 2F 3DK 3.2 million yen

1 Kurozu, Otsu City
3DK 53.46m² November 1978
Shinjo, Maibara-shi, Chiba (Maibara Sta.) 2F 9DK

3,000,000 yen
4

$19,200

Shinjo, Maibara-shi, Chiba (Maibara Sta.) 2F 9DK 3,000,000 yen

Shinjo, Maibara City
9DK 89.25m² Uenoyama, Ogura, Kaminoyama City
Matogata-cho, Matogata, Himeji-city (Matogata station) Single story house, 4DK

1,280,000 yen
4

$8,192

Matogata-cho, Matogata, Himeji-city (Matogata station) Single story house, 4DK 1,280,000 yen

Matogata, Matogata Town, Himeji City
4DK 74.58m² May 1971
Matsueda, Izushi Town, Toyooka City (Ehara Station) 2F 5DK

1,200,000 yen
4

$7,680

Matsueda, Izushi Town, Toyooka City (Ehara Station) 2F 5DK 1,200,000 yen

Matsueda, Izushi Town, Toyooka City
5DK 78.50m² January 1884
Amachi, Ichikawa-cho, Kanzaki-gun (Amachi station) 2F 6SDK

1,200,000 yen
4

$7,594

Amachi, Ichikawa-cho, Kanzaki-gun (Amachi station) 2F 6SDK 1,200,000 yen

Amachi, Ichikawa-cho, Kanzaki-gun
6SDK 176.86m² February 1969
Toyooka-shi, Toyooka Tochimoto, Hidaka-cho (Ehara station) 2F 1DK

1,180,000 yen
4

$7,552

Toyooka-shi, Toyooka Tochimoto, Hidaka-cho (Ehara station) 2F 1DK 1,180,000 yen

Tochimoto, Hidaka-cho, Toyooka City
1DK 30.60m² January 1997
Minato, Minami-Awaji-shi, Kanagawa 2F 6DK

1,000,000 yen
4

$4,746

Minato, Minami-Awaji-shi, Kanagawa 2F 6DK 1,000,000 yen

Minato, Minami-Awaji City
6DK 61.15m² January 1962
Himeji-shi, Himeji 4DK (Himeji Sta.) Single story house

1,000,000 yen
4

$5,063

Himeji-shi, Himeji 4DK (Himeji Sta.) Single story house 1,000,000 yen

Azumino, Yumemae-cho, Himeji City
4DK 66.18m² June 1973
Miyata, Katsuhara-ku, Himeji-city (Aboshi station) 2F 1LDK

1,000,000 yen
4

$6,329

Miyata, Katsuhara-ku, Himeji-city (Aboshi station) 2F 1LDK 1,000,000 yen

Miyata, Katsuhara-ku, Himeji City
1LDK 98.53m² November 1968

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.