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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Oaza-Terasaki, Takatori-cho, Takaichi-gun (Asuka station) Single-story building, 4SK

1.5 million yen
4

$9,600

Oaza-Terasaki, Takatori-cho, Takaichi-gun (Asuka station) Single-story building, 4SK 1.5 million yen

Terasaki, Takatori-machi, Takaichi-gun
4SK 62.02m² Torii-machi, Tsuruoka City
2 floors above ground and 1 basement floor, 8LDK

1,500,000 yen
4

$9,600

2 floors above ground and 1 basement floor, 8LDK 1,500,000 yen

Sakurai City Oaza Tani
8LDK 212.16m² December 1965
Kawarajo-cho, Tenri-shi (Tenri Sta.) Single story house, 2K

1,480,000 yen
4

$9,472

Kawarajo-cho, Tenri-shi (Tenri Sta.) Single story house, 2K 1,480,000 yen

Kawarajo-cho, Tenri City
2K 28.32m² January 1912
Gojo-city Futami 5-chome (Yamato Futami station) 2F 5DK

2,000,000 yen
4

$9,280

Gojo-city Futami 5-chome (Yamato Futami station) 2F 5DK 2,000,000 yen

5 Futami, Gojo City
5DK 79.47m² July 1980
Shimoichi-cho, Yoshino-gun Oaza-Shimoichi (Shimoichiguchi station) Single-story building 6K

Single-storied building 6K
4

$5,063

Shimoichi-cho, Yoshino-gun Oaza-Shimoichi (Shimoichiguchi station) Single-story building 6K Single-storied building 6K

Oaza Shimoichi, Shimoichi Town, Yoshino-gun
6K 61.58m² March 1966
Tanaka-cho, Kashihara-shi, Nara (Kashihara-jingumae Sta.) Single story house, 4SK

Kashihara, Kashihara, Nara
4

$5,696

Tanaka-cho, Kashihara-shi, Nara (Kashihara-jingumae Sta.) Single story house, 4SK Kashihara, Kashihara, Nara

Tanaka-cho, Kashihara City, Nara Prefecture
4SK 52.82m² January 1960
2F 2DK in Kada, Wakayama-shi, Wakayama

1,000,000 yen
4

$6,400

2F 2DK in Kada, Wakayama-shi, Wakayama 1,000,000 yen

Kada, Wakayama City
2DK 51.80m² December 1977
Shimizu, Hashimoto city (Kii Shimizu station) 2F 5K

1,000,000 yen
4

$6,329

Shimizu, Hashimoto city (Kii Shimizu station) 2F 5K 1,000,000 yen

Shimizu, Hashimoto City
5K 109.85m² February 1978
2F 4K, Shimotsu-cho, Kainan-shi, Shimotsu (Shimotsu station)

1,000,000 yen
4

$6,329

2F 4K, Shimotsu-cho, Kainan-shi, Shimotsu (Shimotsu station) 1,000,000 yen

Shimotsu, Shimotsu-cho, Kainan City
4K 125.19m² January 1986
Wakayama-city, Zaigasaki (Wakayama-minato Sta.) Single story building, 3DK

980,000 yen

$6,272

Wakayama-city, Zaigasaki (Wakayama-minato Sta.) Single story building, 3DK 980,000 yen

Zogasaki, Wakayama City
3DK 46.34m² January 1966
(Kii-Tanabe Sta.) 2F 4DK

980,000 yen
4

$3,047

(Kii-Tanabe Sta.) 2F 4DK 980,000 yen

Furuo, Tanabe City
4DK 126.60m² August 1979
Aritagawa-cho, Aritagawa-gun, Aritagawa-shi, Aritagawa 5SDK, flat roof

5SDK 980,000 yen
4

$3,797

Aritagawa-cho, Aritagawa-gun, Aritagawa-shi, Aritagawa 5SDK, flat roof 5SDK 980,000 yen

Oaza Iwanogawa, Aritagawa-cho, Aritagawa-gun
5SDK 52.89m² December 1941
Nachikatsuura-cho, Higashimuro-gun Oaza-Shimosato (Shimosato station) Single-story building, 6 SLDK

900,000 yen
4

$5,696

Nachikatsuura-cho, Higashimuro-gun Oaza-Shimosato (Shimosato station) Single-story building, 6 SLDK 900,000 yen

Shimosato, Nachikatsuura-cho, Higashimuro-gun
6SLDK 75.36m² January 1955
Minoshima, Arita (Minoshima station) 2F 4K

Minoshima

$5,632

Minoshima, Arita (Minoshima station) 2F 4K Minoshima

Minoshima, Arita City
4K 66.10m² April 1975
Miyuki Tsuji, Hashimoto-city (Miyuki Tsuji station) 2F 6LDK

850,000 yen
4

$3,642

Miyuki Tsuji, Hashimoto-city (Miyuki Tsuji station) 2F 6LDK 850,000 yen

Miyuki Tsuji, Hashimoto City
6LDK 74.38m² Fair period limited price] 23.8 million → 22.8 million [Senkari used house
Wakayama-shi, Wakayama (Fuseya station) Single-story building, 3DK

800,000 yen
4

$3,164

Wakayama-shi, Wakayama (Fuseya station) Single-story building, 3DK 800,000 yen

Duzumae, Wakayama City
3DK 88.49m² October 1969
Koza, Kushimoto-cho, Higashimuro-gun (Koza station) 2F 6SDK

800,000 yen
4

$2,531

Koza, Kushimoto-cho, Higashimuro-gun (Koza station) 2F 6SDK 800,000 yen

Koza, Kushimoto-cho, Higashimuro-gun
6SDK 109.74m² December 1925
Aritagawa-cho, Aritagawa-gun, Aritagawa (Fujinami Sta.) Single-story house, 1LDK

800,000 yen
4

$5,063

Aritagawa-cho, Aritagawa-gun, Aritagawa (Fujinami Sta.) Single-story house, 1LDK 800,000 yen

Oaza-Awu, Aritagawa-cho, Aritagawa-gun, Arida-gun
1LDK 24.30m² July 1993
Tano, Wakayama-shi, Wakayama 2F 4K

500,000 yen
2

$3,164

Tano, Wakayama-shi, Wakayama 2F 4K 500,000 yen

Tano, Wakayama City
4K 69.56m² January 1978
Shimotsu-cho-do, Kainan-city (Kamogo Sta.) Single story house, 3K

Single-storied house 3K
4

$1,897

Shimotsu-cho-do, Kainan-city (Kamogo Sta.) Single story house, 3K Single-storied house 3K

Shimotsu-cho, Kainan City
3K 68.67m² August 1968
Shimotsu-cho Kata, Kainan City (Shimotsu station) Single-story building, 4SDK

Single-story house 4SDK 500,000 yen
4

$3,164

Shimotsu-cho Kata, Kainan City (Shimotsu station) Single-story building, 4SDK Single-story house 4SDK 500,000 yen

Kata, Shimotsu-cho, Kainan City
4SDK 80.09m² November 1976
2F 3K, Oaza Chonomachi, Katsuragi-machi, Ito-gun (Myouji Sta.)

2F 3K 500,000yen
4

$3,143

2F 3K, Oaza Chonomachi, Katsuragi-machi, Ito-gun (Myouji Sta.) 2F 3K 500,000yen

Oaza Chonomachi, Katsuragi Town, Ito-gun
3K 68.52m² July 1975
Kainan City, Shimotsu-cho Kata (Kamogo Station) 2F 4SDK

4SDK 300,000 yen
4

$1,898

Kainan City, Shimotsu-cho Kata (Kamogo Station) 2F 4SDK 4SDK 300,000 yen

Kata, Shimotsu-cho, Kainan City
4SDK 64.95m² January 1952
Mihama-cho, Hidaka-gun, Oaza-Wada (Gobo Sta.) 2F 2DK

2DK 200,000 yen
4

$1,280

Mihama-cho, Hidaka-gun, Oaza-Wada (Gobo Sta.) 2F 2DK 2DK 200,000 yen

Mihama-cho, Hidaka-gun, Oaza Wada
2DK 39.75m² July 1960

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.