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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Zogasaki, Wakayama-city, Wakayama, flat roof, 3DK

10,000 yen
4

$1,898

Zogasaki, Wakayama-city, Wakayama, flat roof, 3DK 10,000 yen

Zogasaki, Wakayama City
3DK 46.28m² January 1971
Yahatakomatsu, Yawata city (Ishimizu Hachimangu station) 2F 3K

Yawata-shi Yawatakomatsu

$28,800

Yahatakomatsu, Yawata city (Ishimizu Hachimangu station) 2F 3K Yawata-shi Yawatakomatsu

Yawata Komatsu, Yawata City
3K 52.79m² March 1978
Yawata Nagata, Yawata City (Ishimizu Hachimangu Station) 2F 3K

Yawata-shi, Yawata
4

$28,480

Yawata Nagata, Yawata City (Ishimizu Hachimangu Station) 2F 3K Yawata-shi, Yawata

Yawata Nagata, Yawata City
3K 43.74m² April 1974
Nakatomi-cho, Kasai-city (Hojocho station) 2F 4K

4K, 980,000 yen
4

$6,202

Nakatomi-cho, Kasai-city (Hojocho station) 2F 4K 4K, 980,000 yen

Nakatomi-cho, Kasai City
4K 43.13m² Aza Shirouchi-cho, Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture
Toyooka-shi, Toyooka (Toyooka station) 2F 5K

900,000 yen
4

$5,696

Toyooka-shi, Toyooka (Toyooka station) 2F 5K 900,000 yen

Jonan Town, Toyooka City
5K 112.38m² April 1882
Fukusaki-cho, Kanzaki-gun, Fukusaki (Fukusaki Sta.) 2F 6DK

900,000 yen
4

$5,696

Fukusaki-cho, Kanzaki-gun, Fukusaki (Fukusaki Sta.) 2F 6DK 900,000 yen

Mada, Fukusaki-cho, Kanzaki-gun
6DK 143.78m² April 1962
2F 9DK in Komuro, Ichikawa-cho, Kanzaki-gun, Hokkaido

900,000 yen
3

$5,760

2F 9DK in Komuro, Ichikawa-cho, Kanzaki-gun, Hokkaido 900,000 yen

Komuro, Ichikawa-cho, Kanzaki-gun
9DK 291.83m² January 1947
Tenjin, Kato-shi (Shamachi station) 2F 2K

900,000 yen
4

$5,760

Tenjin, Kato-shi (Shamachi station) 2F 2K 900,000 yen

Tenjin, Kato-shi
2K 71.07m² January 1926
Chigusa, Chigusa-cho, Shiso-city (Harima-Shingu Sta.) 2F 9LDK

880,000 yen
4

$5,536

Chigusa, Chigusa-cho, Shiso-city (Harima-Shingu Sta.) 2F 9LDK 880,000 yen

Chigusa, Chigusa-cho, Shiso City
9LDK 265.40m² October 1968
Yamate 7-chome, Tarumi-ku, Kobe (Higashi-Tarumizu Sta.) 2F 4DK

880,000 yen
4

$3,164

Yamate 7-chome, Tarumi-ku, Kobe (Higashi-Tarumizu Sta.) 2F 4DK 880,000 yen

7, Yamate, Tarumi Ward, Kobe City
4DK 70.97m² March 1970
2F 6K, Akioka, Ojiro-ku, Kami-machi, Mikata-gun, Hyogo

850,000 yen
4

$5,379

2F 6K, Akioka, Ojiro-ku, Kami-machi, Mikata-gun, Hyogo 850,000 yen

Akioka, Ojiro-ward, Kami-cho, Mikata-gun
6K 123.00m² April 1940
Matsumoto, Takeno-cho, Toyooka-shi, Aichi (Takeno station) 2F 6K

Takeno-cho, Matsumoto
4

$4,430

Matsumoto, Takeno-cho, Toyooka-shi, Aichi (Takeno station) 2F 6K Takeno-cho, Matsumoto

Matsumoto, Takeno-cho, Toyooka City
6K 144.38m² April 1971
Nishiyama, Chigusa-cho, Shiso-city (Harima-Shingu Sta.) Single story house, 5DK

700,000 yen
4

$4,430

Nishiyama, Chigusa-cho, Shiso-city (Harima-Shingu Sta.) Single story house, 5DK 700,000 yen

Nishiyama, Chikusa-cho, Shiso City
5DK 86.77m² January 1935
Suan, Sayo-cho, Sayo-gun (Kozuki Sta.) 2F, 10DK

700,000 yen
4

$3,164

Suan, Sayo-cho, Sayo-gun (Kozuki Sta.) 2F, 10DK 700,000 yen

Suan, Sayo-cho, Sayo-gun
10DK 227.55m² January 1927
Ikaruga, Taishi-cho, Ibo-gun 2F 5DK

690,000 yen
4

$2,531

Ikaruga, Taishi-cho, Ibo-gun 2F 5DK 690,000 yen

Taishi-cho, Ibo-gun Ikaruga
5DK 105.90m² July 1976
Minami-Awaji-shi, Fukura Otsu 2F 4K

680,000 yen
4

$4,303

Minami-Awaji-shi, Fukura Otsu 2F 4K 680,000 yen

Minami-Awaji City Fukura Otsu
4K 54.54m² April 1955
3-chome, Yamate, Tarumi-ku, Kobe (Higashi-Tarumizu Sta.) 2F 3DK

2,000,000 yen
4

$4,113

3-chome, Yamate, Tarumi-ku, Kobe (Higashi-Tarumizu Sta.) 2F 3DK 2,000,000 yen

3, Yamate, Tarumi Ward, Kobe City
3DK 42.65m² JR Hetsu Main Line "Fujishima" station 33 min. walk
2F 8DK, Kajiya, Ojiro-ku, Kami-cho, Mikata-gun

600,000 yen
4

$3,840

2F 8DK, Kajiya, Ojiro-ku, Kami-cho, Mikata-gun 600,000 yen

Kajiya, Ojiro-ku, Kami-cho, Mikata-gun
8DK 336.01m² Facilities: public water supply, main sewer, individual LPG, parking: garage
2F 6K, Oya-machi, Yabu-shi, Tokyo

480,000 yen
4

$3,037

2F 6K, Oya-machi, Yabu-shi, Tokyo 480,000 yen

Oya Market, Oya-cho, Yabu City
6K 73.38m² April 1960
Imamachi, Higashiomi-shi (Notogawa Sta.) 2F 9DK

3,000,000 yen
4

$19,200

Imamachi, Higashiomi-shi (Notogawa Sta.) 2F 9DK 3,000,000 yen

Imamachi, Higashiomi-shi
9DK 247.35m² January 1975
Shirotani, Makino-cho, Takashima-shi, Takashima (Makino station) 2F 4SK

3,000,000 yen

$19,200

Shirotani, Makino-cho, Takashima-shi, Takashima (Makino station) 2F 4SK 3,000,000 yen

Shirotani, Makino Town, Takashima City
4SK 91.18m² July 1984
Shin-Asahi-cho Warazono, Takashima-shi, Takashima (Shin-Asahi station) Single-story house, 3K

3,000,000 yen
4

$18,987

Shin-Asahi-cho Warazono, Takashima-shi, Takashima (Shin-Asahi station) Single-story house, 3K 3,000,000 yen

Warazono, Shin-Asahi-cho, Takashima City
3K 64.69m² August 1981
Yayado, Otsu-city (Horai station) Single-story building, 1LDK

3 million yen
4

$18,987

Yayado, Otsu-city (Horai station) Single-story building, 1LDK 3 million yen

Yayato, Otsu City
1LDK 50.05m² January 1975
Otsu-shi, Otsu (Shiga station) Single story house 1K

1K
4

$18,987

Otsu-shi, Otsu (Shiga station) Single story house 1K 1K

Otsu City Ohmono
1K 43.06m² December 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.