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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Aisho-cho, Aichi-gun Motomochi (Aichikawa Sta.) 2F 13DK

3,000,000 yen
4

$9,625

Aisho-cho, Aichi-gun Motomochi (Aichikawa Sta.) 2F 13DK 3,000,000 yen

Motomochi, Aisho-cho, Aichi-gun
13DK 109.08m² January 1940
Ikeshu-cho, Hikone-shi, Hikone (Hikone Sta.) Single-story building, 3DK

2.9 million yen

$18,560

Ikeshu-cho, Hikone-shi, Hikone (Hikone Sta.) Single-story building, 3DK 2.9 million yen

Ikeju-cho, Hikone City
3DK 60.42m² April 1978
Higashiomi-shi, Kimigahatacho (Yokaichi Sta.) Single story house, 5DK

2.9 million yen
4

$18,133

Higashiomi-shi, Kimigahatacho (Yokaichi Sta.) Single story house, 5DK 2.9 million yen

Kimigahatacho, Higashiomi-shi
5DK 119.63m² April 1936
2F 8K, Kosaji, Koka-shi, Koka (Koka Sta.)

2.9 million yen
4

$12,025

2F 8K, Kosaji, Koka-shi, Koka (Koka Sta.) 2.9 million yen

Kosaji, Koka-cho, Koka City
8K 157.43m² April 1971
Kitakomatsu, Otsu-city (Kitakomatsu station) Single story house, 2K

2.9 million yen
4

$18,354

Kitakomatsu, Otsu-city (Kitakomatsu station) Single story house, 2K 2.9 million yen

Kitakomatsu, Otsu City
2K 67.68m² October 1975
Sawayamacho, Hikone city (Toriihon station) 2F 5K

2.8 million yen
4

$17,721

Sawayamacho, Hikone city (Toriihon station) 2F 5K 2.8 million yen

Sawayamacho, Hikone City
5K 131.71m² January 1940
Takashima-city, Imazu-cho, Omi Imazu station) Single story house, 1DK

1DK 1-story house 2.8 million yen
4

$14,430

Takashima-city, Imazu-cho, Omi Imazu station) Single story house, 1DK 1DK 1-story house 2.8 million yen

Takashima City, Imazu Town, Takashima City, Japan
1DK 22.68m² October 1974
Eda, Shigaraki-cho, Koka-shi, Shiga (Shigaraki Sta.) Single story house, 5SDK

2.8 million yen
4

$17,920

Eda, Shigaraki-cho, Koka-shi, Shiga (Shigaraki Sta.) Single story house, 5SDK 2.8 million yen

Eda, Shigaraki Town, Koka City
5SDK 110.62m² Aza Shirouchi-cho, Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture
3-chome, Sekizu, Otsu-shi, Otsu (Ishiyama Sta.) 2F 4DK

2.8 million yen
4

$17,920

3-chome, Sekizu, Otsu-shi, Otsu (Ishiyama Sta.) 2F 4DK 2.8 million yen

3 Sekitsu, Otsu City
4DK 71.62m² September 1981
Kido, Otsu-shi (Shiga Sta.) 2F 2DK

2,800,000 yen
4

$17,920

Kido, Otsu-shi (Shiga Sta.) 2F 2DK 2,800,000 yen

Kido, Otsu City
2DK 44.00m² November 1977
Miyagawa-cho, Higashiomi-shi (Omihachiman Sta.) Single story house, 2K

2.5 million yen
4

$15,932

Miyagawa-cho, Higashiomi-shi (Omihachiman Sta.) Single story house, 2K 2.5 million yen

Miyagawa-cho, Higashiomi-shi
2K 45.92m² January 1993
Fukagawa, Konan-cho, Koka-shi, Koka (Konan station) 2F 7LDK

2.5 million yen
4

$16,000

Fukagawa, Konan-cho, Koka-shi, Koka (Konan station) 2F 7LDK 2.5 million yen

Fukagawa, Konan Town, Koka City
7LDK 133.15m² November 1968
2F 5DK in Kosaji, Koka-shi, Koka (Terasho Sta.)

2.5 million yen
4

$9,493

2F 5DK in Kosaji, Koka-shi, Koka (Terasho Sta.) 2.5 million yen

Kosaji, Koka-cho, Koka City
5DK 113.28m² August 1967
Koka-shi, Koka-cho ICHINO (Aburahi station) Single story house 4K

Koka
4

$11,392

Koka-shi, Koka-cho ICHINO (Aburahi station) Single story house 4K Koka

Koga ICHINO, Koka-cho, Koka City
4K 90.11m² January 1900
2-chome, Naeka, Otsu-shi, Otsu (Ototo Onsen Sta.) 2F 7LDK

2,480,000 yen
4

$12,434

2-chome, Naeka, Otsu-shi, Otsu (Ototo Onsen Sta.) 2F 7LDK 2,480,000 yen

2 Naega, Otsu City
7LDK 149.79m² April 1958
2F 6DK Rengakuji, Hitacho, Ayabe city (Ayabe station)

3,900,000 yen
4

$22,151

2F 6DK Rengakuji, Hitacho, Ayabe city (Ayabe station) 3,900,000 yen

Rennkaji, Hitacho, Ayabe City
6DK 165.87m² June 1983
Kakinuma, Kumagaya-shi, Kumagaya (Kumagaya station) 2F 4K

5.8 million yen
4

$23,376

Kakinuma, Kumagaya-shi, Kumagaya (Kumagaya station) 2F 4K 5.8 million yen

Kakinuma, Kumagaya City
4K 67.45m² February 1978
Nishi-Onuma, Fukaya-city (Fukaya station) 2F 4K

5,750,000 yen
4

$26,581

Nishi-Onuma, Fukaya-city (Fukaya station) 2F 4K 5,750,000 yen

Nishi-Onuma, Fukaya City
4K 71.20m² September 1978
Oaza Ide-ko Hirayama, Ide-cho, Tsuduki-gun (Yamashiro-Taga Sta.) 2F 3DK

1,950,000 yen
4

$12,480

Oaza Ide-ko Hirayama, Ide-cho, Tsuduki-gun (Yamashiro-Taga Sta.) 2F 3DK 1,950,000 yen

Oaza Ide Koaza Hirayama, Ide Town, Tsuduki-gun
3DK 45.47m² October 1959
2F 4DK in Kami-Hiraki-cho, Higashiomi-shi (Omihachiman Sta.)

2.2 million yen
4

$14,080

2F 4DK in Kami-Hiraki-cho, Higashiomi-shi (Omihachiman Sta.) 2.2 million yen

Kamihiraki-cho, Higashiomi-shi
4DK 77.69m² September 1979
Shin-Asahi-cho, Takashima-shi, Takashima (Shin-Asahi station) 2F 4DK

2.2 million yen
4

$11,392

Shin-Asahi-cho, Takashima-shi, Takashima (Shin-Asahi station) 2F 4DK 2.2 million yen

Asahi, Shin Asahi Town, Takashima City
4DK 84.94m² December 1976
Kashiwabara, Takatsuki-cho, Nagahama-shi, Kanagawa (Takatsuki station) 2F 6K

2.1 million yen
4

$11,075

Kashiwabara, Takatsuki-cho, Nagahama-shi, Kanagawa (Takatsuki station) 2F 6K 2.1 million yen

Kashiwabara, Takatsuki-cho, Nagahama City
6K 213.76m² January 1962
2F 4LDK, Oura, Nishiazai-cho, Nagahama-shi, Nagahama

2,000,000 yen
4

$12,658

2F 4LDK, Oura, Nishiazai-cho, Nagahama-shi, Nagahama 2,000,000 yen

Oura, Nishi Asai-cho, Nagahama City
4LDK 70.40m² May 1974
(Shigaraki station), Koka-city, Shigaraki-cho Nakano (Shigaraki station) One-story building, studio

One-room studio 2,000,000 yen
4

$12,800

(Shigaraki station), Koka-city, Shigaraki-cho Nakano (Shigaraki station) One-story building, studio One-room studio 2,000,000 yen

Nakano, Shigaraki Town, Koka City
ワンルーム 18.45m² November 1987

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.