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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Used single-family home in Terai-cho, Takamatsu City

$6,302

Used single-family home in Terai-cho, Takamatsu City

Takamatsu Kotohira Electric Railway Kotohira Line Ichinomiya Station 5-minute walk, Terai Town, Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture, main area
5SDK 62.46m² February 1980
Used single-family home, Onarimachi, Odate City, Used house
2

$630

Used single-family home, Onarimachi, Odate City, Used house

JR Ou Main Line, Odate Station, 5-minute walk, 1-12-16 Onarimachi, Odate City, Akita Prefecture
7DK 159.08m² August 1967
■□Zai Koji Nakashita□■ A calm residence built in Showa 58, with renovations and remodeling
3

$18,906

■□Zai Koji Nakashita□■ A calm residence built in Showa 58, with renovations and remodeling

1366-46 Zai Koji, Hyuga City, Miyazaki Prefecture
4K 86.63m2 December 1983
◆Special discount coupons usable at Yamada Denki Gifu Store, Ogaki Store, and Ichinomiya Store will be given!
3

$28,359

◆Special discount coupons usable at Yamada Denki Gifu Store, Ogaki Store, and Ichinomiya Store will be given!

Tarui Town, Fuwa District, Gifu Prefecture
4LDK 79.65m2 September 1973
Nikko City Garakura 2-story 4K A single-family home that makes weekends enjoyable
3

$12,477

Nikko City Garakura 2-story 4K A single-family home that makes weekends enjoyable

135-11 Garakura, Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture
4K 83.63m2 July 1983
Kusugun Kusumachi Oaza Yamauraagihara (Sugikawachi Station) 2-story 4DK
4

$9,499

Kusugun Kusumachi Oaza Yamauraagihara (Sugikawachi Station) 2-story 4DK

Kusugun Kusumachi Oaza Yamauraagihara
4DK 159.88m² July 1972
Tagawa City, Shinmachi (Ooyabu Station), 2-story, 6SLDK
4

$9,499

Tagawa City, Shinmachi (Ooyabu Station), 2-story, 6SLDK

Tagawa City, Shinmachi
6SLDK 149.93m² May 1961
Miyaki Town, San'yōki District, Oaza Higashio, 2-story, 4DK
4

$5,699

Miyaki Town, San'yōki District, Oaza Higashio, 2-story, 4DK

Miyaki Town, San'yōki District, Oaza Higashio
4DK 105.16m² January 1977
Shimonoseki City, Chofu Hamamura Town (Shin-Shimonoseki Station), 2-story, 4DK
4

$14,565

Shimonoseki City, Chofu Hamamura Town (Shin-Shimonoseki Station), 2-story, 4DK

Shimonoseki City, Chofu Hamamura Town
4DK 110.75m² September 1978
Yosa District, Yosano Town, Chikuchi (Yosano Station) 2-story 7DK
4

$9,489

Yosa District, Yosano Town, Chikuchi (Yosano Station) 2-story 7DK

Yosa District, Yosano Town, Chikuchi
7DK 141.57m² December 1967
Fujinomiya City, Naganuka (Shibukawa Station), 2-story, 3DK
4

$24,698

Fujinomiya City, Naganuka (Shibukawa Station), 2-story, 3DK

Fujinomiya City, Naganuka
3DK 92.74m² January 1992
Kitaibaraki City Isohara Town Isohara 2-story 6SLDK
4

$15,832

Kitaibaraki City Isohara Town Isohara 2-story 6SLDK

Kita Ibaraki City Isohara Town Isohara
6SLDK 139.00m² July 1990
Used single-family home Nagao 4-chome House

$8,192

Used single-family home Nagao 4-chome House

25-21 Nagao 4-chome, Kokura Minami Ward, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Used single-family home in Naruto City, Oasa Town

$12,477

Used single-family home in Naruto City, Oasa Town

9-minute walk from Awa-Kawabata Station on the JR Kōtoku Line, 5-2 Rokutanada, Hi, Oasa Town, Naruto City, Tokushima Prefecture
6LDK 103.46m² January 1970
Used single-family home Kurobe City Ikiji Used house
2

$7,562

Used single-family home Kurobe City Ikiji Used house

Ainokaze Toyama Railway Ikiji Station 9 minutes by bus, get off at Ikijiguchi, 2 minutes on foot Toyama Prefecture Kurobe City Ikiji 1284
3LDK 90.17m² May 1959
Urushi (Shimokamo Station) 1.8 million yen
3

$11,343

Urushi (Shimokamo Station) 1.8 million yen

1470-16 Urushi, Kama City, Fukuoka Prefecture
3K 55.42m2 August 1941
Fujikata (Akogi Station) 4.5 million yen
3

$28,359

Fujikata (Akogi Station) 4.5 million yen

Fujikata, Tsu City, Mie Prefecture
7DK 139.94m2 January 1981
A prime location property just a 4-minute walk from "Taihara" subway station♪
3

$13,864

A prime location property just a 4-minute walk from "Taihara" subway station♪

3 Taihara, Aoba Ward, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture
4DK 52.33m2 March 1962
Sakade City, Kyomachi 2-chome (Sakade Station), 2-story, 4K
4

$18,682

Sakade City, Kyomachi 2-chome (Sakade Station), 2-story, 4K

Sakade City, Kyomachi 2-chome
4K 92.18m² September 1969
Oi Town, Ashigarakami District, Kaneko (Sagamikaneko Station) 2-story 4LDK
4

$24,679

Oi Town, Ashigarakami District, Kaneko (Sagamikaneko Station) 2-story 4LDK

Kaneko, Oi Town, Ashigarakami District
4LDK 86.33m² June 1977
Used single-family home in Nakanocho, Sakai Minato City
2

$18,906

Used single-family home in Nakanocho, Sakai Minato City

14-minute walk from Kamimichi Station on the JR Sakai Line, Nakanocho, Sakai Minato City, Tottori Prefecture
3DK 96.82m² June 1981
Used single-family home in Hino-gun, Hino-cho, Kurozaka, used house, 4 million yen
2

$25,208

Used single-family home in Hino-gun, Hino-cho, Kurozaka, used house, 4 million yen

Bus Kurozaka, 1 minute walk, Tottori Prefecture, Hino-gun, Hino-cho, Kurozaka
2DK 67.98m² August 2001
Used single-family home TC Mai 7

$13,864

Used single-family home TC Mai 7

1-6-19 Mai, Hannan City, Osaka Prefecture
Used single-family home Iwaizumi Sanbonmatsu Used house
2

$1,890

Used single-family home Iwaizumi Sanbonmatsu Used house

Sanriku Railway Rias Line Iwaizumi Koboto Station 26 minutes by bus, get off at Mori no Ko, 2 minutes on foot 23-2 Iwaizumi, Iwaizumi Town, Shimohei District, Iwate Prefecture
7LDK 201.58m² January 1965

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.