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.

27556

Properties

$6

Starting From

$29,999

Up To

Used single-family home Hirai used residence
2

$6,096

Used single-family home Hirai used residence

3552-1 Hirai, Oaza Kashiwazaki City, Niigata Prefecture
☆Spacious land over 145 tsubo☆ A single-story building with a 4DK layout of approximately 34 tsubo☆ The garden is large, so gardening
3

$17,967

☆Spacious land over 145 tsubo☆ A single-story building with a 4DK layout of approximately 34 tsubo☆ The garden is large, so gardening

2987-1 Amitsu Town, Uto City, Kumamoto Prefecture
5DK 114.15m2 December 1975
Used single-family home Ichinoto Town Ichinoto Kitakan Used house
2

$1,925

Used single-family home Ichinoto Town Ichinoto Kitakan Used house

Iwate Galaxy Railway Ichinoto Station 15 minutes on foot 205 Ichinoto Kitakan, Ichinoto Town, Ninohe District, Iwate Prefecture
5DK 76.85m² January 1913
Used single-family home Miyako City Kukai Used house
2

$1,925

Used single-family home Miyako City Kukai Used house

JR Yamada Line Matsukusa Station 35 minutes on foot 55 Dai 2 Chiwari, Miyako City, Iwate Prefecture
4K 64.59m² December 1967
Used single-family home, Maesawa Castle, used residence
2

$16,042

Used single-family home, Maesawa Castle, used residence

JR Tohoku Main Line, Maesawa Station, 36 minutes on foot, Iwate Prefecture, Osu City, Maesawa, Castle, Hira 36
4DK 104.37m² May 1983
Used single-family home, Osu City, Esashi, Yonezato, used house
2

$3,208

Used single-family home, Osu City, Esashi, Yonezato, used house

JR Kamaishi Line, Kashiwagi-daira Station, 99 minutes on foot, Iwate Prefecture, Osu City, Esashi, Yonezato, Jinshukucho 52
2K 44.71m² January 1987
Kozuzutani (Uenoma Station) 4.4 million yen
3

$28,234

Kozuzutani (Uenoma Station) 4.4 million yen

Kozuzutani, Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture
6DK 126.49m2 December 1947
A used house built on a spacious lot of over 50 tsubo.
3

$16,684

A used house built on a spacious lot of over 50 tsubo.

Tengu-zawa, Kai City, Yamanashi Prefecture
4LDK 114.89m2 August 1985
Oaza Koizumi (Kuroi Station) 2.8 million yen
2

$17,967

Oaza Koizumi (Kuroi Station) 2.8 million yen

616 Oaza Koizumi, Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture
5DK 205.29m2 December 1979
Toyo District, Tono Town, Oaza Kawakita (Tono Station) Single-story building 4DK
4

$28,480

Toyo District, Tono Town, Oaza Kawakita (Tono Station) Single-story building 4DK

Toyo District, Tono Town, Oaza Kawakita
4DK 61.91m² November 1979
Kanoya City Otemachi (Shibushi Station) 3-story 3DK
4

$12,032

Kanoya City Otemachi (Shibushi Station) 3-story 3DK

Kanoya City Otemachi
3DK 99.91m² December 1988
Amakusa City, Gohamachi, Onikae, 2-story, 6DK
4

$9,499

Amakusa City, Gohamachi, Onikae, 2-story, 6DK

Amakusa City, Gohamachi, Onikae
6DK 119.68m² January 1907
Hiroshima City, Higashi Ward, Umaki 5-chome, 2-story, 3DK
4

$15,705

Hiroshima City, Higashi Ward, Umaki 5-chome, 2-story, 3DK

Hiroshima City, Higashi Ward, Umaki 5-chome
3DK 69.65m² February 1977
Onomichi City, Hibizaki Town (Onomichi Station), 2-story, 5DK
4

$18,999

Onomichi City, Hibizaki Town (Onomichi Station), 2-story, 5DK

Onomichi City, Hibizaki Town
5DK 97.59m² January 1973
Ube City, Toshiba Nakamachi (Ube Misaki Station), 2-story, 6SDK
4

$15,199

Ube City, Toshiba Nakamachi (Ube Misaki Station), 2-story, 6SDK

Toshiba Nakamachi, Ube City
6SDK 183.39m² June 1965
Tamano City, Tama 6-chome, 2-story, 3SLDK
4

$24,065

Tamano City, Tama 6-chome, 2-story, 3SLDK

Tamano City, Tama 6-chome
3SLDK 115.21m² May 1990
Hirano Ward, Osaka City, Kamikita 3-chome (Minamisunshine Station) 2-story 3DK
4

$22,108

Hirano Ward, Osaka City, Kamikita 3-chome (Minamisunshine Station) 2-story 3DK

Kamikita 3-chome, Hirano Ward, Osaka City
3DK 82.96m² October 1968
Nara City, Tsuge Kobushi-ga-oka, 2-story, 4LDK
4

$25,217

Nara City, Tsuge Kobushi-ga-oka, 2-story, 4LDK

Nara City, Tsuge Kobushi-ga-oka
4LDK 98.03m² December 1994
Tatsuno City, Mitsu Town Nakajima (Sanyo Aboshi Station) 2-story 10LDK
4

$12,574

Tatsuno City, Mitsu Town Nakajima (Sanyo Aboshi Station) 2-story 10LDK

Tatsuno City, Mitsu Town Nakajima
10LDK 235.28m² June 1973
Chihaya Akasaka Village, Minamikawachi District, Oaza Kobuki, 2-story, 5LDK
4

$18,365

Chihaya Akasaka Village, Minamikawachi District, Oaza Kobuki, 2-story, 5LDK

Chihaya Akasaka Village, Minamikawachi District, Oaza Kobuki
5LDK 113.44m² October 1983
Toyooka City Takenotown Kusakai (Takeno Station) 2-story 3DK
4

$9,499

Toyooka City Takenotown Kusakai (Takeno Station) 2-story 3DK

Toyooka City Takenotown Kusakai
3DK 87.31m² January 1982
Fuji City, Obuchi (Yoshihara Honcho Station), 2-story, 4DK
4

$15,199

Fuji City, Obuchi (Yoshihara Honcho Station), 2-story, 4DK

Fuji City, Obuchi
4DK 88.62m² June 1975
Fuji City, Ishii (Gakunan Fujioka Station), 2-story, 4DK
4

$24,027

Fuji City, Ishii (Gakunan Fujioka Station), 2-story, 4DK

Fuji City, Ishii
4DK 113.44m² January 1989
Omihachiman City, Ueda Town (Omihachiman Station), 2-story, 4K
4

$24,854

Omihachiman City, Ueda Town (Omihachiman Station), 2-story, 4K

Omihachiman City, Ueda Town
4K 67.90m² March 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.