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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Karatsu City, Higashi-Karatsu 3-chome (Watada Station), single-story building, 3K
4

$6,015

Karatsu City, Higashi-Karatsu 3-chome (Watada Station), single-story building, 3K

Karatsu City, Higashi-Karatsu 3-chome
3K 30.57m² January 1955
Uwajima City, Tenjin Town (Uwajima Station), 2-story, 4DK
4

$8,134

Uwajima City, Tenjin Town (Uwajima Station), 2-story, 4DK

Uwajima City, Tenjin Town
4DK 173.86m² January 1946
Chikugo City, Oaza Bamanada (Chikugo Funagoya Station), 2-story, 5DK
4

$1,899

Chikugo City, Oaza Bamanada (Chikugo Funagoya Station), 2-story, 5DK

Chikugo City, Oaza Bamanada
5DK 222.71m² March 1957
Kure City Nishimitsuda Town (Kure Station) 2-story 6DK
4

$5,060

Kure City Nishimitsuda Town (Kure Station) 2-story 6DK

Kure City, Nishimitsuda Town
6DK 116.65m² January 1970
Shimonoseki City, Oaza Kawachi (Suou-Kubo Station), 2-story, 9SDK
4

$3,166

Shimonoseki City, Oaza Kawachi (Suou-Kubo Station), 2-story, 9SDK

Shimonoseki City, Oaza Kawachi
9SDK 276.33m² January 1953
Hamada City, Atsuta Town (Nishi Hamada Station), single-story building, 3DK
4

$1,897

Hamada City, Atsuta Town (Nishi Hamada Station), single-story building, 3DK

Hamada City, Atsuta Town
3DK 54.53m² March 1968
Kobe City, Suma Ward, Ichinotani-cho 2-chome (Sumaurakoen Station) 2-story building 4LDK
4

$9,408

Kobe City, Suma Ward, Ichinotani-cho 2-chome (Sumaurakoen Station) 2-story building 4LDK

Kobe City, Suma Ward, Ichinotani-cho 2-chome
4LDK 97.71m² October 1959
Kashiwara City, Tanabe 2-chome (Osaka Kyoiku Daimae Station), 2-story, 5DK
4

$24,065

Kashiwara City, Tanabe 2-chome (Osaka Kyoiku Daimae Station), 2-story, 5DK

Kashiwara City, Tanabe 2-chome
5DK 76.15m² February 1975
Kobe City, Hyogo Ward, Hiyogoe Town (Minatogawa Station) 2-story 2SLDK
4

$11,399

Kobe City, Hyogo Ward, Hiyogoe Town (Minatogawa Station) 2-story 2SLDK

Kobe City, Hyogo Ward, Hiyogoe Town
2SLDK 79.60m² 150,000 yen
Hidaka-gun Hidaka-cho, Oaza Takake (Kiihama Station) Single-story building 7DK
4

$9,499

Hidaka-gun Hidaka-cho, Oaza Takake (Kiihama Station) Single-story building 7DK

Hidaka-gun Hidaka-cho Oaza Takake
7DK 221.31m² January 1976
Kasugade Kita 1-chome, Konohana Ward, Osaka City (Chidoribashi Station) 2-story 3LDK
4

$9,486

Kasugade Kita 1-chome, Konohana Ward, Osaka City (Chidoribashi Station) 2-story 3LDK

Kasugade Kita 1-chome, Konohana Ward, Osaka City
3LDK 46.63m² 150,000 yen
Shizuoka City, Shimizu Ward, Chitose Town (Iriekoka Station), 2-story, 5SK
4

$20,240

Shizuoka City, Shimizu Ward, Chitose Town (Iriekoka Station), 2-story, 5SK

Shizuoka City, Shimizu Ward, Chitose Town
5SK 96.40m² June 1975
Numazu City, Ueda (Higashitakenoura Station), 2-story, 5LDK
4

$18,943

Numazu City, Ueda (Higashitakenoura Station), 2-story, 5LDK

Numazu City, Ueda
5LDK 79.49m² April 1969
Tanaka District, Kannami Town, Hatake (Izu Nita Station) 2-story building 3DK
4

$17,799

Tanaka District, Kannami Town, Hatake (Izu Nita Station) 2-story building 3DK

Tanaka District, Kannami Town, Hatake
3DK 74.52m² March 1977
Atami City Izumi (Yugawara Station) Single-story building 4SDK
4

$9,436

Atami City Izumi (Yugawara Station) Single-story building 4SDK

Atami City Izumi
4SDK 49.54m² November 1969
Suzuka City, Chota Asahi-cho 6-chome (Kusunoki Station), single-story building, 6DK
4

$12,004

Suzuka City, Chota Asahi-cho 6-chome (Kusunoki Station), single-story building, 6DK

Suzuka City, Chota Asahi-cho 6-chome
6DK 127.35m² July 1972
Otsu City Asahigaoka 1-chome (Otsu Station) 2-story 3DK

$22,165

Otsu City Asahigaoka 1-chome (Otsu Station) 2-story 3DK

Otsu City, Asahigaoka 1-chome
3DK 35.84m² December 1963
Izu no Kuni City Nagotani (Izu Nita Station) 2-story 4LDK
4

$11,352

Izu no Kuni City Nagotani (Izu Nita Station) 2-story 4LDK

Izu no Kuni City Nagotani
4LDK 97.71m² April 1993
Seki City, Kaminoho, 2-story, 6K
4

$14,529

Seki City, Kaminoho, 2-story, 6K

Seki City, Kaminoho
6K 178.02m² January 1961
Toyota City, Asuke-cho, Sasaishi (Hiradobashi Station), single-story building, 2DK
4

$635

Toyota City, Asuke-cho, Sasaishi (Hiradobashi Station), single-story building, 2DK

Toyota City, Asuke-cho, Sasaishi
2DK 58.18m² January 1970
Takaoka City, Fushiki Kofu Motomachi (Fushiki Station), 2-story, 5DK
4

$10,759

Takaoka City, Fushiki Kofu Motomachi (Fushiki Station), 2-story, 5DK

Takaoka City, Fushiki Kofu Motomachi
5DK 98.50m² November 1980
Mikata Kamichu District, Wakasa Town, Kitamaegawa (Mikata Station) 2-story building 7K
4

$3,032

Mikata Kamichu District, Wakasa Town, Kitamaegawa (Mikata Station) 2-story building 7K

Mikata Kamichu District, Wakasa Town, Kitamaegawa
7K 243.51m² January 1977
Kanazawa City, Yamashina Town East (Umekae Station), 2-story, 7SK
4

$12,523

Kanazawa City, Yamashina Town East (Umekae Station), 2-story, 7SK

Kanazawa City, Yamashina Town East
7SK 93.10m² December 1970
Takaoka City, Himeno (Shimmachiguchi Station), 2-story, 9K
4

$1,890

Takaoka City, Himeno (Shimmachiguchi Station), 2-story, 9K

Takaoka City, Himeno
9K 178.01m² February 1967

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.