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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Kochi City Nagahama Single-story Building 2SK
4

$17,099

Kochi City Nagahama Single-story Building 2SK

Kochi City Nagahama
2SK 35.98m² January 1968
Kochi City Nagahama Single-story 3DK
4

$12,569

Kochi City Nagahama Single-story 3DK

Kochi City Nagahama
3DK 80.18m² October 1987
Takamatsu City, Yashima Nishimachi (Katamoto Station), 2-story, 4DK
4

$18,049

Takamatsu City, Yashima Nishimachi (Katamoto Station), 2-story, 4DK

Takamatsu City, Yashima Nishimachi
4DK 58.12m² September 1981
Wakayama City, Naka (Wakayama University Mae Station), 2-story, 4DK
4

$24,130

Wakayama City, Naka (Wakayama University Mae Station), 2-story, 4DK

Wakayama City, Naka
4DK 81.20m² December 1992
Fukuchiyama City, Maki (Kamikawaguchi Station), 2-story, 3LDK
2

$16,465

Fukuchiyama City, Maki (Kamikawaguchi Station), 2-story, 3LDK

Fukuchiyama City, Maki
3LDK 124.29m² August 1977
Nagano City, Naniwai Hei, single-story building, 2LDK
4

$28,498

Nagano City, Naniwai Hei, single-story building, 2LDK

Nagano City, Naniwai Hei
2LDK 66.76m² May 2000
Takaoka City Nakagawa Honmachi (Echuu Nakagawa Station) 2-story 2DK
4

$5,256

Takaoka City Nakagawa Honmachi (Echuu Nakagawa Station) 2-story 2DK

Takaoka City Nakagawa Honmachi
2DK 57.02m² June 1964
Nasu County, Nasu Town, Oaza Takaku Hei (Nasu Shiobara Station) 2-story 2LDK
4

$20,882

Nasu County, Nasu Town, Oaza Takaku Hei (Nasu Shiobara Station) 2-story 2LDK

Nasu County, Nasu Town, Oaza Takaku Hei
2LDK 69.55m² April 1996
Osaki City, Sanbongi Koori, Shitayashiki (Furukawa Station), single-story building, 7SDK
4

$9,487

Osaki City, Sanbongi Koori, Shitayashiki (Furukawa Station), single-story building, 7SDK

Osaki City, Sanbongi Koori, Shitayashiki
7SDK 116.36m² January 1970
Used single-family home in Takamatsu City, Ichinomiya Town, used house
2

$9,715

Used single-family home in Takamatsu City, Ichinomiya Town, used house

Takamatsu Kotohira Electric Railway Kotohira Line Ichinomiya Station 18 minutes on foot, Kagawa Prefecture, Takamatsu City, Ichinomiya Town 1070
7DK 154.21m² October 1970
Takao 3 (Isoichi Station) 3.8 million yen
3

$24,612

Takao 3 (Isoichi Station) 3.8 million yen

3-4565-2 Takao, Miyazaki Prefecture, Miyakonojo City
4DK+S(納戸) 77.61m2 March 1981
Kamichu (Shitomi Station) 4.5 million yen
3

$29,146

Kamichu (Shitomi Station) 4.5 million yen

Kamichu, Kashiba City, Nara Prefecture
2LDK 78.11m2 January 1978
Convenient with an 8-minute walk to the station and a 2-minute walk to the supermarket! A single-family home with good sunlight♪
3

$21,568

Convenient with an 8-minute walk to the station and a 2-minute walk to the supermarket! A single-family home with good sunlight♪

Yokoki 1, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture
3K 42.3m2 May 1973
Mitsuidera Town (Mitsuidera Station) 2.8 million yen
3

$18,135

Mitsuidera Town (Mitsuidera Station) 2.8 million yen

Mitsuidera Town, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture
3K 40.95m2 January 1950
●4DK●About a 9-minute walk to Kanesue Hirubashi Store
3

$24,612

●4DK●About a 9-minute walk to Kanesue Hirubashi Store

Hirubashi Town, Ogaki City, Gifu Prefecture
4DK 103.5m2 June 1973
Akechi Town (Akechi Station) 1.8 million yen
3

$11,658

Akechi Town (Akechi Station) 1.8 million yen

Akechi Town, Ena City, Gifu Prefecture
4LDK 102.36m2 January 1900
Over 100 tsubo of land × 2.5 million yen, ideal for a secret base or DIY hub with ample space
3

$12,954

Over 100 tsubo of land × 2.5 million yen, ideal for a secret base or DIY hub with ample space

Fuyumurocho, Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture
6DK 136.06m2 January 1979
Kashiwamachi 1.2 million yen
3

$7,772

Kashiwamachi 1.2 million yen

449-4 Kashiwamachi, Mikasa City, Hokkaido
4LDK 59.85m2 October 1967
Kyotogun Kanda Town, Oaza Minahara (Kanda Station), single-story building, 5K
4

$9,499

Kyotogun Kanda Town, Oaza Minahara (Kanda Station), single-story building, 5K

Kyotogun Kanda Town, Oaza Minahara
5K 41.32m² March 1953
Marugame City, Iiyama Town, Higashiogawa (Okada Station), single-story building, 4DK
4

$19,062

Marugame City, Iiyama Town, Higashiogawa (Okada Station), single-story building, 4DK

Marugame City, Iiyama Town, Higashiogawa
4DK 71.98m² December 1974
Fuchu City Nakasu Town (Takagi Station) 2-story 5DK
4

$9,499

Fuchu City Nakasu Town (Takagi Station) 2-story 5DK

Fuchu City Nakasu Town
5DK 99.47m² February 1967
Matsuyacho 1-chome, Sakai-ku, Sakai City (Nanido Station) 2-story 3K
4

$8,232

Matsuyacho 1-chome, Sakai-ku, Sakai City (Nanido Station) 2-story 3K

Matsuyacho 1-chome, Sakai-ku, Sakai City
3K 33.97m² 150,000 yen
Nabari City Suzuran-dai Nishi 4-Bancho (Mihata Station) 2-story 5DK
2

$22,284

Nabari City Suzuran-dai Nishi 4-Bancho (Mihata Station) 2-story 5DK

Nabari City Suzuran-dai Nishi 4-Bancho
5DK 110.89m² August 1982
Ise City, Ichinoki 5-chome (Miyamachi Station), 2-story, 5LDK
4

$15,870

Ise City, Ichinoki 5-chome (Miyamachi Station), 2-story, 5LDK

Ise City, Ichinoki 5-chome
5LDK 113.44m² April 1983

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.