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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Tsu City, Misugi Town, Okutsu (Ise Okutsu Station), single-story building, 5DK
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$633

Tsu City, Misugi Town, Okutsu (Ise Okutsu Station), single-story building, 5DK

Tsu City, Misugi Town, Okutsu
5DK 110.44m² September 1933
Ichinomiya City, Nishigojo, Shimosuga, single-story building, 5DK
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$11,399

Ichinomiya City, Nishigojo, Shimosuga, single-story building, 5DK

Ichinomiya City, Nishigojo, Shimosuga
5DK 47.20m² January 1972
Minami-Alps City, Momozono (Higashikawaguchi Station), 2-story, 4DK
4

$16,255

Minami-Alps City, Momozono (Higashikawaguchi Station), 2-story, 4DK

Minami-Alps City, Momozono
4DK 209.73m² June 1998
Takaoka City, Fushiki Kofu 2-chome (Fushiki Station), 2-story, 4DK
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$6,175

Takaoka City, Fushiki Kofu 2-chome (Fushiki Station), 2-story, 4DK

Takaoka City, Fushiki Kofu 2-chome
4DK 93.38m² January 1959
Ojiya City, Oaza Hae, (Ojiya Station), 2-story, 6DK
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$17,088

Ojiya City, Oaza Hae, (Ojiya Station), 2-story, 6DK

Ojiya City, Oaza Hae
6DK 81.97m² November 1966
Sosa City, Yokaichiba (Yokaichiba Station), 2-story, 5DK
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$18,872

Sosa City, Yokaichiba (Yokaichiba Station), 2-story, 5DK

Sosa City, Yokaichiba
5DK 108.05m² May 1963
Kumagaya City, Iizuka (Kagohara Station), 2-story, 5LDK
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$25,268

Kumagaya City, Iizuka (Kagohara Station), 2-story, 5LDK

Kumagaya City, Iizuka
5LDK 110.10m² August 1974
Satte City, Nakacho 3-chome (Satte Station), 2-story, 6K
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$24,679

Satte City, Nakacho 3-chome (Satte Station), 2-story, 6K

Nakacho 3-chome, Satte City
6K 111.20m² April 1967
Fujimino City, Oi Musashino (Fujimino Station), 2-story, 3K
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$18,999

Fujimino City, Oi Musashino (Fujimino Station), 2-story, 3K

Fujimino City, Oi Musashino
3K 40.06m² March 1971
Takahagi City, Oaza Arakawa (Takahagi Station), 2-story, 5LDK
4

$15,242

Takahagi City, Oaza Arakawa (Takahagi Station), 2-story, 5LDK

Takahagi City, Oaza Arakawa
5LDK 119.52m² July 1972
Otaru City, Shimizu Town (Otaru Station), 2-story, 4LDK
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$9,499

Otaru City, Shimizu Town (Otaru Station), 2-story, 4LDK

Otaru City, Shimizu Town
4LDK 111.57m² October 1981
Kitakami City, Shinkokucho 1-chome (Yanagihara Station) 2-story building 4K
4

$9,372

Kitakami City, Shinkokucho 1-chome (Yanagihara Station) 2-story building 4K

Kitakami City, Shinkokucho 1-chome
4K 61.62m² January 1977
Yokote City, Minami Town (Yokote Station), 2-story, 4DK
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$1,899

Yokote City, Minami Town (Yokote Station), 2-story, 4DK

Yokote City, Minami Town
4DK 151.75m² August 1964
Otaru City, Umegae Town (Otaru Station), single-story building, 3LDK
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$633

Otaru City, Umegae Town (Otaru Station), single-story building, 3LDK

Otaru City, Umegae Town
3LDK 61.15m² May 1969
Used single-family home Tanagameda 3-chome Used house

$22,690

Used single-family home Tanagameda 3-chome Used house

Tanagameda 3-chome, Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture
Used single-family home in Nishiki 1-chome, Nagasaki City
2

$25,867

Used single-family home in Nishiki 1-chome, Nagasaki City

6-minute walk from Nishiuurakami Station on the JR Nagasaki Main Line, 1-13-11 Nishiki, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture
6K 112.05m² October 1957
Used single-family home in Tsugaru City, wooden structure, Nomiya property
2

$11,669

Used single-family home in Tsugaru City, wooden structure, Nomiya property

JR Gono Line Wooden Station 13 minutes on foot Tsugaru City, Aomori Prefecture, Kizukono Nomiya
4K 64.41m² December 1964
Open house held, current condition sale / immediate move-in possible, current condition sale until September 28, parking for 2 regular cars
3

$25,867

Open house held, current condition sale / immediate move-in possible, current condition sale until September 28, parking for 2 regular cars

1-13-11 Nishiki, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture
6K 112.05m2 October 1957
Yumata-go (Arita Station) 1.5 million yen
3

$9,724

Yumata-go (Arita Station) 1.5 million yen

Yumata-go, Hasami Town, Higashisonogi District, Nagasaki Prefecture
5DK 93.31m2 March 1978
Old house (Yahata-mae Station) 800,000 yen
3

$5,186

Old house (Yahata-mae Station) 800,000 yen

119-2 Furuya, Wakayama City, Wakayama Prefecture
5LDK 114.39m2 April 1965
Nishino Otorii-cho (Higashino Station) 4.3 million yen
3

$27,876

Nishino Otorii-cho (Higashino Station) 4.3 million yen

Nishino Otorii-cho, Yamashina Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
4K 53.08m2 December 1965
Shinmeigū North (Iseta Station) 3 million yen
3

$19,449

Shinmeigū North (Iseta Station) 3 million yen

Shinmeigū North, Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture
5K 36.59m2 February 1968
Not available for reconstruction, so you can renovate it into your preferred home♪
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$25,154

Not available for reconstruction, so you can renovate it into your preferred home♪

Yawata City, Kyoto Prefecture, Yawata Hiromon
5K 85.42m2 April 1972
Kaneko Town (Gunma Sosha Station) 3 million yen
3

$19,449

Kaneko Town (Gunma Sosha Station) 3 million yen

Kaneko Town, Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture
4DK 65.41m2 July 1979

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.