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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Moriguchi City, Baba-cho 3-chome (Shimizu Station) 2-story building 5DK
4

$18,211

Moriguchi City, Baba-cho 3-chome (Shimizu Station) 2-story building 5DK

Moriguchi City, Baba-cho 3-chome
5DK 72.90m² December 1974
Himeji City, Aboshi Ward, Kōhama (Sanyo Aboshi Station) 2-story 7DK
4

$3,159

Himeji City, Aboshi Ward, Kōhama (Sanyo Aboshi Station) 2-story 7DK

Himeji City, Aboshi Ward, Kōhama
7DK 130.07m² September 1973
Joyo City Biwa-sho Shimanomiya (Tominoso Station) 2-story 3DK
2

$13,932

Joyo City Biwa-sho Shimanomiya (Tominoso Station) 2-story 3DK

Joyo City Biwa-sho Shimanomiya
3DK 46.37m² September 1963
Gifu City, Awano Higashi 3-chome (Gifu Station) 2-story building 5DK

$17,732

Gifu City, Awano Higashi 3-chome (Gifu Station) 2-story building 5DK

Gifu City, Awano Higashi 3-chome
5DK 109.30m² March 1987
Suwa City, Oaza Konan Okuma (Chino Station), 2-story, 6DK
4

$9,510

Suwa City, Oaza Konan Okuma (Chino Station), 2-story, 6DK

Suwa City, Oaza Konan Okuma
6DK 145.10m² June 1975
Gifu City, Iwasaki (Gifu Station), single-story building, 4DK
4

$9,499

Gifu City, Iwasaki (Gifu Station), single-story building, 4DK

Gifu City, Iwasaki
4DK 107.87m² October 1964
Mino City, Danmachi, single-story, 3DK
2

$3,255

Mino City, Danmachi, single-story, 3DK

Mino City, Danmachi
3DK 72.34m² April 1935
Ena City, Kushi-hara (Akechi Station), 2-story, 3DK
4

$63

Ena City, Kushi-hara (Akechi Station), 2-story, 3DK

Ena City, Kushi-hara
3DK 155.00m² January 1913
Asahi Town, Shimonikawa District, Numaho (Tomari Station) 2-story building 6DK
4

$12,078

Asahi Town, Shimonikawa District, Numaho (Tomari Station) 2-story building 6DK

Numaho, Asahi Town, Shimonikawa District
6DK 103.39m² August 1912
Suwa City, Suwa 1-chome (Kamisuwa Station), 2-story, 4DK
4

$6,206

Suwa City, Suwa 1-chome (Kamisuwa Station), 2-story, 4DK

Suwa City, Suwa 1-chome
4DK 100.27m² January 1949
Echizen City Awatabe Town (Takefu New Station) 2-story 6DK
4

$6,229

Echizen City Awatabe Town (Takefu New Station) 2-story 6DK

Awadabe Town, Echizen City
6DK 147.91m² August 1966
Sanjo City Yanagisawa (Honai Station) 2-story 3LDK
4

$12,341

Sanjo City Yanagisawa (Honai Station) 2-story 3LDK

Sanjo City Yanagisawa
3LDK 199.23m² November 1992
Hakui County Hodatsushimizu Town Yamazaki (Hodats Station) 2-story 13DK
4

$9,535

Hakui County Hodatsushimizu Town Yamazaki (Hodats Station) 2-story 13DK

Hakui County Hodatsushimizu Town Yamazaki
13DK 273.75m² April 1976
Kuki City, Kurihashi Higashi 5-chome (Kurihashi Station) 2-story building 4DK
4

$29,765

Kuki City, Kurihashi Higashi 5-chome (Kurihashi Station) 2-story building 4DK

Kuki City, Kurihashi Higashi 5-chome
4DK 85.31m² February 1979
Nagareyama City, Minami-Nagareyama 7-chome (Minami-Nagareyama Station) 2-story 3DK
4

$22,049

Nagareyama City, Minami-Nagareyama 7-chome (Minami-Nagareyama Station) 2-story 3DK

Nagareyama City, Minami-Nagareyama 7-chome
3DK 52.46m² April 1984
Chiba City, Midori Ward, Hondacho 2-chome (Hond Station) Single-story building 3DK
4

$6,206

Chiba City, Midori Ward, Hondacho 2-chome (Hond Station) Single-story building 3DK

Chiba City, Midori Ward, Hondacho 2-chome
3DK 68.27m² August 1969
Nagaoka City, Kamikashide, 3-story building, 5K
4

$5,699

Nagaoka City, Kamikashide, 3-story building, 5K

Nagaoka City, Kamikashide
5K 137.52m² April 1982
Murakami City Katsuki (Katsuki Station) 2-story 3DK
4

$1,899

Murakami City Katsuki (Katsuki Station) 2-story 3DK

Murakami City Katsuki
3DK 118.17m² January 1974
Tsuchiura City, Sakuragaoka Town (Tsuchiura Station), single-story building, 3DK
4

$19,053

Tsuchiura City, Sakuragaoka Town (Tsuchiura Station), single-story building, 3DK

Tsuchiura City, Sakuragaoka Town
3DK 57.91m² October 1963
Iruma-gun, Miyoshi Town, Oaza Kitanaegai (Tsuruse Station) 2-story 3DK
4

$6,209

Iruma-gun, Miyoshi Town, Oaza Kitanaegai (Tsuruse Station) 2-story 3DK

Iruma-gun, Miyoshi Town, Oaza Kitanaegai
3DK 44.14m² September 1969
Shibukawa City Shibukawa (Shibukawa Station) 2-story 6DK
4

$22,165

Shibukawa City Shibukawa (Shibukawa Station) 2-story 6DK

Shibukawa City Shibukawa
6DK 120.82m² January 1971
Tone District, Minakami Town, Kohinata (Minakami Station) 2-story building 5DK
4

$6,357

Tone District, Minakami Town, Kohinata (Minakami Station) 2-story building 5DK

Tone District, Minakami Town, Kohinata
5DK 112.90m² October 1951
Tsuruoka City, Isoikawa Hei, 2-story, 6DK
4

$15,755

Tsuruoka City, Isoikawa Hei, 2-story, 6DK

Tsuruoka City, Isoikawa Hei
6DK 277.64m² March 1951
Nikko City Kobayashi (Shimono-Ozawa Station) single-story building 3DK
4

$63

Nikko City Kobayashi (Shimono-Ozawa Station) single-story building 3DK

Nikko City Kobayashi
3DK 100.00m² January 1927

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.