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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Sakuragawa City Motoki (Yamato Station) single-story building 2DK
4

$63

Sakuragawa City Motoki (Yamato Station) single-story building 2DK

Sakuragawa City Motoki
2DK 49.58m² January 1981
Akita City, Tsuchizaki Port, Aizome Town, Nakatanichi (Tsuchizaki Station), single-story building, 3DK
4

$15,832

Akita City, Tsuchizaki Port, Aizome Town, Nakatanichi (Tsuchizaki Station), single-story building, 3DK

Akita City, Tsuchizaki Port, Aizome Town, Nakatanichi
3DK 66.24m² March 1981
Akita City Narayama Jonancho (Ugo Ushijima Station) Single-story building 3K
4

$4,433

Akita City Narayama Jonancho (Ugo Ushijima Station) Single-story building 3K

Akita City Narayama Jonancho
3K 58.24m² October 1957
Rumoi City, Shinonome-cho 1-chome (Fukagawa Station) 2-story building 6LDK
4

$9,499

Rumoi City, Shinonome-cho 1-chome (Fukagawa Station) 2-story building 6LDK

Rumoi City, Shinonome-cho 1-chome
6LDK 95.31m² August 1980
Tagajo City, Oda 5-chome (Shimoma Station) 2-story 5K
4

$6,206

Tagajo City, Oda 5-chome (Shimoma Station) 2-story 5K

Tagajo City, Oda 5-chome
5K 99.46m² November 1970
Kurihara City, Kurikoma Iwakasaki Enkyoji After (Kurikoma Kogen Station) 2-story 7K
4

$6,206

Kurihara City, Kurikoma Iwakasaki Enkyoji After (Kurikoma Kogen Station) 2-story 7K

Kurihara City, Kurikoma Iwakasaki Enkyoji After
7K 172.75m² December 1962
Kuroishi City, Sakaimatsu 1-chome (Sakaimatsu Station), 2-story, 5DK
4

$63

Kuroishi City, Sakaimatsu 1-chome (Sakaimatsu Station), 2-story, 5DK

Kuroishi City, Sakaimatsu 1-chome
5DK 153.00m² September 1965
Aomori City, Oaza Shinjo, Yamada (Tsugaru Shinjo Station), 2-story, 5DK
4

$63

Aomori City, Oaza Shinjo, Yamada (Tsugaru Shinjo Station), 2-story, 5DK

Aomori City, Oaza Shinjo, Yamada
5DK 90.00m² January 1970
Muroran City Mizumoto Town (Washibetsu Station) 2-story 3DK
4

$63

Muroran City Mizumoto Town (Washibetsu Station) 2-story 3DK

Muroran City Mizumoto Town
3DK 76.11m² November 1968
Used single-family home, Tamano City, Okutama

$27,346

Used single-family home, Tamano City, Okutama

2-chome, Okutama, Tamano City, Okayama Prefecture
Used single-family house Yuzawa City Komagatamachi Mitsumata Kamihaba
2

$22,788

Used single-family house Yuzawa City Komagatamachi Mitsumata Kamihaba

JR Ou Main Line Shitayuzawa Station 8.1 km, Akita Prefecture, Yuzawa City, Komagatamachi Mitsumata Kamihaba
5K 119.99m² January 1991
This is a used house property with a hidden retreat-like appearance. It seems suitable for use as a business location.
3

$24,741

This is a used house property with a hidden retreat-like appearance. It seems suitable for use as a business location.

Umekitamachi, Miyazaki Prefecture, Miyakonojo City
4DK 148.19m2 January 1980
Higashifukuji 1 (Horyuji Station) 3.8 million yen
3

$24,741

Higashifukuji 1 (Horyuji Station) 3.8 million yen

Higashifukuji 1, Ikoma District, Ikaruga Town, Nara Prefecture
5DK 80.38m2 October 1978
Tokawa Town (Kintetsu Koriyama Station) 3.8 million yen
3

$24,741

Tokawa Town (Kintetsu Koriyama Station) 3.8 million yen

Tokawa Town, Yamato-Koriyama City, Nara Prefecture
4DK 76.17m2 July 1979
Quiet residential area, good sunlight from the southwest road surrounding the housing complex, many rooms including storage
3

$25,913

Quiet residential area, good sunlight from the southwest road surrounding the housing complex, many rooms including storage

13 Ichinokura Town, Tajimi City, Gifu Prefecture
5DK+S(納戸) 101.02m2 January 1983
◆Spacious 6DK◆With garden◆Japanese-style room◆Quiet residential area◆Wide front road◆Built-in garage
3

$25,392

◆Spacious 6DK◆With garden◆Japanese-style room◆Quiet residential area◆Wide front road◆Built-in garage

Iwai, Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture
6DK 106.03m2 October 1983
Nomachi 3, 3,940,000 yen
2

$25,653

Nomachi 3, 3,940,000 yen

3-865 Nomachi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture
5DK+S(納戸) 74.53m2 December 1969
Mimasaka City, Gonome (Mimasaka Emi Station) 2-story 8DK

$18,999

Mimasaka City, Gonome (Mimasaka Emi Station) 2-story 8DK

Mimasaka City, Gonome
8DK 176.91m² April 1967
Sekishi Senbikita 1-chome (Gifu Station) 2-story building 6SDK
4

$24,065

Sekishi Senbikita 1-chome (Gifu Station) 2-story building 6SDK

Sekishi Senbikita 1-chome
6SDK 98.06m² February 1988
Hiki District, Ogawa Town, Oaza Nakazume (Musashi Arashiyama Station) Single-story building 2K
4

$12,666

Hiki District, Ogawa Town, Oaza Nakazume (Musashi Arashiyama Station) Single-story building 2K

Hiki District, Ogawa Town, Oaza Nakazume
2K 84.67m² November 1979
Nihonmatsu City, Shimokawasaki, San-gochi, 2-story, 6DK
4

$23,938

Nihonmatsu City, Shimokawasaki, San-gochi, 2-story, 6DK

Nihonmatsu City, Shimokawasaki, San-gochi
6DK 144.90m² February 1994
Kashima City, Oaza Aozuka (Chojagahama Shiosai Hamanasu Park Mae Station), 2-story, 3LDK
4

$4,433

Kashima City, Oaza Aozuka (Chojagahama Shiosai Hamanasu Park Mae Station), 2-story, 3LDK

Kashima City, Oaza Aozuka
3LDK 100.00m² April 2011
Used single-family home, 2727-1 Bessho, Wakimachi, Mima City, Tokushima Prefecture
2

$25,913

Used single-family home, 2727-1 Bessho, Wakimachi, Mima City, Tokushima Prefecture

19-minute walk from Kojima Station on the JR Tokushima Line, 2727-1 Bessho, Wakimachi, Mima City, Tokushima Prefecture
2SLDK 136.58m² June 1995
Used single-family home, JR Fukuchiyama Line, Sanda Station, 30 minutes by bus, get off at Kamiaono, 5 minutes on foot

$18,230

Used single-family home, JR Fukuchiyama Line, Sanda Station, 30 minutes by bus, get off at Kamiaono, 5 minutes on foot

40-3 Kamiaono, Sanda City, Hyogo Prefecture

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.