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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Takamihara 5-chome, Tsukuba City (Ushiku Station) 2-story 4DK
4

$19,446

Takamihara 5-chome, Tsukuba City (Ushiku Station) 2-story 4DK

Takamihara 5-chome, Tsukuba City
4DK 86.12m² November 1987
Maebashi City, Katsuzawa Town (Maebashi Station), 2-story, 6LDK
4

$18,641

Maebashi City, Katsuzawa Town (Maebashi Station), 2-story, 6LDK

Maebashi City, Katsuzawa Town
6LDK 119.76m² May 1973
Maebashi City, Katsuzawa Town (Maebashi Station), 2-story, 6LDK
4

$18,641

Maebashi City, Katsuzawa Town (Maebashi Station), 2-story, 6LDK

Maebashi City, Katsuzawa Town
6LDK 119.76m² May 1973
Isesaki City, Sakae (Sakae Town Station), single-story building, 3LDK
4

$12,038

Isesaki City, Sakae (Sakae Town Station), single-story building, 3LDK

Isesaki City, Sakae
3LDK 101.87m² January 1970
Nikko City, Danze (Nikko Station), 2-story, 3DK
4

$8,136

Nikko City, Danze (Nikko Station), 2-story, 3DK

Nikko City, Danze
3DK 102.47m² January 1976
Rumoi City, Izumicho 1-chome, 2-story, 4LDK
4

$12,622

Rumoi City, Izumicho 1-chome, 2-story, 4LDK

Rumoi City, Izumicho 1-chome
4LDK 105.30m² October 1979
Aomori City, Nishitaki 1-chome, 2-story, 3LDK
4

$20,195

Aomori City, Nishitaki 1-chome, 2-story, 3LDK

Aomori City, Nishitaki 1-chome
3LDK 77.83m² December 1980
Osaki City Naruko Onsen, Hoshinuma (Nakayamabira Onsen Station), single-story building, 2LDK
4

$10,097

Osaki City Naruko Onsen, Hoshinuma (Nakayamabira Onsen Station), single-story building, 2LDK

Osaki City Naruko Onsen, Hoshinuma
2LDK 71.27m² April 1992
Hirosaki City, Oaza Otomi Town (Hirosaki Higashi Takamae Station), single-story building, 3DK
4

$631

Hirosaki City, Oaza Otomi Town (Hirosaki Higashi Takamae Station), single-story building, 3DK

Hirosaki City, Oaza Otomi Town
3DK 60.00m² January 1970
Used single-family home Bizen City Uraibe Detached House

$4,372

Used single-family home Bizen City Uraibe Detached House

Okayama Prefecture Bizen City Uraibe
Shibita Town (Nishitojo Station) 1.5 million yen
3

$9,369

Shibita Town (Nishitojo Station) 1.5 million yen

Shihidacho, Miyazaki City, Miyazaki Prefecture
4LDK 85.48m2 September 1968
Benten 4-chome, Minato Ward, Osaka City (Bentencho Station) 2-story 1K
3

$17,928

Benten 4-chome, Minato Ward, Osaka City (Bentencho Station) 2-story 1K

Benten 4-chome, Minato Ward, Osaka City
1K 26.76m² September 1962
Mihama Town, Chita District, Shin-Uradō 1-chome (Kawa Station) 2-story 4DK
3

$28,399

Mihama Town, Chita District, Shin-Uradō 1-chome (Kawa Station) 2-story 4DK

Shin-Uradō 1-chome, Mihama Town, Chita District
4DK 81.24m² October 1976
Achi Village, Shimoinakagawa District, Nagano Prefecture, 3DK single-story house (Karukasa Station)
4

$22,088

Achi Village, Shimoinakagawa District, Nagano Prefecture, 3DK single-story house (Karukasa Station)

Achi Village, Shimoinakagawa District, Nagano Prefecture
3DK 52.99m² September 1973
Kofu City, Saiwaicho (Minami-Kofu Station), 2-story, 3LDK
4

$19,530

Kofu City, Saiwaicho (Minami-Kofu Station), 2-story, 3LDK

Kofu City, Saiwaicho
3LDK 64.45m² November 1963
Excellent location, a 10-minute walk from Kitakyushu Monorail "Tanga" Station.
3

$21,861

Excellent location, a 10-minute walk from Kitakyushu Monorail "Tanga" Station.

1 Nakatsuguchi, Kokurakita Ward, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture
1LDK 18.38m2 October 1928
This is a single-story house with a Japanese-style room on a spacious land of over 70 tsubo.
3

$14,365

This is a single-story house with a Japanese-style room on a spacious land of over 70 tsubo.

Niho, Iizuka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
3LDK 75.66m2 May 1980
Futami Town, Nishi-Futami (Higashi-Futami Station) 2,980,000 yen
3

$18,613

Futami Town, Nishi-Futami (Higashi-Futami Station) 2,980,000 yen

Hyogo Prefecture, Akashi City, Futami Town, Nishi-Futami, no residential address
1LDK 85.27m2 December 1971
Takato Town Nishitakato 3 million yen
3

$18,738

Takato Town Nishitakato 3 million yen

233-2 Nishitakato, Takato Town, Ina City, Nagano Prefecture
2LDK 82.25m2 July 1978
Fukahara 2.9 million yen
3

$18,113

Fukahara 2.9 million yen

Fukahara, Himi City, Toyama Prefecture
12LDK 424.4m2 August 1968
Hōme (Honnō Station) 4.8 million yen
3

$29,980

Hōme (Honnō Station) 4.8 million yen

Hōme, Mobara City, Chiba Prefecture
5DK 103.5m2 May 1980
Water facilities have been renovated! Recommended as an investment property.
3

$18,613

Water facilities have been renovated! Recommended as an investment property.

Ibaraki Prefecture, Chikusei City, Hasunuma
4DK 87.36m2 October 1983
Hitachiota City, Kojima Town - a spacious used house with a land area of 508㎡. Parking for 2 cars available; 2DK.
3

$18,613

Hitachiota City, Kojima Town - a spacious used house with a land area of 508㎡. Parking for 2 cars available; 2DK.

Ibaraki Prefecture, Hitachiota City, Kojima Town
2DK 66.94m2 April 1994
Tomisato City Nanae (Shisui Station) 2-story building 3LDK
4

$19,053

Tomisato City Nanae (Shisui Station) 2-story building 3LDK

Tomisato City Nanae
3LDK 84.45m² March 1989

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.