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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Takamatsu City, Konan-cho Nishisho, single-story building, 3DK
4

$11,359

Takamatsu City, Konan-cho Nishisho, single-story building, 3DK

Takamatsu City, Konan-cho Nishisho
3DK 50.00m² May 1992
Yamaguchi City Sayama (Honyurara Station) 2-story 6LDK
4

$12,495

Yamaguchi City Sayama (Honyurara Station) 2-story 6LDK

Yamaguchi City Sayama
6LDK 169.23m² February 1969
Awa City Yoshino Town Saijo Noda Hara Single-story building 2LDK
4

$18,132

Awa City Yoshino Town Saijo Noda Hara Single-story building 2LDK

Awa City Yoshino Town Saijo Noda Hara
2LDK 68.70m² June 1972
Hiroshima City, Asaminami Ward, Yamamoto 5-chome (Akinagatsuka Station) 2-story 4DK
4

$6,184

Hiroshima City, Asaminami Ward, Yamamoto 5-chome (Akinagatsuka Station) 2-story 4DK

Hiroshima City, Asaminami Ward, Yamamoto 5-chome
4DK 72.03m² September 1982
Hagi City, Oaza Tsubaki Higashi (Koshigahama Station), 2-story, 4DK
4

$6,226

Hagi City, Oaza Tsubaki Higashi (Koshigahama Station), 2-story, 4DK

Hagi City, Oaza Tsubaki Higashi
4DK 40.31m² June 1963
Higashihiroshima City Takayacho Kotani (Shiraichi Station) 2-story 5LDK
4

$2,414

Higashihiroshima City Takayacho Kotani (Shiraichi Station) 2-story 5LDK

Higashihiroshima City Takayacho Kotani
5LDK 118.22m² January 1989
Tsuyama City, Takuma (Takano Station) 2-story 8DK
4

$9,724

Tsuyama City, Takuma (Takano Station) 2-story 8DK

Tsuyama City, Takayama
8DK 184.46m² May 1955
Shingu City Nakanocho 2-chome (Shingu Station) 2-story 4DK
4

$24,331

Shingu City Nakanocho 2-chome (Shingu Station) 2-story 4DK

Shingu City Nakanocho 2-chome
4DK 69.41m² May 1930
Osaka City Konohana Ward Nishikyujō 1-chome (Nishikyujō Station) Single-story building 4K
4

$25,511

Osaka City Konohana Ward Nishikyujō 1-chome (Nishikyujō Station) Single-story building 4K

Osaka City Konohana Ward Nishikyujō 1-chome
4K 18.64m² January 1975
Osaka City Konohana Ward Nishikyujō 1-chome (Nishikyujō Station) Single-story building 4K
4

$25,511

Osaka City Konohana Ward Nishikyujō 1-chome (Nishikyujō Station) Single-story building 4K

Osaka City Konohana Ward Nishikyujō 1-chome
4K 18.64m² January 1975
Kanzaki-gun, Kamikawa-cho, Niino (Niino Station) single-story building 3K
4

$17,782

Kanzaki-gun, Kamikawa-cho, Niino (Niino Station) single-story building 3K

Kanzaki-gun, Kamikawa-cho, Niino
3K 99.76m² January 1983
Tarumi Ward, Kobe City, Yamate 2-chome (Higashi-Tarumi Station), 2-story, 5SK
4

$14,729

Tarumi Ward, Kobe City, Yamate 2-chome (Higashi-Tarumi Station), 2-story, 5SK

Yamate 2-chome, Tarumi Ward, Kobe City
5SK 77.60m² May 1960
Benten 3-chome, Minato Ward, Osaka City (Asashiobashi Station) 2-story 2K
2

$22,410

Benten 3-chome, Minato Ward, Osaka City (Asashiobashi Station) 2-story 2K

Benten 3-chome, Minato Ward, Osaka City
2K 31.54m² March 1964
Nagaokakyo City Imazato Hosozuka (Nagaokatenjin Station) 2-story 3DK
4

$27,532

Nagaokakyo City Imazato Hosozuka (Nagaokatenjin Station) 2-story 3DK

Nagaokakyo City Imazato Hosozuka
3DK 52.78m² November 1972
Higashi-Osaka City, Yamate Town (Gakuida Station), 2-story, 4DK
4

$19,044

Higashi-Osaka City, Yamate Town (Gakuida Station), 2-story, 4DK

Higashi-Osaka City, Yamate Town
4DK 61.53m² July 1968
Wakayama City, Wakaura Naka 1-chome, 2-story, 5DK
4

$3,786

Wakayama City, Wakaura Naka 1-chome, 2-story, 5DK

Wakayama City, Wakaura Naka 1-chome
5DK 129.08m² April 1946
Tatsuno City, Ibocho Matsubara, 2-story, 8SDK
4

$3,177

Tatsuno City, Ibocho Matsubara, 2-story, 8SDK

Tatsuno City, Ibocho Matsubara
8SDK 281.12m² January 1965
Kawachinagano City, Oyamada Town (Chiyoda Station), 2-story, 4DK
4

$9,359

Kawachinagano City, Oyamada Town (Chiyoda Station), 2-story, 4DK

Kawachinagano City, Oyamada Town
4DK 82.62m² September 1981
Gero City, Base Namimaru (Hida Hagiwara Station), 2-story, 8SLDK
4

$24,707

Gero City, Base Namimaru (Hida Hagiwara Station), 2-story, 8SLDK

Gero City, Base Namimaru
8SLDK 167.79m² June 1985
Kanagawa Prefecture, Kannami Town, Kamisawa (Kannami Station), 2-story, 4DK
4

$22,757

Kanagawa Prefecture, Kannami Town, Kamisawa (Kannami Station), 2-story, 4DK

Tanaka District, Kannami Town, Kamizawa
4DK 84.03m² November 1974
Fuji City, Atsuhara (Iriyama Station) 2-story building 6DK
4

$18,931

Fuji City, Atsuhara (Iriyama Station) 2-story building 6DK

Fuji City, Atsuhara
6DK 122.10m² March 1975
Tanaka District, Kannami Town, Hatake (Izu Nita Station) 2-story 3DK
4

$17,998

Tanaka District, Kannami Town, Hatake (Izu Nita Station) 2-story 3DK

Tanaka District, Kannami Town, Hatake
3DK 74.52m² March 1977
Izu no Kuni City Nagotani (Izu Nita Station) 2-story 4LDK
4

$11,570

Izu no Kuni City Nagotani (Izu Nita Station) 2-story 4LDK

Izu no Kuni City Nagotani
4LDK 97.71m² April 1993
Nagahama City Kotani Chono Town (Kawaguchi Station) 2-story 12DK
4

$3,029

Nagahama City Kotani Chono Town (Kawaguchi Station) 2-story 12DK

Nagahama City Kotani Chono Town
12DK 311.64m² May 1970

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.