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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Kagoshima City, Koriyama Town, 2-story building, 5DK
4

$29,164

Kagoshima City, Koriyama Town, 2-story building, 5DK

Koriyama Town, Kagoshima City
5DK 115.06m² March 1977
Nobeoka City, Shiohama-cho 1-chome (Asahigaoka Station) Single-story building 3K
4

$7,608

Nobeoka City, Shiohama-cho 1-chome (Asahigaoka Station) Single-story building 3K

Nobeoka City, Shiohama-cho 1-chome
3K 24.79m² January 1970
Nagasaki City, Narutaki 3-chome (Shinnakagawa Town Station), 2-story building, 4DK
4

$25,360

Nagasaki City, Narutaki 3-chome (Shinnakagawa Town Station), 2-story building, 4DK

Nagasaki City, Narutaki 3-chome
4DK 81.21m² October 1981
Nishikaishi, Oseto Town, Setonishihama, 2-story building, 11DK
4

$25,360

Nishikaishi, Oseto Town, Setonishihama, 2-story building, 11DK

Nishikaishi, Oseto Town, Setonishihama
11DK 200.97m² March 1976
Kochi City, Tanazaki, 2-story, 4DK
4

$16,484

Kochi City, Tanazaki, 2-story, 4DK

Kochi City, Tanemaki
4DK 80.70m² October 1981
Hatsukaichi City, Yasaka 2-chome (Kuwa Station) 2-story building 5LDK
4

$28,530

Hatsukaichi City, Yasaka 2-chome (Kuwa Station) 2-story building 5LDK

Hatsukaichi City, Yasaka 2-chome
5LDK 104.00m² April 1988
Higashihiroshima City, Fukutomi-cho, Shimo Takenih, 2-story building, 6DK
4

$12,680

Higashihiroshima City, Fukutomi-cho, Shimo Takenih, 2-story building, 6DK

Higashihiroshima City, Fukutomi-cho, Shimo Takenih
6DK 136.35m² January 1949
Shimonoseki City, Honmachi 1-chome, 2-story building, 5SDK
4

$8,242

Shimonoseki City, Honmachi 1-chome, 2-story building, 5SDK

Honmachi 1-chome, Shimonoseki City
5SDK 119.00m² June 1967
Bizen City Ibe (Ibe Station) 2-story 5DK
4

$6,213

Bizen City Ibe (Ibe Station) 2-story 5DK

Bizen City, Ibe
5DK 149.53m² October 1973
Wakayama City, Isonoura (Isonoura Station) 2-story 4DK
4

$24,092

Wakayama City, Isonoura (Isonoura Station) 2-story 4DK

Wakayama City, Isonoura
4DK 79.33m² August 1993
Toyono-gun Nose-cho Hiradō 2-story 4LDK
4

$24,092

Toyono-gun Nose-cho Hiradō 2-story 4LDK

Toyono-gun Nose-cho Hiraori
4LDK 84.84m² May 1993
Kadoma City, Shinnomiya 5-chome (Kayashima Station) 2-story building 3DK
4

$24,092

Kadoma City, Shinnomiya 5-chome (Kayashima Station) 2-story building 3DK

Kadoma City, Shinnomiya 5-chome
3DK 58.32m² September 1980
5-Ikokura, Kōbe City, Nishi Ward (Midorigaoka Station) 2-story building 6DK
4

$12,680

5-Ikokura, Kōbe City, Nishi Ward (Midorigaoka Station) 2-story building 6DK

5-Ikokura, Kōbe City, Nishi Ward
6DK 80.25m² August 1970
Yamato Koriyama City Nishitanaka-cho (Yamato Koizumi Station) 2-story 4DK
3

$19,020

Yamato Koriyama City Nishitanaka-cho (Yamato Koizumi Station) 2-story 4DK

Nishidanaka Town, Yamato Koriyama City
4DK 87.27m² March 1989
Takasago City, Arai-cho Nakacho (Arai Station) 2-story 4LDK
2

$9,510

Takasago City, Arai-cho Nakacho (Arai Station) 2-story 4LDK

Takasago City, Arai-cho Nakacho
4LDK 104.60m² December 1973
Tatsuno City, Ibokawa-cho Fukurojiri (Tatsuno Station) 2-story 6SDK
4

$8,876

Tatsuno City, Ibokawa-cho Fukurojiri (Tatsuno Station) 2-story 6SDK

Tatsuno City, Ibokawa-cho Fukurojiri
6SDK 104.13m² January 1956
Yodo Mizumachi, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto City (Yodo Station) 2-story 3DK
3

$17,752

Yodo Mizumachi, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto City (Yodo Station) 2-story 3DK

Yodo Mizutacho, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto City
3DK 45.46m² July 1971
Ogaki City, Mitsuya-cho 1-chome (Ogaki Station) 2-story building 6DK
4

$25,360

Ogaki City, Mitsuya-cho 1-chome (Ogaki Station) 2-story building 6DK

Ogaki City, Mitsuya-cho 1-chome
6DK 83.63m² August 1976
Tsu City, Takachaya 1-chome (Takachaya Station) 2-story building 4DK
4

$24,092

Tsu City, Takachaya 1-chome (Takachaya Station) 2-story building 4DK

Tsu City, Takachaya 1-chome
4DK 95.43m² January 1964
Toki City, Dachi Town (Toki City Station) 2-story building 7DK
4

$22,190

Toki City, Dachi Town (Toki City Station) 2-story building 7DK

Toki City, Dachimachi
7DK 143.28m² November 1983
Nagahama City, Nishi-Asai Town, Yo (Omi-Shiotsu Station) 2-story building 5DK
4

$24,092

Nagahama City, Nishi-Asai Town, Yo (Omi-Shiotsu Station) 2-story building 5DK

Nagahama City, Nishi-Asai Town, Yo
5DK 98.30m² November 1971
Mino City, Gokurakuji, single-story building, 5DK
4

$9,510

Mino City, Gokurakuji, single-story building, 5DK

Gokurakuji, Mino City
5DK 109.37m² May 1968
Ito City, Binzan 1-chome (Minami-Ito Station) 2-story building 3DK
4

$11,285

Ito City, Binzan 1-chome (Minami-Ito Station) 2-story building 3DK

Ito City, Binzan 1-chome
3DK 61.78m² July 1977
Izu no Kuni City, Minami Ebara (Nirayama Station) Single-story building 4K
4

$6,340

Izu no Kuni City, Minami Ebara (Nirayama Station) Single-story building 4K

Izu no Kuni City, Minami Ebara
4K 49.68m² August 1969

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.