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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Minami Awaji City, Fukura Otsu, 2-story, 4K
4

$4,417

Minami Awaji City, Fukura Otsu, 2-story, 4K

Minami Awaji City, Fukura Otsu
4K 49.58m² January 1963
Nabari City, Midorigaoka East (Kikyougaoka Station), 2-story, 6DK
4

$22,088

Nabari City, Midorigaoka East (Kikyougaoka Station), 2-story, 6DK

Nabari City, Midorigaoka East
6DK 75.81m² February 1975
Fujieda City, Tokigaya (Fujieda Station), 2-story, 6K
3

$24,928

Fujieda City, Tokigaya (Fujieda Station), 2-story, 6K

Fujieda City, Tokigaya
6K 69.50m² February 1974
Matsusaka City, Ureshino Tsuyajō Town (Gongendai Station), 2-story, 4LDK
4

$6,184

Matsusaka City, Ureshino Tsuyajō Town (Gongendai Station), 2-story, 4LDK

Matsusaka City, Ureshino Tsuyajō Town
4LDK 82.80m² July 1990
Iga City, Chitose (Sanagu Station), single-story building, 3DK
4

$11,359

Iga City, Chitose (Sanagu Station), single-story building, 3DK

Iga City, Chitose
3DK 59.80m² January 1975
Hamamatsu City, Tenryu Ward, Mizukubo Town, Okuryoke (Mizukubo Station), single-story building, 2K
4

$12,622

Hamamatsu City, Tenryu Ward, Mizukubo Town, Okuryoke (Mizukubo Station), single-story building, 2K

Hamamatsu City, Tenryu Ward, Mizukubo Town, Okuryoke
2K 19.83m² July 1995
Shinshiro City, Sakute Hoen, Azuma To (Shinshiro Station) 2-story building 7SK
4

$17,670

Shinshiro City, Sakute Hoen, Azuma To (Shinshiro Station) 2-story building 7SK

Shinshiro City, Sakute Hoen, Azuma To
7SK 232.87m² January 1910
Takaoka City, Kamizukechō (Shin-Takaoka Station), 2-story, 4DK
4

$12,622

Takaoka City, Kamizukechō (Shin-Takaoka Station), 2-story, 4DK

Takaoka City, Kamizukechō
4DK 68.48m² July 1980
Imizu City, Minato Town (Shogawaguchi Station), 2-story, 7K
4

$7,573

Imizu City, Minato Town (Shogawaguchi Station), 2-story, 7K

Imizu City, Minato Town
7K 148.27m² January 1964
Date City, Hobara Town, Yawata-dai (Hobara Station) 2-story 7LDK
4

$9,420

Date City, Hobara Town, Yawata-dai (Hobara Station) 2-story 7LDK

Date City, Hobara Town, Yawata-dai
7LDK 160.53m² March 1979
Murayama City, Tatekawafueda 1-chome (Murayama Station) 2-story building 4DK
4

$63

Murayama City, Tatekawafueda 1-chome (Murayama Station) 2-story building 4DK

Murayama City, Tatekawafueda 1-chome
4DK 120.09m² January 1967
Uryu District, Uryu Town, Manju (Ebeto Station) 2-story 6LDK
4

$12,622

Uryu District, Uryu Town, Manju (Ebeto Station) 2-story 6LDK

Uryu District, Uryu Town, Manju
6LDK 115.02m² March 1981
Takikawa City, Ohgoncho Higashi 3-chome (Takikawa Station), 2-story, 3LDK
4

$4,033

Takikawa City, Ohgoncho Higashi 3-chome (Takikawa Station), 2-story, 3LDK

Takikawa City, Ohgoncho Higashi 3-chome
3LDK 80.59m² November 1975
Tome City, Yoneyama Town, Uchi (Nitta Station) 2-story 7LDK
4

$6,281

Tome City, Yoneyama Town, Uchi (Nitta Station) 2-story 7LDK

Tome City, Yoneyama Town, Uchi
7LDK 301.00m² January 1959
Muroran City Sawamachi (Muroran Station) single-story building 3LDK
4

$65

Muroran City Sawamachi (Muroran Station) single-story building 3LDK

Muroran City Sawamachi
3LDK 78.49m² October 1971
Hanamaki City, Sakuragi-cho 3-chome (Hanamaki Station) 2-story building 5K
4

$6,311

Hanamaki City, Sakuragi-cho 3-chome (Hanamaki Station) 2-story building 5K

Hanamaki City, Sakuragi-cho 3-chome
5K 91.08m² January 1983
Used single-family home, Gojō City, Okaguchi 1-chome, used house

$11,932

Used single-family home, Gojō City, Okaguchi 1-chome, used house

Nara Prefecture, Gojō City, Okaguchi 1-chome
Used single-family home, Nikkō City, Hanaishi Town 1-12, and 1-11

$25,120

Used single-family home, Nikkō City, Hanaishi Town 1-12, and 1-11

Tochigi Prefecture, Nikkō City, Hanaishi Town
Used single-family home Kamayachi used house
2

$12,560

Used single-family home Kamayachi used house

None Akita Prefecture Oga City Noishi Kamayachi 1-22
11DK 146.15m² August 1970
Oaza Takaku Otsu 4 million yen
3

$25,120

Oaza Takaku Otsu 4 million yen

Oaza Takaku Otsu, Nasu Town, Nasu District, Tochigi Prefecture
1LDK 60.85m2 November 1988
Midorigaoka 4, 1.8 million yen
3

$11,304

Midorigaoka 4, 1.8 million yen

Midorigaoka 4-8-34, Kushiro City, Hokkaido
3LDK 75.33m2 October 1972
Takamatsu City, Nishi-Ueda Town, single-story building, 7SDK
4

$20,195

Takamatsu City, Nishi-Ueda Town, single-story building, 7SDK

Nishi-Ueda Town, Takamatsu City
7SDK 142.97m² January 1950
Ise City, Higashi-Oyodo Town, 2-story, 8SDK
4

$9,466

Ise City, Higashi-Oyodo Town, 2-story, 8SDK

Higashi-Oyodo Town, Ise City
8SDK 174.53m² January 1930
Maebashi City, Fujimimachi Akagiyama (Maebashi Station), single-story building, 3K
4

$25,018

Maebashi City, Fujimimachi Akagiyama (Maebashi Station), single-story building, 3K

Maebashi City, Fujimimachi Akagiyama
3K 66.24m² November 1984

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.