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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Properties

$63

Starting From

$29,952

Up To

1.8 million yen

$11,520

1.8 million yen

3159-397 Otaki Village, Kiso District, Nagano Prefecture

Kamigo Kuroda (Ina Kamigo Station) 1.8 million yen

$11,520

Kamigo Kuroda (Ina Kamigo Station) 1.8 million yen

Kamigo Kuroda, Iida City, Nagano Prefecture

1,800,000 yen, Mitake

$11,520

1,800,000 yen, Mitake

896-71 Mitake, Kiso Town, Kiso District, Nagano Prefecture

1,780,000 yen, Sanada Town Sobayo

$11,392

1,780,000 yen, Sanada Town Sobayo

Sanada Town Sobayo, Ueda City, Nagano Prefecture

1,200,000 yen, Daimon Himeki

$7,680

1,200,000 yen, Daimon Himeki

Daimon Himeki, Nagawa Town, Chiisagata District, Nagano Prefecture

900,000 yen, Negishi

$5,760

900,000 yen, Negishi

Negishi, Saku City, Nagano Prefecture

800,000 yen, Mitake

$5,120

800,000 yen, Mitake

900-169 Mitake, Kiso Town, Kiso District, Nagano Prefecture

This property is built on a man-made ground with a good view. There are no issues on the hazard map.

$5,120

This property is built on a man-made ground with a good view. There are no issues on the hazard map.

2 Kawagishi Ue, Okaya City, Nagano Prefecture

200,000 yen, Fujisawa Mido Gakai, Takato Town

$1,280

200,000 yen, Fujisawa Mido Gakai, Takato Town

4032 Fujisawa Mido Gakai, Takato Town, Iina City, Nagano Prefecture

◇No parking◇ Reconstruction not possible

$11,520

◇No parking◇ Reconstruction not possible

1 Nishibuncho, Ome City, Tokyo

◆30 minutes on foot from Tobu Tojo Line "Ogawamachi" Station◆Northeast corner lot◆In a public sewer area

$21,120

◆30 minutes on foot from Tobu Tojo Line "Ogawamachi" Station◆Northeast corner lot◆In a public sewer area

Oaza Koshigoe, Ogawa Town, Hiki District, Saitama Prefecture

'Direct sale from the seller! 4 minutes on foot from JR Hachiko Line Morō Station! A row house that can be used for various purposes, combining store and residence.'

$17,152

'Direct sale from the seller! 4 minutes on foot from JR Hachiko Line Morō Station! A row house that can be used for various purposes, combining store and residence.'

Oaza Odawara, Moroyama Town, Iruma District, Saitama Prefecture

A corner lot single-story home reborn through renovation♪

$11,520

A corner lot single-story home reborn through renovation♪

8 Matsuhama, Kita Ward, Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture

◇ 4LDK + S. Good sunlight with two sides of windows ◇ Plenty of storage space with a storage room

$28,800

◇ 4LDK + S. Good sunlight with two sides of windows ◇ Plenty of storage space with a storage room

Arai, Shinto-mura, Kitagunma-gun, Gunma Prefecture

◇ Land area over 70 tsubo ◇ Parking for 2 or more cars in parallel on the premises ◇ Quiet residential area

$22,400

◇ Land area over 70 tsubo ◇ Parking for 2 or more cars in parallel on the premises ◇ Quiet residential area

Nakano, Ōra-machi, Ōra-gun, Gunma Prefecture

◇ About 9 minutes on foot to Nishiyamana Station ◇ About 10 minutes by car to Fujioka IC ◇ Quiet residential area

$18,560

◇ About 9 minutes on foot to Nishiyamana Station ◇ About 10 minutes by car to Fujioka IC ◇ Quiet residential area

Iwai, Yoshii-cho, Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture

◆ South-facing living room ◆ South-facing balcony ◆ Bicycle parking space ◆ Separate bath and toilet ◆ Entrance hall

$17,920

◆ South-facing living room ◆ South-facing balcony ◆ Bicycle parking space ◆ Separate bath and toilet ◆ Entrance hall

Fukushimachi, Kanra-gun, Gunma Prefecture

◇ About 3 minutes by car to National Route 122 ◇ Southwest corner lot single-story house ◇ Quiet residential area

$11,520

◇ About 3 minutes by car to National Route 122 ◇ Southwest corner lot single-story house ◇ Quiet residential area

3 Kawauchi-cho, Kiryu City, Gunma Prefecture

◆Window in the kitchen◆Quiet residential area◆Two train lines available◆Entrance porch◆Flooring

$28,160

◆Window in the kitchen◆Quiet residential area◆Two train lines available◆Entrance porch◆Flooring

Kuwahara, Toride City, Ibaraki Prefecture

◆Flooring◆Two toilets◆Quiet residential area◆Partial flooring◆Entrance porch

$24,320

◆Flooring◆Two toilets◆Quiet residential area◆Partial flooring◆Entrance porch

Kamihatagaki, Hokota City, Ibaraki Prefecture

Iizuka City, Hanase 1-story 3DK

$18,560

Iizuka City, Hanase 1-story 3DK

Iizuka City, Hanase

Iizuka City, Kawashima (Uratta Station) 2-story 6DK

$18,560

Iizuka City, Kawashima (Uratta Station) 2-story 6DK

Iizuka City, Kawashima

Mitoyo City, Nio Town Niocho (Takamah Station) 2-story building 5DK

$19,200

Mitoyo City, Nio Town Niocho (Takamah Station) 2-story building 5DK

Mitoyo City, Nio-cho Nio Tei

Okayama City, Minami Ward, Ogushi (Okayama Station) 2-story 4DK

$21,120

Okayama City, Minami Ward, Ogushi (Okayama Station) 2-story 4DK

Okayama City, Minami Ward, Ogushi

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.