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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$63

Starting From

$29,952

Up To

Oaza-Ookubo, Hino-cho, Gamo-gun

$6,400

Oaza-Ookubo, Hino-cho, Gamo-gun

Hino-cho, Gamo-gun Oaza Juzenji (Hino station) 2F 9SDK 6,000,000 yen

Hamacho, Otsu City

$6,400

Hamacho, Otsu City

Oaza-Ookubo, Hino-cho, Gamo-gun (Hino station) Single story house, 4K Hino-machi, Gamo gun, Hino

Hamacho, Otsu-shi (Shimanoseki station) 2F 4K

6,000,000 yen

$6,272

Hamacho, Otsu-shi (Shimanoseki station) 2F 4K 6,000,000 yen

January 1942 (84 years and 2 months old)

2F 7DK in Kamiteru-cho, Nagahama-shi, Kanagawa

Nagahama station

$6,208

2F 7DK in Kamiteru-cho, Nagahama-shi, Kanagawa Nagahama station

Kamiteru-cho, Nagahama City

5-chome, Sato-Sato, Otsu City (Ishiyamadera Sta.) 2F 3DK

5,980,000 yen

$5,120

5-chome, Sato-Sato, Otsu City (Ishiyamadera Sta.) 2F 3DK 5,980,000 yen

5, Sato-Sato, Otsu City

Wanan-cho, Higashiomi-shi (Yokaichi Sta.) 2F 4LDK

5.9 million yen

$5,120

Wanan-cho, Higashiomi-shi (Yokaichi Sta.) 2F 4LDK 5.9 million yen

Wanan-cho, Higashiomi-shi

Shinshiro, Mizuguchi-cho, Koka-shi, Koka (Mizuguchi-Matsuo Sta.) 2F 7DK

5.9 million yen

$4,992

Shinshiro, Mizuguchi-cho, Koka-shi, Koka (Mizuguchi-Matsuo Sta.) 2F 7DK 5.9 million yen

Shinjo, Mizuguchi Town, Koka City

2F 5DK

5,900,000 yen

$3,840

2F 5DK 5,900,000 yen

Mitsuiji-cho, Otsu City

1-chome, Matsumoto, Otsu-shi, Otsu (Ishiba Sta.) 2F 1LDK

5.9 million yen

$3,200

1-chome, Matsumoto, Otsu-shi, Otsu (Ishiba Sta.) 2F 1LDK 5.9 million yen

1 Matsumoto, Otsu City

18 minutes by bus from "Koka" Station (JR Kusatsu Line), 2 minutes walk from "ICHINO-KANON-mae" stop.

$3,200

18 minutes by bus from "Koka" Station (JR Kusatsu Line), 2 minutes walk from "ICHINO-KANON-mae" stop.

July 2007 (18 years and 8 months old)

35 min. walk from JR Tokaido Honsen "Notogawa" station [bus available], 10 min. bus ride, 6 min. walk from Ishimadera stop.

$3,136

35 min. walk from JR Tokaido Honsen "Notogawa" station [bus available], 10 min. bus ride, 6 min. walk from Ishimadera stop.

Koka-shi, Koka ICHINO (Koka station) 2F 8SDK Koka station

Gamoedo-cho, Higashiomi-shi

$3,072

Gamoedo-cho, Higashiomi-shi

Gokasho Ishimadera-cho, Higashiomi-shi (Notogawa Sta.) 2F 3LDK 5.8 million yen

Kawage, Kohoku-cho, Nagahama City

$3,072

Kawage, Kohoku-cho, Nagahama City

(Omihachiman Sta.) Single-story building, 3DK 5.8 million yen

Tanaka, Azumigawa-cho, Takashima-shi, Takashima (Azumigawa station) 2F 3LDK

5.8 million yen

$3,072

Tanaka, Azumigawa-cho, Takashima-shi, Takashima (Azumigawa station) 2F 3LDK 5.8 million yen

2F 10DK in Kawage, Kohoku-cho, Nagahama-shi, Kanagawa 5.8 million yen

Konan-cho, Koka-shi, Koka 1-chome (Konan Sta.) 2F 5LDK

5.8 million yen

$1,920

Konan-cho, Koka-shi, Koka 1-chome (Konan Sta.) 2F 5LDK 5.8 million yen

1, Koka Honmachi, Konan-cho, Koka-shi, Koka

(Yamato Asakura station) 2F 5DK

4,100,000 yen

$16,000

(Yamato Asakura station) 2F 5DK 4,100,000 yen

Oaza Kanaya, Sakurai City

Yamatotakada-shi, Yamatotakada Nakamikurado 2-chome (Takada-shi Sta.) 2F 4K

4,000,000 yen

$16,000

Yamatotakada-shi, Yamatotakada Nakamikurado 2-chome (Takada-shi Sta.) 2F 4K 4,000,000 yen

2, Nakamikurado, Yamatotakada-shi, Yamatotakada

7 minutes walk from "Yamato Koizumi" station on JR Kansai Main Line.

$16,000

7 minutes walk from "Yamato Koizumi" station on JR Kansai Main Line.

8 minutes walk from "Yamato Koizumi" station on JR Kansai Main Line.

7 minutes walk from "Yamato Koizumi" station on JR Kansai Main Line.

$16,000

7 minutes walk from "Yamato Koizumi" station on JR Kansai Main Line.

Yamatokoriyama-shi, Yamatokoriyama 2F 5DK 4,000,000 yen

Nakayama-cho, Tenri City

$16,000

Nakayama-cho, Tenri City

Yamatokoriyama-shi, Yamatokoriyama 2F 5DK 4,000,000 yen

Oaza Yuzaki, Kawanishi-cho, Isogi-gun

$16,000

Oaza Yuzaki, Kawanishi-cho, Isogi-gun

JR Sakurai Line "Yanagimoto" station 14 min. walk

Kawanishi-cho, Isogi-gun Oaza Yuzaki (Yuzaki station) 2F 3K

4,000,000 yen

$16,000

Kawanishi-cho, Isogi-gun Oaza Yuzaki (Yuzaki station) 2F 3K 4,000,000 yen

Abiki-cho, Kasai City

2F 4DK in Mise-cho, Kashihara-shi, Kashihara (Okadera Sta.)

4,000,000 yen

$16,000

2F 4DK in Mise-cho, Kashihara-shi, Kashihara (Okadera Sta.) 4,000,000 yen

Oguni, Nishikamiyoshi-cho, Kakogawa City

2F 5DK in Juichi-cho, Kashihara-shi, Nara (Shinnokuchi Sta.)

Kashihara-shi, Kashihara

$16,000

2F 5DK in Juichi-cho, Kashihara-shi, Nara (Shinnokuchi Sta.) Kashihara-shi, Kashihara

Juichi-cho, Kashihara City, Nara Prefecture

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.