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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Used single-family home Nishii-shiki 5-chome, used house

$24,179

Used single-family home Nishii-shiki 5-chome, used house

Kagoshima Prefecture, Kagoshima City, Nishii-shiki 5-chome
Used single-family home in Sasebo City, Sechihara Town, Kurimuka - Rental house

$15,843

Used single-family home in Sasebo City, Sechihara Town, Kurimuka - Rental house

Matsuura Railway Nishi Kyushu Line, Hidarishi Station 6.7 km, Nagasaki Prefecture, Sasebo City, Sechihara Town, Kurimuka
4LDK 114.7m² October 1954
Used single-family home for sale in Minesaka Town
2

$9,544

Used single-family home for sale in Minesaka Town

Matsuura Railway Nishi Kyushu Line Nakasaebō Station, get off at Minesaka, 5 minutes on foot, 8-4 Minesaka Town, Sasebo City, Nagasaki Prefecture
3SDK 98.6m² October 1972
Used single-family home for sale in Kozasa

$16,543

Used single-family home for sale in Kozasa

Matsuura Railway Nishi Kyushu Line Koura Station, get off at Kanzaki, 15 minutes on foot, 100-7 Yadake, Kozasa Town, Sasebo City, Nagasaki Prefecture
3DK 86.49m² September 1973
Used single-family home Setouchi Sea remote island relocation Hiroshima Prefecture Toyota District Osaki Kamijima Town: Osaki Kamijima Ferry Tarumi Port 150m

$25,452

Used single-family home Setouchi Sea remote island relocation Hiroshima Prefecture Toyota District Osaki Kamijima Town: Osaki Kamijima Ferry Tarumi Port 150m

622-9 Higashino, Osaki Kamijima Town, Toyota District, Hiroshima Prefecture
Used single-family home, Higashi Ward, Kamiyoshida 2-chome, land and building

$22,270

Used single-family home, Higashi Ward, Kamiyoshida 2-chome, land and building

31-6 Kamiyoshida 2-chome, Higashi Ward, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture
Used single-family home in Kada, Wakayama City - Used house
2

$25,324

Used single-family home in Kada, Wakayama City - Used house

Nankai Kada Line Kada Station 3.4km Wakayama Prefecture Wakayama City Kada
1DK 34.7m² April 2002
Used single-family home, Ito District Kudoyama Town Nyuugawa
2

$12,089

Used single-family home, Ito District Kudoyama Town Nyuugawa

None, Wakayama Prefecture, Ito District Kudoyama Town, Oaza Nyuugawa 195-47
2DK 10m² January 2000
Used single-family home, Shiroyamadai house

$21,634

Used single-family home, Shiroyamadai house

Wakayama Prefecture, Hashimoto City, Shiroyamadai 3-chome 40-9
Used single-family home, Wakayama City North, used house

$22,270

Used single-family home, Wakayama City North, used house

Wakayama Prefecture, Wakayama City North
Used single-family home, Iwade City, Minami-Oike 208-20

$25,324

Used single-family home, Iwade City, Minami-Oike 208-20

Wakayama Prefecture, Iwade City, Minami-Oike 208-20
Used single-family home, Kainan City, Ohno-naka, used house

$20,997

Used single-family home, Kainan City, Ohno-naka, used house

Wakayama Prefecture, Kainan City, Ohno-naka
Used single-family home, Fushimi Ward, Hazukashi Shimizu Town

$25,388

Used single-family home, Fushimi Ward, Hazukashi Shimizu Town

Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto City, Fushimi Ward, Hazukashi Shimizu Town
Used single-family home in Shibukawa City, Kamishirai

$22,270

Used single-family home in Shibukawa City, Kamishirai

1011-5 Kamishirai, Shibukawa City, Gunma Prefecture
Miyazaki City, Oaza Akae (Tachiyoshi Station), single-story building, 3DK
4

$22,088

Miyazaki City, Oaza Akae (Tachiyoshi Station), single-story building, 3DK

Miyazaki City, Oaza Akae
3DK 70.22m² January 1980
Miyazaki City Kiyotake Town Funabiki (Kiyotake Station) 2-story 2DK

$19,005

Miyazaki City Kiyotake Town Funabiki (Kiyotake Station) 2-story 2DK

Miyazaki City, Kiyotake Town Funabiki
2DK 160.06m² June 1991
Kitakyushu City, Moji Ward, Shiranoe 3-chome (Moji Port Station) Single-story building 7DK
4

$11,359

Kitakyushu City, Moji Ward, Shiranoe 3-chome (Moji Port Station) Single-story building 7DK

Kitakyushu City, Moji Ward, Shiranoe 3-chome
7DK 121.95m² June 1971
Iwakuni City Nishikimi 1-chome (Nishi-Iwakuni Station) Single-story building 5DK
4

$18,933

Iwakuni City Nishikimi 1-chome (Nishi-Iwakuni Station) Single-story building 5DK

Iwakuni City Nishikimi 1-chome
5DK 73.08m² August 1972
Fukuyama City, Yanagitsucho (Matsunaga Station), single-story building, 3DK
4

$3,164

Fukuyama City, Yanagitsucho (Matsunaga Station), single-story building, 3DK

Fukuyama City, Yanagitsucho
3DK 92.56m² January 1901
Ube City, Oaza Ogushi (Ube Shinkawa Station), 2-story, 4DK
4

$14,249

Ube City, Oaza Ogushi (Ube Shinkawa Station), 2-story, 4DK

Ube City, Oaza Ogushi
4DK 100.53m² March 1970
Tomata District, Kagamino Town, Kakamimi (Insho Station) Single-story building 3DK
4

$6,194

Tomata District, Kagamino Town, Kakamimi (Insho Station) Single-story building 3DK

Tomata District, Kagamino Town, Kakamimi
3DK 120.20m² June 1983
Shimonoseki City, Maruyama-cho 3-chome (Shimonoseki Station) 2-story building 7DK
4

$1,280

Shimonoseki City, Maruyama-cho 3-chome (Shimonoseki Station) 2-story building 7DK

Shimonoseki City, Maruyama-cho 3-chome
7DK 127.89m² December 1965
Kasaoka City Kasaoka (Kasaoka Station) 2-story 9DK
4

$63

Kasaoka City Kasaoka (Kasaoka Station) 2-story 9DK

Kasaoka City, Kasaoka
9DK 197.32m² January 1943
Shingu City, Kumanoji 1-chome (Shingu Station), 2-story, 4DK

$24,495

Shingu City, Kumanoji 1-chome (Shingu Station), 2-story, 4DK

Shingu City, Kumanochi 1-chome
4DK 75.45m² March 1967

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.