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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Wakayama City Nishihama 2-story 5DK
4

$18,933

Wakayama City Nishihama 2-story 5DK

Wakayama City Nishihama
5DK 60.45m² September 1977
Hidaka-gun Mihama-cho, Oaza Wada, 2-story, 3LDK
4

$6,247

Hidaka-gun Mihama-cho, Oaza Wada, 2-story, 3LDK

Oaza Wada, Mihama Town, Hidaka County
3LDK 69.70m² November 1979
1-chome, Zenshoji-cho, Suma Ward, Kobe City, 2-story, 3DK
4

$9,498

1-chome, Zenshoji-cho, Suma Ward, Kobe City, 2-story, 3DK

1-chome, Zenshoji-cho, Suma Ward, Kobe City
3DK 64.11m² October 1971
Nabari City, Akamecho Nagasaka (Akameguchi Station) 2-story 9LDK
4

$22,282

Nabari City, Akamecho Nagasaka (Akameguchi Station) 2-story 9LDK

Nabari City, Akamecho Nagasaka
9LDK 349.39m² February 1987
Yokkaichi City, Kawashima Town (Ise-Kawashima Station), 2-story, 8DK
4

$17,948

Yokkaichi City, Kawashima Town (Ise-Kawashima Station), 2-story, 8DK

Yokkaichi City, Kawashima Town
8DK 81.57m² April 1975
Hamamatsu City, Tenryu Ward, Yokoyama Town (Tenryu-Futamata Station), 2-story, 5DK
4

$18,744

Hamamatsu City, Tenryu Ward, Yokoyama Town (Tenryu-Futamata Station), 2-story, 5DK

Hamamatsu City, Tenryu Ward, Yokoyama Town
5DK 118.98m² April 1987
Kikukawa City Takahashi (Kikukawa Station) 2-story 3DK
4

$15,700

Kikukawa City Takahashi (Kikukawa Station) 2-story 3DK

Takahashi, Kikugawa City
3DK 92.74m² March 1987
Nabari City, Kikyogaoka 3-chome, (Kikyogaoka Station), 2-story, 4DK
4

$11,760

Nabari City, Kikyogaoka 3-chome, (Kikyogaoka Station), 2-story, 4DK

Nabari City, Kikyogaoka 3-chome
4DK 73.45m² September 1977
Tanaka District, Kannami Town, Kuwahara (Kannami Station) single-story building 3DK
4

$6,311

Tanaka District, Kannami Town, Kuwahara (Kannami Station) single-story building 3DK

Tanaka District, Kannami Town, Kuwahara
3DK 56.31m² August 1969
Chichibu City, Shimok Yoshida (Minano Station), 2-story, 5DK
4

$28,273

Chichibu City, Shimok Yoshida (Minano Station), 2-story, 5DK

Komeoka, Joetsu City
5DK 101.85m² August 1982
Kumagaya City Enokicho (Kamikumagaya Station) 2-story building 3DK
4

$2,849

Kumagaya City Enokicho (Kamikumagaya Station) 2-story building 3DK

Kumagaya City Enokicho
3DK 55.10m² June 1969
Fujimino City Nishitsurugaoka (Kamifukuoka Station) 2-story building 4DK
4

$9,543

Fujimino City Nishitsurugaoka (Kamifukuoka Station) 2-story building 4DK

Fujimino City Nishitsurugaoka
4DK 46.91m² February 1971
Kitakatsushika-gun Sugito Town Oaza Menuma (Tobu Dobutsu Koen Station) Single-story building 4DK
4

$3,747

Kitakatsushika-gun Sugito Town Oaza Menuma (Tobu Dobutsu Koen Station) Single-story building 4DK

Kitakatsushika-gun Sugito Town Oaza Menuma
4DK 33.12m² July 1971
Aizuwakamatsu City, Wada 1-chome (Aizuwakamatsu Station) 2-story building 4DK
4

$23,981

Aizuwakamatsu City, Wada 1-chome (Aizuwakamatsu Station) 2-story building 4DK

Aizuwakamatsu City, Wada 1-chome
4DK 84.45m² October 1980
Kashima City, Oaza Hirai (Kashima Jingu Station), single-story, 3K
4

$15,862

Kashima City, Oaza Hirai (Kashima Jingu Station), single-story, 3K

Kanuma City, Higashimachi 3-chome
3K 60.45m² November 1980
Sakuragawa City, Makabe Town (Shinhara Station), 2-story, 4LDK
4

$6,201

Sakuragawa City, Makabe Town (Shinhara Station), 2-story, 4LDK

Sakuragawa City, Makabe Town
4LDK 153.19m² January 1984
Nikko City, Sono (Tobu Nikko Station), single-story building, 3K
4

$18,806

Nikko City, Sono (Tobu Nikko Station), single-story building, 3K

Nikko City, Sono
3K 39.75m² January 1976
Itako City Itako (Itako Station) single-story building 3DK
4

$62

Itako City Itako (Itako Station) single-story building 3DK

Itako City Itako
3DK 59.62m² January 1947
Otaru City, Matsugae 1-chome (Minami-Otaru Station), 2-story, 4LDK
4

$15,036

Otaru City, Matsugae 1-chome (Minami-Otaru Station), 2-story, 4LDK

Otaru City, Matsugae 1-chome
4LDK 84.18m² October 1965
Akita City, Shin'ya Takamicho (Shin'ya Station), 2-story, 6DK
4

$28,138

Akita City, Shin'ya Takamicho (Shin'ya Station), 2-story, 6DK

Akita City, Shin'ya Takamimachi
6DK 119.81m² March 1974
Oshu City Mizusawa Mashiro Aza Oriimachi (Rikuchu Orii Station) 2-story 8DK
4

$27,137

Oshu City Mizusawa Mashiro Aza Oriimachi (Rikuchu Orii Station) 2-story 8DK

Oshu City Mizusawa Mashiro Aza Oriimachi
8DK 120.63m² October 1988
Tono City Matsuzaki Town Shiraiwa 8 Chiwari (Tono Station) 2-story 5DK
4

$26,506

Tono City Matsuzaki Town Shiraiwa 8 Chiwari (Tono Station) 2-story 5DK

Tono City Matsuzaki Town Shiraiwa 8 Chiwari
5DK 95.94m² March 1977
Hachinohe City, Oaza Shirogane-cho, Hori no Soto (Shirogane Station), 2-story, 3LDK

$6,202

Hachinohe City, Oaza Shirogane-cho, Hori no Soto (Shirogane Station), 2-story, 3LDK

Hachinohe City, Oaza Shirogane-cho, Hori no Soto
3LDK 87.00m² June 1984
Otaru City, Sakura 1-chome, single-story building, 4LDK
4

$3,155

Otaru City, Sakura 1-chome, single-story building, 4LDK

Otaru City, Sakura 1-chome
4LDK 72.14m² November 1963

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.