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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$29,995

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Ube City, Showa-cho 1-chome (Higashi-Shinkawa Station) 2-story building 3DK
4

$9,600

Ube City, Showa-cho 1-chome (Higashi-Shinkawa Station) 2-story building 3DK

Ube City, Showa-cho 1-chome
3DK 74.36m² January 1953
Iwakuni City, Kawaguchi-cho 1-chome (Iwakuni Station) Single-story building 2K
4

$9,600

Iwakuni City, Kawaguchi-cho 1-chome (Iwakuni Station) Single-story building 2K

Iwakuni City, Kawaguchi-cho 1-chome
2K 28.23m² May 1962
Shimonoseki City, Kamishinchi-cho 5-chome (Shimonoseki Station) 2-story building 6DK
4

$8,960

Shimonoseki City, Kamishinchi-cho 5-chome (Shimonoseki Station) 2-story building 6DK

Shimonoseki City, Kamishinchi-cho 5-chome
6DK 121.06m² August 1972
Hofu City, Oaza Daimichi (Daimichi Station) Single-story building 9K
4

$8,320

Hofu City, Oaza Daimichi (Daimichi Station) Single-story building 9K

Hofu City, Oaza Daimichi
9K 387.41m² January 1957
Shimonoseki City, Toyoura-cho, Oaza Atsumagou (Umegadake Station) 2-story building 5LDK
4

$8,320

Shimonoseki City, Toyoura-cho, Oaza Atsumagou (Umegadake Station) 2-story building 5LDK

Shimonoseki City, Toyoura-cho, Oaza Atsumagou
5LDK 133.10m² September 1981
Abu County, Abu Town, Oaza Nako (Nako Station) 2-story building 5DK
4

$8,320

Abu County, Abu Town, Oaza Nako (Nako Station) 2-story building 5DK

Abu-gun, Abu-cho, Oaza Nako
5DK 98.19m² September 1977
Shimonoseki City, Naike-cho (Shimonoseki Station) 2-story building 5K
4

$8,192

Shimonoseki City, Naike-cho (Shimonoseki Station) 2-story building 5K

Shimonoseki City, Naike-cho
5K 82.81m² January 1958
Shimonoseki City, Hikonoshima Mukai 2-chome (Shimonoseki Station) 2-story building 5DK
2

$7,680

Shimonoseki City, Hikonoshima Mukai 2-chome (Shimonoseki Station) 2-story building 5DK

Shimonoseki City, Hikonoshima Mukai 2-chome
5DK 94.69m² August 1978
Sanyo Onoda City, Oaza Gori (Aso Station) 2-story building 8DK
4

$7,680

Sanyo Onoda City, Oaza Gori (Aso Station) 2-story building 8DK

Sanyo Onoda City, Oaza Gori
8DK 166.58m² Built in June 1930
Sanyo Onoda City, Oaza Onoda Okuwakayama (Minami Onoda Station) Single-story building 3DK
4

$7,680

Sanyo Onoda City, Oaza Onoda Okuwakayama (Minami Onoda Station) Single-story building 3DK

Sanyo Onoda City, Oaza Onoda Okuwakayama
3DK 28.07m² June 1954
Shimonoseki City, Yasuoka Honmachi 1-chome (Yasuoka Station) Single-story building 3DK
4

$7,040

Shimonoseki City, Yasuoka Honmachi 1-chome (Yasuoka Station) Single-story building 3DK

Shimonoseki City, Yasuoka Honmachi 1-chome
3DK 59.17m² 3.5 million yen
Yamaguchi City, Tokuchi Yasaka Single-story building 5DK
4

$6,400

Yamaguchi City, Tokuchi Yasaka Single-story building 5DK

Yamaguchi City, Tokuchi Yasaka
5DK 94.90m²
Shimonoseki City, Toyohoku-cho Oaza Kanda (Tokuyuki Station) 2-story building 4DK
2

$6,400

Shimonoseki City, Toyohoku-cho Oaza Kanda (Tokuyuki Station) 2-story building 4DK

Shimonoseki City, Toyohoku-cho Oaza Kanda
4DK 129.38m² April 1926
Shimonoseki City, Hikonoshima Enoura 6-chome (Shimonoseki Station) 2-story building 2DK
4

$6,400

Shimonoseki City, Hikonoshima Enoura 6-chome (Shimonoseki Station) 2-story building 2DK

Shimonoseki City, Hikonoshima Enoura 6-chome
2DK 62.47m² June 1950
Shimonoseki City, Nagasaki Shinmachi (Shimonoseki Station) 2-story building 4K
4

$6,400

Shimonoseki City, Nagasaki Shinmachi (Shimonoseki Station) 2-story building 4K

Shimonoseki City, Nagasaki Shinmachi
4K 57.02m² January 1900
Sanyo Onoda City, Chiyo 2-chome (Minami Nakagawa Station) 2-story building 5LDK
4

$6,400

Sanyo Onoda City, Chiyo 2-chome (Minami Nakagawa Station) 2-story building 5LDK

Sanyo Onoda City, Chiyo 2-chome
5LDK 122.92m² 6,000,000 yen
Ube City, Showa 3-chome (Ube Misaki Station) 2-story building 5DK
4

$6,400

Ube City, Showa 3-chome (Ube Misaki Station) 2-story building 5DK

Ube City, Showa 3-chome
5DK 103.61m² February 1975
Ube City, Kitakotobashi 1-chome (Kotobashi Station) Single-story building 2K
4

$6,400

Ube City, Kitakotobashi 1-chome (Kotobashi Station) Single-story building 2K

Ube City, Kitakotobashi 1-chome
2K 50.54m² January 1951
Awa City, Yoshino Town, Saijo, Machiguchi (Ushijima Station) 2-story building 9DK
4

$15,360

Awa City, Yoshino Town, Saijo, Machiguchi (Ushijima Station) 2-story building 9DK

Awa City, Yoshino Town, Saijo, Machiguchi
9DK 386.69m² January 1972
Miki Town, Kida District, Oaza Kaniba (Kobunmei Station) Single-story building 3DK
4

$9,600

Miki Town, Kida District, Oaza Kaniba (Kobunmei Station) Single-story building 3DK

Oaza Kaniba, Miki Town, Kida District
3DK 58.94m² September 1978
Ihara City, Misato Town Kamitakasue (Bichu Hirose Station) Single-story 4DK
4

$17,792

Ihara City, Misato Town Kamitakasue (Bichu Hirose Station) Single-story 4DK

Ihara City, Misato Town Kamitakasue
4DK 96.52m² January 1930
Maniwa City, Naka (Komi Station) 2-story 3DK
4

$17,280

Maniwa City, Naka (Komi Station) 2-story 3DK

Maniwa City, Naka
3DK 61.33m² January 1953
Kume County, Misaki Town Hani (Tsuyama Station) 2-story 7DK
3

$17,280

Kume County, Misaki Town Hani (Tsuyama Station) 2-story 7DK

Kume County, Misaki Town Hani
7DK 136.31m²
Wake County, Wake Town Izumi (Wake Station) Single-story 2SDK
4

$16,000

Wake County, Wake Town Izumi (Wake Station) Single-story 2SDK

Wake County, Wake Town Izumi
2SDK 66.60m² February 1977

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.