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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Kashiwazaki City, Nishihoncho 1-chome (Kashiwazaki Station) 2-story building 6K
4

$6,311

Kashiwazaki City, Nishihoncho 1-chome (Kashiwazaki Station) 2-story building 6K

Nishihoncho 1-chome, Kashiwazaki City
6K 96.85m² January 1976
Kashiwazaki City, Sakuragi-cho (Higashi-Kashiwazaki Station) 2-story building 6DK
4

$2,230

Kashiwazaki City, Sakuragi-cho (Higashi-Kashiwazaki Station) 2-story building 6DK

Sakuragi-cho, Kashiwazaki City
6DK 121.72m² July 1979
Gyoda City, Oaza Araki (Bushu Araki Station) Single-story building 4DK
4

$16,062

Gyoda City, Oaza Araki (Bushu Araki Station) Single-story building 4DK

Gyoda City, Oaza Araki
4DK 57.96m² May 1970
Nasu Kurasuyama, Nogami (Kurayama Station) 2-story building 9DK
2

$25,244

Nasu Kurasuyama, Nogami (Kurayama Station) 2-story building 9DK

Nasukarasuyama City, Nogami
9DK 184.89m² January 1966
Hokota City, Kemita (Shin-Hokota Station) Single-story building 1DK
4

$3,850

Hokota City, Kemita (Shin-Hokota Station) Single-story building 1DK

Hokota City, Kemata
1DK 21.45m² March 1986
Otaru City, Hanazono 3-chome (Minami-Otaru Station) 2-story building 3LDK
4

$9,501

Otaru City, Hanazono 3-chome (Minami-Otaru Station) 2-story building 3LDK

Otaru City, Hanazono 3-chome
3LDK 150.40m² January 1965
Used single-family home in Tokko, Asahikawa City

$22,078

Used single-family home in Tokko, Asahikawa City

3-6-4 Tokko 15-jo, Asahikawa City, Hokkaido
Kasai City, Hojomachi Southeast (Hojomachi Station) 2-story building 4K
2

$17,488

Kasai City, Hojomachi Southeast (Hojomachi Station) 2-story building 4K

Kasai City, Hojo-cho Southeast
4K 71.89m² February 1979
3DK, 2-story building, Oaza Kitahama 3-chome, Nachikatsuura Town, Higashimuro District (Kii-Katsuura Station) - 3 million yen
2

$19,005

3DK, 2-story building, Oaza Kitahama 3-chome, Nachikatsuura Town, Higashimuro District (Kii-Katsuura Station) - 3 million yen

Oaza Kitahama 3-chome, Nachikatsuura Town, Higashimuro District
3DK 79.42m² February 1971
Oyodo Town, Yoshino District, Yaku Mizuki (Fukujin Station) 2-story 3DK

$23,761

Oyodo Town, Yoshino District, Yaku Mizuki (Fukujin Station) 2-story 3DK

Yaku Mizuki, Oyodo Town, Yoshino District
3DK 92.84m² January 1985
Wakayama City, Akizuki (Higashimiyama Station) Single-story building 3DK
4

$6,311

Wakayama City, Akizuki (Higashimiyama Station) Single-story building 3DK

Wakayama City, Akizuki
3DK 92.78m² October 1964
Kashihara City, Ayamecho 2-chome (Kashihara Jingu-mae Station) 2-story building 5LDK
4

$13,767

Kashihara City, Ayamecho 2-chome (Kashihara Jingu-mae Station) 2-story building 5LDK

Ayamecho 2-chome, Kashihara City
5LDK 128.31m² October 1969
Kyoto City, Ukyo Ward, Kyohoku Kamichu Town, Kubotani (Hiyoshi Station) Single-story building, one room
4

$4,818

Kyoto City, Ukyo Ward, Kyohoku Kamichu Town, Kubotani (Hiyoshi Station) Single-story building, one room

Kyoto City, Ukyo Ward, Kyohoku Kamichu Town, Kubotani
ワンルーム 16.10m² August 1986
Hashima District, Kasamatsu Town, Nishinomiya Town (Nishi-Kasamatsu Station) 2-story 4K
4

$18,301

Hashima District, Kasamatsu Town, Nishinomiya Town (Nishi-Kasamatsu Station) 2-story 4K

Hashima District, Kasamatsu Town, Nishinomiya Town
4K 104.11m² September 1965
Ichihara City, Kitakokubunji-dai 2-chome (Goi Station) 2-story building 4DK
4

$18,933

Ichihara City, Kitakokubunji-dai 2-chome (Goi Station) 2-story building 4DK

Ichihara City, Kitakokubunji-dai 2-chome
4DK 70.96m² July 1978
Omitama City, Ogawa (Takahama Station) 2-story building, 5DK
4

$12,954

Omitama City, Ogawa (Takahama Station) 2-story building, 5DK

Omitama City, Ogawa
5DK 92.18m² January 1966
Kamiyama City Karuizawa 1-chome (Kaminoyama Onsen Station) 2-story 5DK
4

$18,933

Kamiyama City Karuizawa 1-chome (Kaminoyama Onsen Station) 2-story 5DK

Kamiyama City Karuizawa 1-chome
5DK 119.39m² December 1963
Otaru City, Katsuoka-cho (Zenibako Station) 2-story 4LDK
4

$15,812

Otaru City, Katsuoka-cho (Zenibako Station) 2-story 4LDK

Otaru City, Katsuoka-cho
4LDK 85.86m² November 1974
◇7DKK layout that can accommodate two families◇ Spacious approximately 127 tsubo lot
3

$23,970

◇7DKK layout that can accommodate two families◇ Spacious approximately 127 tsubo lot

Aioi-cho 3, Kiryu City, Gunma Prefecture
7DK 152.06m2 October 1981
Omuta City, Oaza Miike, 2-story building, 4DK
4

$2,219

Omuta City, Oaza Miike, 2-story building, 4DK

Omuta City, Oaza Miike
4DK 32.05m² January 1972
1-1 Bandoh, Asaminami-ku, Hiroshima City, 2-story building, 4DK
4

$22,151

1-1 Bandoh, Asaminami-ku, Hiroshima City, 2-story building, 4DK

1-1 Bandoh, Asaminami-ku, Hiroshima City
4DK 73.69m² December 1979
Shobara City, Nishisaito Town, Oya (Bingo Nishisaito Station) 2-story 9LDK
4

$18,933

Shobara City, Nishisaito Town, Oya (Bingo Nishisaito Station) 2-story 9LDK

Shobara City, Nishisaito Town, Oya
9LDK 198.33m² October 1968
200,000 yen
4

$12,622

200,000 yen

Kiriwara, Kabe-cho, Asakita-ku, Hiroshima City
5DK 119.24m² September 1978
3-chome, Umekou, Konohana Ward, Osaka City (Chidoribashi Station) Single-story building 6K
4

$9,460

3-chome, Umekou, Konohana Ward, Osaka City (Chidoribashi Station) Single-story building 6K

Osaka City, Konohana Ward, Umeoka 3-chome
6K 61.78m² October 1956

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.