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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Koka City Konan-cho Kuzu (Terashou Station) Single-story building 4K
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$28,138

Koka City Konan-cho Kuzu (Terashou Station) Single-story building 4K

Koka City Konan-cho Kuzu
4K 63.95m² April 1976
Katori-gun, Higashishō Town, Kominami (Shimosa-Tachibana Station) Single-story building 5K
4

$16,408

Katori-gun, Higashishō Town, Kominami (Shimosa-Tachibana Station) Single-story building 5K

Katori-gun, Higashishō Town, Kominami
5K 120.66m² January 1966
Hitachi City, Nishinarisawa-cho 4-chome (Hitachitaga Station) 2-story 3LDK
4

$17,670

Hitachi City, Nishinarisawa-cho 4-chome (Hitachitaga Station) 2-story 3LDK

Hitachi City, Nishinarisawa-cho 4-chome
3LDK 127.00m² February 1973
Ushiku City, Kamikashiwada 2-chome (Hitachinoushiku Station) 2-story 3LDK
4

$11,061

Ushiku City, Kamikashiwada 2-chome (Hitachinoushiku Station) 2-story 3LDK

Ushiku City, Kamikashiwada 2-chome
3LDK 57.96m² April 1974
Otaru City, Umegae-cho (Otaru Station) Single-story building 3LDK
4

$2,186

Otaru City, Umegae-cho (Otaru Station) Single-story building 3LDK

Umegae-cho, Otaru City
3LDK 61.15m² May 1969
Used single-family home Okama Fururin used residence
2

$28,386

Used single-family home Okama Fururin used residence

389-2 Okama Fururin, Takizawa City, Iwate Prefecture
Nara City, Higashi-Kujo-cho (Kintetsu Nara Station) 2-story 4DK
4

$20,227

Nara City, Higashi-Kujo-cho (Kintetsu Nara Station) 2-story 4DK

Higashi-Kujo-cho, Nara City
4DK 68.71m² April 1977
Yoshino-gun, Shimoichi-cho, Oaza Shimoichi (Shimoichiguchi Station) 2-story building 4K
4

$11,372

Yoshino-gun, Shimoichi-cho, Oaza Shimoichi (Shimoichiguchi Station) 2-story building 4K

Yoshino County, Shimoichi Town, Oaza Shimoichi
4K 65.05m² January 1953
Kamogun Nishiizu Town Tago (Shuzenji Station) Single-story building 4DK
4

$14,480

Kamogun Nishiizu Town Tago (Shuzenji Station) Single-story building 4DK

Kamogun Nishiizu Town Tago
4DK 60.28m² August 1969
3.8 million yen, Nagashima, Tachibanacho
3

$23,970

3.8 million yen, Nagashima, Tachibanacho

Nagashima, Tachibanacho, Takeo City, Saga Prefecture
5K 90.07m2 May 1983
Hizen Town, Irino 3.8 million yen
3

$23,970

Hizen Town, Irino 3.8 million yen

Irino, Hizen Town, Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture
6DK 125.15m2 January 1965
Takeo Town 3.5 million yen
3

$22,078

Takeo Town 3.5 million yen

Itaya, Nishitaku-cho, Taku City, Saga Prefecture
3K 50.1m2 August 1980
Kagoshima City, Harayoshi 5-chome (Kagoshima Chuo Station) Single-story building 2LDK
4

$28,138

Kagoshima City, Harayoshi 5-chome (Kagoshima Chuo Station) Single-story building 2LDK

Kagoshima City, Harayoshi 5-chome
2LDK 63.63m² July 1960
1.2 million yen (Fushiki Nishikimachi, Fushiki Station)
3

$7,569

1.2 million yen (Fushiki Nishikimachi, Fushiki Station)

14-14 Fushiki Nishikimachi, Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture
4DK 89.35m2 1983年3月
【Convenience store and supermarket within walking distance】About a 10-minute walk to the sea
3

$6,308

【Convenience store and supermarket within walking distance】About a 10-minute walk to the sea

22-3 Horioka Komyojin, Imizu City, Toyama Prefecture
6DK 117.3m2 June 1981
Hioki City, Ijuin Town Ota (Ijuin Station) Single-story building 3DK

$23,981

Hioki City, Ijuin Town Ota (Ijuin Station) Single-story building 3DK

Hioki City, Ijuin Town Ota
3DK 68.59m² July 1996
2-story building with 5DK in Nishishinmachi 2-chome, Moji Ward, Kitakyushu City (Moji Station) - 1.9 million yen
4

$11,905

2-story building with 5DK in Nishishinmachi 2-chome, Moji Ward, Kitakyushu City (Moji Station) - 1.9 million yen

Nishishinmachi 2-chome, Moji Ward, Kitakyushu City
5DK 63.34m² September 1976
Niihama City, Tano Ue 3-chome (Takahama Station) 2-story 4LDK
4

$24,635

Niihama City, Tano Ue 3-chome (Takahama Station) 2-story 4LDK

Niihama City, Tano Ue 3-chome
4LDK 119.58m² April 1992
Buzen City, Oaza Koinumaru (Mikemon Station) Single-story building 4DK
4

$3,162

Buzen City, Oaza Koinumaru (Mikemon Station) Single-story building 4DK

Buzen City, Oaza Koinumaru
4DK 150.40m² January 1990
Otake City, Boshika, 2-story, 5LDK
4

$16,124

Otake City, Boshika, 2-story, 5LDK

Otake City, Boshika
5LDK 163.83m² July 1996
Shimonoseki City, Oaza Yoshida Area (Kozuki Station) Single-story building 5DK
4

$11,359

Shimonoseki City, Oaza Yoshida Area (Kozuki Station) Single-story building 5DK

Shimonoseki City, Oaza Yoshida Area
5DK 124.95m² August 1982
Tsuwano Town, Kuga District, Washihara (Tsuwano Station) Single-story building 3DK
4

$63

Tsuwano Town, Kuga District, Washihara (Tsuwano Station) Single-story building 3DK

Washihara, Tsuwano Town, Kuga District
3DK 118.65m² January 1955
Tanabe City, Hongu Town, Kamikiriwara (Asaka Station) 2-story building 7DK
4

$22,088

Tanabe City, Hongu Town, Kamikiriwara (Asaka Station) 2-story building 7DK

Tanabe City, Hongu Town, Kamikiriwara
7DK 142.91m² January 1945
Neyagawa City, Takayanagi 2-chome (Neyagawa City Station) 2-story building 3DK
4

$24,335

Neyagawa City, Takayanagi 2-chome (Neyagawa City Station) 2-story building 3DK

Takayanagi 2-chome, Neyagawa City
3DK 44.59m² February 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.