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.

27716

Properties

$6

Starting From

$29,999

Up To

Ueda City, Takeishi Ozawane (Ueda Station) 2-story 1SLDK
4

$15,777

Ueda City, Takeishi Ozawane (Ueda Station) 2-story 1SLDK

Ueda City, Takeishi Ozawane
1SLDK 62.93m² November 1995
Nyu District, Echizen Town, 2-story building, 5DK
4

$11,990

Nyu District, Echizen Town, 2-story building, 5DK

Nyu District, Echizen Town
5DK 153.30m² October 1988
Wajima City, Monzen Town, Uyama, 2-story building, 9SDK
4

$16,252

Wajima City, Monzen Town, Uyama, 2-story building, 9SDK

Wajima City, Monzen Town, Uyama
9SDK 211.78m² July 1977
Itoigawa City, Oaza Nakano-guchi (Nuo Station) 2-story 4DK
4

$21,868

Itoigawa City, Oaza Nakano-guchi (Nuo Station) 2-story 4DK

Itoigawa City, Oaza Nakano-guchi
4DK 99.34m² November 2004
Nanao City, Mangyo 1-chome (Nanao Station) 2-story building 4K
4

$16,275

Nanao City, Mangyo 1-chome (Nanao Station) 2-story building 4K

Nanao City, Mangyo 1-chome
4K 80.25m² October 1971
Imizu City, Yahata-cho 2-chome (Higashi-Shinminato Station) 2-story building 2DK
4

$1,262

Imizu City, Yahata-cho 2-chome (Higashi-Shinminato Station) 2-story building 2DK

Imizu City, Yahata 2-chome
2DK 69.05m² January 1968
Ichihara City, Shinokidai 2-chome (Anegasaki Station) 2-story 4DK
4

$21,986

Ichihara City, Shinokidai 2-chome (Anegasaki Station) 2-story 4DK

Ichihara City, Shinokidai 2-chome
4DK 81.98m² February 1974
Higashikambara-gun, Aga Town, Shirazaki (Mikawa Station) 2-story building 5LDK
4

$63

Higashikambara-gun, Aga Town, Shirazaki (Mikawa Station) 2-story building 5LDK

Higashi-Kambara-gun, Aga-machi, Shirazaki
5LDK 214.39m² January 1960
Tokorozawa City, Oaza Kita-Iwaoka (Shin-Tokorozawa Station) 2-story 3DK
4

$6,155

Tokorozawa City, Oaza Kita-Iwaoka (Shin-Tokorozawa Station) 2-story 3DK

Tokorozawa City, Oaza Kita-Iwaoka
3DK 41.39m² May 1971
Tsuchiura City, Manabe 2-chome (Tsuchiura Station) 2-story 3DK
4

$15,651

Tsuchiura City, Manabe 2-chome (Tsuchiura Station) 2-story 3DK

Tsuchiura City, Manabe 2-chome
3DK 99.36m² January 1969
Yonezawa City, Jousai 2-chome (Nishi-Yonezawa Station) 2-story 7DK
3

$28,399

Yonezawa City, Jousai 2-chome (Nishi-Yonezawa Station) 2-story 7DK

Yonezawa City, Jousai 2-chome
7DK 157.89m² August 1972
Ashikaga City, Omae Town (Yamamae Station) 2-story building 5DK
4

$17,085

Ashikaga City, Omae Town (Yamamae Station) 2-story building 5DK

Ashikaga City, Omae Town
5DK 96.82m² January 1972
Yama County, Nishi-Aizu Town, Shitaya, Ominami Hei (Nozawa Station) 2-story 3LDK
4

$632

Yama County, Nishi-Aizu Town, Shitaya, Ominami Hei (Nozawa Station) 2-story 3LDK

Yama County, Nishi-Aizu Town, Shitaya, Ominami Hei
3LDK 249.74m² January 1975
Hakodate City, Minato-cho 2-chome (Goryokaku Station) 2-story 3LDK
4

$2,524

Hakodate City, Minato-cho 2-chome (Goryokaku Station) 2-story 3LDK

Hakodate City, Minato-cho 2-chome
3LDK 86.11m² April 1992
Tono City, Shitagumi Town (Tono Station) Single-story building 3LDK

$12,622

Tono City, Shitagumi Town (Tono Station) Single-story building 3LDK

Tono City, Shitagumi Town
3LDK 98.54m² August 1982
Engaru Town, Monbetsu District, Nishimachi 2-chome (Engaru Station) 2-story building 3LDK
4

$62

Engaru Town, Monbetsu District, Nishimachi 2-chome (Engaru Station) 2-story building 3LDK

Nishimachi 2-chome, Engaru Town, Monbetsu District
3LDK 76.95m² January 1964
Used single-family home, 10-minute walk from JR Nemuro Main Line Makubetsu Station

$7,330

Used single-family home, 10-minute walk from JR Nemuro Main Line Makubetsu Station

24-13 Asahimachi, Makubetsu Town, Nakagawa District, Hokkaido
Miyakonojō City, Imamachi (Isoichi Station) Single-story building 6DK
4

$23,981

Miyakonojō City, Imamachi (Isoichi Station) Single-story building 6DK

Miyakonojō City, Imamachi
6DK 109.54m² July 1978
2-story building, 5K in Kiyomi 2-chome, Moji Ward, Kitakyushu City
4

$9,420

2-story building, 5K in Kiyomi 2-chome, Moji Ward, Kitakyushu City

Kiyomi 2-chome, Moji Ward, Kitakyushu City
5K 89.67m² January 1970
Kitakyushu City, Moji Ward, Kitagawa Town (Komorie Station) Single-story building 6DK
4

$7,519

Kitakyushu City, Moji Ward, Kitagawa Town (Komorie Station) Single-story building 6DK

Kitakyushu City, Moji Ward, Kitagawa Town
6DK 112.00m² January 1953
Takamatsu City, Shiuncho (Showamachi Station) Single-story building 3DK
3

$9,466

Takamatsu City, Shiuncho (Showamachi Station) Single-story building 3DK

Takamatsu City, Shiuncho
3DK 40.16m² January 1916
Hongo, Minami-Koma District, Minami Town (Uchikawa Station) 2-story 8LDK
4

$28,845

Hongo, Minami-Koma District, Minami Town (Uchikawa Station) 2-story 8LDK

Hongo, Nanbu Town, Minami-Koma District
8LDK 356.40m² August 1990
Fuefuki City Isawa Town Karakashi (Isawa Onsen Station) 2-story 4SDK
4

$24,484

Fuefuki City Isawa Town Karakashi (Isawa Onsen Station) 2-story 4SDK

11 minutes on foot from Yoro Railway Yoro Line "Mino Takada" Station
4SDK 101.01m² October 1971
Sayama City, Iruma River (Sayama City Station) 2-story building 3DK
2

$25,117

Sayama City, Iruma River (Sayama City Station) 2-story building 3DK

Sayama City, Iruma River
3DK 38.83m² December 1972

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.