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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Kakogawa-shi, Kakogawa-cho Kawahara (Kakogawa Sta.) 2F 3DK

1.9 million yen
4

$12,160

Kakogawa-shi, Kakogawa-cho Kawahara (Kakogawa Sta.) 2F 3DK 1.9 million yen

Kawara, Kakogawa-cho, Kakogawa City
3DK 63.18m² November 1974
2F 5DK in Motoshiocho, Ako (Banshu-Ako Stn.

1.9 million yen
4

$12,160

2F 5DK in Motoshiocho, Ako (Banshu-Ako Stn. 1.9 million yen

Motoshio-cho, Ako City
5DK 85.01m² July 1984
Awaji-city Iwayanishi-cho 2F 4K

1,890,000 yen
4

$12,096

Awaji-city Iwayanishi-cho 2F 4K 1,890,000 yen

Awaji City Iwayanishi-cho
4K 39.66m² June 2006
Minami-Awaji-shi, Fukura Otsu 2F 4K

1.8 million yen
4

$11,520

Minami-Awaji-shi, Fukura Otsu 2F 4K 1.8 million yen

Minami-Awaji City Fukura Otsu
4K 66.24m² June 1973
Himeji-shi, Himeji 2F 3DK

1,800,000 yen
3

$11,520

Himeji-shi, Himeji 2F 3DK 1,800,000 yen

Maenosho, Yumemae-cho, Himeji City
3DK 59.48m² August 1977
Nishiwaki City, Nishiwaki (Shin-Nishiwaki Sta.) Single-story building, 4DK

1.8 million yen
4

$11,520

Nishiwaki City, Nishiwaki (Shin-Nishiwaki Sta.) Single-story building, 4DK 1.8 million yen

Nishiwaki, Nishiwaki City
4DK 53.64m² March 1960
Iwami, Mitsu-cho, Tatsuno-shi (Tatsuno Sta.) 2F 7DK

1.8 million yen
4

$11,520

Iwami, Mitsu-cho, Tatsuno-shi (Tatsuno Sta.) 2F 7DK 1.8 million yen

Iwami, Mitsu-cho, Tatsuno City
7DK 145.97m² August 1971
2F 5DK in Hiraizanso, Takarazuka-shi, Kanagawa

1.8 million yen
4

$11,520

2F 5DK in Hiraizanso, Takarazuka-shi, Kanagawa 1.8 million yen

Hiraizanso, Takarazuka City
5DK 66.20m² July 1976
2 floors above ground and 1 basement floor, 8DK

1,800,000 yen
4

$11,520

2 floors above ground and 1 basement floor, 8DK 1,800,000 yen

Chigusa, Chigusa-cho, Shiso City
8DK 188.40m² January 1928
Onuki, Fukuzaki-cho, Kanzaki-gun (Hojocho station) 2F studio

1,800,000 yen
4

$11,520

Onuki, Fukuzaki-cho, Kanzaki-gun (Hojocho station) 2F studio 1,800,000 yen

Onuki, Fukuzaki-cho, Kanzaki-gun
ワンルーム 122.35m² Aza Shirouchi-cho, Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture
Kakogawa-shi, Kagawa Nishikamiyoshi-cho Daikoku (Hoden Sta.) 2F 4DK

1,800,000 yen
4

$11,520

Kakogawa-shi, Kagawa Nishikamiyoshi-cho Daikoku (Hoden Sta.) 2F 4DK 1,800,000 yen

Oguni, Nishikamiyoshi-cho, Kakogawa City
4DK 77.85m² October 1966
Kakitsubo, Yamahigashimachi, Asago-shi, Hyogo (Wadayama Sta.) 2F 14DK

1.8 million yen
4

$11,520

Kakitsubo, Yamahigashimachi, Asago-shi, Hyogo (Wadayama Sta.) 2F 14DK 1.8 million yen

Kakitsubo, Santo-cho, Asago City
14DK 108.26m² January 1937
Asago-shi, Sawa (Aokura station) 2F 9DK

1.8 million yen
4

$11,520

Asago-shi, Sawa (Aokura station) 2F 9DK 1.8 million yen

Asago City Sawa
9DK 221.03m² January 1903
Tochihara, Ikuno-cho, Asago-shi (Ikuno station) Single-story building, 6SK

1.8 million yen
4

$11,520

Tochihara, Ikuno-cho, Asago-shi (Ikuno station) Single-story building, 6SK 1.8 million yen

Tochihara, Ikuno-cho, Asago-shi
6SK 79.73m² January 1926
Takadadai 1-chome, Kamigori-cho, Ako-gun (Kamigori Sta.) 2F 5DK

1,800,000 yen
4

$11,520

Takadadai 1-chome, Kamigori-cho, Ako-gun (Kamigori Sta.) 2F 5DK 1,800,000 yen

1 Takadachi, Kamigori-cho, Ako District
5DK 62.10m² April 1978
Himeji-shi, Shikama-ku Nakajima (Shikama Sta.) 2F 4DK

1,780,000 yen
4

$11,392

Himeji-shi, Shikama-ku Nakajima (Shikama Sta.) 2F 4DK 1,780,000 yen

Nakajima, Shikama-ku, Himeji City
4DK 79.96m² March 1974
Tsuiyama, Toyooka-shi, Aichi 3F 7K

1.7 million yen
4

$10,880

Tsuiyama, Toyooka-shi, Aichi 3F 7K 1.7 million yen

Tsuiyama, Toyooka City
7K 155.80m² Yamagata City, Yamagata
2F 7DK in Matsubaracho, Hikone-shi, Kanagawa

2F 7DK 4,500,000 yen
4

$28,800

2F 7DK in Matsubaracho, Hikone-shi, Kanagawa 2F 7DK 4,500,000 yen

Matsubara-cho, Hikone City
7DK 138.74m² March 1973
Hikone-shi, Hikone Kyomachi 3-chome (Hikone Sta.) 2F 5SK

4,500,000 yen
4

$28,800

Hikone-shi, Hikone Kyomachi 3-chome (Hikone Sta.) 2F 5SK 4,500,000 yen

3 Kyomachi, Hikone City
5SK 99.98m² Nagai City Kanjinshiyo
2F 1LDK, Kumanomoto, Shin-Asahi-cho, Takashima-shi, Takashima

1LDK 4,500,000 yen
4

$28,800

2F 1LDK, Kumanomoto, Shin-Asahi-cho, Takashima-shi, Takashima 1LDK 4,500,000 yen

Kumanomoto, Shin Asahi Town, Takashima City
1LDK 51.84m² October 2000
Koka-shi, Koka Mizuguchi-cho Kasuga (Mizuguchi-Matsuo Sta.) 2F 5DK

4,500,000 yen

$28,800

Koka-shi, Koka Mizuguchi-cho Kasuga (Mizuguchi-Matsuo Sta.) 2F 5DK 4,500,000 yen

Kasuga, Mizuguchi Town, Koka City
5DK 120.04m² June 1978
2F 6SDK, Hiya, Konan-cho, Koka-shi, Koka (Konan Sta.)

2F 6SDK 4.5million yen
4

$28,800

2F 6SDK, Hiya, Konan-cho, Koka-shi, Koka (Konan Sta.) 2F 6SDK 4.5million yen

Hiedani, Konan Town, Koka City
6SDK 118.99m² January 1985
Koka-shi, Koka-cho Ueno (Aburahi Sta.) 2F 7SDK

2F 7SDK 4.5million yen
4

$28,800

Koka-shi, Koka-cho Ueno (Aburahi Sta.) 2F 7SDK 2F 7SDK 4.5million yen

Ueno, Koka-cho, Koka City
7SDK 161.07m² January 1944
Minami-Komatsu, Otsu-city (Omi Maiko Sta.) Single story house, 1DK

1DK 1.5 million yen
4

$28,800

Minami-Komatsu, Otsu-city (Omi Maiko Sta.) Single story house, 1DK 1DK 1.5 million yen

Minami-Komatsu, Otsu City
1DK 23.60m² January 1975

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.