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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Nakajima, Wakayama-shi, Wakayama (Miyamae Sta.) 2F 4DK

1.9 million yen
4

$12,160

Nakajima, Wakayama-shi, Wakayama (Miyamae Sta.) 2F 4DK 1.9 million yen

Nakajima, Wakayama City
4DK 75.54m² Aza Yamada, Shinshiro, Aomori City
2-chome Sekido, Wakayama-shi, Wakayama (Kimiidera Sta.) 2F 5K

1,900,000 yen
4

$12,160

2-chome Sekido, Wakayama-shi, Wakayama (Kimiidera Sta.) 2F 5K 1,900,000 yen

2 Sekido, Wakayama City
5K 70.37m² June 1960
Wakayama city, Arimoto (Kii-Nakanojima station) 2F 4DK

1.9 million yen
4

$12,160

Wakayama city, Arimoto (Kii-Nakanojima station) 2F 4DK 1.9 million yen

Arimoto, Wakayama City
4DK 55.44m² January 1983
Minami-Baba, Hashimoto-city (Gakubunji Sta.) 2F 5LDK

1.9 million yen
2

$12,160

Minami-Baba, Hashimoto-city (Gakubunji Sta.) 2F 5LDK 1.9 million yen

Minami-Baba, Hashimoto City
5LDK 120.46m² August 1988
Funao, Kainan-shi (Kuroe Sta.) 2F 4SLDK

1.9 million yen
4

$12,160

Funao, Kainan-shi (Kuroe Sta.) 2F 4SLDK 1.9 million yen

Funao, Kainan City
4SLDK 129.74m² January 1955
Ito-gun, Katsuragi-machi, Oaza Myouji (Myouji station) Single-story building, 5SK

1.9 million yen
4

$12,160

Ito-gun, Katsuragi-machi, Oaza Myouji (Myouji station) Single-story building, 5SK 1.9 million yen

Oaza Myoji, Katsuragi Town, Ito-gun
5SK 82.64m² January 1960
Wakayama-shi, Wakayama Wakaura-naka 2-chome (Kimiidera Sta.) 3F 5DK

1.8 million yen
4

$11,520

Wakayama-shi, Wakayama Wakaura-naka 2-chome (Kimiidera Sta.) 3F 5DK 1.8 million yen

2 Wakaura-naka, Wakayama City
5DK 104.34m² July 1985
Wakayama-shi, Wakayama (Higashimatsue Sta.) 2F 4DK

1.8 million yen
4

$11,520

Wakayama-shi, Wakayama (Higashimatsue Sta.) 2F 4DK 1.8 million yen

Wakayama City Mukai
4DK 68.35m² April 1985
Hirai, Wakayama city (Kinokawa station) 2F 3DK

1.8 million yen
4

$11,520

Hirai, Wakayama city (Kinokawa station) 2F 3DK 1.8 million yen

Hirai, Wakayama City
3DK 67.60m² December 1986
Wakayama city, Nakadai (Kii-Nakanoshima station) 2F 5SDK

1.8 million yen
4

$11,520

Wakayama city, Nakadai (Kii-Nakanoshima station) 2F 5SDK 1.8 million yen

Nozomi, Wakayama City
5SDK 110.01m² Uenoyama, Ogura, Kaminoyama City
2F 3DK in Zogasaki, Wakayama-shi, Wakayama

1,800,000 yen
4

$11,520

2F 3DK in Zogasaki, Wakayama-shi, Wakayama 1,800,000 yen

Zogasaki, Wakayama City
3DK 50.23m² April 1983
Inami-cho, Hidaka-gun, Hidaka 2F 2LDK

1.8 million yen
4

$11,520

Inami-cho, Hidaka-gun, Hidaka 2F 2LDK 1.8 million yen

Inami-cho, Hidaka-gun
2LDK 52.98m² January 1995
◆Partially renovated in February 2026 ◆9-minute walk from Hankyu Sonoda Station ◆Steel frame, 2 stories
3

$22,400

◆Partially renovated in February 2026 ◆9-minute walk from Hankyu Sonoda Station ◆Steel frame, 2 stories

6, Higashi Sonoda-cho, Amagasaki, Hyogo, Japan
2DK 44.79m2 April 1981
6DK with plenty of rooms!
3

$24,320

6DK with plenty of rooms!

Jinbo-dori, Sakai-ku, Sakai City, Osaka
6DK 81.76m2 September 1965
Tatsuno-shi, Mitsu-cho Kariya (Sanyo Aboshi Sta.) 2F 4DK

1,600,000 yen
4

$10,240

Tatsuno-shi, Mitsu-cho Kariya (Sanyo Aboshi Sta.) 2F 4DK 1,600,000 yen

Kariya, Mitsu-cho, Tatsuno City
4DK 91.23m² October 1955
Ibogawa-cho Honjo, Tatsuno-shi, Ibogawa (Tatsuno Sta.) 2F 4DK

Ibogawa-cho Honjo
4

$10,240

Ibogawa-cho Honjo, Tatsuno-shi, Ibogawa (Tatsuno Sta.) 2F 4DK Ibogawa-cho Honjo

Honjo, Ibogawa-cho, Tatsuno City
4DK 75.86m² March 1980
Torikaiura, Goshiki-cho, Sumoto-city, Sumoto 1DK

1.6 million yen
4

$10,240

Torikaiura, Goshiki-cho, Sumoto-city, Sumoto 1DK 1.6 million yen

Torikaiura, Goshiki Town, Sumoto City
1DK 35.20m² April 1977
Kuboki-cho, Ono-shi (Ono Sta.) 2F 2K

2K 2K 1.6 million yen
4

$10,240

Kuboki-cho, Ono-shi (Ono Sta.) 2F 2K 2K 2K 1.6 million yen

Kuboki-cho, Ono-shi
2K 81.21m² January 1966
2F 8SDK Yoka, Yoka-cho, Yabu-city (Yoka station)

1.5 million yen
4

$9,600

2F 8SDK Yoka, Yoka-cho, Yabu-city (Yoka station) 1.5 million yen

Yoka, Yoka Town, Yabu City
8SDK 213.50m² May 1971
Minami-Awaji-shi, Fukura Otsu 3F 7DK

1.5 million yen
4

$9,600

Minami-Awaji-shi, Fukura Otsu 3F 7DK 1.5 million yen

Minami-Awaji City Fukura Otsu
7DK 143.96m² January 1985
Himeji-city, Hirohata-ku, Nagamachi 2-chome (Yumemaegawa Sta.) Single story house, 3K

1.5 million yen
4

$9,600

Himeji-city, Hirohata-ku, Nagamachi 2-chome (Yumemaegawa Sta.) Single story house, 3K 1.5 million yen

2 Nagamachi, Hirohata-ku, Himeji City
3K 39.66m² January 1957
Himeji-city, Shikama-ku, Hosoe (Shikama Sta.) 2F 4DK

1,500,000 yen
4

$9,600

Himeji-city, Shikama-ku, Hosoe (Shikama Sta.) 2F 4DK 1,500,000 yen

Himeji-shi, Shikama-ku, Hosoe
4DK 43.63m² January 1977
Nomura-cho, Nishiwaki-city (Nishiwaki station) 2F 5DK

1.5 million yen

$9,600

Nomura-cho, Nishiwaki-city (Nishiwaki station) 2F 5DK 1.5 million yen

Nomura-cho, Nishiwaki City
5DK 119.07m² August 1981
Odai-cho, Toyooka (Toyooka Sta.) 2F 4K

1.5 million yen
4

$9,600

Odai-cho, Toyooka (Toyooka Sta.) 2F 4K 1.5 million yen

Odai-cho, Toyooka City
4K 52.89m² January 1958

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.