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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Starting From

$29,999

Up To

Nishi-Shinminato 4.5 million yen
3

$27,724

Nishi-Shinminato 4.5 million yen

Imizu City, Toyama Prefecture, Nishi-Shinminato
8DK 149.53m2 April 1980
Shikata 4.5 million yen
3

$27,724

Shikata 4.5 million yen

Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture, Shikata
7DK 118.63m2 November 1970
Kyomachi 4 million yen
3

$24,644

Kyomachi 4 million yen

Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture, Kyomachi
5DK 118.17m2 December 1976
Horie (Naka-kazuki Station) 3.98 million yen
3

$24,520

Horie (Naka-kazuki Station) 3.98 million yen

Namerikawa City, Toyama Prefecture, Horie 57-22
4DK 148m2 1987年8月
Iguchi Hon'ei 3.5 million yen
3

$21,563

Iguchi Hon'ei 3.5 million yen

Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture, Iguchi Hon'ei
5K 118.71m2 June 1971
Parking for 2 cars available, immediate delivery possible, supermarket within a 10-minute walk, rural scenery, lush residential area,
3

$20,947

Parking for 2 cars available, immediate delivery possible, supermarket within a 10-minute walk, rural scenery, lush residential area,

161-14 Nishinakano, Oyabe City, Toyama Prefecture
4DK 73.47m2 May 1974
Good sunlight♪ Affordable price♪
3

$20,331

Good sunlight♪ Affordable price♪

Ishizuka Town, Sano City, Tochigi Prefecture
3LDK 83.63m2 May 1978
Over 72 tsubo of land! A 4DK house with a spacious garden and great views!
3

$18,483

Over 72 tsubo of land! A 4DK house with a spacious garden and great views!

1702-7 Nishimizunuma, Haga Town, Haga District, Tochigi Prefecture, and others
4DK 66.24m2 March 1975
Kamihada Town (Tomita Station) 2.8 million yen
2

$17,250

Kamihada Town (Tomita Station) 2.8 million yen

971-1 Kamihada Town, Sano City, Tochigi Prefecture
4DK 132.17m2 August 1972
Ohtawara City Suehirocho 1-chome, 2-story 8K
3

$15,895

Ohtawara City Suehirocho 1-chome, 2-story 8K

1-3-13 Suehiro, Ohtawara City, Tochigi Prefecture
8K+S(納戸) 37.19m2 April 1969
2-story 6K in Nabeyama Town, Tochigi City, with dirt floor and storage
3

$12,198

2-story 6K in Nabeyama Town, Tochigi City, with dirt floor and storage

125 Nabeyama Town, Tochigi City, Tochigi Prefecture
6K 60.89m2 January 1948
Onaribashi Town 2, 1.5 million yen
3

$9,241

Onaribashi Town 2, 1.5 million yen

2-2025 Onaribashi Town, Kanuma City, Tochigi Prefecture
2DK 75m2 January 1956
Iwafune-cho, Tochigi City, 2-story 6K [About 3 minutes on foot from Shizuwa Station]
3

$6,037

Iwafune-cho, Tochigi City, 2-story 6K [About 3 minutes on foot from Shizuwa Station]

2181-17 Iwafune-cho, Tochigi City, Tochigi Prefecture
6K 54.77m2 November 1957
Higashisakamoto 4-chome, Kagoshima City (Kagoshima Ekimae Station) 2-story 4DK
4

$9,429

Higashisakamoto 4-chome, Kagoshima City (Kagoshima Ekimae Station) 2-story 4DK

Higashisakamoto 4-chome, Kagoshima City
4DK 81.10m² Built in July 1981
Kirishima City, Kirishima Taguchi (Kirishima Jingu Station) Single-story building 2K
4

$15,777

Kirishima City, Kirishima Taguchi (Kirishima Jingu Station) Single-story building 2K

Kirishima City, Kirishima Taguchi
2K 60.15m² July 1998
Higashi Ichijo 9 (Shibetsu Station) 900,000 yen
3

$5,544

Higashi Ichijo 9 (Shibetsu Station) 900,000 yen

Higashi Ichijo 9, Shibetsu City, Hokkaido
6LDK 124.74m2 1966年1月
Kunisaki City, Kunisaki Town Hama (Tateishi Station) 2-story 8SLDK
4

$5,048

Kunisaki City, Kunisaki Town Hama (Tateishi Station) 2-story 8SLDK

Kunisaki City, Kunisaki Town Hama
8SLDK 147.99m² August 1965
Shimonoseki City, Saiwaicho (Shimonoseki Station) 2-story building 4K
4

$6,044

Shimonoseki City, Saiwaicho (Shimonoseki Station) 2-story building 4K

Saiwaicho, Shimonoseki City
4K 56.88m² Nakatsuyama, Yoneyama Town, Tome City
Kamizaki-gun Ichikawa-cho Kamisaka (Amachi Station) Single-story building 5DK
4

$6,184

Kamizaki-gun Ichikawa-cho Kamisaka (Amachi Station) Single-story building 5DK

Kamizaki-gun Ichikawa-cho Kamisaka
5DK 40.33m² January 1950
Togane City, Kitano Koya (Togane Station) 2-story 4DK
4

$18,806

Togane City, Kitano Koya (Togane Station) 2-story 4DK

Togane City, Kitano Koya
4DK 79.07m² February 1984
Tamanagun Minakan Town, Oaza Toyonaga, 2-story building, 7SLDK
4

$9,466

Tamanagun Minakan Town, Oaza Toyonaga, 2-story building, 7SLDK

Tamanagun Minakan Town, Oaza Toyonaga
7SLDK 149.80m² March 1954
Omuta City, Oaza Miyabe (Higashi-Amagi Station) Single-story building 3DK
4

$12,322

Omuta City, Oaza Miyabe (Higashi-Amagi Station) Single-story building 3DK

Omuta City, Oaza Miyabe
3DK 92.59m² Takamatsu City, Yashima Nishimachi
Sasebo City, Sechihara Town Ota, single-story building, 1DK
4

$23,981

Sasebo City, Sechihara Town Ota, single-story building, 1DK

Sasebo City, Sechihara Town Ota
1DK 43.96m² May 1980
Nagasaki City, Shiraki-cho (Sofukuji Station) 2-story 6K
4

$631

Nagasaki City, Shiraki-cho (Sofukuji Station) 2-story 6K

Shiraki-cho, Nagasaki City
6K 35.22m² Aza Ryoshi, Ajiro Town, Nishitsugaru District

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.