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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Uda-gun, Mitsue-mura, Oaza-Sugano (Nabari Sta.) 2F 7DK

1.9 million yen
4

$12,160

Uda-gun, Mitsue-mura, Oaza-Sugano (Nabari Sta.) 2F 7DK 1.9 million yen

Oaza-Sugano, Mijo-mura, Uda-gun
7DK 42.27m² January 1950
Sakurai city, Oaza-Toyama (Sakurai station) 2F 3K

1.8 million yen
4

$11,520

Sakurai city, Oaza-Toyama (Sakurai station) 2F 3K 1.8 million yen

Sakurai City Oaza Sotoyama
3K 78.60m² December 1955
Gojo-city, Nohara-nishi 2-chome (Gojo Sta.) 2F 4K

1,800,000 yen
4

$11,520

Gojo-city, Nohara-nishi 2-chome (Gojo Sta.) 2F 4K 1,800,000 yen

2, Nohara-nishi, Gojo City
4K 104.38m² April 1970
Shimokitayama-mura, Yoshino-gun Oaza-Shimoikehara (Odomari station) Single-story building 3SK

1.7 million yen
4

$10,880

Shimokitayama-mura, Yoshino-gun Oaza-Shimoikehara (Odomari station) Single-story building 3SK 1.7 million yen

Shimokitayama-mura, Yoshino-gun
3SK 60.53m² May 1966
Oaza-Terasaki, Takatori-cho, Takaichi-gun (Asuka station) Single-story building, 4SK

1.5 million yen
4

$9,600

Oaza-Terasaki, Takatori-cho, Takaichi-gun (Asuka station) Single-story building, 4SK 1.5 million yen

Terasaki, Takatori-machi, Takaichi-gun
4SK 62.02m² Torii-machi, Tsuruoka City
2 floors above ground and 1 basement floor, 8LDK

1,500,000 yen
4

$9,600

2 floors above ground and 1 basement floor, 8LDK 1,500,000 yen

Sakurai City Oaza Tani
8LDK 212.16m² December 1965
4 Kannan, Ikaruga-cho, Ikoma-gun (Shin-Oji Sta.) 2F 5LDK

1.5 million yen
4

$9,600

4 Kannan, Ikaruga-cho, Ikoma-gun (Shin-Oji Sta.) 2F 5LDK 1.5 million yen

4, Jinnan, Ikaruga-cho, Ikoma-gun
5LDK 89.03m² Aburakawa Nakamichi Used house
Kawarajo-cho, Tenri-shi (Tenri Sta.) Single story house, 2K

1,480,000 yen
4

$9,472

Kawarajo-cho, Tenri-shi (Tenri Sta.) Single story house, 2K 1,480,000 yen

Kawarajo-cho, Tenri City
2K 28.32m² January 1912
Gojo-city Futami 5-chome (Yamato Futami station) 2F 5DK

2,000,000 yen
4

$9,280

Gojo-city Futami 5-chome (Yamato Futami station) 2F 5DK 2,000,000 yen

5 Futami, Gojo City
5DK 79.47m² July 1980
Shimoichi-cho, Yoshino-gun Oaza-Shimoichi (Shimoichiguchi station) Single-story building 6K

Single-storied building 6K
4

$6,272

Shimoichi-cho, Yoshino-gun Oaza-Shimoichi (Shimoichiguchi station) Single-story building 6K Single-storied building 6K

Oaza Shimoichi, Shimoichi Town, Yoshino-gun
6K 61.58m² March 1966
Sakurai city, Sakurai city, Oaza-Sakurai (Sakurai station) 2F 2SK

2F 2SK 980,000 yen
4

$6,272

Sakurai city, Sakurai city, Oaza-Sakurai (Sakurai station) 2F 2SK 2F 2SK 980,000 yen

Sakurai City, Sakurai City
2SK 103.37m² August 1979
Tanaka-cho, Kashihara-shi, Nara (Kashihara-jingumae Sta.) Single story house, 4SK

Kashihara, Kashihara, Nara
4

$5,760

Tanaka-cho, Kashihara-shi, Nara (Kashihara-jingumae Sta.) Single story house, 4SK Kashihara, Kashihara, Nara

Tanaka-cho, Kashihara City, Nara Prefecture
4SK 52.82m² January 1960
Wakayama-shi, Wakayama Kinomoto (Hachiman-mae station) 2F 6DK

1,000,000 yen
4

$6,400

Wakayama-shi, Wakayama Kinomoto (Hachiman-mae station) 2F 6DK 1,000,000 yen

Kinomoto, Wakayama City
6DK 91.80m² March 1972
2F 2DK in Kada, Wakayama-shi, Wakayama

1,000,000 yen
4

$6,400

2F 2DK in Kada, Wakayama-shi, Wakayama 1,000,000 yen

Kada, Wakayama City
2DK 51.80m² December 1977
Shimizu, Hashimoto city (Kii Shimizu station) 2F 5K

1,000,000 yen
4

$6,400

Shimizu, Hashimoto city (Kii Shimizu station) 2F 5K 1,000,000 yen

Shimizu, Hashimoto City
5K 109.85m² February 1978
2F 4K, Shimotsu-cho, Kainan-shi, Shimotsu (Shimotsu station)

1,000,000 yen
4

$6,400

2F 4K, Shimotsu-cho, Kainan-shi, Shimotsu (Shimotsu station) 1,000,000 yen

Shimotsu, Shimotsu-cho, Kainan City
4K 125.19m² January 1986
Fushihara, Takanokuchi-cho, Hashimoto-shi, Hashimoto (Kii Yamada Sta.) Single story house, 3K

Single-story house 3K
4

$6,336

Fushihara, Takanokuchi-cho, Hashimoto-shi, Hashimoto (Kii Yamada Sta.) Single story house, 3K Single-story house 3K

Fusehara, Takanokuchi-cho, Hashimoto City
3K 55.06m² Yamagata Shinkansen "Yonezawa" station 24 min. walk
Wakayama-city, Zaigasaki (Wakayama-minato Sta.) Single story building, 3DK

980,000 yen

$6,272

Wakayama-city, Zaigasaki (Wakayama-minato Sta.) Single story building, 3DK 980,000 yen

Zogasaki, Wakayama City
3DK 46.34m² January 1966
(Kii-Tanabe Sta.) 2F 4DK

980,000 yen
4

$6,272

(Kii-Tanabe Sta.) 2F 4DK 980,000 yen

Furuo, Tanabe City
4DK 126.60m² August 1979
Aritagawa-cho, Aritagawa-gun, Aritagawa-shi, Aritagawa 5SDK, flat roof

5SDK 980,000 yen
4

$6,272

Aritagawa-cho, Aritagawa-gun, Aritagawa-shi, Aritagawa 5SDK, flat roof 5SDK 980,000 yen

Oaza Iwanogawa, Aritagawa-cho, Aritagawa-gun
5SDK 52.89m² December 1941
Wakayama-shi, Wakayama Zemyoji (Wakayama-shi Sta.) 2F 4DK

Wakayama-shi, Wakayama
4

$6,080

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

Zenmyouji, Wakayama City
4DK 58.99m² October 1959
2F 3DK in Zogasaki, Wakayama-shi, Wakayama

900,000 yen
4

$5,760

2F 3DK in Zogasaki, Wakayama-shi, Wakayama 900,000 yen

Zogasaki, Wakayama City
3DK 50.41m² January 1975
Nachikatsuura-cho, Higashimuro-gun Oaza-Shimosato (Shimosato station) Single-story building, 6 SLDK

900,000 yen
4

$5,760

Nachikatsuura-cho, Higashimuro-gun Oaza-Shimosato (Shimosato station) Single-story building, 6 SLDK 900,000 yen

Shimosato, Nachikatsuura-cho, Higashimuro-gun
6SLDK 75.36m² January 1955
Minoshima, Arita (Minoshima station) 2F 4K

Minoshima
4

$5,632

Minoshima, Arita (Minoshima station) 2F 4K Minoshima

Minoshima, Arita City
4K 66.10m² April 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.