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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Yamanochi 1-chome, Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka City (Abiko-mae Station) 2-story 1K
2

$18,546

Yamanochi 1-chome, Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka City (Abiko-mae Station) 2-story 1K

Yamanouchi 1-chome, Sumiyoshi Ward, Osaka City
1K 34.63m² June 1963
Nabari City, Shimonohinachi (Nabari Station) 2-story building 7DK
4

$12,622

Nabari City, Shimonohinachi (Nabari Station) 2-story building 7DK

Nabari City, Shimonohinachi
7DK 93.06m² December 1972
Fujinomiya City, Fujimigaoka (Fujinomiya Station) Single-story building 4DK
4

$15,690

Fujinomiya City, Fujimigaoka (Fujinomiya Station) Single-story building 4DK

Fujinomiya City, Fujimigaoka
4DK 72.00m² December 1968
Sekishi Doudo Ichiba 2-story 3DK
4

$12,622

Sekishi Doudo Ichiba 2-story 3DK

Sekishi Doudo Ichiba
3DK 187.84m² January 1993
Kanazawa City, Irie 1-chome, 2-story, 3K
4

$9,466

Kanazawa City, Irie 1-chome, 2-story, 3K

Kanazawa City, Irie 1-chome
3K 46.44m² June 1965
Katsuura City, Iinogawa (Kugahara Station) 2-story building, 2LK
4

$22,088

Katsuura City, Iinogawa (Kugahara Station) 2-story building, 2LK

Katsuura City, Iinogawa
2LK 70.00m² 1984年8月(築42年)
Isumi City, Misaki Town, Iwakuma (Tōrami Station) 2-story 5K
4

$22,057

Isumi City, Misaki Town, Iwakuma (Tōrami Station) 2-story 5K

Isumi City, Misaki Town, Iwakuma
5K 95.22m² March 1987
Shirakawa City, Akido, 2-story, 5SDK
4

$23,306

Shirakawa City, Akido, 2-story, 5SDK

Shirakawa City, Akido
5SDK 136.65m² February 1981
Kani City, Wakabadai 9-chome (Nishi-Kani Station) 2-story building 5LDK
4

$21,885

Kani City, Wakabadai 9-chome (Nishi-Kani Station) 2-story building 5LDK

Kani City, Wakabadai 9-chome
5LDK 71.90m² Building coverage ratio: 40%
Asahi City, Shimonagai (Kurahashi Station) 2-story 3DK
3

$18,933

Asahi City, Shimonagai (Kurahashi Station) 2-story 3DK

Asahi City, Shimonagai
3DK 125.87m² October 1980
Asahi City Mikawa (Kurahashi Station) Single-story building 1K
4

$6,150

Asahi City Mikawa (Kurahashi Station) Single-story building 1K

Asahi City, Mikawa
1K 67.90m² September 1979
Yuki City, Oaza Yuki (Yuki Station) 2-story 4DK
4

$21,018

Yuki City, Oaza Yuki (Yuki Station) 2-story 4DK

Yuki City, Oaza Yuki
4DK 75.22m² October 1975
Hitachiomiya City, Takasu (Tamagawamura Station) Single-story building 3DK
4

$3,668

Hitachiomiya City, Takasu (Tamagawamura Station) Single-story building 3DK

Hitachiomiya City, Takasu
3DK 68.59m² January 1964
Live freely on a spacious lot. A 7DK detached house recommended for family gardens and multi-generational living.
3

$25,840

Live freely on a spacious lot. A 7DK detached house recommended for family gardens and multi-generational living.

Tenjin, Koizumi, Kami Town, Kami County, Miyagi Prefecture
7DK 168.71m2 1977年7月
Sunroom and garage included♪ Great as a home for weekends or long vacations◎ 16 minutes by car to the golf course.
3

$21,637

Sunroom and garage included♪ Great as a home for weekends or long vacations◎ 16 minutes by car to the golf course.

Tosaki, Sakunami, Aoba-ku, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture
4K【約65坪+お庭・車庫付♪】◇自分好... 82.38m2 September 1981
■Relax and unwind from a day's fatigue in the hot springs■ A single-story home that is comfortable for people of all ages.
3

$6,058

■Relax and unwind from a day's fatigue in the hot springs■ A single-story home that is comfortable for people of all ages.

Ikari-gasaka, Hirakawa City, Aomori Prefecture
2LDK 113.44m2 November 1980
[Heisei-built house] The stairs are stylish spiral stairs. Counter kitchen.
3

$13,600

[Heisei-built house] The stairs are stylish spiral stairs. Counter kitchen.

400-3 Kanmizuyama, Tohoku Town, Kamikita District, Aomori Prefecture
3LDK 142.49m2 1989年11月
Kizuki City, Yamakawa Town, Oaza Nohara (Nakayamakawa Station) Single-story building 2DK
4

$17,355

Kizuki City, Yamakawa Town, Oaza Nohara (Nakayamakawa Station) Single-story building 2DK

Kizuki City, Yamakawa Town, Oaza Nohara
2DK 68.88m² January 1993
Nagasu Town, Tamana District, Oaza Nagashio (Nagasu Station) Single-story building 5DK
4

$22,088

Nagasu Town, Tamana District, Oaza Nagashio (Nagasu Station) Single-story building 5DK

Oaza Nagashio, Nagasu Town, Tamana District
5DK 101.79m² December 1971
Yatsushiro City, Kojomachi (Yatsushiro Station) 2-story building 6DK
4

$18,546

Yatsushiro City, Kojomachi (Yatsushiro Station) 2-story building 6DK

Kojomachi, Yatsushiro City
6DK 140.92m² August 1956
Yatsushiro City, Matsuzaki Town (Yatsushiro Station) Single-story building 4SDK
4

$17,670

Yatsushiro City, Matsuzaki Town (Yatsushiro Station) Single-story building 4SDK

Matsuzaki Town, Yatsushiro City
4SDK 67.00m² April 1970
Yame City, Yamauchi (Hainuzuka Station) Single-story building 3DK
4

$9,492

Yame City, Yamauchi (Hainuzuka Station) Single-story building 3DK

Yame City, Yamauchi
3DK 63.76m² May 1973
Imabari City Nakatera (Imabari Station) 2-story 5DK
4

$20,826

Imabari City Nakatera (Imabari Station) 2-story 5DK

Imabari City Nakatera
5DK 98.64m² September 1968
Hanada, Tsuruugi-cho, Mima-gun (Awa-Hanada Station) 2-story building 8DK
4

$23,491

Hanada, Tsuruugi-cho, Mima-gun (Awa-Hanada Station) 2-story building 8DK

Ono, Handa, Tsurugi Town, Mima District
8DK 158.84m² January 1971

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.