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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Koka-shi, Koka-cho ICHINO (Aburahi station) Single story house 4K

Koka
4

$16,000

Koka-shi, Koka-cho ICHINO (Aburahi station) Single story house 4K Koka

Koga ICHINO, Koka-cho, Koka City
4K 90.11m² January 1900
2F 11DK (Konan Sta.), Ryuhoushi, Konan-cho, Koka-shi, Koka

2,480,000 yen
4

$15,872

2F 11DK (Konan Sta.), Ryuhoushi, Konan-cho, Koka-shi, Koka 2,480,000 yen

Ryuboshi, Konan Town, Koka City
11DK 211.33m² March 1975
2-chome, Naeka, Otsu-shi, Otsu (Ototo Onsen Sta.) 2F 7LDK

2,480,000 yen
4

$15,872

2-chome, Naeka, Otsu-shi, Otsu (Ototo Onsen Sta.) 2F 7LDK 2,480,000 yen

2 Naega, Otsu City
7LDK 149.79m² April 1958
2F 6DK Rengakuji, Hitacho, Ayabe city (Ayabe station)

3,900,000 yen
4

$24,960

2F 6DK Rengakuji, Hitacho, Ayabe city (Ayabe station) 3,900,000 yen

Rennkaji, Hitacho, Ayabe City
6DK 165.87m² June 1983
Oaza Ide-ko Hirayama, Ide-cho, Tsuduki-gun (Yamashiro-Taga Sta.) 2F 3DK

1,950,000 yen
4

$12,480

Oaza Ide-ko Hirayama, Ide-cho, Tsuduki-gun (Yamashiro-Taga Sta.) 2F 3DK 1,950,000 yen

Oaza Ide Koaza Hirayama, Ide Town, Tsuduki-gun
3DK 45.47m² October 1959
Shirahamadai, Maizuru-city (Higashi Maizuru station) 2F 3DK

Shirahama-dai
4

$3,072

Shirahamadai, Maizuru-city (Higashi Maizuru station) 2F 3DK Shirahama-dai

Shirahama-dai, Maizuru City
3DK 122.30m² February 1976
Minami-Komatsu, Otsu-city (Omi Maiko station) Single-story building, 1K

1.3 million yen
4

$14,720

Minami-Komatsu, Otsu-city (Omi Maiko station) Single-story building, 1K 1.3 million yen

Minami-Komatsu, Otsu City
1K 14.58m² July 1975
2F 4DK in Kami-Hiraki-cho, Higashiomi-shi (Omihachiman Sta.)

2.2 million yen
4

$14,080

2F 4DK in Kami-Hiraki-cho, Higashiomi-shi (Omihachiman Sta.) 2.2 million yen

Kamihiraki-cho, Higashiomi-shi
4DK 77.69m² September 1979
Shin-Asahi-cho, Takashima-shi, Takashima (Shin-Asahi station) 2F 4DK

2.2 million yen
4

$14,080

Shin-Asahi-cho, Takashima-shi, Takashima (Shin-Asahi station) 2F 4DK 2.2 million yen

Asahi, Shin Asahi Town, Takashima City
4DK 84.94m² December 1976
Amaro-cho, Hikone-shi, Hikone (Kawase Sta.) 2F 7DK

2,130,000 yen
4

$13,632

Amaro-cho, Hikone-shi, Hikone (Kawase Sta.) 2F 7DK 2,130,000 yen

Amaro-cho, Hikone City
7DK 105.40m² May 1971
Kashiwabara, Takatsuki-cho, Nagahama-shi, Kanagawa (Takatsuki station) 2F 6K

2.1 million yen
4

$13,440

Kashiwabara, Takatsuki-cho, Nagahama-shi, Kanagawa (Takatsuki station) 2F 6K 2.1 million yen

Kashiwabara, Takatsuki-cho, Nagahama City
6K 213.76m² January 1962
2F 4LDK, Oura, Nishiazai-cho, Nagahama-shi, Nagahama

2,000,000 yen
4

$12,800

2F 4LDK, Oura, Nishiazai-cho, Nagahama-shi, Nagahama 2,000,000 yen

Oura, Nishi Asai-cho, Nagahama City
4LDK 70.40m² May 1974
(Shigaraki station), Koka-city, Shigaraki-cho Nakano (Shigaraki station) One-story building, studio

One-room studio 2,000,000 yen
4

$12,800

(Shigaraki station), Koka-city, Shigaraki-cho Nakano (Shigaraki station) One-story building, studio One-room studio 2,000,000 yen

Nakano, Shigaraki Town, Koka City
ワンルーム 18.45m² November 1987
Kitakomatsu, Otsu-shi, Otsu (Kitakomatsu Sta.) 2F 9DK

2,000,000 yen
4

$12,800

Kitakomatsu, Otsu-shi, Otsu (Kitakomatsu Sta.) 2F 9DK 2,000,000 yen

Kitakomatsu, Otsu City
9DK 151.08m² August 1982
Yasu-shi Hiruta (Yasu station) 2F 5DK

1,990,000 yen
4

$12,736

Yasu-shi Hiruta (Yasu station) 2F 5DK 1,990,000 yen

Hiruta, Yasu City
5DK 88.63m² July 1966
Deji-cho, Hikone-shi, Hikone (Inaegae Sta.) 2F 8LDK

1,990,000 yen
4

$12,736

Deji-cho, Hikone-shi, Hikone (Inaegae Sta.) 2F 8LDK 1,990,000 yen

Deji-cho, Hikone City
8LDK 120.00m² 28 minutes walk from "Atsumi Onsen" station on JR Hetsu Main Line
Hikone-shi, Hikone Shinkai-cho (Inaegae Sta.) 2F 8DK

1,990,000 yen
4

$12,736

Hikone-shi, Hikone Shinkai-cho (Inaegae Sta.) 2F 8DK 1,990,000 yen

Shinkai-cho, Hikone City
8DK 178.52m² January 1926
Gokasho-Kawamagari-cho, Higashiomi-shi, Kanagawa (Notogawa Sta.) 2F 9DK

1,980,000 yen
4

$12,672

Gokasho-Kawamagari-cho, Higashiomi-shi, Kanagawa (Notogawa Sta.) 2F 9DK 1,980,000 yen

Gokasho-Kawamagari-cho, Higashiomi-shi
9DK 141.46m² January 1981
1 story above ground and 1 basement floor 4K

1.9 million yen
4

$12,160

1 story above ground and 1 basement floor 4K 1.9 million yen

Ohori-cho, Hikone City
4K 68.73m² December 1880
Hino-cho, Gamo-gun, Hino Oaza Masuda (Asahino station) 2F 4K

1.9 million yen
4

$12,160

Hino-cho, Gamo-gun, Hino Oaza Masuda (Asahino station) 2F 4K 1.9 million yen

Oaza Masuda, Hino-cho, Gamo-gun
4K 67.54m² March 1974
Kitakomatsu, Otsu city (Kitakomatsu station) Single story house, 2DK

1.9 million yen
4

$12,160

Kitakomatsu, Otsu city (Kitakomatsu station) Single story house, 2DK 1.9 million yen

Kitakomatsu, Otsu City
2DK 16.56m² June 1977
Uocho, Hikone-shi, Hikone (Minami Hikone Sta.) Single story house, 4DK

1.8 million yen
2

$11,520

Uocho, Hikone-shi, Hikone (Minami Hikone Sta.) Single story house, 4DK 1.8 million yen

Uo Town, Hikone City
4DK 61.27m² February 1968
Hikone-shi, Hikone Ikeshu-cho (Hikone Serikawa Sta.) Single story house, 3DK

1.8 million yen
4

$11,520

Hikone-shi, Hikone Ikeshu-cho (Hikone Serikawa Sta.) Single story house, 3DK 1.8 million yen

Ikeju-cho, Hikone City
3DK 60.42m² April 1978
(Shigaraki Sta.) Single story house, 9DK

1.8 million yen
4

$11,520

(Shigaraki Sta.) Single story house, 9DK 1.8 million yen

Tarao, Shigaraki Town, Koka City
9DK 47.60m² Uenoyama, Ogura, Kaminoyama City

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.