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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Kozuhata-cho, Higashiomi-shi (Yokaichi Sta.) Single story building, 6DK

1.5 million yen
4

$9,600

Kozuhata-cho, Higashiomi-shi (Yokaichi Sta.) Single story building, 6DK 1.5 million yen

Kozuhata-cho, Higashiomi-shi
6DK 105.78m² January 1936
Minami-Komatsu, Otsu-city (Omi Maiko station) 1LDK, single-story building

1.5 million yen
4

$9,600

Minami-Komatsu, Otsu-city (Omi Maiko station) 1LDK, single-story building 1.5 million yen

Minami-Komatsu, Otsu City
1LDK 33.21m² July 1975
Kitakomatsu, Otsu-city (Kitakomatsu station) Single-story building, 3DK

1.5 million yen
4

$9,600

Kitakomatsu, Otsu-city (Kitakomatsu station) Single-story building, 3DK 1.5 million yen

Kitakomatsu, Otsu City
3DK 59.62m² November 1975
Shinmaki-cho, Omihachiman-shi, Omihachiman One-story building, 7SK

1.5 million yen
4

$9,600

Shinmaki-cho, Omihachiman-shi, Omihachiman One-story building, 7SK 1.5 million yen

Shinmaki-cho, Omihachiman City
7SK 95.86m² January 1943
Ishitera-cho, Hikone-shi, Hikone (Inaegae Sta.) 2F, 10K

1.3 million yen
4

$8,320

Ishitera-cho, Hikone-shi, Hikone (Inaegae Sta.) 2F, 10K 1.3 million yen

Ishitera-cho, Hikone City
10K 229.67m² March 1973
Yayado, Otsu City (Shiga Station) One-room, one-story building

1,200,000 yen
4

$7,680

Yayado, Otsu City (Shiga Station) One-room, one-story building 1,200,000 yen

Yayato, Otsu City
ワンルーム 19.44m² January 1981
2F, 10DK (Kawage Sta.), Yohkaichi, Kohoku-cho, Nagahama-shi, Kanagawa

1,000,000 yen
4

$6,400

2F, 10DK (Kawage Sta.), Yohkaichi, Kohoku-cho, Nagahama-shi, Kanagawa 1,000,000 yen

Yohkaichi, Kohoku-cho, Nagahama City
10DK 282.50m² June 1972
Otsu-shi, Otsu Asahigaoka 1-chome (Otsu Sta.) 2F 3K

1,000,000 yen
4

$6,400

Otsu-shi, Otsu Asahigaoka 1-chome (Otsu Sta.) 2F 3K 1,000,000 yen

1 Asahigaoka, Otsu City
3K 37.16m² November 1964
2F 9DK in Inazato-cho, Hikone-shi, Kanagawa

990,000 yen
4

$6,336

2F 9DK in Inazato-cho, Hikone-shi, Kanagawa 990,000 yen

Inazato-cho, Hikone City
9DK 189.36m² Reservation required] Site tours are now being held! Hachinohe-shi, Hachinohe 4LDK!
2F 6DK in Kozuhatacho, Higashiomi-shi, Kanagawa

900,000 yen
4

$5,760

2F 6DK in Kozuhatacho, Higashiomi-shi, Kanagawa 900,000 yen

Kozuhata-cho, Higashiomi-shi
6DK 90.58m² October 1966
Ibuki, Maibara city (Kashiwabara station) 2F 2K

300,000 yen
4

$1,920

Ibuki, Maibara city (Kashiwabara station) 2F 2K 300,000 yen

Ibuki, Maibara City
2K 71.90m² September 1963
Hikone-shi, Hikone Sakae-machi 1-chome (Hikone Serikawa Sta.) 2F 4DK

2F 4DK 300,000 yen
4

$1,920

Hikone-shi, Hikone Sakae-machi 1-chome (Hikone Serikawa Sta.) 2F 4DK 2F 4DK 300,000 yen

Sakae-machi 1-chome, Hikone City
4DK 72.72m² October 1966
(Okitsu Sta.) Single story house 4K in Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka-shi, Shizuoka

2,000,000 yen
4

$12,800

(Okitsu Sta.) Single story house 4K in Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka-shi, Shizuoka 2,000,000 yen

Ogawachi, Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka City
4K 100.00m² January 1955
Kumasaka, Izu-shi, Izu (Shuzenji Sta.) Single story house, 2LDK

2,000,000 yen
4

$12,800

Kumasaka, Izu-shi, Izu (Shuzenji Sta.) Single story house, 2LDK 2,000,000 yen

72 minutes walk from "Tagami" station on the Meitetsu Kakamigahara line [bus available], 29 minutes by bus, 3 minutes walk from Obusa Kominkan-mae stop.
2LDK 65.00m² April 1986
Umehana-cho, Atami-shi (Atami Sta.) 2F 6DK

2,000,000 yen
4

$12,800

Umehana-cho, Atami-shi (Atami Sta.) 2F 6DK 2,000,000 yen

Umehana-cho, Atami City
6DK 57.91m² December 1975
Takasago-cho, Shimada-shi, Shimada (Shimada station) 2F 4K

1,990,000 yen
4

$12,736

Takasago-cho, Shimada-shi, Shimada (Shimada station) 2F 4K 1,990,000 yen

Takasago-cho, Shimada City
4K 56.87m² November 1977
Fujinomiya-shi, Sugita (Fujinomiya station) 2F 5LDK

1,980,000 yen
4

$12,672

Fujinomiya-shi, Sugita (Fujinomiya station) 2F 5LDK 1,980,000 yen

Sugita, Fujinomiya City
5LDK 103.97m² November 1975
Ryoke, Haruno-cho, Tenryu-ku, Hamamatsu-shi, Hamamatsu 4DK

1,980,000 yen
3

$12,672

Ryoke, Haruno-cho, Tenryu-ku, Hamamatsu-shi, Hamamatsu 4DK 1,980,000 yen

Ryoke, Haruno-cho, Tenryu-ku, Hamamatsu City
4DK 76.30m² 3 Saiwaihata, Aomori-shi, Aomori
(Futamata Honmachi Sta.) Single story house, 6DK

1,980,000 yen
4

$12,672

(Futamata Honmachi Sta.) Single story house, 6DK 1,980,000 yen

Ishiuchi Matsushita, Haruno-cho, Tenryu-ku, Hamamatsu City
6DK 145.70m² April 1950
Omaezaki-shi, Shirahane (Kikugawa Sta.) 2F 5DK

1,980,000 yen
4

$12,672

Omaezaki-shi, Shirahane (Kikugawa Sta.) 2F 5DK 1,980,000 yen

Omaezaki-shi Shirahane
5DK 100.00m² October 1966
Ito-shi, Hachimano (Izu-kogen Sta.) 2F 4DK

1,980,000 yen
4

$12,672

Ito-shi, Hachimano (Izu-kogen Sta.) 2F 4DK 1,980,000 yen

Yawatano, Ito-shi
4DK 91.71m² August 1977
Izunokuni-shi, Nakoya Emerald Town (Atami station) Single-story building, 2LDK

1,980,000 yen
4

$12,672

Izunokuni-shi, Nakoya Emerald Town (Atami station) Single-story building, 2LDK 1,980,000 yen

Kaneyama-Tokiwa-cho, Kani-city (Akechi Sta.) 2F 7DK 1.5 million yen
2LDK 54.55m² August 1974
Izunokuni-shi, Izunokuni 2F 3DK

1,980,000 yen
4

$12,672

Izunokuni-shi, Izunokuni 2F 3DK 1,980,000 yen

Izu-no-kuni City
3DK 142.53m² Yamagata Railway Flower Nagai Line "Nishi-Otsuka" station 24 min. walk
Kumasaka, Izu-shi, Izu (Shuzenji Sta.) 2F 2LDK

1,980,000 yen
4

$12,672

Kumasaka, Izu-shi, Izu (Shuzenji Sta.) 2F 2LDK 1,980,000 yen

72 minutes walk from "Tagami" station on the Meitetsu Kakamigahara line [bus available], 29 minutes by bus, 3 minutes walk from Obusa Kominkan-mae stop.
2LDK 62.87m² May 1974

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.