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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Sone Town, Takasago City (Sanyo Sone Station) 2-story 4DK
4

$12,023

Sone Town, Takasago City (Sanyo Sone Station) 2-story 4DK

Sone Town, Takasago City
4DK 72.86m² April 1982
Rokutoya, Wakayama City (Rokutoya Station) 2-story 5LDK
4

$18,933

Rokutoya, Wakayama City (Rokutoya Station) 2-story 5LDK

Rokutoya, Wakayama City
5LDK 66.30m² Building coverage ratio: 40%
Higashi Kokubun, Kinokawa City (Shimoiisaka Station) Single-story 2DK
4

$22,137

Higashi Kokubun, Kinokawa City (Shimoiisaka Station) Single-story 2DK

Higashi Kokubun, Kinokawa City
2DK 59.20m² Jimonji, Shibahime Kitago, Kurihara City
Funato, Iwade City (Funato Station) Single-story Studio
4

$15,690

Funato, Iwade City (Funato Station) Single-story Studio

Funato, Iwade City
ワンルーム 32.76m² Built in April 1977
Hazakuzaku, Hannan City (Hazakuzaku Station) 2-story 5DK
4

$12,515

Hazakuzaku, Hannan City (Hazakuzaku Station) 2-story 5DK

Hazakuzaku, Hannan City
5DK 91.08m² April 1980
Okamegaya, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto City (JR Fujimori Station) 2-story 3K
4

$25,292

Okamegaya, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto City (JR Fujimori Station) 2-story 3K

Kyoto City, Fushimi Ward, Fukakusa Ogamiyama-cho
3K 41.26m² January 1994
Kawata Dobutsu, Yamashina Ward, Kyoto City (Higashino Station) 2-story 4K

$24,597

Kawata Dobutsu, Yamashina Ward, Kyoto City (Higashino Station) 2-story 4K

Kawata Dobutsu, Yamashina Ward, Kyoto City
4K 50.88m² 10 minutes on foot from JR Hanawa Line "Ootaki Onsen" Station
1-chome Kasuga, Yamato-Takada City (Takada City Station) 2-story 4DK
4

$9,546

1-chome Kasuga, Yamato-Takada City (Takada City Station) 2-story 4DK

1-chome Kasuga, Yamato-Takada City
4DK 70.19m² November 1976
Kanaya-cho, Maizuru City (Higashi-Maizuru Station) 2-story 6DK
4

$3,155

Kanaya-cho, Maizuru City (Higashi-Maizuru Station) 2-story 6DK

Kanaya-cho, Maizuru City
6DK 155.24m² December 1986
Sakako, Hamajima-cho, Shima City (Ugata Station) Single-story 3DK
3

$12,622

Sakako, Hamajima-cho, Shima City (Ugata Station) Single-story 3DK

Sakako, Hamajima-cho, Shima City
3DK 70.35m² January 1949
Mukoyama, Oyu-cho, Toyokawa City (Oyu Station) Single-story 3DK
4

$7,598

Mukoyama, Oyu-cho, Toyokawa City (Oyu Station) Single-story 3DK

Mukoyama, Oyu-cho, Toyokawa City
3DK 62.17m² February 1975
Nakajima, Kitakata-cho, Ichinomiya City (Kisogawatei Station) 2-story 5DK
4

$21,457

Nakajima, Kitakata-cho, Ichinomiya City (Kisogawatei Station) 2-story 5DK

Nakajima, Kitakata-cho, Ichinomiya City
5DK 74.39m² 1973年8月(築53年)
Omihachiman City, Musacho (Hirata Station) 1-story 4K
4

$6,380

Omihachiman City, Musacho (Hirata Station) 1-story 4K

Takasa-cho, Omihachiman City
4K 103.98m² December 1900
Nagoya City, Nakagawa Ward, Shimonoshichicho Nakano Kiri (Fushiya Station) 2-story 4DK
4

$14,995

Nagoya City, Nakagawa Ward, Shimonoshichicho Nakano Kiri (Fushiya Station) 2-story 4DK

Nagoya City, Nakagawa Ward, Shimonoshichicho Nakano Kiri
4DK 64.54m² January 1975
Izu City, Reigawa (Izu Kogen Station) 1-story 2LDK
4

$62

Izu City, Reigawa (Izu Kogen Station) 1-story 2LDK

Izu City, Reigawa
2LDK 57.96m² March 1977
Gifu City, Nagara (Gifu Station) 1-story 3DK
4

$3,160

Gifu City, Nagara (Gifu Station) 1-story 3DK

Gifu City, Nagara
3DK 81.90m² January 1961
Ina City, Teranoguchi (Kitadono Station) 1-story 4DK
4

$18,933

Ina City, Teranoguchi (Kitadono Station) 1-story 4DK

Ina City, Teranoguchi
4DK 52.89m² January 1926
Nagano City, Nakajo Oyama (Amosato Station) 2-story 6DK
4

$3,814

Nagano City, Nakajo Oyama (Amosato Station) 2-story 6DK

Nagano City, Nakajo Oyama
6DK 172.56m² January 1926
Chosei District, Chosei Village, Koizumi (Yatsuzaki Station) 2-story 5LDK
4

$24,141

Chosei District, Chosei Village, Koizumi (Yatsuzaki Station) 2-story 5LDK

Chosei District, Chosei Village, Koizumi
5LDK 146.81m² July 1993
Higashimatsuyama City, Saiwaicho (Higashimatsuyama Station) 2-story 6DK
4

$16,129

Higashimatsuyama City, Saiwaicho (Higashimatsuyama Station) 2-story 6DK

Higashimatsuyama City, Saiwaicho
6DK 75.20m² December 1968
Joetsu City, Shinkocho 1-chome (Kasugayama Station), 2-story building, 5DK
4

$12,532

Joetsu City, Shinkocho 1-chome (Kasugayama Station), 2-story building, 5DK

Joetsu City, Shinkocho 1-chome
5DK 105.99m² September 1977
Tainai City, Takahata (Nakajo Station), 2-story building, 5DK
4

$62

Tainai City, Takahata (Nakajo Station), 2-story building, 5DK

Tainai City, Takahata
5DK 281.09m² January 1961
Inashiki City, Haga (Ryugasaki Station), single-story building, 2DK
4

$18,301

Inashiki City, Haga (Ryugasaki Station), single-story building, 2DK

Inashiki City, Haga
2DK 39.33m² May 1991
Nikko City, Kinugawa Onsen Ohara (Kinugawa Onsen Station), 2 stories above ground and 1 basement, 5DK
4

$23,981

Nikko City, Kinugawa Onsen Ohara (Kinugawa Onsen Station), 2 stories above ground and 1 basement, 5DK

Nikko City, Kinugawa Onsen Ohara
5DK 216.12m² July 1969

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.