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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Starting From

$29,999

Up To

Fukahara 2.9 million yen
3

$18,351

Fukahara 2.9 million yen

Fukahara, Himi City, Toyama Prefecture
12LDK 424.4m2 August 1968
Kosugi Kitano 2.5 million yen
3

$15,820

Kosugi Kitano 2.5 million yen

Kosugi Kitano, Imizu City, Toyama Prefecture
10DK 229.07m2 December 1972
Kureha Town (Kureha Station) 2.18 million yen
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$13,795

Kureha Town (Kureha Station) 2.18 million yen

Toyama Prefecture, Toyama City, Kureha Town
5LDK 100.82m2 October 1961
Sano 2 million yen
3

$12,656

Sano 2 million yen

Sano, Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture
7DK 175.34m2 March 1975
Yonshima (Shinno Town Station) 1.48 million yen
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$9,365

Yonshima (Shinno Town Station) 1.48 million yen

Yonshima, Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture
4K 119.07m2 May 1968
Kamie 1 million yen
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$6,328

Kamie 1 million yen

Kamie, Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture
6DK 125.08m2 May 1967
Burita 1 million yen
3

$6,328

Burita 1 million yen

Burita, Uozu City, Toyama Prefecture
5LDK 109.83m2 August 1965
Yahata Town 3, 400,000 yen
3

$2,531

Yahata Town 3, 400,000 yen

Yahata Town 3, Imizu City, Toyama Prefecture
6K 150.4m2 January 1951
Tokushima City, Kitadamiyacho 2-chome (Sako Station) 2-story 4SLDK
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$17,721

Tokushima City, Kitadamiyacho 2-chome (Sako Station) 2-story 4SLDK

Tokushima City, Kitadamiyacho 2-chome
4SLDK 99.93m² JR Tōkaidō Main Line "Atami" Station, 57,000 meters on foot
Kadoma City, Kamishima Town (Kayashima Station), 2-story, 3K
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$25,777

Kadoma City, Kamishima Town (Kayashima Station), 2-story, 3K

Kadoma City Kamishima Town
3K 41.52m² March 1984
Neyagawa City, Kurohara Jonai Town (Oowada Station), 2-story, 3DK
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$18,951

Neyagawa City, Kurohara Jonai Town (Oowada Station), 2-story, 3DK

Neyagawa City, Kurohara Jonai Town
3DK 44.70m² July 1981
Omihachiman City, Minamihongo-cho 3-chome (Omihachiman Station) 2-story 3DK
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$22,024

Omihachiman City, Minamihongo-cho 3-chome (Omihachiman Station) 2-story 3DK

Omihachiman City, Minamihongo-cho 3-chome
3DK 54.18m² October 1973
Showa Village, Onuma District, Oaza Oashi, Nakagumi (Aizutajima Station) Single-story building 7SDK
4

$11,392

Showa Village, Onuma District, Oaza Oashi, Nakagumi (Aizutajima Station) Single-story building 7SDK

Showa Village, Onuma District, Oaza Oashi, Nakagumi
7SDK 151.23m² January 1908
Osaki City, Furukawa, Eai Honcho 1-chome (Furukawa Station) 2-story building 5DK
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$20,885

Osaki City, Furukawa, Eai Honcho 1-chome (Furukawa Station) 2-story building 5DK

JR Rikuu East Line "Furukawa" Station 30 minutes on foot
5DK 95.92m² January 1972
Shibata County, Shibata Town, Kitafunaoka 3-chome (Funao Station) Single-story building 2DK
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$3,037

Shibata County, Shibata Town, Kitafunaoka 3-chome (Funao Station) Single-story building 2DK

Shibata County, Shibata Town, Kitafunaoka 3-chome
2DK 48.02m² January 1970
Ichinoseki City, Daito Town, Saruzawa, Kanazawa (Shibayado Station), 2-story, 4K
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$4,430

Ichinoseki City, Daito Town, Saruzawa, Kanazawa (Shibayado Station), 2-story, 4K

Ichinoseki City, Daito Town, Saruzawa, Kanazawa
4K 62.80m² April 1931
Used single-family home, Mitsushima 2-chome, Kadoma City

$24,046

Used single-family home, Mitsushima 2-chome, Kadoma City

Kadoma City, Mitsushima 2-chome, Osaka Prefecture
Used single-family home Kanazawa Town 1-chome used house

$5,062

Used single-family home Kanazawa Town 1-chome used house

Niigata Prefecture Niigata City Akihabara Ward Kanazawa Town 1-chome
Used single-family home Itoigawa Takigawahara
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$25,312

Used single-family home Itoigawa Takigawahara

Japan Sea Jade Line Kajiyashiki Station Takigawahara get off 5.1km Niigata Prefecture Itoigawa City Takigawahara 917-
6DK 160.73m² December 1994
4,480,000 yen, history of new water facilities × all rooms Western-style! Convenient shopping south-facing two-story terrace
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$28,349

4,480,000 yen, history of new water facilities × all rooms Western-style! Convenient shopping south-facing two-story terrace

5 Okubo-cho, Moriguchi City, Osaka Prefecture
3DK 40.31m2 March 1967
Monthly payments starting from 10,000 yen! 7 minutes on foot from Kadomaminami Station! Good sunlight × 3LDK old-style house
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$24,046

Monthly payments starting from 10,000 yen! 7 minutes on foot from Kadomaminami Station! Good sunlight × 3LDK old-style house

Mitsushima 2, Kadoma City, Osaka Prefecture
3LDK 42.05m2 July 1979
3DK easy-to-live-in single-story house ♪ About a 5-minute walk to Seven-Eleven Kofu Kamishida store!
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$18,351

3DK easy-to-live-in single-story house ♪ About a 5-minute walk to Seven-Eleven Kofu Kamishida store!

Takabatake 1, Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture
3K 29.74m2 October 1963
Open house event held. Current sale until October 19. This is a compact single-story house.
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$28,412

Open house event held. Current sale until October 19. This is a compact single-story house.

315-115 Tsutsuji-ga-oka-shita, Tainai City, Niigata Prefecture
4DK 84.77m2 December 1987
Nobeoka City, Shiohama Town 1-chome (Asahi Takao Station) Single-story building 3K
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$7,594

Nobeoka City, Shiohama Town 1-chome (Asahi Takao Station) Single-story building 3K

Nobeoka City, Shiohama Town 1-chome
3K 24.79m² January 1970

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.