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

Takaishi City Ayazono 6-chome
4

$24,050

Takaishi City Ayazono 6-chome

380,000 yen
1DK 20.85m² January 1965
150,000 yen
4

$15,822

150,000 yen

250,000 yen
2DK 51.84m² March 1972
Osaka City Konohana Ward Kasugade Kita 1-chome (Chidoribashi Station) 2-story 3LDK
4

$9,475

Osaka City Konohana Ward Kasugade Kita 1-chome (Chidoribashi Station) 2-story 3LDK

Kasugade Kita 1-chome, Konohana Ward, Osaka City
3LDK 46.63m² January 1962
Ise City, Arataki Town, 2-story, 11DK
4

$22,151

Ise City, Arataki Town, 2-story, 11DK

Ise City, Arataki Town
11DK 106.16m² June 1958
Matsusaka City, Kamikawa Town (Tokuwa Station), single-story building, 3K
4

$18,319

Matsusaka City, Kamikawa Town (Tokuwa Station), single-story building, 3K

Matsusaka City, Kamikawa Town
3K 45.00m² April 1967
Shizuoka City, Shimizu Ward, Chitose Town (Iriekoka Station), 2-story, 5SK
4

$20,252

Shizuoka City, Shimizu Ward, Chitose Town (Iriekoka Station), 2-story, 5SK

Shizuoka City, Shimizu Ward, Chitose Town
5SK 96.40m² June 1975
Yamagata City Takagi (Gifu Station) 2-story 5DK
4

$17,721

Yamagata City Takagi (Gifu Station) 2-story 5DK

Yamagata City Takagi
5DK 103.50m² November 1979
Toki City Dachi Town Single-story 5DK
4

$13,797

Toki City Dachi Town Single-story 5DK

Toki City, Dachi Town
5DK 99.32m² March 1954
Kamo District Shirakawa Town Mikawa 2-story 7DK
4

$3,164

Kamo District Shirakawa Town Mikawa 2-story 7DK

Kamo District Shirakawa Town Mikawa
7DK 137.17m² January 1980
Chikuma City, Oaza Haeo (Obasute Station), single-story building, 3K
4

$7,594

Chikuma City, Oaza Haeo (Obasute Station), single-story building, 3K

Chikuma City, Oaza Haeo
3K 54.45m² January 1975
Minami-Saku District, Minami-Maki Village, Oaza Hirasawa (Kiyosato Station), single-story building, 2DK
4

$6,202

Minami-Saku District, Minami-Maki Village, Oaza Hirasawa (Kiyosato Station), single-story building, 2DK

Minami-Saku District, Minami-Maki Village, Oaza Hirasawa
2DK 44.71m² July 1971
Tsuru City, Tsuru 3-chome (Tsuru City Station), 2-story, 8DK
4

$7,594

Tsuru City, Tsuru 3-chome (Tsuru City Station), 2-story, 8DK

Tsuru City, Tsuru 3-chome
8DK 135.13m² January 1954
Kanazawa City Yamashina Town East (Umakai Station) 2-story 7SK
4

$12,531

Kanazawa City Yamashina Town East (Umakai Station) 2-story 7SK

Kanazawa City Yamashina Town East
7SK 93.10m² December 1970
Uozu City, Daikō-ji (Dentetsu Uozu Station), 2-story, 5DK
4

$25,268

Uozu City, Daikō-ji (Dentetsu Uozu Station), 2-story, 5DK

Uozu City, Daikō-ji
5DK 168.29m² June 1958
Takaoka City, Todo Hōmyō-ji (Todo Station), 2-story, 7DK
4

$3,164

Takaoka City, Todo Hōmyō-ji (Todo Station), 2-story, 7DK

Takaoka City, Todo Hōmyō-ji
7DK 149.04m² August 1978
Tainai City, Tsutsujigaoka (Nakajo Station) single-story 4DK
4

$28,417

Tainai City, Tsutsujigaoka (Nakajo Station) single-story 4DK

Tainai City, Tsutsujigaoka
4DK 84.77m² December 1987
Gosen City, Akau 1-chome (Gosen Station) 2-story 7SK
4

$18,987

Gosen City, Akau 1-chome (Gosen Station) 2-story 7SK

Gosen City Akau 1-chome
7SK 166.66m² January 1975
Niigata City, Nishikambara District, Maki Ko (Maki Station) 2-story 3LDK
4

$15,189

Niigata City, Nishikambara District, Maki Ko (Maki Station) 2-story 3LDK

Niigata City Nishikambara Ward Maki Kou
3LDK 142.32m² February 1986
Itoigawa City, Kyogamine 1-chome (Itoigawa Station) 2-story 8DK
4

$6,329

Itoigawa City, Kyogamine 1-chome (Itoigawa Station) 2-story 8DK

Itoigawa City, Kyogamine 1-chome
8DK 106.44m² May 1967
Chosei District, Chosei Village, Ichimatsu-cho (Yatsuzaki Station) 2-story building 5DK
4

$28,431

Chosei District, Chosei Village, Ichimatsu-cho (Yatsuzaki Station) 2-story building 5DK

Chosei District, Chosei Village, Ichimatsu-cho
5DK 122.89m² April 1972
Ichihara City, Minami-Iwasaki (Madachi Station) 2-story building 4DK
4

$24,050

Ichihara City, Minami-Iwasaki (Madachi Station) 2-story building 4DK

Ichihara City, Minami Iwasaki
4DK 84.46m² April 1977
Tomisato City, Tokura (Yachimata Station) 2-story building 4DK
4

$16,679

Tomisato City, Tokura (Yachimata Station) 2-story building 4DK

Tomisato City, Tokura
4DK 74.73m² October 1989
Choshi City, Kawaguchi Town 1-chome (Hon-Choshi Station) Single-story building 4DK
4

$6,329

Choshi City, Kawaguchi Town 1-chome (Hon-Choshi Station) Single-story building 4DK

Choshi City, Kawaguchi Town 1-chome
4DK 50.41m² January 1970
Ageo City, Oaza Koshikidani (Ageo Station) single-story 1LDK
4

$29,113

Ageo City, Oaza Koshikidani (Ageo Station) single-story 1LDK

Ageo City Oaza Koshikidani
1LDK 40.79m² July 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.