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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Funai-gun, Kyotanba-cho, Suji Shinmachi (Goma Station) Single-story 6SDK
4

$23,981

Funai-gun, Kyotanba-cho, Suji Shinmachi (Goma Station) Single-story 6SDK

Funai-gun, Kyotanba-cho, Suji Shinmachi
6SDK 107.76m² November 1963
Takahama City, Aoki-cho 2-chome (Mikawa Takahama Station) 2-story 4DK

$28,399

Takahama City, Aoki-cho 2-chome (Mikawa Takahama Station) 2-story 4DK

Takahama City, Aoki-cho 2-chome
4DK 78.96m² January 1967
Kurobe City, Unazuki Town, Shimodate
4

$11,359

Kurobe City, Unazuki Town, Shimodate

Unazuki Town, Kurobe City, Shimo-tate
10DK 241.87m² January 1960
Kurobe City, Unazuki Town, Tochiya
4

$8,222

Kurobe City, Unazuki Town, Tochiya

Kurobe City, Unazuki Town, Tochiya
6K 91.28m² July 1975
Komatsu City, Matsuo Town
4

$3,133

Komatsu City, Matsuo Town

Komatsu City, Matsuo Town
6DK 135.09m² September 1965
Fuyuno Town (Asamizu Station) 4,300,000 yen
3

$26,561

Fuyuno Town (Asamizu Station) 4,300,000 yen

Fuyuno Town, Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture
5DK 71.65m2 December 1973
Tagawa District, Kawasaki Town, Oaza Kawasaki
3

$9,141

Tagawa District, Kawasaki Town, Oaza Kawasaki

Tagawa District, Kawasaki Town, Oaza Kawasaki
5DK 108.05m² January 1979
Ito City, Kawana (Kawana Station), 2-story, 4DK
4

$20,147

Ito City, Kawana (Kawana Station), 2-story, 4DK

Ito City, Kawana
4DK 71.20m² September 1980
Ibusuki City, Yamakawa Ogawa (Ooyama Station) 1-story 3DK
4

$18,933

Ibusuki City, Yamakawa Ogawa (Ooyama Station) 1-story 3DK

Ibusuki City, Yamakawa Ogawa
3DK 96.35m² August 1989
Yatsushiro City, Takashita Nishimachi (Higo Takada Station) 2-story 5DK
4

$27,137

Yatsushiro City, Takashita Nishimachi (Higo Takada Station) 2-story 5DK

Yatsushiro City, Takashita Nishimachi
5DK 114.98m² September 1975
Kitakyushu City, Wakamatsu Ward, Fukamachi 1-chome (Wakamatsu Station) 2-story 6DK
4

$15,146

Kitakyushu City, Wakamatsu Ward, Fukamachi 1-chome (Wakamatsu Station) 2-story 6DK

Kitakyushu City, Wakamatsu Ward, Fukamachi 1-chome
6DK 103.20m² April 1970
Saijo City, Tanbara Town Ikeda (Mibugawa Station) 2-story 7DK
4

$22,088

Saijo City, Tanbara Town Ikeda (Mibugawa Station) 2-story 7DK

Saijo City, Tanbara Town Ikeda
7DK 121.78m² November 1957
Chikujo-gun, Yoshitomi Town, Oaza Imayoshi (Yoshitomi Station) 2-story 4K
4

$9,474

Chikujo-gun, Yoshitomi Town, Oaza Imayoshi (Yoshitomi Station) 2-story 4K

Chikujo-gun, Yoshitomi Town, Oaza Imayoshi
4K 141.39m² January 1977
Kishima-gun, Kohoku Town, Oaza Yamaguchi Monzen (Kohoku Station) 2-story 7LDK
4

$24,708

Kishima-gun, Kohoku Town, Oaza Yamaguchi Monzen (Kohoku Station) 2-story 7LDK

Kishima-gun, Kohoku Town, Oaza Yamaguchi Monzen
7LDK 89.25m² June 1972
Marugame City, Doki Town Nishi 8-chome (Marugame Station) 2-story 3DK
4

$23,417

Marugame City, Doki Town Nishi 8-chome (Marugame Station) 2-story 3DK

Doki Town Nishi 8-chome, Marugame City
3DK 60.08m² December 1975
Marugame City, Iiyama Town Nishisakamoto, 2-story building, 7DK
4

$12,622

Marugame City, Iiyama Town Nishisakamoto, 2-story building, 7DK

Nishisakamoto, Iiyama Town, Marugame City
7DK 193.88m² October 1990
2-story, 4DK, Nishitani-cho, Kure City
4

$18,933

2-story, 4DK, Nishitani-cho, Kure City

Nishitani-cho, Kure City
4DK 77.10m² May 1971
2-story, 8DK, Ohama, Takuma-cho, Mitoyo City
4

$9,466

2-story, 8DK, Ohama, Takuma-cho, Mitoyo City

Ohama, Takuma-cho, Mitoyo City
8DK 118.83m² March 1991
3DK, Hirayakata, Mukoujima-cho, Onomichi City
4

$4,417

3DK, Hirayakata, Mukoujima-cho, Onomichi City

Mukoujima-cho, Onomichi City
3DK 60.72m² Built in September 1962
2-story, 2LDK, 3-chome, Tagawa, Yodogawa Ward, Osaka City (Tsukamoto Station)
4

$18,923

2-story, 2LDK, 3-chome, Tagawa, Yodogawa Ward, Osaka City (Tsukamoto Station)

3-chome, Tagawa, Yodogawa Ward, Osaka City
2LDK 35.70m² April 1977
2-story, 8DK, Iwami, Mitsu-cho, Tatsuno City (Sanyo Aboshi Station)
4

$18,290

2-story, 8DK, Iwami, Mitsu-cho, Tatsuno City (Sanyo Aboshi Station)

Iwami, Mitsu Town, Tatsuno City
8DK 197.45m² September 1969
2-story, 4K, 1-chome, Mimuro, Misato Town, Ikoma County (Oji Station)
4

$25,244

2-story, 4K, 1-chome, Mimuro, Misato Town, Ikoma County (Oji Station)

1-chome, Mimuro, Misato Town, Ikoma County
4K 70.17m² December 1970
2-story, 4SLDK, 2-chome, Hikawa-cho, Nagata Ward, Kobe City (Maruyama Station)
4

$9,340

2-story, 4SLDK, 2-chome, Hikawa-cho, Nagata Ward, Kobe City (Maruyama Station)

2-chome, Hikawa-cho, Nagata Ward, Kobe City
4SLDK 90.20m² January 1980
Yokkaichi City, Kaike Town (Utabu Station) Single-story 5SDK
4

$22,088

Yokkaichi City, Kaike Town (Utabu Station) Single-story 5SDK

Yokkaichi City, Kaike Town
5SDK 110.18m² January 1927

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.