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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3-Chome Kitahama, Nachikatsuura-cho, Higashimuro-gun (Kii-Katsuura Station) 2-story 3DK
2

$18,552

3-Chome Kitahama, Nachikatsuura-cho, Higashimuro-gun (Kii-Katsuura Station) 2-story 3DK

3-Chome Kitahama, Nachikatsuura-cho, Higashimuro-gun
3DK 79.42m² February 1971
Tondabayashi City, Nishiitamochi-cho 8-chome (Tondabayashi Station) 2-story 5DK
4

$15,460

Tondabayashi City, Nishiitamochi-cho 8-chome (Tondabayashi Station) 2-story 5DK

Tondabayashi City, Nishiitamochi-cho 8-chome
5DK 67.47m² December 1972
Nabari City, Tsutsujigaoka Kita 5-banchou (Nabari Station) 2-story 4LDK
4

$18,301

Nabari City, Tsutsujigaoka Kita 5-banchou (Nabari Station) 2-story 4LDK

Nabari City, Tsutsujigaoka North 5-Bancho
4LDK 115.92m² August 1982
Hashima City, Uenaka-cho Nagama (Egyora Station) 2-story 4DK
4

$22,690

Hashima City, Uenaka-cho Nagama (Egyora Station) 2-story 4DK

Hashima City, Uenaka-cho Nagama
4DK 77.00m² July 1978
Toki City, Izumi Town, Otomi (Toki City Station) 2-story 6LDK
4

$3,174

Toki City, Izumi Town, Otomi (Toki City Station) 2-story 6LDK

Izumi Town, Otomi, Toki City
6LDK 121.91m² August 1978
Itoigawa City, Oaza Nuu (Nuu Station) 3-story 5K
4

$5,679

Itoigawa City, Oaza Nuu (Nuu Station) 3-story 5K

Oaza Nuu, Itoigawa City
5K 103.85m² November 1970
Hokota City, Aoyama (Kitaura Lakeside Station) single-story 3DK
4

$15,651

Hokota City, Aoyama (Kitaura Lakeside Station) single-story 3DK

Aoyama, Hokota City
3DK 45.57m² November 1992
Bibai City, Nishi Sanjo Minami 1-chome (Bibai Station) 2-story 7SLDK
4

$15,460

Bibai City, Nishi Sanjo Minami 1-chome (Bibai Station) 2-story 7SLDK

Nishi Sanjo Minami 1-chome, Bibai City
7SLDK 112.61m² August 1979
Used single-family home in Kiyose Town, single-story

$18,552

Used single-family home in Kiyose Town, single-story

Kiyose Town, Kiryu City, Gunma Prefecture
Ainoharamachi (Kaminomiya Station) 3 million yen
3

$18,552

Ainoharamachi (Kaminomiya Station) 3 million yen

Ainoharamachi, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture
4LDK+S(納戸) 123.77m2 April 1978
Terasawa 1.5 million yen
3

$9,276

Terasawa 1.5 million yen

Yamanashi Prefecture, Minami-Koma District, Minobu Town, Terasawa
2LDK 158.13m2 1936年1月
Higashi-Midorigaoka (Kamimorioka Station) 4.8 million yen
3

$29,683

Higashi-Midorigaoka (Kamimorioka Station) 4.8 million yen

Iwate Prefecture, Morioka City, Higashi-Midorigaoka
4DKK 79.48m2 January 1977
Miyakonojo City, Takajo Town Homambou (Yamanokuchi Station) Single-story 3SDK
4

$18,933

Miyakonojo City, Takajo Town Homambou (Yamanokuchi Station) Single-story 3SDK

Miyakonojo City, Takajo Town Homambou
3SDK 66.01m² Built in April 1942
Miyakonojo City, Shihida Town (Nishi-Miyakonojo Station) 2-story 4DK
4

$12,622

Miyakonojo City, Shihida Town (Nishi-Miyakonojo Station) 2-story 4DK

Miyakonojo City, Shihida Town
4DK 85.68m² June 1975
Nagasaki City, Mifunegura Town (Nagasaki Station) 2-story 5DK

$3,148

Nagasaki City, Mifunegura Town (Nagasaki Station) 2-story 5DK

Nagasaki City, Mifunegura Town
5DK 77.85m² January 1982
Shikoku Chuo City, Kawanoe Town (Kawanoe Station) 2-story 4DK
4

$19,044

Shikoku Chuo City, Kawanoe Town (Kawanoe Station) 2-story 4DK

Shikoku Chuo City, Kawanoe Town
4DK 110.80m² March 1977
Fukuyama City, Kanbe Town, Tokuda (Yudamura Station), 2-story, 5DK
4

$24,994

Fukuyama City, Kanbe Town, Tokuda (Yudamura Station), 2-story, 5DK

Tokuda, Kanbe Town, Fukuyama City
5DK 100.53m² January 1954
Fukuyama City, Tsubo Town 5-chome (Daimon Station), 1-story, 6DK
4

$2,208

Fukuyama City, Tsubo Town 5-chome (Daimon Station), 1-story, 6DK

Tsubo Town 5-chome, Fukuyama City
6DK 92.56m² January 1918
Himeji City, Aino (Taiichi Station), 2-story, 4LDK
4

$18,171

Himeji City, Aino (Taiichi Station), 2-story, 4LDK

Aino, Himeji City
4LDK 99.95m² February 1976
Himeji City, Aino (Taiichi Station), 2-story, 2K
4

$18,171

Himeji City, Aino (Taiichi Station), 2-story, 2K

Aino, Himeji City
2K 97.88m² June 1968
1-chome, Yamanouchi, Sumiyoshi Ward, Osaka City (Abiko-mae Station), 2-story, 1LDK
4

$18,552

1-chome, Yamanouchi, Sumiyoshi Ward, Osaka City (Abiko-mae Station), 2-story, 1LDK

Yamanouchi 1-chome, Sumiyoshi Ward, Osaka City
1LDK 34.63m² June 1963
Tatsuno City, Mitsu Town Iwami, 2-story, 5LDK
4

$8,204

Tatsuno City, Mitsu Town Iwami, 2-story, 5LDK

Iwami, Mitsu Town, Tatsuno City
5LDK 99.67m² July 1974
Numazu City, Toba, 2-story, 5SDK
4

$25,332

Numazu City, Toba, 2-story, 5SDK

Toba, Numazu City
5SDK 100.94m² September 1969
Ise City, Jinjako Port Single-story 1LDK
4

$4,417

Ise City, Jinjako Port Single-story 1LDK

Jinjako Port, Ise City
1LDK 39.66m² June 1968

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.