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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47 minutes walk from JR Chuo Line "Ryuo" Station
4

$18,933

47 minutes walk from JR Chuo Line "Ryuo" Station

380,000 yen
5DK 76.57m² October 1979
37 minutes walk from Tobu Nikko Line "Shinkogawa" Station [Bus available] 14 minutes by bus to Takano Housing Complex (Kazo City), 1 minute walk
4

$23,905

37 minutes walk from Tobu Nikko Line "Shinkogawa" Station [Bus available] 14 minutes by bus to Takano Housing Complex (Kazo City), 1 minute walk

550,000 yen
7DK 145.35m² March 1969
59 minutes by bus from Kashima Rinkai Railway "Kashima Jingu" Station, 16 minutes walk from Yamada Bridge
4

$21,331

59 minutes by bus from Kashima Rinkai Railway "Kashima Jingu" Station, 16 minutes walk from Yamada Bridge

350,000 yen
3DK 57.13m² October 1983
8 minutes walk from Kyoto Tango Railway Miyafuku Line "Oe" Station
4

$21,658

8 minutes walk from Kyoto Tango Railway Miyafuku Line "Oe" Station

330,000 yen
3DK 85.29m² March 1974
900,000 yen
4

$9,466

900,000 yen

【Bus】Ajisai Bus, Kanazawa Children's Park Front, 12 minutes walk
5DK 120.18m² January 1973
7,900m walk from JR Tohoku Main Line "Ichinoseki" Station
4

$12,306

7,900m walk from JR Tohoku Main Line "Ichinoseki" Station

Fukuchiyama City, Oe Town, Kawamori
1SLDK 238.00m² December 1975
Beppu City, Oaza Kannawa (Kamegawa Station) 1-story building 2SLDK
4

$25,244

Beppu City, Oaza Kannawa (Kamegawa Station) 1-story building 2SLDK

Oaza Kannawa, Beppu City
2SLDK 49.86m² June 1980
Oita City, Kokubu Shinmachi (Bungo Kokubu Station) 2-story building 4DK
3

$18,564

Oita City, Kokubu Shinmachi (Bungo Kokubu Station) 2-story building 4DK

Kokubu Shinmachi, Oita City
4DK 77.00m² November 1977
Yatsushiro City, Hinagu Shimonishi-machi (Hinagu Onsen Station) 1-story building 3DK
4

$17,670

Yatsushiro City, Hinagu Shimonishi-machi (Hinagu Onsen Station) 1-story building 3DK

Hinagu Shimonishi-machi, Yatsushiro City
3DK 63.37m² June 1987
Ikoma County, Ikaruga Town, Tatsuta Kita 1-chome (Oji Station) 2-story building 7DK

$23,514

Ikoma County, Ikaruga Town, Tatsuta Kita 1-chome (Oji Station) 2-story building 7DK

Ikoma-gun Ikakucho Ryuta Kita 1-chome
7DK 121.06m² March 1967
Tarumi Ward, Kobe City, Higashi-Tarumi 2-chome (Tarumi Station) 2-story building 2K
4

$9,282

Tarumi Ward, Kobe City, Higashi-Tarumi 2-chome (Tarumi Station) 2-story building 2K

Higashi-Tarumi 2-chome, Tarumi Ward, Kobe City
2K 32.54m² November 1965
Fukuchiyama City, Aza Kawakita (Ishihara Station) 2-story 9DK
4

$3,784

Fukuchiyama City, Aza Kawakita (Ishihara Station) 2-story 9DK

Fukuchiyama City, Aza Kawakita
9DK 214.30m² January 1958
Tsu City, Ichishi Town, Nase (Iseki Station) Single-story 5LDK
4

$1,906

Tsu City, Ichishi Town, Nase (Iseki Station) Single-story 5LDK

Tsu City, Ichishi Town, Nase
5LDK 96.69m² January 1900
Hashima County, Kasamatsu Town, Shimo Yanagigawa Town (Nishi Kasamatsu Station) 2-story 5DK
2

$6,311

Hashima County, Kasamatsu Town, Shimo Yanagigawa Town (Nishi Kasamatsu Station) 2-story 5DK

Hashima County, Kasamatsu Town, Shimo Yanagigawa Town
5DK 61.80m² January 1964
Imizu City, Honoe (Echikyu Daimon Station) 2-story 10LDK
4

$2,081

Imizu City, Honoe (Echikyu Daimon Station) 2-story 10LDK

Imizu City, Honoe
10LDK 213.83m² January 1958
Minobu Town, Nanjou District, Terasawa (Kunado Station) 2-story 2LDK
4

$4,417

Minobu Town, Nanjou District, Terasawa (Kunado Station) 2-story 2LDK

Minobu Town, Nanjou District, Terasawa
2LDK 158.13m² January 1936
Hakui County, Shika Town, Kato 2-story 10DK
4

$18,806

Hakui County, Shika Town, Kato 2-story 10DK

Hakui County, Shika Town, Kato
10DK 203.59m² January 1949
Choshi City, Kohama Town (Matsugishi Station) 2-story 5SK
4

$24,628

Choshi City, Kohama Town (Matsugishi Station) 2-story 5SK

Choshi City, Kohama Town
5SK 135.00m² October 1985
Hiki County, Arashiyama Town, Oaza Hirasawa (Musashi Arashiyama Station) 2-story 4LDK
4

$24,092

Hiki County, Arashiyama Town, Oaza Hirasawa (Musashi Arashiyama Station) 2-story 4LDK

Hiki County, Arashiyama Town, Oaza Hirasawa
4LDK 79.48m² May 1977
Higashimatsuyama City, Oaza Higashidaira (Higashimatsuyama Station) 2-story 6K
4

$20,233

Higashimatsuyama City, Oaza Higashidaira (Higashimatsuyama Station) 2-story 6K

Higashimatsuyama City, Oaza Higashidaira
6K 107.32m² July 1969
Sakuragawa City, Minamiaida (Iwase Station) Single-story 2DK
4

$9,340

Sakuragawa City, Minamiaida (Iwase Station) Single-story 2DK

Sakuragawa City, Minamiaida
2DK 65.83m² January 1978
Sakuragawa City, Minamiaida (Iwase Station) Single-story 2DK
4

$9,340

Sakuragawa City, Minamiaida (Iwase Station) Single-story 2DK

Sakuragawa City, Minamiaida
2DK 65.83m² January 1978
Koga City, Sekido (Koga Station) 2-story 4SDK
4

$18,202

Koga City, Sekido (Koga Station) 2-story 4SDK

Koga City, Sekido
4SDK 73.26m² January 1974
Tatebayashi City, Kamimiyamachi (Kawamata Station) 2-story 6DK
4

$23,864

Tatebayashi City, Kamimiyamachi (Kawamata Station) 2-story 6DK

Tatebayashi City, Kamimiyamachi
6DK 118.77m² June 1981

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.