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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Hakui-gun Shika-cho Takanokai 2-story 11DK
4

$11,359

Hakui-gun Shika-cho Takanokai 2-story 11DK

Hakui-gun Shika-cho Takanokai
11DK 284.54m² December 1968
Shiki City, Saiwaicho 4-chome (Yanasegawa Station) 2-story 3DK
4

$18,717

Shiki City, Saiwaicho 4-chome (Yanasegawa Station) 2-story 3DK

Shiki City, Saiwaicho 4-chome
3DK 35.26m² August 1966
3-Chome, Joto-cho, Maebashi City (Chuo-Maebashi Station) 2-story building 4DK
4

$22,130

3-Chome, Joto-cho, Maebashi City (Chuo-Maebashi Station) 2-story building 4DK

3-Chome, Joto-cho, Maebashi City
4DK 87.88m² April 1964
Nagano Prefecture, Azuma-gun, Nagano-hara Town, Oaza Nagano-hara, Single-story building, 2DK
4

$13,884

Nagano Prefecture, Azuma-gun, Nagano-hara Town, Oaza Nagano-hara, Single-story building, 2DK

Oaza Nagano-hara, Nagano Prefecture, Azuma-gun, Nagano-hara Town
2DK 48.85m² January 1971
Osaki City, Iwadeyama, Ni no Kaku (Iwadeyama Station) 2-story building 4DK

$22,788

Osaki City, Iwadeyama, Ni no Kaku (Iwadeyama Station) 2-story building 4DK

Osaki City, Iwadeyama, Ni no Kaku
4DK 81.97m² November 1973
Miyako City, Tsugaruishi 10th District (Tsugaruishi Station) 2-story building 6K
4

$18,301

Miyako City, Tsugaruishi 10th District (Tsugaruishi Station) 2-story building 6K

Miyako City, Tsugaruishi 10th District
6K 112.51m² June 1975
Oshu City, Mizusawa, Sotoyachi (Mizusawa Station) 2-story building 4DK
4

$12,622

Oshu City, Mizusawa, Sotoyachi (Mizusawa Station) 2-story building 4DK

Oshu City, Mizusawa, Sotoyachi
4DK 78.66m² October 1978
【Aeon Housing】Monthly payments starting from 20,000 yen♪ A used house comparable to rent♪
3

$18,717

【Aeon Housing】Monthly payments starting from 20,000 yen♪ A used house comparable to rent♪

21-31 Shimobon, Awara City, Fukui Prefecture
5DK 269.98m2 May 1960
Nishinihon City, Yoshinokata, single-story building, 3SLDK
4

$23,981

Nishinihon City, Yoshinokata, single-story building, 3SLDK

Yoshinokata, Nishinihon City
3SLDK 100.77m² January 1986
■Commercial and residential property■Parking for 10 cars■4-minute walk to Mutsu-Tsuruta Station
3

$26,203

■Commercial and residential property■Parking for 10 cars■4-minute walk to Mutsu-Tsuruta Station

Oaza Tsuruta, Tsuruta Town, Kitatsugaru District, Aomori Prefecture
5DK 564.66m2 February 1978
Aki-gun Tano-cho - (Tano Station) 3-story building 3LDK
4

$1,280

Aki-gun Tano-cho - (Tano Station) 3-story building 3LDK

Aki-gun Tano-cho -
3LDK 122.37m² January 1960
Kure City, Kawajiri-cho Higashi 3-chome (Aki-Kawajiri Station) 2-story building 10LDK
4

$21,736

Kure City, Kawajiri-cho Higashi 3-chome (Aki-Kawajiri Station) 2-story building 10LDK

Kure City, Kawajiri-cho Higashi 3-chome
10LDK 230.42m² April 1988
Takamatsu City, Higashiyamazaki-cho (Mizuta Station) 2-story building 4DK
4

$10,728

Takamatsu City, Higashiyamazaki-cho (Mizuta Station) 2-story building 4DK

Higashiyamazaki-cho, Takamatsu City
4DK 80.68m² October 1976
Mitoyo City, Takuma Town Awajima (Takuma Station) 2-story 7DK
4

$6,320

Mitoyo City, Takuma Town Awajima (Takuma Station) 2-story 7DK

Mitoyo City, Tawama Town, Awajima
7DK 135.93m² January 1957
Himeji City, Yamabuki 2-chome (Harima Takaoka Station) 2-story building 5DK
4

$18,592

Himeji City, Yamabuki 2-chome (Harima Takaoka Station) 2-story building 5DK

Himeji City, Yamabuki 2-chome
5DK 96.51m² June 1979
Wakayama City, Kimiidera (Kimiidera Station) 2-story building 5DK
4

$24,831

Wakayama City, Kimiidera (Kimiidera Station) 2-story building 5DK

Kimiidera, Wakayama City
5DK 84.46m² November 1977
Higashi-Osaka City, Wakae Higashi-cho 1-chome (Wakae Iwata Station) 2-story 3DK
4

$24,332

Higashi-Osaka City, Wakae Higashi-cho 1-chome (Wakae Iwata Station) 2-story 3DK

Higashi-Osaka City, Wakae Higashi-cho 1-chome
3DK 40.59m² July 1966
Himeji City Nishisho (Tegarayama Heiwa Park Station) 2-story 8SLDK
4

$15,597

Himeji City Nishisho (Tegarayama Heiwa Park Station) 2-story 8SLDK

Himeji City Nishisho
8SLDK 125.04m² May 1957
Kajimachi 4-chome, Moriguchi City (Dainichi Station) 2-story 4DK
4

$11,230

Kajimachi 4-chome, Moriguchi City (Dainichi Station) 2-story 4DK

Kajimachi 4-chome, Moriguchi City
4DK 50.70m² October 1965
Kakegawa City, Osaka (Kikugawa Station) 2-story 4LDK
4

$25,244

Kakegawa City, Osaka (Kikugawa Station) 2-story 4LDK

Kakegawa City, Osaka
4LDK 130.00m² June 1998
Kanagawa Prefecture, Kannami Town, Hatake (Izu-Nita Station) 2-story building 3DK
4

$24,332

Kanagawa Prefecture, Kannami Town, Hatake (Izu-Nita Station) 2-story building 3DK

Hatake, Kannami Town, Tagata District
3DK 74.52m² March 1977
Ise City, Kawasaki 3-chome (Ise City Station) 2-story 4LDK
4

$21,457

Ise City, Kawasaki 3-chome (Ise City Station) 2-story 4LDK

Ise City, Kawasaki 3-chome
4LDK 133.28m² April 1986
Iga City Moroki 2-story 7LDK
4

$19,080

Iga City Moroki 2-story 7LDK

Iga City Moroki
7LDK 135.53m² January 1970
Numazu City, Oohira (Numazu Station) 2-story 3SLDK
4

$18,794

Numazu City, Oohira (Numazu Station) 2-story 3SLDK

Numazu City Oohira
3SLDK 134.53m² March 1985

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.