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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Fujikawa Town, Minami-Koma District, Kashiwazawa (Kashiwazawa-guchi Station) 2-story 3DK
4

$6,311

Fujikawa Town, Minami-Koma District, Kashiwazawa (Kashiwazawa-guchi Station) 2-story 3DK

Kashiwazawa, Fujikawa Town, Minami-Koma District
3DK 99.56m² February 1983
Katsuyama City, Sakaemachi 2-chome (Katsuyama Station) 2-story building 5DK
4

$4,417

Katsuyama City, Sakaemachi 2-chome (Katsuyama Station) 2-story building 5DK

Katsuyama City, Sakaemachi 2-chome
5DK 91.74m² May 1976
Hanyu City, Oaza Kamishingo (Shingo Station) 2-story 3DK
4

$29,971

Hanyu City, Oaza Kamishingo (Shingo Station) 2-story 3DK

Kamishingo, Hanyu City
3DK 65.41m² June 1986
Ichihara City, Sasa (Kazusa Ushiku Station) Single-story building 1DK
4

$19,209

Ichihara City, Sasa (Kazusa Ushiku Station) Single-story building 1DK

Ichihara City, Sasa
1DK 24.79m² January 1935
Yokosuka City, Kamoi 2-chome (Uraga Station) 2-story building 4DK
4

$18,607

Yokosuka City, Kamoi 2-chome (Uraga Station) 2-story building 4DK

Yokosuka City, Kamoi 2-chome
4DK 72.07m² July 1983
Shimotsuma City, Nagatsuka (Shimotsuma Station) 2-story building 5DK
4

$18,798

Shimotsuma City, Nagatsuka (Shimotsuma Station) 2-story building 5DK

Shimotsuma City, Nagatsuka
5DK 66.07m² September 1966
Hokota City, Kemita (Shin-Hokota Station) Single-story building 1LDK
3

$18,607

Hokota City, Kemita (Shin-Hokota Station) Single-story building 1LDK

Hokota City, Kemita
1LDK 45.00m² February 2013
Hokota City, Takihama (Kashima Asahi Station) Single-story building 4DK
4

$12,363

Hokota City, Takihama (Kashima Asahi Station) Single-story building 4DK

Takihama, Hokota City
4DK 85.10m² February 1973
Kamigun Kami Town, Machiura (Nishi-Furukawa Station) Single-story building 8DK
4

$22,088

Kamigun Kami Town, Machiura (Nishi-Furukawa Station) Single-story building 8DK

Kamigun Kami Town, Machiura
8DK 115.33m² June 1960
Osaki City, Iwadeyama, Kamikawahara-cho (Yubikan Station) 2-story building 7K
4

$6,908

Osaki City, Iwadeyama, Kamikawahara-cho (Yubikan Station) 2-story building 7K

Osaki City, Iwadeyama, Kamikawahara-cho
7K 126.43m² May 1971
Otaru City, Umegae-cho (Otaru Station) 2-story building 5LDK
4

$5,048

Otaru City, Umegae-cho (Otaru Station) 2-story building 5LDK

Otaru City, Umegae-cho
5LDK 79.33m² April 1966
Kanzo District, Minami Osumi Town, Sata Magome, single-story building, 4DK
4

$21,840

Kanzo District, Minami Osumi Town, Sata Magome, single-story building, 4DK

Kanzo District, Minami Osumi Town, Sata Magome
4DK 97.93m² December 1992
Kanoya City, Ikesono Town, single-story building, 3DK
4

$19,968

Kanoya City, Ikesono Town, single-story building, 3DK

Ikesono Town, Kanoya City
3DK 81.07m² September 1993
3.3 million yen at Sue-machi 17
3

$20,592

3.3 million yen at Sue-machi 17

At Sue-machi 17, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture
3LDK 71.13m2 March 1983
Usuki City, Oaza Nodakanzaki (Kamiusuki Station) Single-story building 4K
2

$18,840

Usuki City, Oaza Nodakanzaki (Kamiusuki Station) Single-story building 4K

Usuki City, Oaza Nodakanzaki
4K 64.35m² March 1980
Marugame City, Doki Town West 8-chome (Marugame Station) 2-story building 2DK

$15,800

Marugame City, Doki Town West 8-chome (Marugame Station) 2-story building 2DK

Doki Town Nishi 8-chome, Marugame City
2DK 60.08m² December 1975
Shimonoseki City, Toyoura Town, Toyoyodai 1-chome (Kuroimura Station) Single-story building 5LDK
4

$24,960

Shimonoseki City, Toyoura Town, Toyoyodai 1-chome (Kuroimura Station) Single-story building 5LDK

Shimonoseki City, Toyoura Town, Toyoyodai 1-chome
5LDK 103.49m² September 1978
Kōnan City Yasu Town Chigiri (Yasu Station) 2-story 4K
4

$11,359

Kōnan City Yasu Town Chigiri (Yasu Station) 2-story 4K

Konan City, Yasu Town, Chigiri
4K 69.47m² Built in January 1696
Higashihiroshima City, Yahomatsu-cho, Shino, 2-story, 3LDK
4

$21,840

Higashihiroshima City, Yahomatsu-cho, Shino, 2-story, 3LDK

Higashihiroshima City, Yahomatsu-cho, Shino
3LDK 116.96m² November 1980
Soja City, Hata (Soja Station) 2-story building 7LDK
4

$16,408

Soja City, Hata (Soja Station) 2-story building 7LDK

Soja City, Hata
7LDK 166.14m² January 1963
Awa City, Donari Town, Donari Aoki (Kamojima Station) Single-story building 2K
4

$14,726

Awa City, Donari Town, Donari Aoki (Kamojima Station) Single-story building 2K

Awa City, Donari Town, Donari Aoki
2K 60.00m² January 1985
Yoshimi Honmachi 2-chome, Shimonoseki City (Yoshimi Station) 2-story building 3DK

$3,626

Yoshimi Honmachi 2-chome, Shimonoseki City (Yoshimi Station) 2-story building 3DK

Yoshimi Honmachi 2-chome, Shimonoseki City
3DK 69.55m² January 1969
Tsuwano Town, Kano County, Ato, (Tsuwano Station) Single-story building 2SDK
4

$9,360

Tsuwano Town, Kano County, Ato, (Tsuwano Station) Single-story building 2SDK

Kuga District, Tsuwano Town, Koda
2SDK 54.12m² January 1953
Yamato Koriyama City, Tsutsui Town (Tsutsui Station) 2-story building 4DK
4

$25,058

Yamato Koriyama City, Tsutsui Town (Tsutsui Station) 2-story building 4DK

Yamato Koriyama City, Tsutsui Town
4DK 74.12m² February 1978

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.