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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Miyawaka City, Fukumaru, 2-story, 5DK
4

$24,648

Miyawaka City, Fukumaru, 2-story, 5DK

Miyawaka City, Fukumaru
5DK 114.69m² February 1976
Tagawa City, Oaza Hoshi (Ito Station), 2-story, 4SDK
4

$18,328

Tagawa City, Oaza Hoshi (Ito Station), 2-story, 4SDK

Tagawa City, Oaza Hoshi
4SDK 110.34m² December 1988
Karatsu City, Hizen Town, Hoshiga, 2-story, 5DK
4

$9,493

Karatsu City, Hizen Town, Hoshiga, 2-story, 5DK

Karatsu City, Hizen Town, Hoshiga
5DK 106.18m² September 1967
Uwajima City, Yoshida Town, Kitakoji (Iyo Yoshida Station), 2-story, 4LDK
2

$9,493

Uwajima City, Yoshida Town, Kitakoji (Iyo Yoshida Station), 2-story, 4LDK

Uwajima City, Yoshida Town, Kitakoji
4LDK 75.00m² January 1884
Kida District, Miki Town, Oaza Tanaka 2-story building 9LDK
4

$25,316

Kida District, Miki Town, Oaza Tanaka 2-story building 9LDK

Miki Town, Kida District, Tanaka
9LDK 207.25m² October 1977
Higashikagawa City, Sanbonmatsu (Sanbonmatsu Station) 2-story building 9DK
4

$14,556

Higashikagawa City, Sanbonmatsu (Sanbonmatsu Station) 2-story building 9DK

Higashikagawa City Sanbonmatsu
9DK 106.79m² April 1966
Kagawa District, Shodoshima Town, Nishimura (Takamatsu Station) Single-story building 3DK
4

$63

Kagawa District, Shodoshima Town, Nishimura (Takamatsu Station) Single-story building 3DK

Kagawa District, Shodoshima Town, Nishimura
3DK 82.65m² June 1980
Nagato City, Higashifukawa Kamigō (Nagato City Station) 2-story 10DK
4

$17,721

Nagato City, Higashifukawa Kamigō (Nagato City Station) 2-story 10DK

Nagato City, Higashifukawa Kamigō
10DK 172.89m² December 1926
Kure City, Washo 2-chome (Kure Station), 2-story, 3LDK
4

$4,936

Kure City, Washo 2-chome (Kure Station), 2-story, 3LDK

Kure City, Washo 2-chome
3LDK 57.80m² August 1980
Kure City, Yakiyama Chuo 1-chome, 2-story, 5LDK
4

$3,037

Kure City, Yakiyama Chuo 1-chome, 2-story, 5LDK

Kure City, Yakiyama Chuo 1-chome
5LDK 121.99m² June 1973
Akaiwa City, Sakuragaoka Nishi 1-chome, 2-story, 4DK
4

$24,050

Akaiwa City, Sakuragaoka Nishi 1-chome, 2-story, 4DK

Akaiwa City, Sakuragaoka Nishi 1-chome
4DK 92.97m² April 1986
Wakayama City, Kame (Kuroe Station), single-story building, 4DK
4

$24,366

Wakayama City, Kame (Kuroe Station), single-story building, 4DK

Wakayama City Kamei
4DK 84.99m² January 1965
Higashimuro-gun Nachikatsuura-cho Oaza Kitahama 3-chome (Kii-Katsuura Station) 2-story 3DK
2

$18,951

Higashimuro-gun Nachikatsuura-cho Oaza Kitahama 3-chome (Kii-Katsuura Station) 2-story 3DK

Higashimuro-gun Nachikatsuura-cho Oaza Kitahama 3-chome
3DK 79.42m² February 1971
Wakayama City, Higashitakamatsu 3-chome (Miyamae Station), single-story building, 3DK
4

$3,159

Wakayama City, Higashitakamatsu 3-chome (Miyamae Station), single-story building, 3DK

Wakayama City, Higashitakamatsu 3-chome
3DK 44.62m² May 1946
Sumoto City, Goshiki Town, Toshikagawa (Maiko Station) Single-story one room
4

$27,167

Sumoto City, Goshiki Town, Toshikagawa (Maiko Station) Single-story one room

Sumoto City, Goshiki Town, Toshikagawa
ワンルーム 18.48m² October 1995
Ako County, Kamigori Town, Takematsu (Kamigori Station) 2-story 7DK
4

$25,272

Ako County, Kamigori Town, Takematsu (Kamigori Station) 2-story 7DK

Ako County, Kamigori Town, Takematsu
7DK 217.56m² January 1974
Toyooka City, Hidaka Town, Naishiki (Ebihara Station) 2-story 3SLDK
4

$20,849

Toyooka City, Hidaka Town, Naishiki (Ebihara Station) 2-story 3SLDK

Toyooka City Hidaka Town Naishiki
3SLDK 77.61m² April 1988
Ako City, Ozaki (Banshu-Ako Station) 2-story 5DK
4

$8,544

Ako City, Ozaki (Banshu-Ako Station) 2-story 5DK

Ako City Ozaki
5DK 87.82m² JR Wakayama Line "Shitomi" Station 19 minutes on foot
Higashi-Osaka City Yoshida 8-chome (Higashi Hanazono Station) 2-story 3DK
4

$23,417

Higashi-Osaka City Yoshida 8-chome (Higashi Hanazono Station) 2-story 3DK

Higashi-Osaka City, Yoshida 8-chome
3DK 47.45m² July 1971
Kishiwada City Haruki Miyagawa Town (Haruki Station) 2-story 4K
4

$17,721

Kishiwada City Haruki Miyagawa Town (Haruki Station) 2-story 4K

Kishiwada City Haruki Miyagawa Town
4K 26.77m² February 1957
Moriguchi City, Dainichicho 3-chome (Dainichi Station) 2-story 3DK
4

$12,658

Moriguchi City, Dainichicho 3-chome (Dainichi Station) 2-story 3DK

Dainichicho 3-chome, Moriguchi City
3DK 61.54m² November 1990
Iga City, Oda Town (Nishi-Ote Station), 2-story, 5DK
4

$15,800

Iga City, Oda Town (Nishi-Ote Station), 2-story, 5DK

Iga City, Oda Town
5DK 74.74m² December 1979
Ise City, Iso Town (Omata Station), 2-story, 4LDK
4

$3,164

Ise City, Iso Town (Omata Station), 2-story, 4LDK

Ise City, Iso Town
4LDK 260.83m² Fuji City, Mitoshima 2-chome, 2-story building, 4DK
Nagoya City, Minato Ward, Nishifukuda 5-chome (Kintetsu Kanie Station) 2-story 3DK
4

$24,038

Nagoya City, Minato Ward, Nishifukuda 5-chome (Kintetsu Kanie Station) 2-story 3DK

Nagoya City, Minato Ward, Nishifukuda 5-chome
3DK 61.68m² November 1977

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.