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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Tamano City, Tai 4-chome (Bizen-Tai Station) 2-story building 6DK
4

$25,244

Tamano City, Tai 4-chome (Bizen-Tai Station) 2-story building 6DK

Tamano City, Tai 4-chome
6DK 105.27m² January 1974
Okayama City, Kita Ward, Takebe-cho Nakada (Takebe Station) 2-story building 5DK
4

$15,777

Okayama City, Kita Ward, Takebe-cho Nakada (Takebe Station) 2-story building 5DK

Okayama City, Kita Ward, Takebe-cho Nakada
5DK 95.22m² May 1978
Kure City, Yamate 2-chome (Kure Station) 2-story 4DK
4

$9,466

Kure City, Yamate 2-chome (Kure Station) 2-story 4DK

Kure City, Yamate 2-chome
4DK 69.55m² June 1976
Tokushima City, Kitadamiya 3-chome (Sako Station) 2-story building 4DK
4

$8,204

Tokushima City, Kitadamiya 3-chome (Sako Station) 2-story building 4DK

Tokushima City, Kitadamiya 3-chome
4DK 95.00m² January 1970
Kasai City, Tonohara Town (Hojomachi Station) Single-story building 5DK
4

$18,840

Kasai City, Tonohara Town (Hojomachi Station) Single-story building 5DK

Tonohara Town, Kasai City
5DK 128.86m² January 1976
2-story building 3K in Momodani 2-chome, Ikuno-ku, Osaka City (Momodani Station)
4

$24,492

2-story building 3K in Momodani 2-chome, Ikuno-ku, Osaka City (Momodani Station)

Momodani 2-chome, Ikuno-ku, Osaka City
3K 48.53m² April 1977
3DK, 2-story building, 300,000 yen, Oaza Kitahama 3-chome, Nachikatsuura Town, Higashimuro District (Kii-Katsuura Station)
2

$18,840

3DK, 2-story building, 300,000 yen, Oaza Kitahama 3-chome, Nachikatsuura Town, Higashimuro District (Kii-Katsuura Station)

Oaza Kitahama 3-chome, Nachikatsuura Town, Higashimuro District
3DK 79.42m² February 1971
Himeji City, Kōdera-cho, Sugain (Nihonno Station) 2-story 4DK
4

$12,622

Himeji City, Kōdera-cho, Sugain (Nihonno Station) 2-story 4DK

Himeji City, Kōdera-cho, Sugain
4DK 98.07m² February 1979
Kawada Hishioda, Yamashina Ward, Kyoto City (Keihan Yamashina Station) 2-story 4SK
4

$23,236

Kawada Hishioda, Yamashina Ward, Kyoto City (Keihan Yamashina Station) 2-story 4SK

Kawada Hishioda, Yamashina Ward, Kyoto City
4SK 35.13m² September 1972
Aisai City, Machikata-cho Minamitai, 2-story building, 5DK
4

$25,120

Aisai City, Machikata-cho Minamitai, 2-story building, 5DK

Aisai City, Machikata-cho Minamitai
5DK 60.43m² December 1973
Ueda City, Takeishi Kamihoniri (Oya Station) 2-story 3DK
4

$13,884

Ueda City, Takeishi Kamihoniri (Oya Station) 2-story 3DK

Ueda City, Takeishi Kamihoniri
3DK 64.59m² July 1975
Mobara City, Oshima 3-chome (Mobara Station) 2-story building 4DK
4

$18,840

Mobara City, Oshima 3-chome (Mobara Station) 2-story building 4DK

Oshima 3-chome, Mobara City
4DK 69.96m² August 1978
Shirakawa City, Odakawababa (Kudan Station) Single-story building 4LK
4

$11,359

Shirakawa City, Odakawababa (Kudan Station) Single-story building 4LK

Odakawababa, Shirakawa City
4LK 122.18m² January 1976
Aoyama 2-chome, Taihaku-ku, Sendai City (Yagiyama Zoo Station) 2-story building 5DK
2

$28,548

Aoyama 2-chome, Taihaku-ku, Sendai City (Yagiyama Zoo Station) 2-story building 5DK

Aoyama 2-chome, Taihaku-ku, Sendai City
5DK 116.70m² April 1984
Tomakomai City, Seiuncho 2-chome (Nishinoka Station) 2-story building 5LDK
4

$12,192

Tomakomai City, Seiuncho 2-chome (Nishinoka Station) 2-story building 5LDK

Tomakomai City, Seiuncho 2-chome
5LDK 106.92m² April 1981
Ichinoseki City, Akaogi, Tsukimoto (Ichinoseki Station) 2-story building 5DK
3

$25,304

Ichinoseki City, Akaogi, Tsukimoto (Ichinoseki Station) 2-story building 5DK

Ichinoseki City, Akaogi, Tsukimoto
5DK 177.16m² August 1978
Otaru City, Otamoi 1-chome (Otaru Station) 2-story building 5LDK
4

$5,024

Otaru City, Otamoi 1-chome (Otaru Station) 2-story building 5LDK

Otaru City, Otamoi 1-chome
5LDK 112.58m² May 1973
Omigawa (Omigawa Station) 3.8 million yen
3

$23,864

Omigawa (Omigawa Station) 3.8 million yen

Omigawa, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture
4DK 82.8m2 April 1971
Sachi 4, 2.12 million yen
3

$13,313

Sachi 4, 2.12 million yen

Sachi 4, Otaru City, Hokkaido
4LDK 108m2 August 1973
Ishiyama-cho 1.45 million yen
3

$9,106

Ishiyama-cho 1.45 million yen

Ishiyama-cho, Otaru City, Hokkaido
5LDK 119.67m2 October 1979
Hinodetsukadai 1, 1,000,000 yen
3

$6,280

Hinodetsukadai 1, 1,000,000 yen

1-17-12 Hinodetsukadai, Iwamizawa City, Hokkaido
5LDK 99.09m2 June 1968
Mogami 2, 800,000 yen
3

$5,024

Mogami 2, 800,000 yen

Mogami 2, Otaru City, Hokkaido
4LDK 85.86m2 October 1977
Nishimachi, Wakkanai Station 500,000 yen
3

$3,140

Nishimachi, Wakkanai Station 500,000 yen

22-1 Nishimachi, Wakkanai Town, Kamikawa District, Hokkaido
5LDK 109.35m2 August 1976
Nishimatsuo Town, Nishi Ward, Kumamoto City (Kumamoto Station) 2-story 4LDK
4

$12,030

Nishimatsuo Town, Nishi Ward, Kumamoto City (Kumamoto Station) 2-story 4LDK

Nishimatsuo Town, Nishi Ward, Kumamoto City
4LDK 125.91m² October 1973

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.