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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Kochi City, Kaira Otsu (Kagoe Station) 2-story building 3K
4

$18,933

Kochi City, Kaira Otsu (Kagoe Station) 2-story building 3K

Kochi City, Keira Otsu
3K 56.69m² December 1973
Tosa Shimizu City, Shimokawaguchi (Kogyo Danchi Station) 2-story building 6DK
4

$17,620

Tosa Shimizu City, Shimokawaguchi (Kogyo Danchi Station) 2-story building 6DK

Tosa Shimizu City, Shimokawaguchi
6DK 152.13m² November 1983
Takamatsu City, Tadotsu Town, Oaza Yamashina (Kaiganji Station) 2-story 6DK
4

$23,742

Takamatsu City, Tadotsu Town, Oaza Yamashina (Kaiganji Station) 2-story 6DK

Takamatsu City, Tadotsu Town, Oaza Yamashina
6DK 121.00m² December 1977
Yanai City Yanai Hirose (Yanai Station) 2-story 3DK
4

$2,518

Yanai City Yanai Hirose (Yanai Station) 2-story 3DK

Yanai City Yanai Hirose
3DK 73.28m² May 1978
Nishidahara, Fukusaki Town, Kanzaki District - 2-story building, 7DK
4

$18,571

Nishidahara, Fukusaki Town, Kanzaki District - 2-story building, 7DK

Nishidahara, Fukusaki Town, Kanzaki District
7DK 186.20m² January 1970
Matsubara City, Kawai 1-chome (Takaminosato Station), 2-story, 4DK
4

$21,976

Matsubara City, Kawai 1-chome (Takaminosato Station), 2-story, 4DK

Matsubara City, Kawai 1-chome
4DK 42.04m² December 1968
Yamato Koriyama City, Mangyoji Town (Yamato Koizumi Station) 2-story building 5DK
4

$23,981

Yamato Koriyama City, Mangyoji Town (Yamato Koizumi Station) 2-story building 5DK

Yamato Koriyama City, Mangyoji Town
5DK 75.73m² April 1970
Matsusaka City, Ekibuta Town (Matsusaka Station), single-story building, 5DK
3

$17,670

Matsusaka City, Ekibuta Town (Matsusaka Station), single-story building, 5DK

Ekibuta Town, Matsusaka City
5DK 93.91m² January 1971
Isumi City Wakayama (Ohara Station) Single-story building 2DK
4

$25,312

Isumi City Wakayama (Ohara Station) Single-story building 2DK

Isumi City Wakayama
2DK 43.06m² October 1994
Mobara City, Mukudadai (Mobara Station) 2-story building 5LDK
4

$20,720

Mobara City, Mukudadai (Mobara Station) 2-story building 5LDK

Rokudadai, Mobara City
5LDK 112.01m² June 1977
Joetsu City, Oaza Takasumi (Amiakawa Station) Single-story building 2K
4

$9,150

Joetsu City, Oaza Takasumi (Amiakawa Station) Single-story building 2K

Joetsu City, Oaza Takasumi
2K 41.26m² August 1991
Ome City, Hatanaka 3-chome (Hinatawada Station) 2-story 4DK

$18,837

Ome City, Hatanaka 3-chome (Hinatawada Station) 2-story 4DK

Ome City, Hatanaka 3-chome
4DK 79.05m² April 1998
Yonezawa City, Hanazawa-cho 1-chome (Yonezawa Station) 2-story building 5DK
4

$25,244

Yonezawa City, Hanazawa-cho 1-chome (Yonezawa Station) 2-story building 5DK

Yonezawa City, Hanazawa-cho 1-chome
5DK 111.64m² October 1978
Kamiyama City, Asahi-cho 1-chome (Kaminoyama Onsen Station) Single-story building 5DK

$24,648

Kamiyama City, Asahi-cho 1-chome (Kaminoyama Onsen Station) Single-story building 5DK

Kamiyama City, Asahi-cho 1-chome
5DK 83.78m² May 1968
Yonezawa City, Jousai 4-chome (Nishi-Yonezawa Station) 2-story building 6DK
4

$6,320

Yonezawa City, Jousai 4-chome (Nishi-Yonezawa Station) 2-story building 6DK

Yonezawa City, Jousai 4-chome
6DK 127.19m² February 1986
Nihonmatsu City, Obama, Fujimachi (Nihonmatsu Station) Single-story building 3K
4

$5,651

Nihonmatsu City, Obama, Fujimachi (Nihonmatsu Station) Single-story building 3K

Nihonmatsu City, Obama, Fujimachi
3K 94.72m² June 1972
Yonezawa City, Shimohanazawa 3-chome (Yonezawa Station) 2-story building 6DK
4

$9,782

Yonezawa City, Shimohanazawa 3-chome (Yonezawa Station) 2-story building 6DK

Yonezawa City, Shimohanazawa 3-chome
6DK 109.74m² November 1963
Mutsu City, Wakamatsu Town (Akagawa Station) 2-story 2LDK

$29,497

Mutsu City, Wakamatsu Town (Akagawa Station) 2-story 2LDK

Mutsu City, Wakamatsu Town
2LDK 100.38m² July 1977
Bibai City, Nishi 2-jo Kita 2-chome (Bibai Station) 2-story building 9LDK
4

$2,845

Bibai City, Nishi 2-jo Kita 2-chome (Bibai Station) 2-story building 9LDK

Nishi 2-jo Kita 2-chome, Bibai City
9LDK 190.35m² August 1971
Waki Kami, Tsukanodai, Kitaakita City (Takanosu Station) 2-story 6DK
4

$3,155

Waki Kami, Tsukanodai, Kitaakita City (Takanosu Station) 2-story 6DK

Waki Kami, Tsukanodai, Kitaakita City
6DK 134.91m² October 1976
Yamanano, Hakusan-cho (Nishi Aoyama Station) 2.8 million yen

$17,581

Yamanano, Hakusan-cho (Nishi Aoyama Station) 2.8 million yen

Yamanano, Hakusan-cho, Tsu City, Mie Prefecture
2LDK 42.23m2 January 1998
17-minute walk to Kintetsu Nakagawa Station! 12-minute walk to MEGA Don Quijote Ureshino store (*^-^*)
3

$12,432

17-minute walk to Kintetsu Nakagawa Station! 12-minute walk to MEGA Don Quijote Ureshino store (*^-^*)

1481-6 Ureshino-cho, Matsusaka City, Mie Prefecture
6DK+S(納戸) 119.65m2 November 1966
Hiruma-cho 1.9 million yen
2

$11,930

Hiruma-cho 1.9 million yen

Hiruma-cho, Matsusaka City, Mie Prefecture
13DK 106.51m2 January 1963
Hisai Saiwaicho (Hisai Station) 1.7 million yen
3

$10,674

Hisai Saiwaicho (Hisai Station) 1.7 million yen

Saiwaicho, Hisai, Tsu City, Mie Prefecture
4DK 68.28m2 January 1926

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.