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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Shimonoseki City, Toyoura Town, Oaza Uga (Uga Hongō Station) 2-story building 7DK
4

$15,777

Shimonoseki City, Toyoura Town, Oaza Uga (Uga Hongō Station) 2-story building 7DK

Shimonoseki City, Toyoura Town, Oaza Uga
7DK 170.79m² January 1966
Iwade City, Nitta Hiroshi, 2-story, 4DK
4

$26,426

Iwade City, Nitta Hiroshi, 2-story, 4DK

Iwade City, Nitta Hiroshi
4DK 74.37m² May 1981
Onomichi City Mukoujima Town Michikoshi (Onomichi Station) Single-story building 4DK
4

$3,155

Onomichi City Mukoujima Town Michikoshi (Onomichi Station) Single-story building 4DK

Onomichi City Mukoujima Town Michikoshi
4DK 59.49m² January 1869
Wakayama City, Kōsai (Ki Station) Single-story building 3DK
4

$21,141

Wakayama City, Kōsai (Ki Station) Single-story building 3DK

Wakayama City, Kōsai
3DK 57.13m² July 1974
Nishimuro District, Shirahama Town - 2-story building, 5DK
4

$18,205

Nishimuro District, Shirahama Town - 2-story building, 5DK

Nishimuro District, Shirahama Town -
5DK 102.27m² January 1959
Kamimaki Town, Kitakatsuragi District, Yoneyamadai 2-chome (Shitumi Station) 2-story building 3DK
4

$19,399

Kamimaki Town, Kitakatsuragi District, Yoneyamadai 2-chome (Shitumi Station) 2-story building 3DK

Yoneyamadai 2-chome, Kamimaki Town, Kitakatsuragi District
3DK 79.49m² October 1975
Kobe City, Kita Ward, Dojocho Ikuno (Nishinomiya-Nashio Station) 2-story 3DK
2

$12,622

Kobe City, Kita Ward, Dojocho Ikuno (Nishinomiya-Nashio Station) 2-story 3DK

Kobe City, Kita Ward, Dojocho Ikuno
3DK 96.85m² July 1973
Shingu City, Kumanoji 2-chome (Shingu Station) 2-story building 4LDK
4

$3,029

Shingu City, Kumanoji 2-chome (Shingu Station) 2-story building 4LDK

Shingu City, Kumanoji 2-chome
4LDK 81.44m² August 1977
Tsu City, Hakusan-cho Yamanano (Nishi-Aoyama Station) Single-story building 2LDK
4

$17,612

Tsu City, Hakusan-cho Yamanano (Nishi-Aoyama Station) Single-story building 2LDK

Tsu City, Hakusan-cho Yamanano
2LDK 42.23m² January 1998
Hikone City, Matsubara-cho (Hikone Station) 2-story building 3DK
2

$28,304

Hikone City, Matsubara-cho (Hikone Station) 2-story building 3DK

Matsubara-cho, Hikone City
3DK 49.83m² May 1973
Uozu City, Hotada (Keida Station) 2-story 5LDK
4

$6,320

Uozu City, Hotada (Keida Station) 2-story 5LDK

Uozu City, Hotada
5LDK 109.83m² August 1965
Kawaguchi City, Shiba Fuji 2-chome (Minami-Urawa Station) 2-story building 2DK
4

$24,531

Kawaguchi City, Shiba Fuji 2-chome (Minami-Urawa Station) 2-story building 2DK

Kawaguchi City, Shiba Fuji 2-chome
2DK 37.25m² August 1967
Inagi Town, Kitakatsushika District, Oaza Kobari Shinjuku (Hanekawa Station) 2-story 3DK
2

$22,088

Inagi Town, Kitakatsushika District, Oaza Kobari Shinjuku (Hanekawa Station) 2-story 3DK

Oaza Kobari Shinjuku, Inagi Town, Kitakatsushika District
3DK 70.38m² January 1978
Kamikawa-gun, Shimonita Town, Oaza Umayama (Chihei Station) 2-story building 6DK
4

$12,495

Kamikawa-gun, Shimonita Town, Oaza Umayama (Chihei Station) 2-story building 6DK

Kamikawa-gun, Shimonita Town, Oaza Umayama
6DK 128.05m² May 1973
Motegi Town, Haga District, Oaza Makino (Motegi Station) 2-story 7LDK
4

$18,870

Motegi Town, Haga District, Oaza Makino (Motegi Station) 2-story 7LDK

Oaza Makino, Motegi Town, Haga District
7LDK 171.00m² February 1993
Nikko City, Igarashi (Yunishigawa Onsen Station) Single-story building 2DK
4

$10,068

Nikko City, Igarashi (Yunishigawa Onsen Station) Single-story building 2DK

Nikko City, Igarashi
2DK 59.98m² August 1970
Tome City, Sakumachi Sanuma, Nishiki (Nitta Station) 2-story building 5DK
4

$17,670

Tome City, Sakumachi Sanuma, Nishiki (Nitta Station) 2-story building 5DK

Tome City, Sakumachi Sanuma, Nishiki
5DK 91.56m² January 1969
Kamisunagawa-cho, Sorachi-gun, Kamisunagawa-cho (Sunagawa Station) Single-story building 3LDK
4

$12,622

Kamisunagawa-cho, Sorachi-gun, Kamisunagawa-cho (Sunagawa Station) Single-story building 3LDK

Kamisunagawa-cho, Sorachi-gun, Kamisunagawa-cho
3LDK 176.85m² January 1928
Shirogane-dai 1-jo 3-chome, Asahikawa City (Asahikawa Station) 2-story building 6LDK
4

$12,622

Shirogane-dai 1-jo 3-chome, Asahikawa City (Asahikawa Station) 2-story building 6LDK

Shirogane-dai 1-jo 3-chome, Asahikawa City
6LDK 148.63m² August 1971
2-story 4DK in Tsubakizawa 2-chome, Miyagino-ku, Sendai City (Taihara Station) - 2,980,000 yen
4

$18,744

2-story 4DK in Tsubakizawa 2-chome, Miyagino-ku, Sendai City (Taihara Station) - 2,980,000 yen

Tsubakizawa 2-chome, Miyagino-ku, Sendai City
4DK 60.21m² August 1970
Tome City, Towa Town, Komeya, Onda (Ishikoshi Station) Single-story building 4DK
4

$12,622

Tome City, Towa Town, Komeya, Onda (Ishikoshi Station) Single-story building 4DK

Tome City, Towa Town, Komeya, Onda
4DK 113.60m² March 1955
Kagoshima City, Chinen 2-chome, 2-story, 4K
4

$23,981

Kagoshima City, Chinen 2-chome, 2-story, 4K

Kagoshima City, Chinen 2-chome
4K 66.62m² March 1977
Ichiki-Kushikino City, Minato Town (Ichiki Station) Single-story building 4DK
4

$25,244

Ichiki-Kushikino City, Minato Town (Ichiki Station) Single-story building 4DK

Ichiki-Kushikino City, Minato Town
4DK 120.46m² March 1978
■Good access to Sakata City and Yamagata City via National Route 112, as well as Nishikawa Town and Shonai area.
3

$28,304

■Good access to Sakata City and Yamagata City via National Route 112, as well as Nishikawa Town and Shonai area.

Oaza Shiraiwa, Ueno, Sagae City, Yamagata Prefecture
7DK 146.37m2 September 1980

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.