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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Yuki City, Oaza Yuki (Yuki Station) 2-story 8K
4

$13,568

Yuki City, Oaza Yuki (Yuki Station) 2-story 8K

Yuki City, Oaza Yuki
8K 232.40m² February 1964
Chikusei City, Onnakata (Kawashima Station) Single-story 4SDK
4

$15,742

Chikusei City, Onnakata (Kawashima Station) Single-story 4SDK

Chikusei City, Onnakata
4SDK 84.82m² October 1980
Koga City, Tanigai (Minakurikawa Station) 2-story 3DK
4

$15,742

Koga City, Tanigai (Minakurikawa Station) 2-story 3DK

Koga City, Tanigai
3DK 64.58m² December 1977
[0 parking spaces, water leakage, loan not possible, reconstruction not allowed] Two-story south-facing 5DK
3

$6,299

[0 parking spaces, water leakage, loan not possible, reconstruction not allowed] Two-story south-facing 5DK

Main area of Kataura, Kasasa Town, Minamisatsuma City, Kagoshima Prefecture
5DK 112.73m2 February 1980
5DKS × Create your own living space with renovation
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$18,267

5DKS × Create your own living space with renovation

Oaza Koyama, Hita City, Oita Prefecture
5DK+S(納戸) 108.12m2 May 1980
Used house in Higashihorie, Usa City. The building was constructed in 1970, so renovation is necessary.
3

$9,448

Used house in Higashihorie, Usa City. The building was constructed in 1970, so renovation is necessary.

145-1 Oaza Higashiohori, Usa City, Oita Prefecture, and others
5DK 125.95m2 January 1970
Katakai 4.5 million yen
3

$28,345

Katakai 4.5 million yen

Katakai, Kujukuri Town, Sanbu District, Chiba Prefecture
5K 109.3m2 August 1983
☆ Land with old house ☆ 3DK ☆ All rooms over 6 tatami mats ☆ Good sunlight ☆ Good ventilation ☆ Flat land
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$25,070

☆ Land with old house ☆ 3DK ☆ All rooms over 6 tatami mats ☆ Good sunlight ☆ Good ventilation ☆ Flat land

1 Sakuragi, Wakaba Ward, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture
3K 48.02m2 September 1979
Surrounded by a tranquil rural landscape, a spacious land of about 65 tsubo♪
3

$25,070

Surrounded by a tranquil rural landscape, a spacious land of about 65 tsubo♪

Chano, Kisarazu City, Chiba Prefecture
7DK 115.09m2 May 1991
10 minutes on foot to Shin-Mobara Station, delivery after removal of remaining items and indoor cleaning
3

$25,070

10 minutes on foot to Shin-Mobara Station, delivery after removal of remaining items and indoor cleaning

2586-2 Nagao, Mobara City, Chiba Prefecture
4K 51.33m2 February 1977
3,200,000 yen (Okura, Suigo Station)
3

$20,156

3,200,000 yen (Okura, Suigo Station)

Okura, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture
3DK 70.38m2 January 1985
2,980,000 yen (Tsu, Kofudai Station)
3

$18,771

2,980,000 yen (Tsu, Kofudai Station)

Tsu, Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture
7DK 146.57m2 January 1939
2,800,000 yen (Choji, Katori Station)
3

$17,637

2,800,000 yen (Choji, Katori Station)

Choji, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture
4DK 96.88m2 August 1990
Good access to the city center ◎ Ideal DIY at a reasonable price
3

$17,637

Good access to the city center ◎ Ideal DIY at a reasonable price

1 Sakaemachi, Matsudo City, Chiba Prefecture
2DK 41.92m2 September 1967
Minamikyushu City, Eiwa Town Beppu (Minamikawa Station) Single-story building 3DK
4

$20,700

Minamikyushu City, Eiwa Town Beppu (Minamikawa Station) Single-story building 3DK

Eiwa Town Beppu, Minamikyushu City
3DK 104.27m² April 1976
2 million yen (Yachiyo Road, Enokido Station)
3

$12,598

2 million yen (Yachiyo Road, Enokido Station)

Yachiyo Road, Yachiyo City, Chiba Prefecture
3DK 52m2 September 1984
Miyakubo 5 (Onikoshi Station) 400,000 yen
3

$2,519

Miyakubo 5 (Onikoshi Station) 400,000 yen

5 Miyakubo, Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture
4DK 40.89m2 April 1969
Miyakonojō City, Yamada Town Yamada (Mankezuka Station) Single-story building 5DK
4

$22,088

Miyakonojō City, Yamada Town Yamada (Mankezuka Station) Single-story building 5DK

Miyakonojō City, Yamada Town Yamada
5DK 228.20m² January 1978
Nagasaki City, Enoura Town (Nagasaki Station) 2-story building 3DK
4

$22,113

Nagasaki City, Enoura Town (Nagasaki Station) 2-story building 3DK

Enoura Town, Nagasaki City
3DK 67.48m² November 1969
Moji Ward, Kitakyushu City, Okuda 5-chome (Komorie Station) Single-story building 2DK
4

$15,651

Moji Ward, Kitakyushu City, Okuda 5-chome (Komorie Station) Single-story building 2DK

Okuda 5-chome, Moji Ward, Kitakyushu City
2DK 57.05m² September 1972
Shiroishi Town, Kishima District, Oaza Toei (Hizen-Shiroishi Station) Single-story building 10DK
4

$24,612

Shiroishi Town, Kishima District, Oaza Toei (Hizen-Shiroishi Station) Single-story building 10DK

Oaza Toei, Shiroishi Town, Kishima District
10DK 207.49m² May 1968
Nagasaki City, Enoura Town (Nagasaki Station) 2-story 3DK
4

$9,466

Nagasaki City, Enoura Town (Nagasaki Station) 2-story 3DK

Enoura Town, Nagasaki City
3DK 67.17m² October 1971
Isahaya City, Konagai Town Maki (Konagai Station) 2-story building 6K
2

$3,786

Isahaya City, Konagai Town Maki (Konagai Station) 2-story building 6K

Isahaya City, Konagai Town Maki
6K 134.11m² November 1973
Kannonji City, Dezaku Town (Kannonji Station) 2-story building 5DK
4

$12,306

Kannonji City, Dezaku Town (Kannonji Station) 2-story building 5DK

Dezaku Town, Kannonji City
5DK 64.98m² May 1974

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.