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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$29,995

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Tsugiki, Nameko-shi (Shin-Hokoda Sta.) One-story building, studio

One-room studio 800,000 yen
4

$5,120

Tsugiki, Nameko-shi (Shin-Hokoda Sta.) One-story building, studio One-room studio 800,000 yen

Tsugiki, missing city
ワンルーム 33.12m² December 1981
2F 4DK in Sekihonmachi Sekihon-naka, Kitaibaraki-city, Ibaraki

800,000 yen
4

$5,120

2F 4DK in Sekihonmachi Sekihon-naka, Kitaibaraki-city, Ibaraki 800,000 yen

Sekihoncho, Kitaibaraki City, Ibaraki
4DK 76.55m² December 1980
4-chome, Nishi-Narisawa-cho, Hitachi City (Hitachi-Taga Sta.) Single-story, 3LDK

780,000 yen
4

$4,992

4-chome, Nishi-Narisawa-cho, Hitachi City (Hitachi-Taga Sta.) Single-story, 3LDK 780,000 yen

4, Nishinarizawacho, Hitachi City
3LDK 68.85m² September 1973
4DK 2F 4DK in Kamikoze, Hitachi-Omiya-shi, Hitachi-Omiya

4DK 780,000 yen
4

$4,992

4DK 2F 4DK in Kamikoze, Hitachi-Omiya-shi, Hitachi-Omiya 4DK 780,000 yen

Kamiokose, Hitachi-Omiya City
4DK 71.07m² January 1927
Miho-mura Village, Inashiki-gun, Kanagawa

700,000 yen
4

$4,480

Miho-mura Village, Inashiki-gun, Kanagawa 700,000 yen

Oaza-Tsuchiya, Mihura Village, Inashiki-gun
2DK 42.23m² November 1991
Chikusei-shi, Ogawa (Kawashima Sta.) 2F 5DK

Kawashima station
4

$4,352

Chikusei-shi, Ogawa (Kawashima Sta.) 2F 5DK Kawashima station

Chikusei City Ogawa
5DK 73.69m² JR Hetsu Main Line "Fujishima" station 33 min. walk
Oaza Korofuji, Ohko-cho, Kuji-gun (Kami-Ogawa Station) 2F 4LDK

580,000 yen
4

$3,712

Oaza Korofuji, Ohko-cho, Kuji-gun (Kami-Ogawa Station) 2F 4LDK 580,000 yen

Oaza Korofuji, Ohko-machi, Kuji-gun
4LDK 96.15m² December 1975
Hitachinaka-shi, Hitachinaka (Hiraiso station) Single-story building, 2K

500,000 yen
4

$3,200

Hitachinaka-shi, Hitachinaka (Hiraiso station) Single-story building, 2K 500,000 yen

Hitachinaka City Hiraiso Town
2K 40.00m² Hirosaki-shi, Hirosaki City, Oaza Hamanomachi Higashi 5-chome Used house
4-chome, Nishi-Narisawa-cho, Hitachi City (Hitachi-Taga Sta.) 2F 5DK

2DK 5,000,000 yen
4

$3,200

4-chome, Nishi-Narisawa-cho, Hitachi City (Hitachi-Taga Sta.) 2F 5DK 2DK 5,000,000 yen

4, Nishinarizawacho, Hitachi City
5DK 101.28m² December 1973
Tokai-mura, Naka-gun, Tokai-mura Oaza Ishigami Sotoyado (Tokai station) Single story house 4SK

500,000 yen
4

$3,200

Tokai-mura, Naka-gun, Tokai-mura Oaza Ishigami Sotoyado (Tokai station) Single story house 4SK 500,000 yen

Oaza Ishigami Sotoyado, Tokai-mura, Naka-gun
4SK 66.92m² April 1949
2F 4DK in Hirakata-cho, Kitaibaraki-city (Otsu-ko Sta.)

2F
4

$3,200

2F 4DK in Hirakata-cho, Kitaibaraki-city (Otsu-ko Sta.) 2F

Hirakata-cho, Kitaibaraki City
4DK 77.83m² December 1973
2F 8DK, 2F Onoyashi, Nakazato-cho, Kitaibaraki-city, Ibaraki-shi, Ibaraki

490,000 yen
4

$3,136

2F 8DK, 2F Onoyashi, Nakazato-cho, Kitaibaraki-city, Ibaraki-shi, Ibaraki 490,000 yen

Onoyazashi, Nakazato-cho, Kitaibaraki City
8DK 137.17m² January 1960
Suwa-machi 1-chome, Hitachi City (Hitachi-Taga Sta.) Single story house, 5DK

Suwa-machi 1-chome
4

$3,072

Suwa-machi 1-chome, Hitachi City (Hitachi-Taga Sta.) Single story house, 5DK Suwa-machi 1-chome

1 Suwa-machi, Hitachi City
5DK 52.06m² January 1975
Ikenobe, Kasama-shi, Kasama 2DK

480,000 yen
4

$3,072

Ikenobe, Kasama-shi, Kasama 2DK 480,000 yen

Ikenobe, Kasama City
2DK 58.79m² January 1955
Yoda, Hokota city (Shin-Hokota station) Single story house, 3K

Single-storied house 3K

$2,240

Yoda, Hokota city (Shin-Hokota station) Single story house, 3K Single-storied house 3K

Yokota, Hokota City
3K 59.52m² January 1940
Kasama-shi, Kasama Hakoda, flat roof, 3DK

350,000 yen
4

$2,240

Kasama-shi, Kasama Hakoda, flat roof, 3DK 350,000 yen

Hakoda, Kasama City
3DK 56.85m² March 1979
(Takahama Sta.) Single-story building, 4DK

100,000 yen
4

$640

(Takahama Sta.) Single-story building, 4DK 100,000 yen

Noda, Komitama City
4DK 58.91m² August 1982
Kurikoma Hachiman Nakamichi, Kurihara-shi, Kurikoma (Ishikoshi station) Single-story building, 8LDK

Kurikoma Hachiman Nakamichi
4

$12,800

Kurikoma Hachiman Nakamichi, Kurihara-shi, Kurikoma (Ishikoshi station) Single-story building, 8LDK Kurikoma Hachiman Nakamichi

Kurikoma Hachiman Nakamichi, Kurihara City
8LDK 90.09m² August 1973
Kurikoma Numakura Baba (Arikabe station), Kurihara-shi, Kurihara 2F 5DK

2,000,000 yen
4

$12,800

Kurikoma Numakura Baba (Arikabe station), Kurihara-shi, Kurihara 2F 5DK 2,000,000 yen

Kurikoma Numakura Baba, Kurihara City
5DK 121.72m² November 1981
Kurikoma Nakano Nishi Ueno, Kurihara-shi, Kurihara 2F 8K

2,000,000 yen
4

$12,800

Kurikoma Nakano Nishi Ueno, Kurihara-shi, Kurihara 2F 8K 2,000,000 yen

Kurikoma Nakano Nishi Ueno, Kurihara City
8K 156.19m² August 1965
Kurikoma-Iwagasaki Kamishoji, Kurikoma-shi, Kurihara (Kurikoma-Kogen station) 2F 5DK

2,000,000 yen
4

$12,800

Kurikoma-Iwagasaki Kamishoji, Kurikoma-shi, Kurihara (Kurikoma-Kogen station) 2F 5DK 2,000,000 yen

Kurikoma Iwagasaki Kamikoji, Kurihara City, Kurikoma
5DK 122.12m² 28 minutes walk from "Atsumi Onsen" station on JR Hetsu Main Line
Aza Nagayama, Hirobuchi, Ishinomaki-shi (Jiakeizan station) 2F 5K

2,000,000 yen
4

$12,800

Aza Nagayama, Hirobuchi, Ishinomaki-shi (Jiakeizan station) 2F 5K 2,000,000 yen

Nagayama, Hirofuchi, Ishinomaki City
5K 133.08m² June 1973
2-chome, Hiwagaoka, Ishinomaki-shi (Ishinomaki Sta.) Single story building, 4DK

2,000,000 yen
4

$12,800

2-chome, Hiwagaoka, Ishinomaki-shi (Ishinomaki Sta.) Single story building, 4DK 2,000,000 yen

2 Hiyorigaoka, Ishinomaki City
4DK 55.37m² October 1963
1-chome, Tsukuyama, Ishinomaki-shi, Miyagi 4DK 2F

2,000,000 yen
4

$12,800

1-chome, Tsukuyama, Ishinomaki-shi, Miyagi 4DK 2F 2,000,000 yen

1 Chikiyama, Ishinomaki-shi
4DK 68.68m² Fujiko Aza Sawasato, Hachinohe City, Hachinohe City, Pre-owned house

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.