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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Properties

$62

Starting From

$29,999

Up To

Hachimantai City, Terashida (Araya Shinmachi Station) 2-story 6DK
4

$3,200

Hachimantai City, Terashida (Araya Shinmachi Station) 2-story 6DK

Hachimantai City, Terashida
6DK 233.05m² January 1953
Osu City, Maesawa, Taniki (Maesawa Station) 2-story 7SLDK
4

$3,200

Osu City, Maesawa, Taniki (Maesawa Station) 2-story 7SLDK

Osu City, Maesawa, Taniki
7SLDK 206.33m² September 1956
Osu City, Esashi, Yonesato, Nakayashiki 1-story 4DK
4

$3,200

Osu City, Esashi, Yonesato, Nakayashiki 1-story 4DK

Osu City, Esashi, Yonesato, Nakayashiki
4DK 268.57m² January 1921
Osu City, Esashi, Hirose, Hiwatari (Mizusawa Esashi Station) 2-story 6DK
4

$3,200

Osu City, Esashi, Hirose, Hiwatari (Mizusawa Esashi Station) 2-story 6DK

Osu City, Esashi, Hirose, Hiwatari
6DK 117.58m² October 1973
Osu City, Esashi, Aitakubo, Ohata (Mizusawa Esashi Station) 1-story 4K
4

$3,200

Osu City, Esashi, Aitakubo, Ohata (Mizusawa Esashi Station) 1-story 4K

Osu City, Esashi, Aitakubo, Ohata
4K 190.08m² January 1868
Ichinoseki City, Hanaizumi Town, Nagai, Yakushizawa (Aburajima Station) 2-story 5K
4

$3,200

Ichinoseki City, Hanaizumi Town, Nagai, Yakushizawa (Aburajima Station) 2-story 5K

Ichinoseki City, Hanaizumi Town, Nagai, Yakushizawa
5K 145.54m² August 1975
Ninohe County, Ichinoseki Town, Kotoriyachi, Nakayashiki Ue (Kotoriyachi Station) 2-story 3DK
4

$3,072

Ninohe County, Ichinoseki Town, Kotoriyachi, Nakayashiki Ue (Kotoriyachi Station) 2-story 3DK

Ninohe County, Ichinoseki Town, Kotoriyachi, Nakayashiki Ue
3DK 96.88m² August 1980
Osu City, Maesawa, Toukazaki (Maesawa Station) 2-story 4DK
4

$2,560

Osu City, Maesawa, Toukazaki (Maesawa Station) 2-story 4DK

Osu City, Maesawa, Toukazaki
4DK 75.39m² April 1973
Nikaho City, Akita Town, Hamayama (Nakahara Station) 2-story 8DK
4

$9,600

Nikaho City, Akita Town, Hamayama (Nakahara Station) 2-story 8DK

Nikaho City, Akita Town, Hamayama
8DK 189.17m² September 1979
Yurihonjo City, Yajima Town, Nanokamachi, Nanokamachi (Yajima Station) 2-story 8DK
4

$960

Yurihonjo City, Yajima Town, Nanokamachi, Nanokamachi (Yajima Station) 2-story 8DK

Yurihonjo City, Yajima Town, Nanokamachi, Nanokamachi
8DK 154.02m² October 1980
Otaru City, Shiomidai 1-chome (Otaru Chikko Station) 2-story 3SLDK
4

$4,480

Otaru City, Shiomidai 1-chome (Otaru Chikko Station) 2-story 3SLDK

Otaru City, Shiomidai 1-chome
3SLDK 100.71m² April 1973
Aomori City, Yaedata 3-chome (Yatamae Station) 2-story 3DK
4

$640

Aomori City, Yaedata 3-chome (Yatamae Station) 2-story 3DK

Aomori City, Yaedata 3-chome
3DK 56.70m² May 1976
This property is south-facing and has good sunlight, adjacent to Asahigaoka housing complex!!
3

$28,800

This property is south-facing and has good sunlight, adjacent to Asahigaoka housing complex!!

Oaza Arai, Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture
4K 80.29m2 September 1977
Kirishima Taguchi 2,900,000 yen
3

$18,560

Kirishima Taguchi 2,900,000 yen

2327-93 Kirishima Taguchi, Kirishima City, Kagoshima Prefecture
3DK 82.79m2 December 1987
Makizono Town Takachiho 2,800,000 yen
3

$17,920

Makizono Town Takachiho 2,800,000 yen

Takachiho, Makizono Town, Kirishima City, Kagoshima Prefecture
3K 62.1m2 July 1991
[Land 74 tsubo] A single-story house standing on elevated ground. A private space beyond the stairs
3

$17,920

[Land 74 tsubo] A single-story house standing on elevated ground. A private space beyond the stairs

Wakaba Town, Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture
4DK 68.73m2 January 1977
◆Flat land single-story property◆ Renovation consultations available

$17,600

◆Flat land single-story property◆ Renovation consultations available

2-32-20 Kusamuta, Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture
5K 84.61m2 August 1969
A spacious 387 tsubo old folk house with a warehouse, surrounded by nature for a slow life!
3

$16,000

A spacious 387 tsubo old folk house with a warehouse, surrounded by nature for a slow life!

4692 Naoki Town, Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture
5K 147.17m2 April 1930
Kihara Town (Makurazaki Station) 2,500,000 yen
3

$16,000

Kihara Town (Makurazaki Station) 2,500,000 yen

Kihara Town, Makurazaki City, Kagoshima Prefecture
4DK 79.85m2 January 1990
Sueyoshi Town Minamino Go 2,480,000 yen
3

$15,872

Sueyoshi Town Minamino Go 2,480,000 yen

Sueyoshi Town Minamino Go, So City, Kagoshima Prefecture
3DK 72.04m2 May 1987
Hayato Town Togo (Hinatayama Station) 2,480,000 yen
3

$15,872

Hayato Town Togo (Hinatayama Station) 2,480,000 yen

905-1 Togo, Hayato Town, Kirishima City, Kagoshima Prefecture
2K 41.59m2 April 1975
Kokubu Ken no Utsu Town 2,200,000 yen
3

$14,080

Kokubu Ken no Utsu Town 2,200,000 yen

165-3 Kokubu Ken no Utsu Town, Kirishima City, Kagoshima Prefecture
3DK 53.86m2 October 1977
Kirishima Taguchi (Kirishima Jingu Station) 2,000,000 yen
3

$12,800

Kirishima Taguchi (Kirishima Jingu Station) 2,000,000 yen

Kirishima Taguchi, Kirishima City, Kagoshima Prefecture
2K 44.66m2 April 1981
Yoshino Town 2,000,000 yen
3

$12,800

Yoshino Town 2,000,000 yen

7035-7 Yoshino Town, Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture
4DK 70.48m2 March 1983

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.