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.

19702

Properties

$62

Starting From

$29,999

Up To

Ashibetsu City, Honcho (Ashibetsu Station) 2-story 5LDK
4

$3,200

Ashibetsu City, Honcho (Ashibetsu Station) 2-story 5LDK

Ashibetsu City, Honcho
5LDK 110.36m² July 1983
Noboribetsu City, Wakakusa 5-chome (Washibetsu Station) 2-story 4DK
4

$3,072

Noboribetsu City, Wakakusa 5-chome (Washibetsu Station) 2-story 4DK

Noboribetsu City, Wakakusa 5-chome
4DK 92.34m² December 1974
Abashiri County, Tsubetsu Town, Akitakumi 2-story 3LDK
4

$3,072

Abashiri County, Tsubetsu Town, Akitakumi 2-story 3LDK

Abashiri County, Tsubetsu Town, Akitakumi
3LDK 130.68m² October 1959
Iwamizawa City, Kitamotocho Higashi 1-chome (Iwamizawa Station) 2-story 5LDK
4

$2,880

Iwamizawa City, Kitamotocho Higashi 1-chome (Iwamizawa Station) 2-story 5LDK

Iwamizawa City, Kitamotocho Higashi 1-chome
5LDK 64.66m² November 1961
Muroran City, Kohoku 4-chome (Honwanishi Station) 2-story 4DK
4

$2,560

Muroran City, Kohoku 4-chome (Honwanishi Station) 2-story 4DK

Muroran City, Kohoku 4-chome
4DK 92.47m² May 1971
Hakodate City, Irifune Town 2-story 4LDK
20

$1,920

Hakodate City, Irifune Town 2-story 4LDK

Hakodate City, Irifune Town
4LDK 78.47m² January 1975
Otaru City, Sakura 2-chome (Otaru Chikko Station) 2-story 3LDK
8

$1,280

Otaru City, Sakura 2-chome (Otaru Chikko Station) 2-story 3LDK

Otaru City, Sakura 2-chome
3LDK 95.22m² July 1966
Otaru City, Irifune 4-chome (Minami-Otaru Station) 2-story 3LDK
17

$64

Otaru City, Irifune 4-chome (Minami-Otaru Station) 2-story 3LDK

Otaru City, Irifune 4-chome
3LDK 80.59m² February 1977
Bunkyo-cho, Tsukumi-shi (Tsukumi station) 2F 4DK

4,660,000 yen
4

$29,824

Bunkyo-cho, Tsukumi-shi (Tsukumi station) 2F 4DK 4,660,000 yen

Bunkyo-cho, Tsukumi-shi
4DK 85.92m² July 1972
(Higashi Beppu station) 2F 3SLDK

2F, 3SLDK 4,500,000 yen
4

$28,800

(Higashi Beppu station) 2F 3SLDK 2F, 3SLDK 4,500,000 yen

Oaza Hamawaki, Beppu City
3SLDK 58.79m² Hirosaki-shi, Hirosaki City, Oaza Hamanomachi Higashi 5-chome Used house
Bungotakada-shi, Bungotakada Nakamanamatama (Usa station) 2F 5DK

4,500,000 yen
4

$28,800

Bungotakada-shi, Bungotakada Nakamanamatama (Usa station) 2F 5DK 4,500,000 yen

Nakamatama, Bungotakada City
5DK 112.84m² October 1971
Hinode Town, Hayami District - (Hinode Station) 2F 6SDK

6SDK 4.5million yen
4

$28,800

Hinode Town, Hayami District - (Hinode Station) 2F 6SDK 6SDK 4.5million yen

Hinode Town, Hayami County
6SDK 131.10m² July 1968
Nakatsu-city, Nakatsu-shi, Kanagawa

4,500,000 yen
4

$28,800

Nakatsu-city, Nakatsu-shi, Kanagawa 4,500,000 yen

Nakatsu City, Kanaya Nakanocho
3DK 67.70m² 3 Saiwaihata, Aomori-shi, Aomori
Nakatsu-city, Nakatsu-shi, Osaka (Imazu Sta.) Single story house, 4DK

4,500,000 yen
4

$28,800

Nakatsu-city, Nakatsu-shi, Osaka (Imazu Sta.) Single story house, 4DK 4,500,000 yen

Morota, Nakatsu City
4DK 86.28m² August 1963
Tsukumi-shi, Tsukumi-shi (Tsukumi station) 1 story above ground and 1 basement floor, 3K

4,500,000 yen
4

$28,800

Tsukumi-shi, Tsukumi-shi (Tsukumi station) 1 story above ground and 1 basement floor, 3K 4,500,000 yen

Tsukumi-shi, Tsujumi-shi
3K 91.32m² Nagai City Kanjinshiyo
1 Tsuruoka-cho, Saeki City (Kamioka Station) 2F 4SLDK

4.5 million yen
4

$28,800

1 Tsuruoka-cho, Saeki City (Kamioka Station) 2F 4SLDK 4.5 million yen

1, Tsuruoka-cho, Saeki City
4SLDK 142.18m² October 2005
Saeki City, Saeki City, Aichi Pref.

2F 10DK 4,500,000 yen
4

$28,800

Saeki City, Saeki City, Aichi Pref. 2F 10DK 4,500,000 yen

Oaza Asamai Iura, Kamiura, Saiki City
10DK 103.81m² March 1988
Saeki City, Oaza Tsurumonokuchi (Saeki Station) 2F 5DK

4,500,000 yen
4

$28,800

Saeki City, Oaza Tsurumonokuchi (Saeki Station) 2F 5DK 4,500,000 yen

Saiki City, Oaza Tsurumonokuchi
5DK 84.51m² June 1982
Kusu-machi, Kusu-gun, Oaza Okuma (Era station) 2F 3SLDK

4,500,000 yen
4

$28,800

Kusu-machi, Kusu-gun, Oaza Okuma (Era station) 2F 3SLDK 4,500,000 yen

Kusu-machi, Kusu-gun
3SLDK 100.00m² January 1993
Oita-shi, Oita 3-chome Benten (Oita Sta.) Single story house, 4DK

4,500,000 yen
4

$28,800

Oita-shi, Oita 3-chome Benten (Oita Sta.) Single story house, 4DK 4,500,000 yen

3 Benten, Oita City
4DK 73.81m² April 1966
Oita-shi, Oita Fujimigaoka Higashi 2-chome (Bungo Kokubu Sta.) Single story building, 5DK

5DK Single-story house 4.5 million yen
4

$28,800

Oita-shi, Oita Fujimigaoka Higashi 2-chome (Bungo Kokubu Sta.) Single story building, 5DK 5DK Single-story house 4.5 million yen

2, Fujimigaoka Higashi, Oita City
5DK 90.70m² September 1975
Usuki-city Oaza-Tomuro (Kamiuzuki station) 2F 4K

4,500,000 yen
4

$28,800

Usuki-city Oaza-Tomuro (Kamiuzuki station) 2F 4K 4,500,000 yen

Usuki City Oaza Tomuro
4K 84.60m² May 1982
Usuki city, Oaza-odomari (Usuki station) Single-storied building, 3DK

4,500,000 yen
4

$28,800

Usuki city, Oaza-odomari (Usuki station) Single-storied building, 3DK 4,500,000 yen

Usuki City, Oaza-Odomari
3DK 77.01m² July 2002
Usuki-city Oaza Enashida (Kumazaki station) 2F 4DK

4,500,000 yen
4

$28,800

Usuki-city Oaza Enashida (Kumazaki station) 2F 4DK 4,500,000 yen

Usuki City Oaza Enashida
4DK 79.55m² October 1966

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.