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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Ibusuki city, Ibusuki city, Ibusuki city (Kaimon station) Single story house, 5DK

2,000,000 yen
4

$12,800

Ibusuki city, Ibusuki city, Ibusuki city (Kaimon station) Single story house, 5DK 2,000,000 yen

Kaimon Jumachi, Ibusuki City
5DK 125.00m² April 1959
Tarumi-shi, Shinshiro, flat roof, 3DK

1,980,000 yen
4

$12,672

Tarumi-shi, Shinshiro, flat roof, 3DK 1,980,000 yen

Tarumi City Shinshiro
3DK 76.66m² February 1989
Satsumasendai-shi, Satsumasendai-shi, Satsumasendai (Kawauchi station) Single-storied building, 3DK

1,980,000 yen
4

$12,672

Satsumasendai-shi, Satsumasendai-shi, Satsumasendai (Kawauchi station) Single-storied building, 3DK 1,980,000 yen

Soeda, Iriki Town, Satsumasendai City
3DK 74.78m² May 1983
Aoyama-cho, Satsumasendai-shi, Satsumasendai 4DK

1,980,000 yen
2

$12,672

Aoyama-cho, Satsumasendai-shi, Satsumasendai 4DK 1,980,000 yen

Aoyama-cho, Satsumasendai City
4DK 93.13m² Facilities: public water supply, main sewer, individual LPG, parking: garage
2F 5K, Mako, Hayato-cho, Kirishima-shi, Kirishima

1,980,000 yen
4

$12,672

2F 5K, Mako, Hayato-cho, Kirishima-shi, Kirishima 1,980,000 yen

Mako, Hayato Town, Kirishima City
5K 90.70m² January 1975
Nagashima-cho, Izumi-gun Sashiie (Nodago Sta.) Single story house, 5DK

1,980,000 yen
4

$12,672

Nagashima-cho, Izumi-gun Sashiie (Nodago Sta.) Single story house, 5DK 1,980,000 yen

Sashie, Nagashima-cho, Izumi-gun
5DK 61.45m² January 1975
Hishikari-Minamiura, Isa-shi, Osaka 5DK

1,980,000 yen
4

$12,672

Hishikari-Minamiura, Isa-shi, Osaka 5DK 1,980,000 yen

Minamiura, Hishikari, Isa City
5DK 106.65m² August 1981
Yakushima-cho, Kumage-gun, Shidoko, Single story house, 3K

1.9 million yen
4

$12,160

Yakushima-cho, Kumage-gun, Shidoko, Single story house, 3K 1.9 million yen

Shidoko, Yakushima-cho, Kumage-gun
3K 76.03m² January 1931
Kagoshima city Karaminato 2-chome (Karaminato station) 2F 4K

2,000,000 yen
3

$12,160

Kagoshima city Karaminato 2-chome (Karaminato station) 2F 4K 2,000,000 yen

2 Karaminato, Kagoshima City
4K 67.32m² October 1965
Kagoshima-city Tokiwa 1-chome (Kagoshima Chuo Sta.) Single story building, 2DK

1.9 million yen
4

$12,160

Kagoshima-city Tokiwa 1-chome (Kagoshima Chuo Sta.) Single story building, 2DK 1.9 million yen

1 Tokiwa, Kagoshima City
2DK 38.01m² February 1964
Atsuchi, Chiran-cho, Minami-Kyushu-city, Kanagawa 3LDK, single story house

1.8 million yen
4

$11,520

Atsuchi, Chiran-cho, Minami-Kyushu-city, Kanagawa 3LDK, single story house 1.8 million yen

Atsuchi, Chiran-cho, Minami-Kyushu City
3LDK 77.18m² January 1960
4DK, one-story house, Shintomi, Kimotsuki-cho, Kimotsuki-gun

1.8 million yen
4

$11,520

4DK, one-story house, Shintomi, Kimotsuki-cho, Kimotsuki-gun 1.8 million yen

Shintomi, Kimotsuki Town, Kimotsuki County
4DK 119.00m² October 1923
2F 6DK in Shimoarukawacho, Kanoya-city, Kanoya

1.8 million yen
4

$11,520

2F 6DK in Shimoarukawacho, Kanoya-city, Kanoya 1.8 million yen

Shimo-Aurigawa-cho, Kanoya City
6DK 70.90m² March 1975
Kagoshima-shi, Kagoshima 3-chome Tagami (Kanda (Kotsu-kyokumae) station) 2F 4DK

1,800,000 yen

$11,520

Kagoshima-shi, Kagoshima 3-chome Tagami (Kanda (Kotsu-kyokumae) station) 2F 4DK 1,800,000 yen

3 Tagami, Kagoshima City
4DK 82.01m² July 1939
Kagoshima-city, Sakurajima Yokoyama-cho, one-story building, 3DK

1.8 million yen
4

$11,520

Kagoshima-city, Sakurajima Yokoyama-cho, one-story building, 3DK 1.8 million yen

Kagoshima City, Sakurajima Yokoyama-cho
3DK 56.29m² July 1977
Kagoshima-city, Kagoshima, Japan (Senganen station) Single story building, 3DK

1.8 million yen
4

$11,520

Kagoshima-city, Kagoshima, Japan (Senganen station) Single story building, 3DK 1.8 million yen

Sakamoto-cho, Kagoshima City
3DK 74.33m² November 1971
Oita City, Oita Prefecture (Kozaki station) 2F 5DK

3,000,000 yen
4

$19,200

Oita City, Oita Prefecture (Kozaki station) 2F 5DK 3,000,000 yen

Oita City, Oita Prefecture
5DK 108.94m² April 1972
Usa-shi, Usa (Usa station) Single-story building, 3DK

3,000,000 yen
4

$19,200

Usa-shi, Usa (Usa station) Single-story building, 3DK 3,000,000 yen

Usa City, Usa City, Minami-Usa
3DK 52.89m² March 1971
Oaza Kamikoyama Shinden, Usa City (Yanagigaura Station) Single-story building, 3LDK

3,000,000 yen
4

$19,200

Oaza Kamikoyama Shinden, Usa City (Yanagigaura Station) Single-story building, 3LDK 3,000,000 yen

Oaza-Kamikoyama Shinden, Usa City
3LDK 79.43m² July 1976
(Yanagigaura Sta.) Single story house 5DK

3,000,000 yen
4

$19,200

(Yanagigaura Sta.) Single story house 5DK 3,000,000 yen

Orishikida, Ajimuimachi, Usa City
5DK 67.49m² November 1989
Kunito-shi, Kunito-cho Hara (Kitsuki station) Single-story house, 4LDK

2,830,000 yen
4

$18,112

Kunito-shi, Kunito-cho Hara (Kitsuki station) Single-story house, 4LDK 2,830,000 yen

Kunitacho Hara, Kunitacho City, Kunitacho City
4LDK 118.38m² January 1972
Kawanami, Yufuin-cho, Yufu City (Yufuin Sta.) Single story house, 4DK

2.8 million yen
4

$17,920

Kawanami, Yufuin-cho, Yufu City (Yufuin Sta.) Single story house, 4DK 2.8 million yen

Kawanami, Yufuin-cho, Yufu City
4DK 99.66m² October 1959
Marunouchi-cho, Hita-shi, Hita (Mitsuoka Station) Single-story building, 4SK

2.8 million yen
4

$17,920

Marunouchi-cho, Hita-shi, Hita (Mitsuoka Station) Single-story building, 4SK 2.8 million yen

Marunouchi Town, Hita City
4SK 75.11m² Shinmei-cho, Tsuruoka City
2F 6DK in Ooi-Otsuru-cho, Hita-shi, Hita

2.8 million yen
4

$17,920

2F 6DK in Ooi-Otsuru-cho, Hita-shi, Hita 2.8 million yen

Ooi-Otsuru-cho, Hita City
6DK 160.42m² April 1968

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.