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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$29,999

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(Iyo Kameoka Sta.) 2F 7DK

2,000,000 yen
4

$12,800

(Iyo Kameoka Sta.) 2F 7DK 2,000,000 yen

Beppu, Onishi Town, Imabari City
7DK 150.04m² September 1943
Saijo-city Sakkaichi (Iyo Saijo Sta.) 2F 6DK

1,960,000 yen
3

$12,544

Saijo-city Sakkaichi (Iyo Saijo Sta.) 2F 6DK 1,960,000 yen

Saijo City Sakuhi Market
6DK 126.17m² September 1970
2F 4DK in Umeda-cho, Matsuyama-city, Okinawa (Mitsu Sta.)

1.9 million yen
4

$12,160

2F 4DK in Umeda-cho, Matsuyama-city, Okinawa (Mitsu Sta.) 1.9 million yen

Umeda-cho, Matsuyama City
4DK 77.81m² April 1978
Kura, Ainan-cho, Minamiuwa-gun (Sukumo Sta.) 3F 8LDK

1.8 million yen
4

$11,520

Kura, Ainan-cho, Minamiuwa-gun (Sukumo Sta.) 3F 8LDK 1.8 million yen

Kura, Ainan-cho, Minamiuwa-gun
8LDK 383.65m² October 1987
3-chome, Yamakoshi, Matsuyama-city, Okinawa 2DK

1.8 million yen
4

$11,520

3-chome, Yamakoshi, Matsuyama-city, Okinawa 2DK 1.8 million yen

3, Yamakoshi, Matsuyama City
2DK 41.94m² Yamagata Shinkansen "Yonezawa" station 24 min. walk
Kanda-cho, Matsuyama-city (Mitsu station) 2F 3DK

1,800,000 yen
4

$11,520

Kanda-cho, Matsuyama-city (Mitsu station) 2F 3DK 1,800,000 yen

Kanda-cho, Matsuyama City
3DK 56.70m² November 1977
Kawanoe-cho, Shikokuchuo-shi (Kawanoe Sta.) 2F 4DK

1,800,000 yen
4

$11,520

Kawanoe-cho, Shikokuchuo-shi (Kawanoe Sta.) 2F 4DK 1,800,000 yen

Kawanoe-cho, Shikokuchuo City
4DK 105.03m² Yamagata Railway Flower Nagai Line "Nishi-Otsuka" station 24 min. walk
Saijo-city, Tambara-cho, Shikawa (Mibugawa Sta.) Single-story building, 3DK

1.8 million yen
4

$11,520

Saijo-city, Tambara-cho, Shikawa (Mibugawa Sta.) Single-story building, 3DK 1.8 million yen

Shikawa, Tanbara-cho, Saijo City
3DK 33.05m² January 1943
4-chome, Sakurai, Imabari-city (Iyosakurai Sta.) 2F 4DK

1,800,000 yen
4

$11,520

4-chome, Sakurai, Imabari-city (Iyosakurai Sta.) 2F 4DK 1,800,000 yen

4 Sakurai, Imabari City
4DK 84.81m² \2 years old property/ Furniture present on display.
Funaki, Niihama-shi, Tokyo 4DK

1.7 million yen
4

$10,880

Funaki, Niihama-shi, Tokyo 4DK 1.7 million yen

Funaki, Niihama City
4DK 51.27m² December 1973
Shikokuchuo-shi, Doi-cho, Kaburazaki (Iyo-Doi Sta.) Single story building, 6DK

1.6 million yen
4

$10,240

Shikokuchuo-shi, Doi-cho, Kaburazaki (Iyo-Doi Sta.) Single story building, 6DK 1.6 million yen

Kabusaki, Doi-cho, Shikokuchuo City
6DK 126.61m² December 1953
Araya, Imabari-city (Iyotonda station) 2F 6LDK

1,580,000 yen
4

$10,112

Araya, Imabari-city (Iyotonda station) 2F 6LDK 1,580,000 yen

Shintani, Imabari City
6LDK 156.68m² April 1983
Ainami-cho, Minami-uwa-gun, Tokyo 4DK

1.5 million yen
4

$9,600

Ainami-cho, Minami-uwa-gun, Tokyo 4DK 1.5 million yen

Nakaura, Ainan-cho, Minamiuwa-gun
4DK 94.03m² October 2005
2F 3LDK, Kawanohama, Ikata-cho, Nishiuwa-gun

1.5 million yen
4

$9,600

2F 3LDK, Kawanohama, Ikata-cho, Nishiuwa-gun 1.5 million yen

Kawanohama, Ikata-cho, Nishiuwa-gun
3LDK 103.00m² May 1988
Takatsu-cho, Niihama-shi (Niihama station) Single-storied building, 3DK

1.5 million yen
4

$9,600

Takatsu-cho, Niihama-shi (Niihama station) Single-storied building, 3DK 1.5 million yen

Takatsu-cho, Niihama City
3DK 59.00m² April 1963
2F 3DK in Kinogocho, Kanonji-shi, Kanonji (Kanonji Sta.)

1,500,000 yen
4

$9,600

2F 3DK in Kinogocho, Kanonji-shi, Kanonji (Kanonji Sta.) 1,500,000 yen

Kinogo Town, Kanonji City
3DK 110.41m² July 1960
Kanonji-cho, Kanonji-shi (Kanonji station) Single story house 4K

1,400,000 yen
4

$8,960

Kanonji-cho, Kanonji-shi (Kanonji station) Single story house 4K 1,400,000 yen

Kanonji-cho, Kanonji City
4K 51.23m² January 1914
Mitoyo-shi, Yamamoto-cho, Kouchi (Motoyama Sta.) Single story house, 2DK

1,330,000 yen
4

$8,512

Mitoyo-shi, Yamamoto-cho, Kouchi (Motoyama Sta.) Single story house, 2DK 1,330,000 yen

Kawachi, Yamamoto-cho, Mitoyo City
2DK 48.55m² January 1978
Takamatsu-shi, Takamatsu Kamicho (Sanjo Station) 2F 3SK

1,200,000 yen
4

$7,680

Takamatsu-shi, Takamatsu Kamicho (Sanjo Station) 2F 3SK 1,200,000 yen

Kami-cho, Takamatsu City
3SK 55.50m² \"Pre-owned building built in 2015/ in good condition! Quiet residential area by the park♪
Takamatsu-shi, Takamatsu Aji-cho Tani 2F 8LDK

1,200,000 yen
4

$7,680

Takamatsu-shi, Takamatsu Aji-cho Tani 2F 8LDK 1,200,000 yen

Aji-cho Tani, Takamatsu City
8LDK 174.62m² December 1974
Tsuji, Yamamoto-cho, Mitoyo-city (Motoyama station) Single story house, 9K

1,000,000 yen
4

$6,400

Tsuji, Yamamoto-cho, Mitoyo-city (Motoyama station) Single story house, 9K 1,000,000 yen

Tsuji, Yamamoto-cho, Mitoyo City
9K 114.99m² May 1971
Mitoyo-shi, Nioi-cho, Nioi (Takase Sta.) 2F 4DK

1,000,000 yen
4

$6,400

Mitoyo-shi, Nioi-cho, Nioi (Takase Sta.) 2F 4DK 1,000,000 yen

Nio, Nio-cho, Mitoyo City
4DK 86.00m² April 1955
Toyonaka-cho, Mitoyo-city, Hokkaido (Hichidai station) 2F 8K

1,000,000 yen
4

$6,400

Toyonaka-cho, Mitoyo-city, Hokkaido (Hichidai station) 2F 8K 1,000,000 yen

Shimotakano, Toyonaka-cho, Mitoyo City
8K 178.34m² December 1962
Awashima, Takuma-cho, Mitoyo-shi, Aichi Flat-roofed house, 4DK

1,000,000 yen
4

$6,400

Awashima, Takuma-cho, Mitoyo-shi, Aichi Flat-roofed house, 4DK 1,000,000 yen

Awashima, Takuma-cho, Mitoyo City
4DK 66.11m² March 1960

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.