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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Tsuyama City Kamiyokono (Tsuyama Station) 2-story building 9DK
4

$11,958

Tsuyama City Kamiyokono (Tsuyama Station) 2-story building 9DK

Tsuyama City Kamiyokono
9DK 129.92m² May 1977
Matsue City, Nishio Town (Matsue Station) 2-story building 6DK
4

$18,882

Matsue City, Nishio Town (Matsue Station) 2-story building 6DK

Nishio Town, Matsue City
6DK 61.89m² August 1971
Asago City, Wadayama Town, Teratani (Wadayama Station) 2-story building 5DK
4

$15,105

Asago City, Wadayama Town, Teratani (Wadayama Station) 2-story building 5DK

Asago City, Wadayama Town, Teratani
5DK 140.05m² December 1961
Chuo City Takabe (Higashihanawa Station) 2-story 4K
4

$14,979

Chuo City Takabe (Higashihanawa Station) 2-story 4K

Chuo City Takabe
4K 119.00m² January 1941
Joetsu City, Teramachi 2-chome (Minami-Takada Station) 2-story building 5DK
4

$16,207

Joetsu City, Teramachi 2-chome (Minami-Takada Station) 2-story building 5DK

Joetsu City, Teramachi 2-chome
5DK 134.67m² November 1966
Takasaki City, Kanai-buchi Town (Gunma Hachiman Station) 2-story 3LDK
4

$23,287

Takasaki City, Kanai-buchi Town (Gunma Hachiman Station) 2-story 3LDK

Takasaki City, Kanai-buchi Town
3LDK 63.76m² June 1976
Nakago Town, Shiomioka 9-chome, Kitaibaraki City (Minami Nakago Station) 2-story building 5DK
4

$18,756

Nakago Town, Shiomioka 9-chome, Kitaibaraki City (Minami Nakago Station) 2-story building 5DK

Shiomioka 9-chome, Nakago Town, Kitaibaraki City
5DK 93.36m² February 1982
Yurihonjo City, Chokai Town, Ogawa, Yoshikura Nagane, Single-story building, 1SK
4

$25,244

Yurihonjo City, Chokai Town, Ogawa, Yoshikura Nagane, Single-story building, 1SK

Yurihonjo City, Chokai Town, Ogawa, Yoshikura Nagane
1SK 16.65m² January 2009
Oshu City, Mizusawa Kuroishi-cho, Yachi (Mizusawa Esashi Station) 2-story building 5DK

$18,933

Oshu City, Mizusawa Kuroishi-cho, Yachi (Mizusawa Esashi Station) 2-story building 5DK

Oshu City, Mizusawa Kuroishi-cho, Yachi
5DK 158.14m² July 1979
Nishiuwa-gun Ikata-cho Nimanatsu (Yahatahama Station) 2-story 4DK
4

$5,048

Nishiuwa-gun Ikata-cho Nimanatsu (Yahatahama Station) 2-story 4DK

Nishiuwa-gun Ikata-cho Nimanatsu
4DK 72.72m² March 1927
Fukuyama City, Kanbe Town, Oaza Shimotakeda (Goryo Station) 2-story building 5LDK
4

$18,423

Fukuyama City, Kanbe Town, Oaza Shimotakeda (Goryo Station) 2-story building 5LDK

Fukuyama City, Kanbe Town, Oaza Shimotakeda
5LDK 101.85m² November 1976
Minoyama, Nakaku, Sakai City (Kitano-ta Station) 2-story 3LDK
4

$21,714

Minoyama, Nakaku, Sakai City (Kitano-ta Station) 2-story 3LDK

Minoyama, Nakaku, Sakai City
3LDK 46.55m² November 1979
Takayama City, Kiyomi-cho Sunomata, single-story, one room
4

$17,584

Takayama City, Kiyomi-cho Sunomata, single-story, one room

Takayama City, Kiyomi-cho Sunomata
ワンルーム 27.82m² September 2000
Kaizu City, Kaizu Town, Numashinden (Ishizu Station) 2-story building 6SDK
4

$6,311

Kaizu City, Kaizu Town, Numashinden (Ishizu Station) 2-story building 6SDK

Kaizu City, Kaizu Town, Numashinden
6SDK 117.00m² July 1975
Nagano City, Oaza Tomita (Nagano Station) 3-story building 2LDK
4

$28,399

Nagano City, Oaza Tomita (Nagano Station) 3-story building 2LDK

Nagano City, Oaza Tomita
2LDK 80.00m² June 1973
Kanazawa City, Kubo 2-chome, 2-story, 3K
4

$18,301

Kanazawa City, Kubo 2-chome, 2-story, 3K

Kanazawa City, Kubo 2-chome
3K 153.34m² January 1974
Toyama City, Inujima 7-chome (Jōkawara Station) 2-story 4DK
4

$9,672

Toyama City, Inujima 7-chome (Jōkawara Station) 2-story 4DK

Inujima 7-chome, Toyama City
4DK 70.38m² December 1974
Kamimura, Mutsuzawa Town, Chosei District (Kazusa Ichinomiya Station) 2-story 5DK
4

$18,806

Kamimura, Mutsuzawa Town, Chosei District (Kazusa Ichinomiya Station) 2-story 5DK

Chōsei-gun Mutsuzawa-machi Kamimarket
5DK 112.33m² July 1980
Tokigawa Town, Hiki District, Oaza Sekibori (Myakawak Station) 2-story 4DK
4

$19,215

Tokigawa Town, Hiki District, Oaza Sekibori (Myakawak Station) 2-story 4DK

Oaza Sekibori, Tokigawa Town, Hiki District
4DK 73.94m² May 1981
Nakago Town, Shiomigaoka 5-chome, Kitaibaraki City (Minami Nakago Station) 2-story 4DK
4

$17,788

Nakago Town, Shiomigaoka 5-chome, Kitaibaraki City (Minami Nakago Station) 2-story 4DK

Shiomigaoka 5-chome, Nakago Town, Kitaibaraki City
4DK 78.66m² February 1980
Isesaki City, Sakae Iyoku (Goshi Station) Single-story building 4DK
4

$18,756

Isesaki City, Sakae Iyoku (Goshi Station) Single-story building 4DK

Isesaki City, Sakae Iyoku
4DK 81.98m² July 1981
Tome City, Nakada Town, Kamiuma, Shinden, 2-story, 10LDK
4

$11,990

Tome City, Nakada Town, Kamiuma, Shinden, 2-story, 10LDK

Tome City, Nakada Town, Kamiuma, Shinden
10LDK 200.57m² January 1976
Noshiro City, Sakaemachi (Noshiro Station) 2-story 4LDK
4

$25,244

Noshiro City, Sakaemachi (Noshiro Station) 2-story 4LDK

Sakaemachi, Noshiro City
4LDK 133.73m² August 1989
Otaru City, Katsuoka-cho (Zenibako Station) 2 stories above ground and 1 basement, 4LDK
4

$5,048

Otaru City, Katsuoka-cho (Zenibako Station) 2 stories above ground and 1 basement, 4LDK

Otaru City, Katsuoka-cho
4LDK 125.03m² July 1981

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.