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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Gifu City, Kagamijima (Gifu Station) 2-story 4DK
4

$12,496

Gifu City, Kagamijima (Gifu Station) 2-story 4DK

Gifu City, Kagamijima
4DK 75.35m² January 1976
Minami-Uonuma City, Ichinosawa (Iwappara Ski Resort Mae Station) 2-story building 2LDK
3

$16,252

Minami-Uonuma City, Ichinosawa (Iwappara Ski Resort Mae Station) 2-story building 2LDK

Minami-Uonuma City, Ichinosawa
2LDK 95.85m² January 1946
Choshi City, Shimizu-cho (Hon-Choshi Station) Single-story building, one room
4

$3,155

Choshi City, Shimizu-cho (Hon-Choshi Station) Single-story building, one room

Choshi City, Shimizu-cho
ワンルーム 46.37m² January 1990
Hanazono, Tanakura Town, Higashi-Shirakawa District (Ibaraki Tanakura Station) Single-story building 3K
4

$5,553

Hanazono, Tanakura Town, Higashi-Shirakawa District (Ibaraki Tanakura Station) Single-story building 3K

Hanazono, Tanakura Town, Higashi-Shirakawa District
3K 77.63m² January 1968
Onuma District, Aizumisato Town, Fukushigeoka, Ienokata, Single-story building, 4K
4

$18,301

Onuma District, Aizumisato Town, Fukushigeoka, Ienokata, Single-story building, 4K

Onuma District, Aizumisato Town, Fukushigeoka, Ienokata
4K 97.31m² September 1966
Oita City, Seike-cho 3-chome (Oita Station) 2-story building 5DK
4

$29,990

Oita City, Seike-cho 3-chome (Oita Station) 2-story building 5DK

Oita City, Seike-cho 3-chome
5DK 82.74m² November 1965
Shikoku Chuo City, Kaneda Town, Kanagawa (Iyo-Mishima Station) 3-story building 4K
4

$5,056

Shikoku Chuo City, Kaneda Town, Kanagawa (Iyo-Mishima Station) 3-story building 4K

Shikoku Chuo City, Kaneda Town, Kanagawa
4K 98.65m² December 1983
2-story 3DK in Koigami 2-chome, Nishi-ku, Hiroshima City (Nishi-Hiroshima Station) - 3.2 million yen

$19,993

2-story 3DK in Koigami 2-chome, Nishi-ku, Hiroshima City (Nishi-Hiroshima Station) - 3.2 million yen

Koigami 2-chome, Nishi-ku, Hiroshima City
3DK 63.75m² May 1976
3-Chome Kitahama, Nachikatsuura Town, Higashimuro District (Kii-Katsuura Station) 2-story 3DK
2

$18,744

3-Chome Kitahama, Nachikatsuura Town, Higashimuro District (Kii-Katsuura Station) 2-story 3DK

3-Chome Kitahama, Nachikatsuura Town, Higashimuro District
3DK 79.42m² February 1971
Gojō City, Okaguchi 1-chome (Gojō Station) 2-story building 5DK
4

$17,494

Gojō City, Okaguchi 1-chome (Gojō Station) 2-story building 5DK

Okaguchi 1-chome, Gojō City
5DK 104.83m² April 1960
Oami Shiratori City, Kamikaizuka (Oami Station) 2-story 3DK
4

$18,840

Oami Shiratori City, Kamikaizuka (Oami Station) 2-story 3DK

Oami Shiratori City, Kamikaizuka
3DK 60.44m² October 1991
Midori City, Omama Town Omama (Akagi Station) 2-story building 6SLDK
4

$18,933

Midori City, Omama Town Omama (Akagi Station) 2-story building 6SLDK

Midori City, Omama Town Omama
6SLDK 128.91m² October 1963
Saitama City, Sakura Ward, Sakurada 2-chome (Nishi-Urawa Station) 2-story 2DK
4

$15,620

Saitama City, Sakura Ward, Sakurada 2-chome (Nishi-Urawa Station) 2-story 2DK

Saitama City, Sakura Ward, Sakurada 2-chome
2DK 44.51m² April 1978
Shibukawa City Kanai (Shibukawa Station) 2-story building 5SDK
4

$23,742

Shibukawa City Kanai (Shibukawa Station) 2-story building 5SDK

Kanai, Shibukawa City
5SDK 112.11m² February 1975
Shinto Village, Kitagunma District, Arai (Gunma Sosha Station) 2-story 4SLDK
4

$21,868

Shinto Village, Kitagunma District, Arai (Gunma Sosha Station) 2-story 4SLDK

Arai, Shinto Village, Kitagunma District
4SLDK 106.02m² November 1980
Kashima City, Oaza Arano (Aranodai Station) single-story building 2DK
4

$19,993

Kashima City, Oaza Arano (Aranodai Station) single-story building 2DK

Kashima City, Oaza Arano
2DK 50.51m² May 1991
Ibaraki Town, Higashi Ibaraki District, Oaza Kozutsumi (Karunuma Station) 2-story building 5K
4

$18,744

Ibaraki Town, Higashi Ibaraki District, Oaza Kozutsumi (Karunuma Station) 2-story building 5K

Ibaraki Town, Higashi Ibaraki District, Oaza Kozutsumi
5K 92.33m² August 1968
Ishioka City, Handa (Ishioka Station) Single-story building 3LDK
4

$18,744

Ishioka City, Handa (Ishioka Station) Single-story building 3LDK

Handa, Ishioka City
3LDK 66.24m² January 1992
Yonezawa City, Tōmachi 3-chome (Yonezawa Station) 2-story 4DK
4

$27,137

Yonezawa City, Tōmachi 3-chome (Yonezawa Station) 2-story 4DK

Yonezawa City, Tōmachi 3-chome
4DK 75.07m² June 1977
Kiryu City, Kawauchi-cho 3-chome (Undokoen Station) Single-story building 3DK
4

$4,998

Kiryu City, Kawauchi-cho 3-chome (Undokoen Station) Single-story building 3DK

Kiryu City, Kawauchi-cho 3-chome
3DK 57.96m² May 1974
Yatsushiro City, Shioyamachi (Yatsushiro Station) 2-story building 4DK
4

$12,622

Yatsushiro City, Shioyamachi (Yatsushiro Station) 2-story building 4DK

Shioyamachi, Yatsushiro City
4DK 85.07m² August 1976
Nakatsugawa City Sakashita (Sakashita Station) Single-story building 3DK
4

$17,670

Nakatsugawa City Sakashita (Sakashita Station) Single-story building 3DK

Nakatsugawa City, Sakashita
3DK 55.08m² August 1973
Takaoka City Kizu (Takaoka Yabunami Station) 2-story 6K
4

$18,301

Takaoka City Kizu (Takaoka Yabunami Station) 2-story 6K

Takaoka City Kizu
6K 115.08m² July 1981
Choshi City, Nagatsuka-cho 3-chome (Matsugishi Station) 2-story building 4DK
4

$25,046

Choshi City, Nagatsuka-cho 3-chome (Matsugishi Station) 2-story building 4DK

Choshi City, Nagatsuka-cho 3-chome
4DK 86.94m² May 1971

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.