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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Kirishima City, Kokubu Shigehisa (Hinatayama Station), single-story building, 4K
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$6,357

Kirishima City, Kokubu Shigehisa (Hinatayama Station), single-story building, 4K

Kirishima City, Kokubu Shigehisa
4K 79.42m² Akita City, Araya, Katsuhira
Kanoya City, Nishihara 1-chome, single-story building, 4SDK
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$18,933

Kanoya City, Nishihara 1-chome, single-story building, 4SDK

Kanoya City, Nishihara 1-chome
4SDK 71.97m² May 1962
Arao City, Nohara 2-story building 4SLDK
4

$28,399

Arao City, Nohara 2-story building 4SLDK

Arao City, Nohara
4SLDK 123.91m² September 1986
Yamakawa City, Kikuka Town, Sagara (Miyoshi Station) 2-story building 7DK
4

$23,981

Yamakawa City, Kikuka Town, Sagara (Miyoshi Station) 2-story building 7DK

Yamakawa City, Kikuka Town, Sagara
7DK 164.76m² January 1935
Midorigaoka 1-chome, Nobeoka City (Minami Nobeoka Station), 2-story, 5LDK
3

$18,301

Midorigaoka 1-chome, Nobeoka City (Minami Nobeoka Station), 2-story, 5LDK

Midorigaoka 1-chome, Nobeoka City
5LDK 154.60m² February 1975
Nishikata, Kushima City (Fukushima Ima Town Station), 1-story, 6DK
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$26,506

Nishikata, Kushima City (Fukushima Ima Town Station), 1-story, 6DK

Nishikata, Kushima City
6DK 115.01m² December 1969
Oji Town, Kanoya City
4

$19,200

Oji Town, Kanoya City

Kawahigashi Town, Kanoya City Single-story building 5K
5K 51.70m² Built in March 1955
42 minutes on foot from Senganen Station on the JR Nippo Main Line
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$18,774

42 minutes on foot from Senganen Station on the JR Nippo Main Line

300,000 yen
3DK 59.80m² June 1978
7-chome, Murasakihara, Kagoshima City
4

$9,466

7-chome, Murasakihara, Kagoshima City

Yoshino Town, Kagoshima City
4DK 73.55m² April 1976
7-chome, Murasakihara, Kagoshima City (Karumizaki Station) Single-story building 3DK
4

$19,284

7-chome, Murasakihara, Kagoshima City (Karumizaki Station) Single-story building 3DK

36 minutes on foot from Karumizaki Station on the Kagoshima City Tram Karumizaki Line [Bus available] 8 minutes by bus, 6 minutes on foot from Murasakihara 7-chome
3DK 50.51m² September 1972
Kagoshima City, Higashi Sakamoto 4-chome (Kagoshima Station) 2-story building 4DK
4

$19,200

Kagoshima City, Higashi Sakamoto 4-chome (Kagoshima Station) 2-story building 4DK

Higashisakamoto 4-chome, Kagoshima City
4DK 71.20m² November 1987
Kagoshima City, Hara Ryo 7-chome 2-story building 4DK
4

$12,622

Kagoshima City, Hara Ryo 7-chome 2-story building 4DK

Kagoshima City, Hara Ryo 7-chome
4DK 87.97m² October 1980
Kagoshima City, Tanoue Dai 4-chome 2-story building 4DK
4

$19,200

Kagoshima City, Tanoue Dai 4-chome 2-story building 4DK

Kagoshima City, Tanoue Dai 4-chome
4DK 63.32m² 770,000 yen
Kagoshima City, Tanoue 4-chome 2-story building 5K
2

$9,466

Kagoshima City, Tanoue 4-chome 2-story building 5K

Kagoshima City, Tanoue 4-chome
5K 84.70m² Makio, Nishikambara Ward, Niigata City
Kagoshima City, Tanoue 2-chome (Kanda (Kotsu Kyoku Mae) Station) single-story building 3DK
4

$18,933

Kagoshima City, Tanoue 2-chome (Kanda (Kotsu Kyoku Mae) Station) single-story building 3DK

Kagoshima City, Tanoue 2-chome
3DK 76.33m² November 1972
Kagoshima City, Ono 2-chome 2-story building 4DK
4

$18,933

Kagoshima City, Ono 2-chome 2-story building 4DK

Kagoshima City, Ono 2-chome
4DK 90.83m² January 1968
Isa City, Oguchi Sato (Matsuki Station) single-story building 4DK
4

$18,933

Isa City, Oguchi Sato (Matsuki Station) single-story building 4DK

Isa City, Oguchi Sato
4DK 99.46m² January 1978
So City, Sueyoshi Town Suwahata (Goichi Station) single-story building 5DK
4

$15,777

So City, Sueyoshi Town Suwahata (Goichi Station) single-story building 5DK

So City, Sueyoshi Town Suwahata
5DK 147.94m² November 1977
Hioki City, Ijuin Town Terawaki (Ijuin Station) 2-story building 6DK
4

$18,301

Hioki City, Ijuin Town Terawaki (Ijuin Station) 2-story building 6DK

Hioki City, Ijuin Town Terawaki
6DK 134.87m² December 1979
Tarumizu City, Honjo (Kokubu Station) single-story building 4DK
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$18,560

Tarumizu City, Honjo (Kokubu Station) single-story building 4DK

Tarumizu City, Honjo
4DK 80.46m² Built in May 1993
Kirishima City, Mizobe Town Arikawa, single-story building 3DK
4

$18,301

Kirishima City, Mizobe Town Arikawa, single-story building 3DK

Kirishima City, Mizobe Town Arikawa
3DK 71.70m² January 1967
Kirishima City Kirishima Taguchi (Kirishima Jingu Station) Single-story building 3DK
4

$12,622

Kirishima City Kirishima Taguchi (Kirishima Jingu Station) Single-story building 3DK

Kirishima City, Kirishima Taguchi
3DK 82.79m² May 1997
Kagoshima City Kusamuta 1-chome (Kajiya Town Station) 2-story building 4DK
4

$18,464

Kagoshima City Kusamuta 1-chome (Kajiya Town Station) 2-story building 4DK

Kagoshima City Kusamuta 1-chome
4DK 90.31m² June 1976
Kagoshima City Inaricho (Kagoshima Station) Single-story building 5DK
4

$18,301

Kagoshima City Inaricho (Kagoshima Station) Single-story building 5DK

Kagoshima City Inaricho
5DK 65.27m²

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.