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, Odanaka (Tsuyama-guchi Station) 2-story 6DK
4

$11,399

Tsuyama City, Odanaka (Tsuyama-guchi Station) 2-story 6DK

Tsuyama City, Odanaka
6DK 109.91m² December 1975
Setouchi City, Ushimado Town, Ushimado 2-story 5K
4

$11,520

Setouchi City, Ushimado Town, Ushimado 2-story 5K

Setouchi City, Ushimado Town, Ushimado
5K 144.44m² January 1900
Kasaoka City, Arita (Daimon Station) 2-story 4DK
4

$11,520

Kasaoka City, Arita (Daimon Station) 2-story 4DK

Kasaoka City, Arita
4DK 83.77m²
Shimonoseki City, Chofu Miyazaki-cho (Chofu Station) 2-story 6LDK
4

$5,760

Shimonoseki City, Chofu Miyazaki-cho (Chofu Station) 2-story 6LDK

Shimonoseki City, Chofu Miyazaki-cho
6LDK 149.83m² November 1981
Sanyo-Onoda City, Oaza Asa (Asa Station) Single-story 3DK
4

$1,262

Sanyo-Onoda City, Oaza Asa (Asa Station) Single-story 3DK

Sanyo-Onoda City, Oaza Asa
3DK 41.52m² July 1971
Iwakuni City, Fujio-cho 4-chome (Fujio Station) 2-story 3LDK
4

$5,699

Iwakuni City, Fujio-cho 4-chome (Fujio Station) 2-story 3LDK

Iwakuni City, Fujio-cho 4-chome
3LDK 79.34m² January 1976
Nagato City Hioki Kamikoichi (Nagato Koichi Station) 2-story building 6DK
4

$6,333

Nagato City Hioki Kamikoichi (Nagato Koichi Station) 2-story building 6DK

Nagato City Hioki Kamikoichi
6DK 154.34m² Built in January 1945
Iwakuni City Koze 2-story building 4DK
4

$5,066

Iwakuni City Koze 2-story building 4DK

Iwakuni City Koze
4DK 107.40m² August 1973
Shimonoseki City Takazaki Town 1-chome (Shimonoseki Station) Single-story building 3K
4

$3,483

Shimonoseki City Takazaki Town 1-chome (Shimonoseki Station) Single-story building 3K

Shimonoseki City Takazaki Town 1-chome
3K 26.00m² November 1963
Hofu City Oaza Shimoida (Hofu Station) 2-story building 11DK
4

$4,032

Hofu City Oaza Shimoida (Hofu Station) 2-story building 11DK

Hofu City Oaza Shimoida
11DK 213.21m² January 1935
Hikari City Oaza Iwata (Iwata Station) 2-story building 8DK
4

$3,200

Hikari City Oaza Iwata (Iwata Station) 2-story building 8DK

Hikari City Oaza Iwata
8DK 143.14m² December 1974
Sanyo Onoda City Oaza Onoda (Onoda Port Station) Single-story building 4SLDK
4

$3,166

Sanyo Onoda City Oaza Onoda (Onoda Port Station) Single-story building 4SLDK

Sanyo Onoda City Oaza Onoda
4SLDK 94.73m² October 1962
Kumage District, Hirao Town, Oaza Saga (Yanai Station) 2-story building 8DK
4

$3,166

Kumage District, Hirao Town, Oaza Saga (Yanai Station) 2-story building 8DK

Kumage District Hirou Town Oaza Saga
8DK 160.14m² January 1948
Sanyo Onoda City, Kitaryuoh-cho (Onoda Port Station) 2-story building 4DK
4

$3,085

Sanyo Onoda City, Kitaryuoh-cho (Onoda Port Station) 2-story building 4DK

Sanyo Onoda City, Kitaryuoh-cho
4DK 149.35m² May 1967
Shimonoseki City, Nagamachi (Shimonoseki Station) 2-story building 2DK
4

$2,522

Shimonoseki City, Nagamachi (Shimonoseki Station) 2-story building 2DK

Shimonoseki City, Nagamachi
2DK 40.98m² July 1949
Ube City, Oaza Higashikiyabe (Koto Station) 2-story building 4LDK
4

$1,899

Ube City, Oaza Higashikiyabe (Koto Station) 2-story building 4LDK

Ube City, Oaza Higashikiyabe
4LDK 102.98m² January 1976
Shimonoseki City, Maruyama-cho 3-chome (Shimonoseki Station) 2-story building 7DK
4

$2,112

Shimonoseki City, Maruyama-cho 3-chome (Shimonoseki Station) 2-story building 7DK

Shimonoseki City, Maruyama-cho 3-chome
7DK 127.89m² December 1965
Kumage District, Tabuse Town, Oaza Shimotabuse (Tabuse Station) 2-story building 7DK
4

$2,089

Kumage District, Tabuse Town, Oaza Shimotabuse (Tabuse Station) 2-story building 7DK

Kumage District, Tabuse Town, Oaza Shimotabuse
7DK 115.62m² July 1969
Shimonoseki City, Miyata-cho 1-chome (Shimonoseki Station) 2-story building 6DK
4

$1,600

Shimonoseki City, Miyata-cho 1-chome (Shimonoseki Station) 2-story building 6DK

Shimonoseki City, Miyata-cho 1-chome
6DK 99.17m² January 1953
Kumage District, Kamiguchi Town, Oaza Iwashima (Yanai Port Station) 2-story building 5K
4

$1,266

Kumage District, Kamiguchi Town, Oaza Iwashima (Yanai Port Station) 2-story building 5K

Kumage District, Kamiguchi Town, Oaza Iwashima
5K 105.10m² 37 minutes on foot from JR Sasazawa Line "Sagae" Station
Ube City, Oaza Higashikihama (Maruo Station) Single-story building 4DK
4

$635

Ube City, Oaza Higashikihama (Maruo Station) Single-story building 4DK

Ube City, Oaza Higashikihama
4DK 110.73m² 2.78 million yen
190,000 yen for a 2-story 3LDK in Mita, Shiraki-cho, Asakita-ku, Hiroshima City (Nakamita Station)
4

$12,160

190,000 yen for a 2-story 3LDK in Mita, Shiraki-cho, Asakita-ku, Hiroshima City (Nakamita Station)

Mita, Shiraki-cho, Asakita-ku, Hiroshima City
3LDK 120.89m² July 1995
Wakayama City, Usu 3-chome (Miyamae Station) 2-story building 5DK
3

$28,800

Wakayama City, Usu 3-chome (Miyamae Station) 2-story building 5DK

Wakayama City, Usu 3-chome
5DK 70.76m² November 1976
Tanabe City, Suehirocho (Kiitanabe Station) 2-story building 7SDK
2

$28,800

Tanabe City, Suehirocho (Kiitanabe Station) 2-story building 7SDK

Tanabe City, Suehirocho
7SDK 63.26m² April 1980

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.