The coronavirus pandemic has meant many people have had to tighten the purse strings as the financial pressures mount.

With that in mind, we've taken a look at the cheapest homes currently available for rent in towns across the Tyne Valley, according to Zoopla.

Hexham

Surprisingly, one of the cheapest houses for rent is in Hexham - a town usually considered to be on the pricey side.

Hexham Courant: The one-bedroom flat looks over Market Place in Hexham. Photo: ZooplaThe one-bedroom flat looks over Market Place in Hexham. Photo: Zoopla

For just £415 pcm, renters will get a conveniently located one-bedroom flat in the centre of Hexham's Market Place.

The property features electric central heating and is newly decorated with new carpets throughout.

The living room overlooks the market place, while the single bedroom features an en-suite shower room.

Hexham Courant: The property consists of a living room, kitchen, and bedroom with en-suite. Photo: ZooplaThe property consists of a living room, kitchen, and bedroom with en-suite. Photo: Zoopla

The property has been listed on Zoopla by Belvoir. The full listing can be found here.

Prudhoe

For those in need of a little more space, this three-bedroom terrace house in Prudhoe could be the place to look.

Hexham Courant: The three bedroom mid-terrace house is availble for rent now. Photo: Zoopla.The three bedroom mid-terrace house is availble for rent now. Photo: Zoopla.

The house is situated on the "sought after" Wesley Street and features a fitted dining kitchen, garage and two out houses.

Hexham Courant: The spacious house is situated on Wesley Street. Photo: Zoopla.The spacious house is situated on Wesley Street. Photo: Zoopla.

While some of the decor could be considered dated, the house is available to rent for just £475 pcm. It has been listed on Zoopla by Yellow Estate Agency, and the full listing can be viewed here.

Haltwhistle

Renters will have to pay slightly more if they are looking for a home in Haltwhistle. Currently, the cheapest home available to people of all ages is a three-bedroom terraced house on Scotsfield Terrace.

Hexham Courant: This home on Scotsfield Terrace is available for rent now at £550. Photo: ZooplaThis home on Scotsfield Terrace is available for rent now at £550. Photo: Zoopla

Renters will have to part with £550 pcm to rent this home, but for that they will get a stone built terrace that has recently been "extensively refurbished" by the landlord.

Hexham Courant: The property has been extensively refurbished Photo: ZooplaThe property has been extensively refurbished Photo: Zoopla

The property is offered with "the benefits of gas-fired central heating and double glazing" and features three bedrooms, one with an en-suite.

Hexham Courant: It is described as "surprisingly spacious." Photo: ZooplaIt is described as "surprisingly spacious." Photo: Zoopla

It has been listed by Pattinson estate agents on Zoopla. The full listing can be found here.

Ponteland

For the same price, property-hunters can rent a one-bedroom flat on Ryehaugh in Ponteland.

Hexham Courant: The one-bedroom flat on Ryehaugh in Ponteland is available for £550 pcm. Photo: ZooplaThe one-bedroom flat on Ryehaugh in Ponteland is available for £550 pcm. Photo: Zoopla

The property comes with a living space incorporating a modern kitchen and is in walking distance of the village centre.

Hexham Courant: The property features a living room with an incorporated kitchen. Photo: ZooplaThe property features a living room with an incorporated kitchen. Photo: Zoopla

The flat is available to rent for £550 pcm from Andrew Lawson Estate Agents via Zoopla. The full listing can be found here.