Searching for houses in Bournemouth, like much of the UK, can be quite a tricky task, especially with house prices almost continually on the rise.

You might wonder what some of the cheapest properties you can buy in the area are, excluding options such as shared ownership or retirement property.

If you're looking for a property on the lower end of the price scale in Bournemouth, then Zoopla may have an option for you.

There are several homes which are on sale for £300,000 or under right now, which you can see below.

Houses for sale in Bournemouth for £300k or below

One-bedroom house on Malvern Road

Bournemouth Echo: Malvern RoadMalvern Road (Image: Zoopla)

See the listing on Zoopla here

Listed price: £170,000

This end-of-terrace home located in Moordown is currently the cheapest home for sale in Bournemouth that's not a retirement property or through shared ownership.

It has one bedroom, an open-plan living room/kitchen area and a private rear garden.

Two-bedroom house on South Road

Bournemouth Echo: The exterior of the South Road houseThe exterior of the South Road house (Image: Zoopla)

See the listing on Zoopla here

Listed price: £230,000

This house on South Road is described as being "In need of modernisation" but is also in a "sought after location".

On its Zoopla page, it says: "Offered for sale is this incredibly spacious two double bedroom terrace house with private rear garden situated in this sought after location close to great school catchments, local shops, regular transport services and award-winning beaches."

Two-bedroom house on Stanley Road

Bournemouth Echo: The exterior of the Stanley Road houseThe exterior of the Stanley Road house (Image: Zoopla)

See the listing on Zoopla here

Listed price: £250,000

This property on Stanley Road is described as being an "ideal investment or first-time purchase".

On its Zoopla page, it adds: "A two double bedroom cottage style end of terrace house ideally located within easy reach of Bournemouth Town Centre and main transport links.

"The property benefits from a spacious living room and separate dinning room along with a south-facing rear garden."

Two-bedroom house on Mallard Road

Bournemouth Echo: The exterior of the house on Mallard RoadThe exterior of the house on Mallard Road (Image: Zoopla)

See the listing on Zoopla here

Listed price: £270,000

This property on Mallard Road is described as an "Ideal First Time Buy or Buy to Let Opportunity".

Its Zoopla page adds: "A fantastic opportunity to purchase this terrace house set in a quiet road.

"Entrance hallway, fully fitted kitchen/breakfast room, lounge/diner, two double bedrooms, luxury en-suite shower room, family bathroom, low maintenance rear garden, off road parking, short walk to Castlepoint and excellent schools for all ages."

Two-bedroom house on Northey Road

Bournemouth Echo: The exterior of the house on Northey RoadThe exterior of the house on Northey Road (Image: Zoopla)

See the listing on Zoopla here

Listed price: £270,000

This semi-detached house over in the Southbourne area is on a cul-de-sac location and comes with a garden and parking space.

It is spread out over two floors with an entrance hall, lounge/diner and kitchen on the first floor with two bedrooms, a shower room and a WC on the second floor.