Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wells Branch Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $600 (40 Rentals)

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The Orion
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Orion

3101 Shoreline DrAustin, TX 78728

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Waters at Willow Run
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Waters at Willow Run

15433 FM 1325Austin, TX 78728
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Wells Branch, Austin, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Wells Branch Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Wells Branch area of Austin, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at The Orion priced from $739. Churchill Crossing Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $767. Here are the most affordable Wells Branch apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The OrionA11BR,1BA$739
Churchill Crossing ApartmentsA41BR,1BA$767
The Lakes at Renaissance ParkA11BR,1BA$768
The MorganA11BR,1BA$782
Ambrosio ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$812
Preserve at Wells Branch11-a21BR,1BA$829
The VineyardS1bStudio,1BA$844
The Arbors of Wells Branch1B1BR,1BA$845
The Olivine1B1B1BR,1BA$850
Lodge At Merrilltown Apartments1X1 60% AMI1BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wells Branch, TX

As of November 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wells Branch area is the $1.32 price per square foot C1 - Three Bedroom Two Bath Model at Waters at Willow Run in the in the Northwest Austin neighborhood starting from $1,651. The second greatest value Wells Branch apartment is the 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at Grand Station Apartment Homes starting at $1,550 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Wells Branch neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wells Branch apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Waters at Willow RunC1 - Three Bedroom Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.32
Grand Station Apartment Homes3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.25
Park at Summers Grove29-1/1b1BR,1BA$1.39
Lodge At Merrilltown Apartments1X1 Single Story Cottage1BR,1BA$1.43
MAA Wells BranchLarkin1BR,1BA$1.32
MilanA11BR,1BA$1.39
Art at Brattons EdgeA11BR,1BA$1.47
The Olivine1B1B1BR,1BA$1.15
The Nine on ShorelineA1-Income restricted call for details1BR,1BA$1.32
Heritage Estates at Wells BranchA1-60%HTC1BR,1BA$1.46

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Texas including Wells Branch, Austin, and the greater Austin area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, apartment communities for the kids, proximity to transit, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Wells Branch Neighborhood in Austin, TX

Walk Score®

41 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

39 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

5 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wells Branch Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Wells Branch?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Wells Branch is under $850.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wells Branch?

The cheapest apartment in Wells Branch is The Orion which is listed at $739, while the average apartment in Wells Branch costs $2,490.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Wells Branch?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 67 regular apartments in Wells Branch that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Wells Branch?

Cheap apartments in Wells Branch have an average cost of $319 which is $2,171 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wells Branch.

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