Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wells Branch Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $696 (49 Rentals)

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The Morgan
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$812 - $1,866
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The Morgan

1801 Wells Branch PkyAustin, TX 78728
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Parkside Crossing
$827 - $2,846
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$827 - $2,846

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$827 - $2,846
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Parkside Crossing

3400 Shoreline DrAustin, TX 78728
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Cottages at Wells Branch
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$945 - $2,116
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Cottages at Wells Branch

14300 Tandem BlvdAustin, TX 78728
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The Nine on Shoreline
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$1,006 - $2,815
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$1,006 - $2,815

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The Nine on Shoreline

3501 Shoreline DrAustin, TX 78728
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33Hundred
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$1,130 - $3,144
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33Hundred

3300 W Wells Branch PkyAustin, TX 78728
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Lenox Grand
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$1,179 - $2,549
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$1,179 - $2,549

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Lenox Grand

13505 Burnet RdAustin, TX 78727
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Bridge at Sweetwater
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Bridge at Sweetwater

2323 Wells Branch PkyAustin, 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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The Oaks at Techridge
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$1,023 - $1,671
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The Oaks at Techridge

14000 The Lakes BlvdPflugerville, TX 78660
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Ambrosio Apartments
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$1,053 - $3,373
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Ambrosio Apartments

14301 N IH 35Pflugerville, TX 78660
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Edgewater
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$1,053 - $3,972
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$1,053 - $3,972

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Edgewater

14201 N Interstate 35 Frontage RdPflugerville, TX 78660
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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 Heritage Estates at Wells Branch priced from $700. Churchill Crossing Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $748. Here are the most affordable Wells Branch apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Heritage Estates at Wells BranchA3-40%/30%1BR,1BA$700
Churchill Crossing ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$748
Preserve at Wells Branch11-a11BR,1BA$800
The MorganA1PR1BR,1BA$812
Parkside Crossing1 Bedroom 1 Bath 6471BR,1BA$827
The OrionA11BR,1BA$832
Park at Wells BranchA11BR,1BA$845
Lodge At Merrilltown Apartments1X1 60% AMI1BR,1BA$849
Waters at Willow RunA1 - One Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$899
The Olivine1B1B1BR,1BA$904

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wells Branch, TX

As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wells Branch area is the $1.37 price per square foot B1 Model at Lakewood in the in the Lamplight Village neighborhood starting from $1,360. The second greatest value Wells Branch apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath 959 Model at Parkside Crossing starting at $1,403 with a $1.46 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.
LakewoodB12BR,2BA$1.37
Parkside Crossing2 Bedroom 2 Bath 9592BR,2BA$1.46
Park at Summers Grove29-1/1b1BR,1BA$1.39
Lodge At Merrilltown Apartments1X1 60% AMI1BR,1BA$1.05
The WaymanA31BR,1BA$1.40
MilanA11BR,1BA$1.46
Grand Station1 x 11BR,1BA$1.33
The Olivine1B1B1BR,1BA$1.22
MAA Wells BranchHollyhock1BR,1BA$1.42
Waters at Willow RunA1 - One Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.28

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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.

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 $904.

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

The cheapest apartment in Wells Branch is Heritage Estates at Wells Branch which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Wells Branch costs $1,213.

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 43 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 $413 which is $800 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wells Branch.

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