Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wells Branch Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $500 (60 Rentals)

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16001 Windroot St

AustinTX78728
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The Morgan
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$862 - $1,866
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The Morgan

1801 Wells Branch PkyAustin, TX 78728
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Lenox Grand
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$1,413 - $2,633
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Lenox Grand

13505 Burnet RdAustin, TX 78727
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The Mia
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$1,487 - $4,779
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The Mia

14305 Tandem BlvdAustin, TX 78728
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Waters at Willow Run
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Waters at Willow Run

15433 FM 1325Austin, TX 78728
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Bridge at Sweetwater
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bridge at Sweetwater

2323 Wells Branch PkyAustin, 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 Waters at Willow Run priced from $540. Churchill Crossing Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $721. Here are the most affordable Wells Branch apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Waters at Willow RunA1 - One Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$540
Churchill Crossing ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$721
Preserve at Wells Branch11-a21BR,1BA$784
Heritage Estates at Wells BranchA4-60%HTC1BR,1BA$849
Park at Wells BranchA21BR,1BA$855
The MorganA31BR,1BA$862
The Nine on ShorelineA1-Income restricted call for details1BR,1BA$869
The VineyardS1bStudio,1BA$879
MAA Wells BranchLarkin1BR,1BA$893
The OrionA21BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wells Branch, TX

As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wells Branch area is the $1.27 price per square foot C1 Model at The Nine on Shoreline in the in the Wells Branch neighborhood starting from $1,694. The second greatest value Wells Branch apartment is the C1 Model at Milan starting at $1,655 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Lamplight Village 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.
The Nine on ShorelineC13BR,2BA$1.27
MilanC13BR,2BA$1.32
Waters at Willow RunC1 - Three Bedroom Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.20
Parkside Crossing3 Bedroom 2 Bath 12093BR,2BA$1.46
The WaymanB3 B42BR,2BA$1.25
MAA Wells BranchRosenbaum2BR,1BA$1.20
Park at Summers Grove29-1/1b1BR,1BA$1.39
The Olivine1B1B1BR,1BA$1.32
Beck at Wells BranchA11BR,1BA$1.39
Churchill Crossing ApartmentsA41BR,1BA$1.42

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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 $900.

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

The cheapest apartment in Wells Branch is Waters at Willow Run which is listed at $540, while the average apartment in Wells Branch costs $2,451.

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 70 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 $246 which is $2,205 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wells Branch.

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