Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wells Branch Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $600 (36 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 Churchill Crossing Apartments priced from $689. The Lakes at Renaissance Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $768. Here are the most affordable Wells Branch apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Churchill Crossing ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$689
The Lakes at Renaissance ParkA11BR,1BA$768
Preserve at Wells Branch11-b21BR,1BA$772
The Arbors of Wells Branch1B1BR,1BA$785
Park at Wells BranchA21BR,1BA$810
Ambrosio ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$844
Cottages at Wells BranchA11BR,1BA$845
Heritage Estates at Wells BranchA5-70%HTC1BR,1BA$849
The VineyardS1bStudio,1BA$871
Parkside Crossing1 Bedroom 1 Bath 6471BR,1BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wells Branch, TX

As of December 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wells Branch area is the $1.40 price per square foot C1 Model at Milan in the in the Lamplight Village neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Wells Branch apartment is the C1 - Three Bedroom Two Bath Model at Waters at Willow Run starting at $1,499 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Northwest Austin 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.
MilanC13BR,2BA$1.40
Waters at Willow RunC1 - Three Bedroom Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.20
Grand Station Apartment Homes3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.25
MAA Wells BranchRosenbaum2BR,1BA$1.22
Art at Brattons EdgeB12BR,2BA$1.24
Park at Summers Grove29-1/1b1BR,1BA$1.39
The WaymanA21BR,1BA$1.29
The Olivine1B1B1BR,1BA$1.22
Terrastone TravesiaBoardwalk1BR,1BA$1.43
Heritage Estates at Wells BranchA1-60%HTC1BR,1BA$1.38

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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 $875.

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

The cheapest apartment in Wells Branch is Churchill Crossing Apartments which is listed at $689, while the average apartment in Wells Branch costs $2,381.

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 $377 which is $2,004 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wells Branch.

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