Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wells Branch Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $500 (53 Rentals)

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The Nine on Shoreline
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$788 - $2,078
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$744 - $2,034
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The Nine on Shoreline

3501 Shoreline DrAustin, TX 78728
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The Morgan
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$874 - $1,866
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$812 - $1,804
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The Morgan

1801 Wells Branch PkyAustin, TX 78728
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The Wayman
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$888 - $1,663
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$833 - $1,608
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$888 - $1,663
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The Wayman

3101 Wells Branch PkyAustin, TX 78728
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Parkside Crossing
$914 - $2,711
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$908 - $2,705
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Parkside Crossing

3400 Shoreline DrAustin, TX 78728
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Milan
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$1,005 - $1,885
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$905 - $1,785
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$1,005 - $1,885
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Milan

1720 W Wells Branch PkyAustin, TX 78728
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33Hundred
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$1,096 - $3,233
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$1,042 - $3,179
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33Hundred

3300 W Wells Branch PkyAustin, TX 78728
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Lenox Grand
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$1,249 - $2,549
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$872 - $2,172
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Lenox Grand

13505 Burnet RdAustin, TX 78727
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The Mia
$1,254 - $4,197
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$1,117 - $4,060
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The Mia

14305 Tandem BlvdAustin, TX 78728
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The Kelsey at Scofield Farms
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$1,366 - $2,670
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$1,256 - $2,560
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$1,366 - $2,670
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The Kelsey at Scofield Farms

1501 W Howard LnAustin, TX 78753
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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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Bridge at Sweetwater
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bridge at Sweetwater

2323 Wells Branch PkyAustin, TX 78728
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The Vineyard
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$855 - $1,631
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$732 - $1,508
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The Vineyard

14199 N Interstate 35Pflugerville, TX 78660
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Ambrosio Apartments
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$865 - $1,485
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$865 - $1,485

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Ambrosio Apartments

14301 N IH 35Pflugerville, 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 Waters at Willow Run priced from $540. Preserve at Wells Branch has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $770. 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
Preserve at Wells Branch11-a21BR,1BA$770
The Nine on ShorelineA1-Income restricted call for details1BR,1BA$788
Churchill Crossing ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$802
Park at Wells BranchA11BR,1BA$805
Heritage Estates at Wells BranchA4-60%HTC1BR,1BA$849
The VineyardS1bStudio,1BA$855
Cottages at Wells BranchA11BR,1BA$864
Ambrosio ApartmentsSPStudio,1BA$865
The MorganA1PR1BR,1BA$874

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wells Branch, TX

As of April 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wells Branch area is the $1.29 price per square foot C1 Model at Art at Brattons Edge in the in the Wells Branch neighborhood starting from $1,528. The second greatest value Wells Branch apartment is the B1 Model at The Nine on Shoreline starting at $1,282 with a $1.36 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.
Art at Brattons EdgeC13BR,2BA$1.29
The Nine on ShorelineB12BR,1BA$1.36
The James on Grand AvenueB12BR,2BA$1.25
MAA Wells BranchRobie1BR,1BA$1.37
Park at Summers Grove29-1/1b1BR,1BA$1.39
The WaymanA21BR,1BA$1.24
Grand Station Apartment Homes1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.29
The Olivine1B1B1BR,1BA$1.39
Waters at Willow RunA1 - One Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$0.77
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 $874.

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 $2,454.

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 42 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 $306 which is $2,148 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wells Branch.

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