Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wells Branch Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $600 (58 Rentals)

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The Morgan
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$809 - $1,866
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The Morgan

1801 Wells Branch PkyAustin, TX 78728
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Lenox Grand
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$1,364 - $2,755
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Lenox Grand

13505 Burnet RdAustin, TX 78727
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The Mia
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$1,648 - $4,001
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The Mia

14305 Tandem BlvdAustin, 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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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 Heritage Estates at Wells Branch priced from $700. Parkside Crossing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $807. 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
Parkside Crossing1 Bedroom 1 Bath 7301BR,1BA$807
The MorganA31BR,1BA$809
Preserve at Wells Branch11-a1r1BR,1BA$851
Park at Wells BranchA21BR,1BA$855
Lodge At Merrilltown Apartments1X1 60% AMI1BR,1BA$857
The VineyardS1bStudio,1BA$871
The OrionA21BR,1BA$900
The Nine on ShorelineA1-Income restricted call for details1BR,1BA$916
MAA Wells BranchLarkin1BR,1BA$923

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wells Branch, TX

As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wells Branch area is the $1.35 price per square foot C1 Model at Milan in the in the Lamplight Village neighborhood starting from $1,685. The second greatest value Wells Branch apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath 959 Model at Parkside Crossing starting at $1,366 with a $1.42 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.
MilanC13BR,2BA$1.35
Parkside Crossing2 Bedroom 2 Bath 9592BR,2BA$1.42
Bridge at Sweetwater2x22BR,2BA$1.38
Park at Summers Grove29-1/1b1BR,1BA$1.39
Lodge At Merrilltown Apartments1X1 60% AMI1BR,1BA$1.06
The Nine on ShorelineA21BR,1BA$1.40
The WaymanA21BR,1BA$1.41
The Olivine1B1B1BR,1BA$1.32
MAA Wells BranchHollyhock1BR,1BA$1.42
The OrionA2U1BR,1BA$1.38

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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 $923.

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 $2,541.

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 47 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 $307 which is $2,234 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wells Branch.

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