Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wells Branch Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $500 (35 Rentals)

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The Arbors of Wells Branch
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$695 - $2,185
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$594 - $2,084
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$101

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$695 - $2,185
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Arbors of Wells Branch

1831 Wells Branch PkyAustin, TX 78728
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The Morgan
Rent Specials
$887 - $1,866
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$825 - $1,804
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$62

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$887 - $1,866
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The Morgan

1801 Wells Branch PkyAustin, TX 78728
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Milan
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$1,035 - $1,885
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$935 - $1,785
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$100

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$1,035 - $1,885
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Milan

1720 W Wells Branch PkyAustin, TX 78728
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Lenox Grand
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$1,116 - $2,549
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$1,016 - $2,449
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$100

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$1,116 - $2,549
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Lenox Grand

13505 Burnet RdAustin, TX 78727
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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
Rent Specials
$820 - $1,639
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$697 - $1,516
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$123

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$820 - $1,639
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The Vineyard

14199 N Interstate 35Pflugerville, TX 78660
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Ambrosio Apartments
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$858 - $1,493
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$858 - $1,493

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$858 - $1,493
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Ambrosio Apartments

14301 N IH 35Pflugerville, TX 78660
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Lakewood
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$873 - $2,042
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$850 - $2,019
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$23

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$873 - $2,042
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Lakewood

14200 The Lakes BlvdPflugerville, TX 78660
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The Oaks at Techridge
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$1,038 - $1,521
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$997 - $1,480
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$41

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$1,038 - $1,521
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The Oaks at Techridge

14000 The Lakes BlvdPflugerville, 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. The Arbors of Wells Branch has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. 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
The Arbors of Wells BranchJr 1A1BR,1BA$695
Churchill Crossing ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$721
Preserve at Wells Branch11-a21BR,1BA$819
The VineyardS1bStudio,1BA$829
Ambrosio ApartmentsSPStudio,1BA$835
Park at Wells BranchA21BR,1BA$840
Heritage Estates at Wells BranchA5-70%HTC1BR,1BA$849
LakewoodA11BR,1BA$873
The OrionA21BR,1BA$873

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wells Branch, TX

As of February 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wells Branch area is the $1.37 price per square foot C1 Model at Beck at Wells Branch in the in the Milwood neighborhood starting from $1,945. The second greatest value Wells Branch apartment is the C1 Model at Milan starting at $1,750 with a $1.40 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.
Beck at Wells BranchC13BR,2BA$1.37
MilanC13BR,2BA$1.40
Grand Station Apartment Homes3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.26
MAA Wells BranchRosenbaum2BR,1BA$1.27
Art at Brattons EdgeB12BR,2BA$1.24
The WaymanB1R1BR,1BA$1.23
Park at Summers Grove29-1/1b1BR,1BA$1.39
The Olivine1B1B1BR,1BA$1.28
Waters at Willow RunA1 - One Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$0.77
The OrionA2-U1BR,1BA$1.37

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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 $873.

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 $2,345.

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 $321 which is $2,024 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wells Branch.

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