Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wells Branch Neighborhood of Austin, TX from $600 (37 Rentals)

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The Orion
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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3101 Shoreline DrAustin, TX 78728
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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14201 N Interstate 35 Frontage RdPflugerville, 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 The Morgan priced from $824. The Lakes at Renaissance Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $859. Here are the most affordable Wells Branch apartments for rent in Austin, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The MorganA11BR,1BA$824
The Lakes at Renaissance ParkA11BR,1BA$859
Churchill Crossing ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$873
The Nine on ShorelineA1-Income restricted call for details1BR,1BA$882
Park at Wells Branch ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$897
The Arbors of Wells BranchJr 1A1BR,1BA$921
Preserve at Wells Branch11-b1r1BR,1BA$949
Waters at Willow RunA1 - One Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$999
Lodge At Merrilltown Apartments1X1 50% AMI1BR,1BA$1,000
VineyardS1aStudio,1BA$1,003

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wells Branch, TX

As of April 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wells Branch area is the $1.54 price per square foot C1 Model at Milan in the in the Lamplight Village neighborhood starting from $1,925. The second greatest value Wells Branch apartment is the B3 Model at The Nine on Shoreline starting at $1,499 with a $1.40 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$1.54
The Nine on ShorelineB32BR,2BA$1.40
Lodge At Merrilltown Apartments1X1 Single Story Cottage1BR,1BA$1.43
LakewoodA31BR,1BA$1.54
The WaymanA21BR,1BA$1.39
Art at Brattons EdgeA11BR,1BA$1.47
The Olivine1B1B1BR,1BA$1.45
MAA Wells BranchHollyhock1BR,1BA$1.46
Waters at Willow RunA1 - One Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.43
Churchill Crossing ApartmentsA41BR,1BA$1.60

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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.

Getting Around the Wells Branch Neighborhood in Austin, TX

Walk Score®

41 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

39 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

5 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,003.

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

The cheapest apartment in Wells Branch is The Morgan which is listed at $824, while the average apartment in Wells Branch costs $2,521.

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 36 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 $2,214 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wells Branch.

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