Last updated on June 5, 2026

Average rent in
Wells Branch, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Wells Branch rent stands today

    Wells Branch, TX rent rose 3.6% year over year to a current median of $1,375/month. Renters are paying $172 more per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially unchanged.

  • Wells Branch sits 29.5% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a smaller market with 70 total rentals and a mix of apartments and houses.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Wells Branch run around $1,775/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,056/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,325/month, 3-bedrooms around $1,878/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,750/month. The inventory is mostly 1-bed and 2-bed units, which are the most common choices for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Houses in Wells Branch have a median rent of $2,150/month, higher than apartments, which have a median rent of $1,283/month. This reflects the market split between single-family homes and multifamily units.

Median rent

Median rent in Wells Branch

$1,375/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Wells Branch is $1,375 per month as of June 2026. This is 29% below the national average rent, or $575 less per month.

$1.48

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Wells Branch

70

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Wells Branch rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Wells Branch, TX

Average rent prices in Wells Branch have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Wells Branch, TX

Rent prices in Wells Branch vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Wells Branch is $1,283, whereas a house costs $2,150. 1-bedroom apartments in Wells Branch run $1,061 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,283.

Listings

Studio

$1,775

1%

21%

1 bedroom

$1,055

1%

11%

2 bedroom

$1,325

5%

5%

3 bedroom

$1,877

12%

15%

4 bedroom

$2,750

7%

119%

Studio

Average rent

$1,775

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

21%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,055

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,325

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,877

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

119%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Wells Branch, TX, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Wells Branch, TX compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Wells Branch and Austin Round Rock Metro Area by all bedroom counts and property types.

Wells Branch

Median rent price$1,375
decreased by29%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,517
decreased by22%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Wells Branch, TX is 9% lower than the median rent in Austin Round Rock Metro Area, TX.

Discover rentals in Wells Branch, TX

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1 bed

1 bath

$734

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5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Wells Branch

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1 bed

1 bath

$749

Apartment for rent

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2801 Wells Branch Pkwy, Wells Branch, TX 78728

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$990–$1,910

Price drop

Apartment for rent

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5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Wells Branch

2 beds

2 baths

$1,035

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Wells Branch, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Wells Branch rental market.

How much is rent in Wells Branch?

The average rent in Wells Branch is $1,375 per month as of June 4, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Wells Branch?

Average rent prices in Wells Branch have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Wells Branch rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Wells Branch is 29% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $575 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Wells Branch?

To comfortably afford rent in Wells Branch, you'd need to earn approximately $55,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Wells Branch?

Wells Branch's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,100 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,400 monthly. These figures represent the current market conditions in this Texas community.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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