Wells is a town in Elko County, in northeast Nevada in the western United States. The population was 1,346 at the 2000 census. It is a railroad town and was once a stopover for passenger trains. The Humboldt River has its source in springs and a swampy area just west of town called Humboldt Wells. In the late 1800's the town of Humboldt Wells was burning down, and in a frantic plea for help, a telegraph was sent that said, 'Wells is burning'. After this the town was rebuilt and simply referred to as 'Wells'. Wells apartments for rent comparison page shows most up to date rent information on Wells apartments and houses. Rent information is obtained from multiple rental sources but we cannot guarantee their accuracy.