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Athens Townhomes Apartments Apartment Utility Setup in Athens, TX
Quick Answer
Is electricity included in rent at Athens Townhomes Apartments?
Most apartment communities like Athens Townhomes Apartments in Athens bill electricity directly to the resident rather than including it in rent, often through a sub-meter or a RUBS (Ratio Utility Billing System) allocation. Confirm the exact billing method directly with Athens Townhomes Apartments's leasing office before signing.
Moving into Athens Townhomes Apartments in Athens, Texas? Below is your verified utility setup guide — every provider, phone number, and signup link for electric, gas, water, internet, and renters insurance at this building.
Athens Townhomes Apartments is in the Oncor Electric Delivery service area. Most Oncor addresses qualify for same-day Ambit Energy enrollment.
Resident Sentiment
What residents say about Athens Townhomes Apartments
Top 5 resident reviews from Google, sorted by rating.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Living here has been nothing short of amazing! What really sets this place apart though, is the property manager. Kara literally goes above and beyond every single day. Whether it’s responding quickly to questions, handling maintenance requests with lightning speed…
I lived at the Athens Townhomes almost 10 years ago and it was a good experience. Seeing the new remodels now makes it look like a different place! I know Kara, the property manager, from living at Athena Garden apartments. She takes very good care of her residents and is dili…
I have loved living here for the past 2 years. Kara the property manager has been extremely helpful and has always answered promptly to any issues. The apartment itself was beautiful. The unit I'm in is upgraded and it has had very few issues and all issues were quickly resolv…
My experience here has been nothing but great, Kara is so awesome, and has been such a help in the process, and is never hesitant to make sure everything is how it should be, I am very pleased here!!
Too much drugs and noise that forced me put of the apartment. A few extra charges were added saying they had to take trash out and for house keeping I have a video of the final walk through that shows other wise despite that I attempted to pay on day one of getting the bill I…
Utility Snapshot
Utility snapshot for Athens Townhomes Apartments
Electric Delivery (TDU)
Oncor — outage line 888-313-4747
Natural Gas
Atmos Energy
Water & Sewer
City of Athens Water Department
Est. First-Month Electric Cost
$85–$176/mo on the Texas Solar Buyback 24 plan, based on typical apartment usage of 500–1,000 kWh.
Deposit
No deposit required for qualified customers who enroll with Ambit Energy.
Delivery and rate data specific to Athens's TDU zone, Ambit Energy rates as of 2026-04-18.
Move-In Checklist
Your move-in checklist for Athens Townhomes Apartments
7 days before move-in
Start Ambit Energy electric service in Oncor's territory now, so power is already on when you carry the first box into Athens Townhomes Apartments.
3 days before move-in
Call Atmos Energy to start gas service — most Texas gas utilities need 1-3 business days to schedule a technician.
Move-in day
Walk your new unit at Athens Townhomes Apartments and confirm lights, outlets, and any gas appliances are live before you sign the move-in inspection sheet.
First week
Schedule Spectrum internet installation for your first week at Athens Townhomes Apartments — installers typically book 3-5 days out.
Plan Comparison
Ambit Energy plans sized for Athens Townhomes Apartments
Compared at apartment-scale usage (500–1,000 kWh/month) for the Oncor delivery zone.
| Plan | Term | 500 kWh Rate | 1,000 kWh Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget Relief 12 | 12 mo | 23.0¢/kWh | 16.5¢/kWh |
| Texas Solar Buyback 24 | 24 mo | 17.0¢/kWh | 17.6¢/kWh |
| Texas Solar Buyback 12 | 12 mo | 17.0¢/kWh | 17.6¢/kWh |
Rates include TDU delivery charges and the E-Plan discount where offered. See the Electricity Facts Label for complete pricing details.
Neighborhood Connectivity
Internet providers near Athens Townhomes Apartments
Based on provider coverage reported for Athens, TX:
Spectrum
Optimum
T-Mobile
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