New Resident Utility Setup
Village Creek Apartments Apartment Utility Setup in Commerce, TX
Quick Answer
Is electricity included in rent at Village Creek Apartments?
Most apartment communities like Village Creek Apartments in Commerce 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 Village Creek Apartments's leasing office before signing.
Moving into Village Creek Apartments in Commerce, 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.
Village Creek 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 Village Creek Apartments
Top 5 resident reviews from Google, sorted by rating.
Had a fantastic experience working with Kiona during my apartment search! From the very beginning, she was incredibly professional and enthusiastic. Moving to a new city can be stressful, but Kiona made the process so much smoother - promptly following up and answering all my…
I moved in a little over a month ago and I Can’t say enough wonderful things. The units are nice and well maintained, Kiona- the manager-is beyond amazing and I honestly don’t know how she does it being a one person team. Maintenance responds literally same day to any issue yo…
Best apartment I’ve ever lived in hands down! From the care of the office managers to the quality of their services. They really take pride in the job and their residents. They DON’T play about us. The apartment complex is VERY quiet. If you’re thinking about it, do it! I love…
Good affordable apartment complex. The owners / staff are very kind and helpful.
For some reason my grandsons family lights keep shutting off even though they just payed the power bill same thing with the internet
Utility Snapshot
Utility snapshot for Village Creek Apartments
Electric Delivery (TDU)
Oncor — outage line 888-313-4747
Natural Gas
Atmos Energy
Water & Sewer
City of Commerce 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 Commerce's TDU zone, Ambit Energy rates as of 2026-04-18.
Move-In Checklist
Your move-in checklist for Village Creek 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 Village Creek 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 Village Creek 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 Village Creek Apartments — installers typically book 3-5 days out.
Plan Comparison
Ambit Energy plans sized for Village Creek 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 Village Creek Apartments
Based on provider coverage reported for Commerce, TX:
Spectrum
T-Mobile
Nextlink
Moving into Village Creek Apartments? Let's get your power on.
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