New Resident Utility Setup
Retreat at Barber's Hill Apartment Utility Setup in Dayton, TX
Quick Answer
Is electricity included in rent at Retreat at Barber's Hill?
Most apartment communities like Retreat at Barber's Hill in Dayton 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 Retreat at Barber's Hill's leasing office before signing.
Moving into Retreat at Barber's Hill in Dayton, 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.
Retreat at Barber's Hill is in the CenterPoint Electric Delivery service area. Most CenterPoint addresses qualify for same-day Ambit Energy enrollment.
Resident Sentiment
What residents say about Retreat at Barber's Hill
Top 5 resident reviews from Google, sorted by rating.
I moved into my cottage at The Retreat a year and a half ago, and I have loved it from the very first day. The girls in the office have made me feel so welcome. Because of all the various activities, I have met a lot of new friends. My cottage is the perfect size for me and ha…
I had an assignment for school and the Retreat was kind in of to let me interview a resident for my project. I had the wonder pleasure to interview Ms.Linda here. The facility was very clean and welcoming. I love the different events they have for their residents, I can see th…
Our Mimmie has been a resident for the past five years and truly loves it. She has built wonderful friendships and stays very active thanks to the many social events and activities going on. The staff, especially Alecia and Janie, are amazing! They are always kind, helpful, an…
This is a wonderful place to live. Everyone is so friendly and happy. Clean, well maintained facility. So many things to do....Birthday party, Pot luck, trips to local restaurants, coffee hour gathering, live music & dancing, bingo and other games each month. All maintenan…
We moved here 3 years ago and went into a big 2 bedroom apartment. We are now in a cottage and love it. Lots of community and fun events that go on. We have some maintenance issues that need to be resolved and will be when our maintenance guy comes back. Staff is great, th…
Utility Snapshot
Utility snapshot for Retreat at Barber's Hill
Electric Delivery (TDU)
CenterPoint — outage line 713-207-2222
Natural Gas
CenterPoint Energy
Water & Sewer
Dayton Water System
Est. First-Month Electric Cost
$81–$167/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 Dayton's TDU zone, Ambit Energy rates as of 2026-04-18.
Move-In Checklist
Your move-in checklist for Retreat at Barber's Hill
7 days before move-in
Start Ambit Energy electric service in CenterPoint's territory now, so power is already on when you carry the first box into Retreat at Barber's Hill.
3 days before move-in
Call CenterPoint 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 Retreat at Barber's Hill 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 Retreat at Barber's Hill — installers typically book 3-5 days out.
Plan Comparison
Ambit Energy plans sized for Retreat at Barber's Hill
Compared at apartment-scale usage (500–1,000 kWh/month) for the CenterPoint delivery zone.
| Plan | Term | 500 kWh Rate | 1,000 kWh Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget Relief 12 | 12 mo | 22.0¢/kWh | 15.5¢/kWh |
| Texas Solar Buyback 24 | 24 mo | 16.1¢/kWh | 16.7¢/kWh |
| Texas Solar Buyback 12 | 12 mo | 16.1¢/kWh | 16.7¢/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 Retreat at Barber's Hill
Based on provider coverage reported for Dayton, TX:
Spectrum
Frontier
T-Mobile
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