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DeSoto Town Center Apartment Utility Setup in Desoto, TX
Quick Answer
Is electricity included in rent at DeSoto Town Center?
Most apartment communities like DeSoto Town Center in Desoto 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 DeSoto Town Center's leasing office before signing.
Moving into DeSoto Town Center in Desoto, 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.
DeSoto Town Center is in the Oncor Electric Delivery service area. Most Oncor addresses qualify for same-day Ambit Energy enrollment.
Resident Sentiment
What residents say about DeSoto Town Center
Top 5 resident reviews from Google, sorted by rating.
I can't say enough about the staff at Desoto Town Center. My experience has been a very pleasant one in just the 3 months I have been here. The manager Kim is always beautifying the property in some way; I've never seen a Property Manager with such passion and pride. Sandra is…
Honestly very clean complex location is great love that everything is so close to me and staff is amazing
I am not the one to typically leave a bad review, but my experience with this apartment complex prompts me to. On February 13th, me and my boyfriend toured a 1 bed 1 bath at this apartment complex. The room we were showed while there was very clearly a staged room and not one…
Nice looking. I thought about moving here once. I visit the library with my kids, and I have a friend living in the apts I visit regularly, but i hate bringing my children because the hallways. They always smell like Marijuana and it lingers into their apartment, and he doesn…
Their parking garage area smells like marrijuana. Alot of people who park there and smoke and leave. As a current resident my unit often smells like marrijuana also due to their ventilation system. I've notified office management many times but their has been no change
Utility Snapshot
Utility snapshot for DeSoto Town Center
Electric Delivery (TDU)
Oncor — outage line 888-313-4747
Natural Gas
Atmos Energy
Water & Sewer
City of Desoto 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 Desoto's TDU zone, Ambit Energy rates as of 2026-04-18.
Move-In Checklist
Your move-in checklist for DeSoto Town Center
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 DeSoto Town Center.
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 DeSoto Town Center 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 DeSoto Town Center — installers typically book 3-5 days out.
Plan Comparison
Ambit Energy plans sized for DeSoto Town Center
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 DeSoto Town Center
Based on provider coverage reported for Desoto, TX:
Spectrum
AT&T FiberFiber available
Frontier
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