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Birchstone Cedar Ridge Apartment Utility Setup in Duncanville, TX
Quick Answer
Is electricity included in rent at Birchstone Cedar Ridge?
Most apartment communities like Birchstone Cedar Ridge in Duncanville 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 Birchstone Cedar Ridge's leasing office before signing.
Moving into Birchstone Cedar Ridge in Duncanville, 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.
Birchstone Cedar Ridge is in the Oncor Electric Delivery service area. Most Oncor addresses qualify for same-day Ambit Energy enrollment.
Resident Sentiment
What residents say about Birchstone Cedar Ridge
Top 5 resident reviews from Google, sorted by rating.
I had an amazing experience leasing my apartment here! From the moment I was approved, Stephanie went above and beyond to make the entire process smooth and stress-free. She was incredibly responsive — returning my calls quickly, replying to emails right away, and keeping me u…
I would like to sincerely thank Stephanie for her exceptional, white-glove customer service. She went above and beyond to ensure that everything my apartment process was handled properly and completed with care. Her attention to detail, professionalism, and commitment to makin…
Leonel was very knowledgeable and professional when he helped us with the AC. Overall, the maintenance team is fantastic and very welcoming. They consistently service the AC, cleaning and inspecting it to make sure everything runs properly. It’s truly a wonderful place to call…
The maintenance team (Leonel) here is awesome and super friendly. They're always making sure the AC is working by cleaning it and checking everything out. It's a great place to live.
I had an overall decent experience living here, but my move-out experience was extremely disappointing . After moving out, a damage charge was posted to my resident portal. Shortly after, I received an email stating a different charge amount that was higher than what was origi…
Utility Snapshot
Utility snapshot for Birchstone Cedar Ridge
Electric Delivery (TDU)
Oncor — outage line 888-313-4747
Natural Gas
Atmos Energy
Water & Sewer
City of Duncanville
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 Duncanville's TDU zone, Ambit Energy rates as of 2026-04-18.
Move-In Checklist
Your move-in checklist for Birchstone Cedar Ridge
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 Birchstone Cedar Ridge.
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 Birchstone Cedar Ridge 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 Birchstone Cedar Ridge — installers typically book 3-5 days out.
Plan Comparison
Ambit Energy plans sized for Birchstone Cedar Ridge
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 Birchstone Cedar Ridge
Based on provider coverage reported for Duncanville, TX:
Spectrum
AT&T FiberFiber available
Frontier
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