New Resident Utility Setup
Buffalo Ridge Apartments Apartment Utility Setup in Dyess AFB, TX
Quick Answer
Is electricity included in rent at Buffalo Ridge Apartments?
Most apartment communities like Buffalo Ridge Apartments in Dyess AFB 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 Buffalo Ridge Apartments's leasing office before signing.
Moving into Buffalo Ridge Apartments in Dyess AFB, 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.
Buffalo Ridge 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 Buffalo Ridge Apartments
Top 5 resident reviews from Google, sorted by rating.
Lived here for four years. Never had any issues with staff and maintenance was great. The biggest problem with the complex is the people living in it which is true anywhere you go. People don't clean up after their dogs when there are bags less than five feet away. People blas…
I had an amazing experience working with Samantha to find my new home! She went above and beyond every step of the way to ensure everything was taken care of. Samantha is incredibly efficient and knowledgeable about the leasing process and helped me find the perfect floor plan…
Samantha in the leasing office has made my first time apartment leasing experience extremely smooth and great! From communicating how to set up utilities, to clearly explaining everything that went into accepting the lease. The apartment itself is priced well, fairly up to dat…
I have lived here for years and the first 2 were fine. Since the new manager has taken over the pools aren't kept as clean as they use to be, parking is a nightmare because parking passes were done away with, and now you can't tell who is suppose to be there or not. I recently…
If you care anything about your vehicle’s, DO NOT RENT from this apartment complex!!!! I have lived here for a year and my vehicle has been vandalized 4 times and my son’s vehicle once. The management staff on site do nothing to help out or resolve the issue. One time they kn…
Utility Snapshot
Utility snapshot for Buffalo Ridge Apartments
Electric Delivery (TDU)
Oncor — outage line 888-313-4747
Natural Gas
Atmos Energy
Water & Sewer
Dyess Air Force Base Water System
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 Dyess AFB's TDU zone, Ambit Energy rates as of 2026-04-18.
Move-In Checklist
Your move-in checklist for Buffalo Ridge 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 Buffalo Ridge 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 Buffalo Ridge Apartments and confirm lights, outlets, and any gas appliances are live before you sign the move-in inspection sheet.
First week
Schedule Optimum internet installation for your first week at Buffalo Ridge Apartments — installers typically book 3-5 days out.
Plan Comparison
Ambit Energy plans sized for Buffalo Ridge 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 Buffalo Ridge Apartments
Based on provider coverage reported for Dyess AFB, TX:
Optimum
T-Mobile
Boingo
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