New Resident Utility Setup
Riviera Apartments Apartment Utility Setup in Elm Mott, TX
Quick Answer
Is electricity included in rent at Riviera Apartments?
Most apartment communities like Riviera Apartments in Elm Mott 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 Riviera Apartments's leasing office before signing.
Moving into Riviera Apartments in Elm Mott, 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.
Riviera 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 Riviera Apartments
Top 5 resident reviews from Google, sorted by rating.
We absolutely love living at the Riviera Apartments in China Spring, Texas! As a single parent with three children, finding a place that feels like home is so important, and this community has exceeded all our expectations. The apartments are extremely clean and very spacious,…
Maintenance was phenomenal. I had moved in a week prior to planning. So they had short notice to get things taken care of .. but they showed up same day I mentioned it to The property management and got everything fixed that they didn't have to order a part for. They were qui…
I’ve lived here for over 2 years and the staff is great, they are quick to fix issues and the office staff is always courteous. The grounds are kept very clean! The complex has a pool that’s very nice and a dog park with additional areas that have waste baskets available for a…
Been at the Riviera Apartments for a little over 4 years now & we love it.! It’s a very safe and quiet area. The ladies in the lobby are helpful and the maintenance crew has always responded quickly to the requests I’ve put in.
I am overall satisfied but there is one issue that hasn’t been addressed. The down spout on my building is blocked causing water to run over the edge. This was first reported in 2019 shortly after I moved in and has still not been addressed. The horizontal sections have been c…
Utility Snapshot
Utility snapshot for Riviera Apartments
Electric Delivery (TDU)
Oncor — outage line 888-313-4747
Natural Gas
Atmos Energy
Water & Sewer
Elm Mott Water Supply
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 Elm Mott's TDU zone, Ambit Energy rates as of 2026-04-18.
Move-In Checklist
Your move-in checklist for Riviera 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 Riviera 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 Riviera 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 Riviera Apartments — installers typically book 3-5 days out.
Plan Comparison
Ambit Energy plans sized for Riviera 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 Riviera Apartments
Based on provider coverage reported for Elm Mott, TX:
Spectrum
T-Mobile
Rise Broadband
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