New Resident Utility Setup
Montage Southside Apartment Utility Setup in Fort Worth, TX
Quick Answer
Is electricity included in rent at Montage Southside?
Most apartment communities like Montage Southside in Fort Worth 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 Montage Southside's leasing office before signing.
Moving into Montage Southside in Fort Worth, 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.
Montage Southside is in the Oncor Electric Delivery service area. Most Oncor addresses qualify for same-day Ambit Energy enrollment.
Resident Sentiment
What residents say about Montage Southside
Top 5 resident reviews from Google, sorted by rating.
I've lived at Montage for 3 years now, and just renewed my lease. I love the location - I can walk to downtown in 10-15 minutes, walk to Magnolia Ave. in about 20, and there are many places to hang out in between. The neighborhood (Near Southside) is a great community with m…
My move in experience this weekend has been so great with Valerie & Autumn! They happily answered all my questions and made sure I knew exactly what to do at each step! Living here so far has been such a great time, they’re doing so many activities & make it easy to get involv…
I'm on my second year here and I couldn't be happier with my choice. Layouts are great. Staff is always friendly and super helpful. Any maintenance requests get handled quickly and with great detail. Amenities are nice and the building is always kept in great shape. Would high…
I’ve lived here for nearly two years, and while there are some positives, changes in management have made the overall experience a bit disappointing. The maintenance team is truly great. They respond quickly, are professional, and do quality work. However, the grounds could be…
Our upstairs neighbor is constantly stomping around all day and night (at 3 PM, 10 PM, 2:30 AM, 6:30 AM), and often plays loud music with the bass turned up. This has been going on for 7 months, with him causing our ceiling and walls to shake and rattle, and management has dis…
Utility Snapshot
Utility snapshot for Montage Southside
Electric Delivery (TDU)
Oncor — outage line 888-313-4747
Natural Gas
Atmos Energy
Water & Sewer
Fort Worth 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 Fort Worth's TDU zone, Ambit Energy rates as of 2026-04-18.
Move-In Checklist
Your move-in checklist for Montage Southside
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 Montage Southside.
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 Montage Southside 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 Montage Southside — installers typically book 3-5 days out.
Plan Comparison
Ambit Energy plans sized for Montage Southside
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 Montage Southside
Based on provider coverage reported for Fort Worth, TX:
Spectrum
AT&T FiberFiber available
Frontier
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