New Resident Utility Setup
Orchard Grove Apartments Apartment Utility Setup in Fredericksburg, TX
Quick Answer
Is electricity included in rent at Orchard Grove Apartments?
Most apartment communities like Orchard Grove Apartments in Fredericksburg 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 Orchard Grove Apartments's leasing office before signing.
Moving into Orchard Grove Apartments in Fredericksburg, 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.
Orchard Grove 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 Orchard Grove Apartments
Top 5 resident reviews from Google, sorted by rating.
Always a fast and professional response from Suzy and the maintenance staff for any request! This is a great place to live!......Update - We had another maintenance request handled very promptly and professionally a few days ago. We are truly thankful for Keri, Suzy, Michael,…
Absolutely amazing community and front office. Beautifully kept and clean. Keri is an awesome manager. Any time I needed maintenance, Suzie was there within a day. I was here for years and never once had a complaint. They are so friendly and helpful. I couldn’t recommend Orcha…
The lease documents were ready for our signatures. She answered all of our questions and provided with a copy of the documents.
I have never lived somewhere where they contact you to see if you have any maintenance needs. Maintenance crew is top notch👍
I Have no issues with front office leasing agent. But upon submission of app I was not made aware credit would be pulled or judged on my application. Though me and my wife's credit is not terrible we have a bit in debt but nothing negative and no prior issues with rent we also…
Utility Snapshot
Utility snapshot for Orchard Grove Apartments
Electric Delivery (TDU)
Oncor — outage line 888-313-4747
Natural Gas
Atmos Energy
Water & Sewer
City of Fredericksburg
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 Fredericksburg's TDU zone, Ambit Energy rates as of 2026-04-18.
Move-In Checklist
Your move-in checklist for Orchard Grove 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 Orchard Grove 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 Orchard Grove 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 Orchard Grove Apartments — installers typically book 3-5 days out.
Plan Comparison
Ambit Energy plans sized for Orchard Grove 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 Orchard Grove Apartments
Based on provider coverage reported for Fredericksburg, TX:
Spectrum
T-Mobile
Viasat
Moving into Orchard Grove Apartments? Let's get your power on.
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