New Resident Utility Setup
The Reserve at Baybrook Apartment Utility Setup in Friendswood, TX
Quick Answer
Is electricity included in rent at The Reserve at Baybrook?
Most apartment communities like The Reserve at Baybrook in Friendswood 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 The Reserve at Baybrook's leasing office before signing.
Moving into The Reserve at Baybrook in Friendswood, 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.
The Reserve at Baybrook is in the CenterPoint Electric Delivery service area. Most CenterPoint addresses qualify for same-day Ambit Energy enrollment.
Resident Sentiment
What residents say about The Reserve at Baybrook
Top 5 resident reviews from Google, sorted by rating.
My husband and I moved in sometime this past February. At first, we were just looking and was curious about the property itself. We scheduled an tour appt with A.J and was very pleased with his knowledge and his personality. Usually tours last about 30-45mins but it took us a…
AJ is truly the best! This is my first apartment, and he made the entire move-in process so easy, smooth, and completely stress-free. From day one, he was warm, welcoming, and incredibly helpful with every question I had. He brings such a positive, inviting energy to the commu…
AJ is absolutely amazing! From the moment we met him, he went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable and excited about our new home. He really sold us the moment he took the time to show us around the apartment, his outgoing personality and genuine energy instantly made…
We just renewed our lease for another year because we love it here so much. AJ and Heather in the office are amazing and have taken care of anything we’ve had an issue with quickly. We absolutely love the maintenance team, they’re so sweet, and they fix stuff within 24 hours o…
DISGUSTING. I Had a better experience living on 1960 8 years ago. When I first moved in elevators were broken for THREE MONTHS. I have gone without water 4 times. This place REEKS the second you walk in of cat piss, trash, and something dead. Trash floods the hallways and dump…
Utility Snapshot
Utility snapshot for The Reserve at Baybrook
Electric Delivery (TDU)
CenterPoint — outage line 713-207-2222
Natural Gas
CenterPoint Energy
Water & Sewer
Friendswood Water Department
Est. First-Month Electric Cost
$81–$167/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 Friendswood's TDU zone, Ambit Energy rates as of 2026-04-18.
Move-In Checklist
Your move-in checklist for The Reserve at Baybrook
7 days before move-in
Start Ambit Energy electric service in CenterPoint's territory now, so power is already on when you carry the first box into The Reserve at Baybrook.
3 days before move-in
Call CenterPoint 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 The Reserve at Baybrook and confirm lights, outlets, and any gas appliances are live before you sign the move-in inspection sheet.
First week
Schedule Xfinity internet installation for your first week at The Reserve at Baybrook — installers typically book 3-5 days out.
Plan Comparison
Ambit Energy plans sized for The Reserve at Baybrook
Compared at apartment-scale usage (500–1,000 kWh/month) for the CenterPoint delivery zone.
| Plan | Term | 500 kWh Rate | 1,000 kWh Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget Relief 12 | 12 mo | 22.0¢/kWh | 15.5¢/kWh |
| Texas Solar Buyback 24 | 24 mo | 16.1¢/kWh | 16.7¢/kWh |
| Texas Solar Buyback 12 | 12 mo | 16.1¢/kWh | 16.7¢/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 The Reserve at Baybrook
Based on provider coverage reported for Friendswood, TX:
Xfinity
AT&T FiberFiber available
Frontier
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