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Ebbtide Apartments Apartment Utility Setup in Galveston, TX
Quick Answer
Is electricity included in rent at Ebbtide Apartments?
Most apartment communities like Ebbtide Apartments in Galveston 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 Ebbtide Apartments's leasing office before signing.
Moving into Ebbtide Apartments in Galveston, 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.
Ebbtide Apartments is in the CenterPoint Electric Delivery service area. Most CenterPoint addresses qualify for same-day Ambit Energy enrollment.
Resident Sentiment
What residents say about Ebbtide Apartments
Top 5 resident reviews from Google, sorted by rating.
Lived here for 3 years while completing my residency at UTMB. I will miss this place as it was walking distance from the hospital, maintenance requests were promptly addressed (Raul is awesome), and the office manager Jalene was friendly and professional. The apartments have b…
Do you enjoy inexpensive, quiet, and reasonably clean, rustic-style apartments? If so, you should live in these apartments. They are kept up nicely, both inside and out. These apartments are situated in a prime area. The personnel are always accommodating and quick to address…
I have lived here for several years and I could not enjoy it more. It is VERY quiet and mostly adults. Nice attention to details in my apartment (brushed silver fixtures, six panel doors throughout, laminate and/or tile floors). As others have stated, Raul the maintenance man…
We lived here for about 3 years. I loved it. The place is quiet. It's mostly adults with a few families. The grounds are very nice and well maintained. There's a bit of a dog poo problem, but that's on the residents. The owners provide multiple places to dispose of dog poo and…
Very poor management! Lived here for 3 years UTMB . Close to school but management should change your mind. Wendy Roberts will never admit that she is wrong, Carly Smith will say she sent you something (like the lease) and never will. This will in return charge you extra per m…
Utility Snapshot
Utility snapshot for Ebbtide Apartments
Electric Delivery (TDU)
CenterPoint — outage line 713-207-2222
Natural Gas
Texas Gas Service
Water & Sewer
Galveston 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 Galveston's TDU zone, Ambit Energy rates as of 2026-04-18.
Move-In Checklist
Your move-in checklist for Ebbtide Apartments
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 Ebbtide Apartments.
3 days before move-in
Call Texas Gas Service 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 Ebbtide 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 Ebbtide Apartments — installers typically book 3-5 days out.
Plan Comparison
Ambit Energy plans sized for Ebbtide Apartments
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 Ebbtide Apartments
Based on provider coverage reported for Galveston, TX:
Spectrum
Xfinity
AT&T FiberFiber available
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