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Ibex Workforce Housing Apartment Utility Setup in Gardendale, TX
Quick Answer
Is electricity included in rent at Ibex Workforce Housing?
Most apartment communities like Ibex Workforce Housing in Gardendale 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 Ibex Workforce Housing's leasing office before signing.
Moving into Ibex Workforce Housing in Gardendale, 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.
Ibex Workforce Housing is in the Oncor Electric Delivery service area. Most Oncor addresses qualify for same-day Ambit Energy enrollment.
Resident Sentiment
What residents say about Ibex Workforce Housing
Top 5 resident reviews from Google, sorted by rating.
Very clean & very quiet ! I love the privacy and all the amenities I never knew I needed, will definitely stay here again and might even bring my RV since they have fully loaded hook ups as well, and the prices are honestly unbeatable! Thanks again for the great stay
Rv hook ups worked great and the fiber WiFi they had was really quick, loved the gym especially for my morning workouts. The prices are unbeatable too this is my go-to spot from now on coming into town.
This place is really quiet and nice, there is a lot of room here! Cole the guy that runs the place is a very nice guy listens to your concerns and gets stuff done! I highly recommend it!!!
Quality man camp with quality service, never had any issues and anything I needed was just a phone call away.
Service was exalent food was great rooms were well kept a very comfortable stay
Utility Snapshot
Utility snapshot for Ibex Workforce Housing
Electric Delivery (TDU)
Oncor — outage line 888-313-4747
Natural Gas
Atmos Energy
Water & Sewer
Gardendale 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 Gardendale's TDU zone, Ambit Energy rates as of 2026-04-18.
Move-In Checklist
Your move-in checklist for Ibex Workforce Housing
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 Ibex Workforce Housing.
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 Ibex Workforce Housing and confirm lights, outlets, and any gas appliances are live before you sign the move-in inspection sheet.
First week
Schedule Optimum internet installation for your first week at Ibex Workforce Housing — installers typically book 3-5 days out.
Plan Comparison
Ambit Energy plans sized for Ibex Workforce Housing
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 Ibex Workforce Housing
Based on provider coverage reported for Gardendale, TX:
Optimum
T-Mobile
Viasat
Moving into Ibex Workforce Housing? Let's get your power on.
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