New Resident Utility Setup
The Draper Apartments Apartment Utility Setup in Garland, TX
Quick Answer
Is electricity included in rent at The Draper Apartments?
Most apartment communities like The Draper Apartments in Garland 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 Draper Apartments's leasing office before signing.
Moving into The Draper Apartments in Garland, 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 Draper 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 The Draper Apartments
Top 5 resident reviews from Google, sorted by rating.
Went by and was helped as soon as I set foot inside, can’t remember what the lady’s name was but she was so nice, they both were. I got a tour of a unit but unfortunately it’s not exactly what I was looking for. Very clean and pretty place, the balcony was so big too!
One of the best apartments I've ever lived in. Nice people, good area, management has been getting better. I've renewed for a second year and I'm happy to do so.
So far so good, management is great and so are the apartments, love the valet trash, only issues are the lack of parking spaces and dog poop near building 2 , there has also been dog urine at the bottom of the stairs in building 2, and with no cameras, there is no way to see w…
I chose Draper as my home approx a year ago. It started out very well,& then parking became an issue. My car was towed due to not having a safe place to park my vehicle. I proceed to write a review when Destiny P. was the community manager. She then called me,& ask me to remov…
I have lived at The Draper for nearly two years. When I first moved in, everything was great, but over time things have declined. Parking quickly became an issue, and after management changed, the property started to go downhill. Residents are allowing their pets to relieve t…
Utility Snapshot
Utility snapshot for The Draper Apartments
Electric Delivery (TDU)
Oncor — outage line 888-313-4747
Natural Gas
Atmos Energy
Water & Sewer
City of Garland Water Utilities
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 Garland's TDU zone, Ambit Energy rates as of 2026-04-18.
Move-In Checklist
Your move-in checklist for The Draper 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 The Draper 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 The Draper 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 The Draper Apartments — installers typically book 3-5 days out.
Plan Comparison
Ambit Energy plans sized for The Draper 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 The Draper Apartments
Based on provider coverage reported for Garland, TX:
Spectrum
AT&T FiberFiber available
Frontier
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