New Resident Utility Setup
Silver Oaks Apartment Utility Setup in Gonzales, TX
Quick Answer
Is electricity included in rent at Silver Oaks?
Most apartment communities like Silver Oaks in Gonzales 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 Silver Oaks's leasing office before signing.
Moving into Silver Oaks in Gonzales, 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.
Silver Oaks is in the Oncor Electric Delivery service area. Most Oncor addresses qualify for same-day Ambit Energy enrollment.
Resident Sentiment
What residents say about Silver Oaks
Top 5 resident reviews from Google, sorted by rating.
I want to give a huge shout-out to River from maintenance. I was extremely frustrated dealing with a toilet issue, but River came in and handled everything with such care and professionalism. Not only did he fix the problem quickly and thoroughly, but his calm, pleasant presen…
I can’t say enough good things about Morgan and Taylor! Morgan is an incredible property manager—professional, attentive, and always willing to go the extra mile to make sure everything runs smoothly. Taylor, the assistant property manager, is just as amazing—friendly, respons…
If you are in the market for a wonderful place to live, I highly recommend Silver Oaks Apts. The amenities are great and everything is clean and well kept. The Valet trash service is one of my favorites! Last, the entire team at Silver Oaks, especially Taylor and Adrian, are v…
Our new maintenance manager River? Perfect asset to the community. He comes so fast to fix any and everything we need. What used to take weeks to get finished, is now taking a day no more than two days. He is great. Other than that, this community is a great place to live. So…
I do not recommend Silver Oaks Apartments at all, would be 0 stars if possible . The corridor lighting for my building (Building 11) has been out since November. Residents were instructed to use our porch and balcony lights and carry flashlights to our vehicles, which is unacc…
Utility Snapshot
Utility snapshot for Silver Oaks
Electric Delivery (TDU)
Oncor — outage line 888-313-4747
Natural Gas
Texas Gas Service
Water & Sewer
City of Gonzales
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 Gonzales's TDU zone, Ambit Energy rates as of 2026-04-18.
Move-In Checklist
Your move-in checklist for Silver Oaks
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 Silver Oaks.
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 Silver Oaks 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 Silver Oaks — installers typically book 3-5 days out.
Plan Comparison
Ambit Energy plans sized for Silver Oaks
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 Silver Oaks
Based on provider coverage reported for Gonzales, TX:
Spectrum
T-Mobile
Viasat
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