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Horizon Meadows Apartments Apartment Utility Setup in Hitchcock, TX
Quick Answer
Is electricity included in rent at Horizon Meadows Apartments?
Most apartment communities like Horizon Meadows Apartments in Hitchcock 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 Horizon Meadows Apartments's leasing office before signing.
Moving into Horizon Meadows Apartments in Hitchcock, 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.
Horizon Meadows 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 Horizon Meadows Apartments
Top 5 resident reviews from Google, sorted by rating.
If you’re looking for the gold standard in property management, look no further than Michelle. She isn't just managing a building; she’s cultivating a community. Here is why Michelle is widely considered the best in the business.What sets Michelle apart is her rare ability to…
Conveniently located next to the 45 FWY, this community has it all! Great amenities: pool, barbecue, washer/dryer, hot tub, plenty of visitor parking, playground for the kids, gym, dishwasher and so much more! There is even a community center where they have events every week…
Horrible experience. Michelle in the front helped me. I came in she just told me the income requirements, pay $10 and even showed me what apartment would be mine. Told me it would take 2 weeks. Never answers the phone , finally I got ahold of her she told me I lied about a ev…
Michelle was very rude ... Incompetent, inconsiderate & rude. The manager never answers the phone after she takes your money order for apartment application. Michelle told me the process would take a day & I never heard back from her like that's crazy man .I've just moved to t…
Don’t do it. The current leasing agent is incompetent and will avoid you as well as they don’t answer the phones. Apparently I was denied back in September and nobody ever reached out to me. Will be contacting someone hire up.
Utility Snapshot
Utility snapshot for Horizon Meadows Apartments
Electric Delivery (TDU)
CenterPoint — outage line 713-207-2222
Natural Gas
CenterPoint Energy
Water & Sewer
Hitchcock Municipal Utility District
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 Hitchcock's TDU zone, Ambit Energy rates as of 2026-04-18.
Move-In Checklist
Your move-in checklist for Horizon Meadows 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 Horizon Meadows Apartments.
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 Horizon Meadows 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 Horizon Meadows Apartments — installers typically book 3-5 days out.
Plan Comparison
Ambit Energy plans sized for Horizon Meadows 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 Horizon Meadows Apartments
Based on provider coverage reported for Hitchcock, TX:
Spectrum
Xfinity
T-Mobile
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