New Resident Utility Setup
Apple Creek Apartment Utility Setup in Kingsville, TX
Quick Answer
Is electricity included in rent at Apple Creek?
Most apartment communities like Apple Creek in Kingsville 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 Apple Creek's leasing office before signing.
Moving into Apple Creek in Kingsville, 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.
Apple Creek is in the AEP Central Electric Delivery service area. Most AEP Central addresses qualify for same-day Ambit Energy enrollment.
Resident Sentiment
What residents say about Apple Creek
Top 5 resident reviews from Google, sorted by rating.
Andy the new maintenance man is the first one in a long while who knows what he is doing and is willing to help. He was able to fix my A/C issue when all past workmen said they couldn't do anything about it. I can tell he cares about residents having a nice place to live, even…
I have been a resident of AppleCreek Creek for 1 year or so & since new manager Amber came to property i can tell she actually cares & wants to hear my concerns and to make things better when work orders are getting done the right way. It does take time but she does follow up…
Andy did a great job fixing my dryer, looking into my heater when the weather got cold, and helping settle other complaints I’ve had while in my unit. Glad to have a reliable maintenance worker on the property!
BEWARE! The model unit looks nothing like the actual unit you’ll be getting—I feel completely apartment catfished. During my first week in what was advertised as a “move-in ready” apartment, the AC broke twice. Both times, my dog and I had to sit in over 90-degree temperatures…
DO NOT MOVE TO APPLECREEK!!!!!! The buildings are literally rotting and bats live in the roofs, the staircases are rusting and falling apart, there is trash everywhere, the turnover for maintenance workers is a month or less, you can’t get through to them over the phone, they…
Utility Snapshot
Utility snapshot for Apple Creek
Electric Delivery (TDU)
AEP Central — outage line 866-223-8508
Natural Gas
CenterPoint Energy
Water & Sewer
Kingsville Water Department
Est. First-Month Electric Cost
$83–$173/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 Kingsville's TDU zone, Ambit Energy rates as of 2026-04-18.
Move-In Checklist
Your move-in checklist for Apple Creek
7 days before move-in
Start Ambit Energy electric service in AEP Central's territory now, so power is already on when you carry the first box into Apple Creek.
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 Apple Creek 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 Apple Creek — installers typically book 3-5 days out.
Plan Comparison
Ambit Energy plans sized for Apple Creek
Compared at apartment-scale usage (500–1,000 kWh/month) for the AEP Central delivery zone.
| Plan | Term | 500 kWh Rate | 1,000 kWh Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget Relief 12 | 12 mo | 23.5¢/kWh | 17.2¢/kWh |
| Texas Solar Buyback 24 | 24 mo | 16.6¢/kWh | 17.3¢/kWh |
| Texas Solar Buyback 12 | 12 mo | 16.6¢/kWh | 17.3¢/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 Apple Creek
Based on provider coverage reported for Kingsville, TX:
Spectrum
T-Mobile
Viasat
Moving into Apple Creek? Let's get your power on.
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