New Resident Utility Setup
Elm Creek Apartments Apartment Utility Setup in Kingwood, TX
Quick Answer
Is electricity included in rent at Elm Creek Apartments?
Most apartment communities like Elm Creek Apartments in Kingwood 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 Elm Creek Apartments's leasing office before signing.
Moving into Elm Creek Apartments in Kingwood, 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.
Elm Creek 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 Elm Creek Apartments
Top 5 resident reviews from Google, sorted by rating.
My husband and I stopped by to do a tour of Elm Creek and we were warmly welcomed by Desiree. The place was super quiet and had a comfortable homey feel. She was extremely warm and friendly and we were so impressed with her knowledgeable approach and welcoming spirit towards…
Excellent so far. Office personnel is very professional and efficient. They follow through on pending matters. ‘Promises made, promises kept’. Overall an awesome experience. Very personable team. Would highly recommend. Desiree and Lana are both peaches. Joseph in maintenance…
I just moved in a few weeks ago and although there was some initial setbacks, the leasing office Lana & Desire have been amazing at taking care of everything and making me feel welcome. The Maintenance team is very friendly, Joseph does a great job. Glad to have found these ap…
Lana and Desire were very helpful. This is my first time renting an apartment and they were so kind and patient answering all of my questions. They made everything so easy. I had to have my sink fixed and Luis fixed it right away. He was very polite.
Moved in over a month ago, very quiet and safe feeling community. Front office workers are very nice as well as the maintenance crew. Walkable distance from a very nice park would recommend to family and friends.
Utility Snapshot
Utility snapshot for Elm Creek Apartments
Electric Delivery (TDU)
CenterPoint — outage line 713-207-2222
Natural Gas
CenterPoint Energy
Water & Sewer
Kingwood Water 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 Kingwood's TDU zone, Ambit Energy rates as of 2026-04-18.
Move-In Checklist
Your move-in checklist for Elm Creek 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 Elm Creek 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 Elm Creek Apartments and confirm lights, outlets, and any gas appliances are live before you sign the move-in inspection sheet.
First week
Schedule Xfinity internet installation for your first week at Elm Creek Apartments — installers typically book 3-5 days out.
Plan Comparison
Ambit Energy plans sized for Elm Creek 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 Elm Creek Apartments
Based on provider coverage reported for Kingwood, TX:
Xfinity
Optimum
AT&T FiberFiber available
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