New Resident Utility Setup
Elm Grove Apartments Apartment Utility Setup in Kingwood, TX
Quick Answer
Is electricity included in rent at Elm Grove Apartments?
Most apartment communities like Elm Grove 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 Grove Apartments's leasing office before signing.
Moving into Elm Grove 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 Grove 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 Grove Apartments
Top 5 resident reviews from Google, sorted by rating.
We just moved in January and we love it here Management has gone above and beyond to meet our request, The maintenance guys are awesome and have done everything we requested and even more. If your from out of town and your hesitant to pick up across the state and move here don…
I love living here. It’s quiet, close to everything, and the management is spectacular. Toni and Marlena answer all my questions quickly, any repairs are done within a day or so, and my son even goes to the front office to visit. My neighbors have all been kind and we love the…
Love it here!! Toni is by far the best landlord we've ever had, such a mother-like figure who is an advocate for all of her residents! It's also a very quiet community nestled into the woods. The trees are an excellent addition to the peacefulness. While our unit is an older n…
I visited Elm Grove for a tour and Toni and Marlena were great. They were very courteous and professional. It wasn't exactly what we were looking for, but Toni listened to what we needed in our new place and even gave me a suggestion on where we could go next in our search.…
Toni and Marlena are nothing short of incredible! They made the leasing process smooth and simple and were very helpful with any questions or concerns I had. They went above and beyond to make sure I had everything I needed and exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend Elm…
Utility Snapshot
Utility snapshot for Elm Grove 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 Grove 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 Grove 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 Grove 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 Grove Apartments — installers typically book 3-5 days out.
Plan Comparison
Ambit Energy plans sized for Elm Grove 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 Grove Apartments
Based on provider coverage reported for Kingwood, TX:
Xfinity
Optimum
AT&T FiberFiber available
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