New Resident Utility Setup
Harbour Bay Apartments Apartment Utility Setup in La Porte, TX
Quick Answer
Is electricity included in rent at Harbour Bay Apartments?
Most apartment communities like Harbour Bay Apartments in La Porte 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 Harbour Bay Apartments's leasing office before signing.
Moving into Harbour Bay Apartments in La Porte, 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.
Harbour Bay 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 Harbour Bay Apartments
Top 5 resident reviews from Google, sorted by rating.
The staff here is AMAZING!!! They really went out of their way to make sure I picked the perfect apartment for me and that the process was quick and painless. Kristen made me feel so comfortable and is HISTARICAL! She is so personable and fun! Velma made sure the process was q…
Kristen is such a delightful person to talk to, very attentive, professional & always on top of everything! I cannot wait to lease from this apartment complex, Kristen makes everyone feel like family & I couldn’t feel any more comfortable feeling like this could be our home kn…
Freddy Cantu showed me my apartment and he was so kind and took his time and explained everything , answered all my questions. I am so happy to move in to Harbor Bay , beautiful apartment. Thank you Harbor Bay to the manager as well great folks!
This place is nothing short of a amazing! The front office treats you like you're family and Kristen is amazing. Looking forward to living here!
I really like living here, neighbors are for the most part friendly. It’s quiet and safe. The pool was only closed once during the summer, we had a Thanksgiving dinner at the leasing office which was exactly what we needed.
Utility Snapshot
Utility snapshot for Harbour Bay Apartments
Electric Delivery (TDU)
CenterPoint — outage line 713-207-2222
Natural Gas
CenterPoint Energy
Water & Sewer
La Porte Water Department
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 La Porte's TDU zone, Ambit Energy rates as of 2026-04-18.
Move-In Checklist
Your move-in checklist for Harbour Bay 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 Harbour Bay 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 Harbour Bay 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 Harbour Bay Apartments — installers typically book 3-5 days out.
Plan Comparison
Ambit Energy plans sized for Harbour Bay 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 Harbour Bay Apartments
Based on provider coverage reported for La Porte, TX:
Xfinity
AT&T FiberFiber available
Frontier
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