New Resident Utility Setup
Alders Magnolia Apartment Utility Setup in Magnolia, TX
Quick Answer
Is electricity included in rent at Alders Magnolia?
Most apartment communities like Alders Magnolia in Magnolia 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 Alders Magnolia's leasing office before signing.
Moving into Alders Magnolia in Magnolia, 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.
Alders Magnolia is in the CenterPoint Electric Delivery service area. Most CenterPoint addresses qualify for same-day Ambit Energy enrollment.
Resident Sentiment
What residents say about Alders Magnolia
Top 5 resident reviews from Google, sorted by rating.
Alder Apartments in Magnolia, Texas is an AMAZING place to live and an absolute pleasure for our moving crews at Mighty Man Movers 💪🚚 From the moment we arrived, the property was clean, beautifully maintained, and extremely well organized. The leasing office staff was friend…
What's not to like about this property? Location is ideal, the grounds and building are kept immaculate AND the leasing office is super friendly and helpful. I relocated from out of state and Karina helped set me up before I even arrived which was a saving grace. Along with al…
Alders magnolia is wonderful. This place has wonderful staff, Great lodging and one of the most beautiful fireplaces I’ve seen in the atrium. Lawrence is a great maintenance man and super friendly. My parents have been here nearly two years and it has been such a blessing. T…
I’ve been living at Alders Magnolia for almost 3 years. Great place to live. Lots of amenities. Lawrence, head of our maintenance team , is very efficient and professional ,completes the task. We have a wonderful staff here but most of all the people that live here are like f…
Upon calling the Office Maintenance Supervisor- Lawrence McCoy arrived in a timely manner, looked for what’s needed to complete my concerns, and completion was performed in a timely manner, what a Great Team Player.
Utility Snapshot
Utility snapshot for Alders Magnolia
Electric Delivery (TDU)
CenterPoint — outage line 713-207-2222
Natural Gas
CenterPoint Energy
Water & Sewer
Magnolia 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 Magnolia's TDU zone, Ambit Energy rates as of 2026-04-18.
Move-In Checklist
Your move-in checklist for Alders Magnolia
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 Alders Magnolia.
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 Alders Magnolia 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 Alders Magnolia — installers typically book 3-5 days out.
Plan Comparison
Ambit Energy plans sized for Alders Magnolia
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 Alders Magnolia
Based on provider coverage reported for Magnolia, TX:
Xfinity
AT&T FiberFiber available
T-Mobile
Moving into Alders Magnolia? Let's get your power on.
Sign up for Ambit Energy online in minutes — same-day service available for most Magnolia addresses.