New Resident Utility Setup
Estancia Villas Apartment Utility Setup in Manchaca, TX
Quick Answer
Is electricity included in rent at Estancia Villas?
Most apartment communities like Estancia Villas in Manchaca 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 Estancia Villas's leasing office before signing.
Moving into Estancia Villas in Manchaca, 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.
Estancia Villas is in the Oncor Electric Delivery service area. Most Oncor addresses qualify for same-day Ambit Energy enrollment.
Resident Sentiment
What residents say about Estancia Villas
Top 5 resident reviews from Google, sorted by rating.
Bill, the service manager, responded quickly when I suspected a leak in our apartment. It ended up only being a minor issue due to condensation from our AC dripping into the tub. Bill educated me on what the issue was, the repair, and also best practices for maintaining our AC…
Bill was wonderful, fixing everything and spending so much time and attention to detail with every concern I brought up. He even gave me advice on how to keep certain things maintained. He was quick, friendly, and helpful. My sink is working great and he did an extra walk thro…
Maintenance crew, Bill and Chance, are great. They are knowledgeable, courteous, explain what's needed, and why, when they make repairs quickly. They inquire if there are any other needs, doing quality work with kindness. Thanks! JF
I placed a maintenance request & Bill came to look at my issue. So nice & sweet and let me know what was going on! Also, changed my air filter! So far loving these apartments :)
DO NOT MOVE HERE OR ANY UDR APARTMENT. I got charge for ceiling and wall damage because the apartment above me flooded. They GROSSLY over charged me when I moved out. DO NOT MOVE HERE!!! They will ignore you and the facts because this is a greedy corporate entity that's backed…
Utility Snapshot
Utility snapshot for Estancia Villas
Electric Delivery (TDU)
Oncor — outage line 888-313-4747
Natural Gas
Atmos Energy
Water & Sewer
Manchaca Water System
Est. First-Month Electric Cost
$85–$176/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 Manchaca's TDU zone, Ambit Energy rates as of 2026-04-18.
Move-In Checklist
Your move-in checklist for Estancia Villas
7 days before move-in
Start Ambit Energy electric service in Oncor's territory now, so power is already on when you carry the first box into Estancia Villas.
3 days before move-in
Call Atmos 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 Estancia Villas 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 Estancia Villas — installers typically book 3-5 days out.
Plan Comparison
Ambit Energy plans sized for Estancia Villas
Compared at apartment-scale usage (500–1,000 kWh/month) for the Oncor delivery zone.
| Plan | Term | 500 kWh Rate | 1,000 kWh Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget Relief 12 | 12 mo | 23.0¢/kWh | 16.5¢/kWh |
| Texas Solar Buyback 24 | 24 mo | 17.0¢/kWh | 17.6¢/kWh |
| Texas Solar Buyback 12 | 12 mo | 17.0¢/kWh | 17.6¢/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 Estancia Villas
Based on provider coverage reported for Manchaca, TX:
Spectrum
AT&T FiberFiber available
T-Mobile
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