New Resident Utility Setup
St. Lucia At Bentsen Lakes Apartment Utility Setup in Mission, TX
Quick Answer
Is electricity included in rent at St. Lucia At Bentsen Lakes?
Most apartment communities like St. Lucia At Bentsen Lakes in Mission 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 St. Lucia At Bentsen Lakes's leasing office before signing.
Moving into St. Lucia At Bentsen Lakes in Mission, 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.
St. Lucia At Bentsen Lakes is in the AEP Central Electric Delivery service area. Most AEP Central addresses qualify for same-day Ambit Energy enrollment.
Resident Sentiment
What residents say about St. Lucia At Bentsen Lakes
Top 5 resident reviews from Google, sorted by rating.
I've had a wonderful experience living at St. Lucia. The management team has been consistently helpful and responsive. The pricing is very reasonable compared to other places in the area, and you can tell they strive to provide quality living. What I appreciate most is their w…
Santa Lucia apartments are an overall great place to live. The grounds are clean, it’s in a safe neighborhood, and the staff & residents are always friendly. I also would like to give a shoutout to Lily the apartment manager, and Jose the maintenance manager. They are very pl…
Ive lived here since July and i highly recommend living here. The attention that the front office gives to the residents is extremely impressive, Lili and Hector have been amazing with us and they take care of every request i have. I do recommend these apartments especially be…
Best experience ever, Lili was absolutely awesome! Made the tour, application and move in super easy! Can’t wait to see what this year brings! The property and the apartment itself is just absolutely breathtaking. If you are interested in renting here I highly recommend it!
Living at Santa Lucia was a great experience! Lily was very helpful and attentive to any situation that came up! I appreciate the professionalism and responsiveness! The perk is they have fun activities they arrange for tenants to enjoy!
Utility Snapshot
Utility snapshot for St. Lucia At Bentsen Lakes
Electric Delivery (TDU)
AEP Central — outage line 866-223-8508
Natural Gas
Texas Gas Service
Water & Sewer
Mission Water Department
Est. First-Month Electric Cost
$83–$173/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 Mission's TDU zone, Ambit Energy rates as of 2026-04-18.
Move-In Checklist
Your move-in checklist for St. Lucia At Bentsen Lakes
7 days before move-in
Start Ambit Energy electric service in AEP Central's territory now, so power is already on when you carry the first box into St. Lucia At Bentsen Lakes.
3 days before move-in
Call Texas Gas Service 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 St. Lucia At Bentsen Lakes 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 St. Lucia At Bentsen Lakes — installers typically book 3-5 days out.
Plan Comparison
Ambit Energy plans sized for St. Lucia At Bentsen Lakes
Compared at apartment-scale usage (500–1,000 kWh/month) for the AEP Central delivery zone.
| Plan | Term | 500 kWh Rate | 1,000 kWh Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget Relief 12 | 12 mo | 23.5¢/kWh | 17.2¢/kWh |
| Texas Solar Buyback 24 | 24 mo | 16.6¢/kWh | 17.3¢/kWh |
| Texas Solar Buyback 12 | 12 mo | 16.6¢/kWh | 17.3¢/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 St. Lucia At Bentsen Lakes
Based on provider coverage reported for Mission, TX:
Spectrum
T-Mobile
Vexus FiberFiber available
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