New Resident Utility Setup
Barrett Creek Apartments Apartment Utility Setup in North Richland Hills, TX
Quick Answer
Is electricity included in rent at Barrett Creek Apartments?
Most apartment communities like Barrett Creek Apartments in North Richland Hills 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 Barrett Creek Apartments's leasing office before signing.
Moving into Barrett Creek Apartments in North Richland Hills, 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.
Barrett Creek Apartments is in the Oncor Electric Delivery service area. Most Oncor addresses qualify for same-day Ambit Energy enrollment.
Resident Sentiment
What residents say about Barrett Creek Apartments
Top 5 resident reviews from Google, sorted by rating.
Moved into this place about 4 months ago now, with my daughter and kitty. We have enjoyed our time here so far and have met some really nice neighbors around the grounds. I appreciate the office personnel, Alexis in particular has been great in welcoming us to the community…
I’ve been living at Barrett Creek for two years now and have had a consistently great experience. From day one, the move-in process was seamless and easy. The property is clean, peaceful, and they are clearly big on facility management. The units are impressively quiet, the g…
I have lived here for the last three years and I absolutely loved it. My neighbors are amazing. It’s very quiet. No one ever bothers me. It’s a safe area. The people in the office, especially Alexis and Diana have been nothing but helpful and accommodating. It’s not too often…
A great community to live in.. very quiet and comfortable.. very cozy apartment plans.. great friendly leasing staff very helpful.. warm and welcoming the moment you walk in the office.. I'm glad I chose Barrett Creek as my next living community.. I wish I would've moved over…
This apartment complex has the nicest staff and maintenance is super responsive compared to other places I have lived. The front desk staff remember us and they take care of us. They are SUPER communicative. Our apartment is beautiful and the grounds are pretty well-maintained.
Utility Snapshot
Utility snapshot for Barrett Creek Apartments
Electric Delivery (TDU)
Oncor — outage line 888-313-4747
Natural Gas
Atmos Energy
Water & Sewer
City of North Richland Hills Water Dept
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 North Richland Hills's TDU zone, Ambit Energy rates as of 2026-04-18.
Move-In Checklist
Your move-in checklist for Barrett Creek Apartments
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 Barrett Creek Apartments.
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 Barrett Creek Apartments 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 Barrett Creek Apartments — installers typically book 3-5 days out.
Plan Comparison
Ambit Energy plans sized for Barrett Creek Apartments
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 Barrett Creek Apartments
Based on provider coverage reported for North Richland Hills, TX:
Spectrum
AT&T FiberFiber available
Frontier
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