New Resident Utility Setup
High Plains Apartment Utility Setup in Odessa, TX
Quick Answer
Is electricity included in rent at High Plains?
Most apartment communities like High Plains in Odessa 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 High Plains's leasing office before signing.
Moving into High Plains in Odessa, 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.
High Plains is in the Oncor Electric Delivery service area. Most Oncor addresses qualify for same-day Ambit Energy enrollment.
Resident Sentiment
What residents say about High Plains
Top 5 resident reviews from Google, sorted by rating.
Courtney and Farrah are amazing! So kind and helpful. They go the extra mile to make you feel at home and happy I can't say enough good things about High Plains and its sweet sweet staff You'll love it here!! ⚘️
Reagan was amazing to work with! She was responsive, professional, and made the whole process easy and stress-free. We really appreciate her help and would definitely recommend High Plains!
Jose was absolutely amazing! Had an emergency we needed taken care of and he made the effort to come out here right before a storm and took the extra mile for us. Great community !
Farrah Prewit was wonderful and amazing love how she worked with me and my partner
I had an absolute horrible experience. Was in these apts for 1 yr. Due to moving from out of state the staff initially were extremely helpful and sent videos and pictures of apt. Looked decent… moving in day when doing the walk through, the apt had reeked of cigarettes. There…
Utility Snapshot
Utility snapshot for High Plains
Electric Delivery (TDU)
Oncor — outage line 888-313-4747
Natural Gas
Atmos Energy
Water & Sewer
City of Odessa Water Utilities
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 Odessa's TDU zone, Ambit Energy rates as of 2026-04-18.
Move-In Checklist
Your move-in checklist for High Plains
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 High Plains.
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 High Plains and confirm lights, outlets, and any gas appliances are live before you sign the move-in inspection sheet.
First week
Schedule Optimum internet installation for your first week at High Plains — installers typically book 3-5 days out.
Plan Comparison
Ambit Energy plans sized for High Plains
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 High Plains
Based on provider coverage reported for Odessa, TX:
Optimum
AT&T FiberFiber available
Vexus FiberFiber available
Moving into High Plains? Let's get your power on.
Sign up for Ambit Energy online in minutes — same-day service available for most Odessa addresses.