New Resident Utility Setup
International Village Apartments Apartment Utility Setup in Orange Grove, TX
Quick Answer
Is electricity included in rent at International Village Apartments?
Most apartment communities like International Village Apartments in Orange Grove 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 International Village Apartments's leasing office before signing.
Moving into International Village Apartments in Orange Grove, 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.
International Village Apartments 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 International Village Apartments
Top 5 resident reviews from Google, sorted by rating.
I had such a great experience moving into my new apartment! Skylar made everything so easy and stress-free. She showed me the 1 bed/1 bath unit and totally sold me on the space, especially the closet. It’s my DREAM closet! She answered all my questions, was super helpful throu…
My experience here has been great. The apartment I am in has a new refrigerator and stove. The apartment was clean and well maintained. The air works good. I met Austin and he was friendly getting me anything I needed. The staff Anna and Sky are friendly and always talk to me…
These apts are so greedy and manipulative. My boyfriend and I moved in last November and ever since then we have had issues. When we first moved in the ac didn’t work. My parents gave us a roll around to use for a week or so and we continued to use it bc it kept it colder in t…
DO NOT LIVE HERE — TERRIBLE MANAGEMENT. I lived here for a year and had constant issues from the very beginning. When I moved in, the AC was broken and took two weeks to be repaired. Management does not give notice when maintenance enters your unit—no calls, no door notices. T…
I did not threaten anyone. I was not asked to apologize for profanity—I was asked to apologize for saying the front desk staff didn’t know what they were doing, which, based on the situation, was accurate. Management threatened us more than anything during this process. Maint…
Utility Snapshot
Utility snapshot for International Village Apartments
Electric Delivery (TDU)
AEP Central — outage line 866-223-8508
Natural Gas
CenterPoint Energy
Water & Sewer
Orange Grove Public Utilities
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 Orange Grove's TDU zone, Ambit Energy rates as of 2026-04-18.
Move-In Checklist
Your move-in checklist for International Village Apartments
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 International Village Apartments.
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 International Village 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 International Village Apartments — installers typically book 3-5 days out.
Plan Comparison
Ambit Energy plans sized for International Village Apartments
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 International Village Apartments
Based on provider coverage reported for Orange Grove, TX:
Spectrum
T-Mobile
Viasat
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