New Resident Utility Setup
Oak Hill Apartments Apartment Utility Setup in Palestine, TX
Quick Answer
Is electricity included in rent at Oak Hill Apartments?
Most apartment communities like Oak Hill Apartments in Palestine 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 Oak Hill Apartments's leasing office before signing.
Moving into Oak Hill Apartments in Palestine, 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.
Oak Hill 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 Oak Hill Apartments
Top 5 resident reviews from Google, sorted by rating.
The best housing alternative, quiet, clean and friendly service.
Extremely nice people in the office.
I love it here. It’s a lovely apartment complex, very quiet, and very safe. It’s gated, and has accessible amenities throughout the entire apartment complex.
Great apartment complex with beautiful apartments, but they don’t take care of their own tenants first. I know someone, another tenant, who’s been on a waiting list for months to get a 2 bedroom apartment, and yet someone who is brand new to the complex and only applied a coup…
This place seems nice gated etc , but it is far from that!! The manager could care less about your safety. God for bid you need law enforcement help because even if you call 911 for help they will evict you! A member of my family was almost chocked to death in her home an inst…
Utility Snapshot
Utility snapshot for Oak Hill Apartments
Electric Delivery (TDU)
Oncor — outage line 888-313-4747
Natural Gas
Atmos Energy
Water & Sewer
City of Palestine Water Department
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 Palestine's TDU zone, Ambit Energy rates as of 2026-04-18.
Move-In Checklist
Your move-in checklist for Oak Hill 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 Oak Hill 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 Oak Hill Apartments 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 Oak Hill Apartments — installers typically book 3-5 days out.
Plan Comparison
Ambit Energy plans sized for Oak Hill 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 Oak Hill Apartments
Based on provider coverage reported for Palestine, TX:
Optimum
T-Mobile
Suddenlink
Moving into Oak Hill Apartments? Let's get your power on.
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