New Resident Utility Setup
Urban Square Apartment Utility Setup in Ponder, TX
Quick Answer
Is electricity included in rent at Urban Square?
Most apartment communities like Urban Square in Ponder 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 Urban Square's leasing office before signing.
Moving into Urban Square in Ponder, 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.
Urban Square is in the Oncor Electric Delivery service area. Most Oncor addresses qualify for same-day Ambit Energy enrollment.
Resident Sentiment
What residents say about Urban Square
Top 5 resident reviews from Google, sorted by rating.
Absolutely so thrilled to be back! I had previously lived @ Urban Square for 7 years while attending UNT. It was so amazing to look this place up again and see what wonderful shape they have kept it in. The facilities have never been cleaner, the common halls look fantastic,…
If your looking for a great place to move you found it not only is the property gorgeous with well keep amenities the staff is amazing! Specifically Darian he was a huge help with the process! He gave us a great tour around the property, then helped us apply and once we where…
I looked at a few different apartments in the area. Urban square had great move in specials, the pricing was within budget but most importantly when I toured with Olivia, she made me feel like I already was a resident here. She wasn’t pushy or “sales” focused. She asked genuin…
Everything is great here… until you need maintenance. Then you’re on your own. My AC has been broken for almost a month, and instead of actually fixing it, they keep closing my work orders and marking the issue as “resolved” without doing anything. There is zero communication…
Welcome home. All future resident parking spots shows how much they care. These pics were taken today, 2/1.
Utility Snapshot
Utility snapshot for Urban Square
Electric Delivery (TDU)
Oncor — outage line 888-313-4747
Natural Gas
Atmos Energy
Water & Sewer
City of Ponder Public 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 Ponder's TDU zone, Ambit Energy rates as of 2026-04-18.
Move-In Checklist
Your move-in checklist for Urban Square
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 Urban Square.
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 Urban Square 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 Urban Square — installers typically book 3-5 days out.
Plan Comparison
Ambit Energy plans sized for Urban Square
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 Urban Square
Based on provider coverage reported for Ponder, TX:
Spectrum
Frontier
Nextlink
Moving into Urban Square? Let's get your power on.
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