New Resident Utility Setup
Oak Manor Villas Portland Apartment Utility Setup in Portland, TX
Quick Answer
Is electricity included in rent at Oak Manor Villas Portland?
Most apartment communities like Oak Manor Villas Portland in Portland 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 Manor Villas Portland's leasing office before signing.
Moving into Oak Manor Villas Portland in Portland, 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 Manor Villas Portland 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 Oak Manor Villas Portland
Top 5 resident reviews from Google, sorted by rating.
Going on our third year living here and we have no complaints. It's family friendly and child safety is a top priority! The property is very well maintained, landscaping is always on schedule as is pest control. Mari and her office staff have been exceptional in taking care o…
We moved to Oak Manor a few months ago and absolutely love our home and our community! The community is so safe and clean. Our management team is always eager to help and communicate clearly. Every person on the OM staff is like family. Our maintenance man is the most hard wor…
Great place to live!! Sherryann, the leasing agent, is very friendly. Very quiet community, and the neighbors are great. Whatever issues we had with our unit were fixed in a timely manner.
A haven for wildlife lovers! You can enjoy a variety of different insects at Oak Manor Villas. Cockroaches, earwigs and especially ants. You can keep ants in your kitchen, in your bed, on your clothes, even on your skin – basically anywhere you want ants, you can have them. I…
They never watered the grass for the three years I lived there. Trees never grew, so no shade. Can’t even walk in the yard without almost breaking an ankle. About $1800/month once all the extra fees are included for a two bedroom w garage. Property managers are were nice a…
Utility Snapshot
Utility snapshot for Oak Manor Villas Portland
Electric Delivery (TDU)
AEP Central — outage line 866-223-8508
Natural Gas
CenterPoint Energy
Water & Sewer
Portland Water Department
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 Portland's TDU zone, Ambit Energy rates as of 2026-04-18.
Move-In Checklist
Your move-in checklist for Oak Manor Villas Portland
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 Oak Manor Villas Portland.
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 Oak Manor Villas Portland 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 Oak Manor Villas Portland — installers typically book 3-5 days out.
Plan Comparison
Ambit Energy plans sized for Oak Manor Villas Portland
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 Oak Manor Villas Portland
Based on provider coverage reported for Portland, TX:
Spectrum
Frontier
T-Mobile
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