New Resident Utility Setup
Southton Apartments Apartment Utility Setup in Poteet, TX
Quick Answer
Is electricity included in rent at Southton Apartments?
Most apartment communities like Southton Apartments in Poteet 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 Southton Apartments's leasing office before signing.
Moving into Southton Apartments in Poteet, 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.
Southton 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 Southton Apartments
Top 5 resident reviews from Google, sorted by rating.
I’ve been here for about 6 months and I can say everything has been amazing. I’ve lived in many apartments before and none of them compare to Southton. The staff are incredible, many of the neighbors are nice and respectful. The tour was amazing, and I was able to get in even…
This place has been the best decision for me. The application process was easy peasy. Move-in day? Not stressful at all. The amenities are the main reason I love it here so much. The gym is open 24/7, and the pool is 9am–10pm 😌 — and they’re usually always clean. The dog park…
The office team is very responsive and accommodating. The apartments are built better than most and the maintenance team is very friendly. If you understand the housing market, Southton is pretty top tier in its price range. Watch out for the nearby neighborhoods though. Unlea…
I have had the best experience ever since I first called them to schedule a tour! The woman at the office are so friendly and quick problem solvers. Finding the right apartment complex was stressful before finding this one, everyone in the office has made this experience 10/10!
I love it here at SOUTHTON apartments very nice clean community with many features available for residents to enjoy. Pet friendly as long as you pick it up and the ladies in the office WONDERFUL!
Utility Snapshot
Utility snapshot for Southton Apartments
Electric Delivery (TDU)
Oncor — outage line 888-313-4747
Natural Gas
CenterPoint Energy
Water & Sewer
City of Poteet
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 Poteet's TDU zone, Ambit Energy rates as of 2026-04-18.
Move-In Checklist
Your move-in checklist for Southton 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 Southton 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 Southton 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 Southton Apartments — installers typically book 3-5 days out.
Plan Comparison
Ambit Energy plans sized for Southton 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 Southton Apartments
Based on provider coverage reported for Poteet, TX:
Spectrum
T-Mobile
Viasat
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