New Resident Utility Setup
Hillsdale Garden Apartments Apartment Utility Setup in Richardson, TX
Quick Answer
Is electricity included in rent at Hillsdale Garden Apartments?
Most apartment communities like Hillsdale Garden Apartments in Richardson 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 Hillsdale Garden Apartments's leasing office before signing.
Moving into Hillsdale Garden Apartments in Richardson, 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.
Hillsdale Garden 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 Hillsdale Garden Apartments
Top 5 resident reviews from Google, sorted by rating.
I have nothing but wonderful things to say about these apartments. The manager is a great person & very helpful with everything. She treats everyone with the upmost respect & tries her best to understand everyone's individual situations. Anybody that says otherwise really has…
Been living here for a couple years now.... It's a very quiet place no drunks in the parking lot the tenants are nice and respectful. The icing on the cake is the manager Mercedes very polite, well spoken, trusting and strait forward. The maintenance at this place is good and…
I have done work for this apartment complex and the management/staff were great and friendly. I never had any issues as far as communication or accessibility to anything and they were extremely responsive and helpful with whatever I needed. I definitely will be doing business…
Great place to live in, it's quiet clean, great location, very well maintained. Management is also great polite and professional also very cheerful. Highly recommend these apartments..
My wife was putting things that we have brought from our old place into our apartment and they office people decide to put a note in her truck saying that they will “CALL THE COPS” “WE WILL CALL THE POLICE” instead of just walking to us and asking us to move our vehicle. My wi…
Utility Snapshot
Utility snapshot for Hillsdale Garden Apartments
Electric Delivery (TDU)
Oncor — outage line 888-313-4747
Natural Gas
Atmos Energy
Water & Sewer
City of Richardson Water 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 Richardson's TDU zone, Ambit Energy rates as of 2026-04-18.
Move-In Checklist
Your move-in checklist for Hillsdale Garden 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 Hillsdale Garden 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 Hillsdale Garden 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 Hillsdale Garden Apartments — installers typically book 3-5 days out.
Plan Comparison
Ambit Energy plans sized for Hillsdale Garden 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 Hillsdale Garden Apartments
Based on provider coverage reported for Richardson, TX:
Spectrum
AT&T FiberFiber available
Frontier
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