New Resident Utility Setup
Olympus at Waterside Estates Apartment Utility Setup in Richmond, TX
Quick Answer
Is electricity included in rent at Olympus at Waterside Estates?
Most apartment communities like Olympus at Waterside Estates in Richmond 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 Olympus at Waterside Estates's leasing office before signing.
Moving into Olympus at Waterside Estates in Richmond, 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.
Olympus at Waterside Estates is in the CenterPoint Electric Delivery service area. Most CenterPoint addresses qualify for same-day Ambit Energy enrollment.
Resident Sentiment
What residents say about Olympus at Waterside Estates
Top 5 resident reviews from Google, sorted by rating.
Apartment hunting is not always the easiest and can be very stressful! I personally DO NOT enjoy it, but then I walked into this location in Richmond, and met Susana Hernandez!! She couldn't have made this a more pleasurable and easy process. She handled almost everything on m…
I’ve had such a great experience at Olympus Waterside Estates! The community is beautiful, well-maintained, and peaceful. Susan, Leo, and Andrew are absolutely amazing — they’re always friendly, responsive, and go above and beyond to make sure residents are taken care of. Main…
referred a client to this community, and the customer service was well beyond a 5-star rating—seriously. Andrew did an incredible job helping us. He was super kind and gave both my client and me so much peace throughout the process. Andrew’s customer service is one of the top…
Susanna Hernandez, is excellent her understanding and helping you be a welcome resident us a God blessing... She asst you though it All. We need more people who understand and do it with a positive attitude with a smile. Thank you
The leasing office will sign you up to be messaged by residents even for just a tour. Very weird and unprofessional in my opinion. There is a level of professionalism expected when giving out private information. I went to cancel what they signed me up for and it had full name…
Utility Snapshot
Utility snapshot for Olympus at Waterside Estates
Electric Delivery (TDU)
CenterPoint — outage line 713-207-2222
Natural Gas
CenterPoint Energy
Water & Sewer
Richmond Municipal Utility District
Est. First-Month Electric Cost
$81–$167/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 Richmond's TDU zone, Ambit Energy rates as of 2026-04-18.
Move-In Checklist
Your move-in checklist for Olympus at Waterside Estates
7 days before move-in
Start Ambit Energy electric service in CenterPoint's territory now, so power is already on when you carry the first box into Olympus at Waterside Estates.
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 Olympus at Waterside Estates and confirm lights, outlets, and any gas appliances are live before you sign the move-in inspection sheet.
First week
Schedule Xfinity internet installation for your first week at Olympus at Waterside Estates — installers typically book 3-5 days out.
Plan Comparison
Ambit Energy plans sized for Olympus at Waterside Estates
Compared at apartment-scale usage (500–1,000 kWh/month) for the CenterPoint delivery zone.
| Plan | Term | 500 kWh Rate | 1,000 kWh Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget Relief 12 | 12 mo | 22.0¢/kWh | 15.5¢/kWh |
| Texas Solar Buyback 24 | 24 mo | 16.1¢/kWh | 16.7¢/kWh |
| Texas Solar Buyback 12 | 12 mo | 16.1¢/kWh | 16.7¢/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 Olympus at Waterside Estates
Based on provider coverage reported for Richmond, TX:
Xfinity
AT&T FiberFiber available
Frontier
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