New Resident Utility Setup
Retreat at Chelsea Park Apartment Utility Setup in Schertz, TX
Quick Answer
Is electricity included in rent at Retreat at Chelsea Park?
Most apartment communities like Retreat at Chelsea Park in Schertz 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 Retreat at Chelsea Park's leasing office before signing.
Moving into Retreat at Chelsea Park in Schertz, 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.
Retreat at Chelsea Park is in the Oncor Electric Delivery service area. Most Oncor addresses qualify for same-day Ambit Energy enrollment.
Resident Sentiment
What residents say about Retreat at Chelsea Park
Top 5 resident reviews from Google, sorted by rating.
We first visited our current apartment at The Retreat at Chelsea Park in early June, and from the moment we stepped in, my husband and I just knew we wanted to live here—it instantly felt like home. Fast forward a little over a month, and here we are, happily settled with zero…
Lolli and Tracey are your go to girls when it comes to office staff. I mean everyone here is beyond helpful and super sweet. They worked with me and my spouse in person from viewing apartment layouts not once but TWICE on separate occasions and curated a plan specific to our h…
We lived at this community for two years and absolutely loved it. The maintenance and management team were always quick to respond and resolve any issues, which made living here stress-free. The property was always kept nice and clean, and whenever they hosted little events, i…
I’ve been living here for about 2.5 months, and it’s been wonderful. It’s such a peaceful neighborhood with kind neighbors and a helpful front office staff! I’m so happy to call this place home.
I lived here for two years. It was quiet neighborhood as far as the neighbors went. It is close to Randolph Air Force so you hear the planes throughout the day. Maintenance always came out quickly and took care of whatever issue we were having. It was the office staff that was…
Utility Snapshot
Utility snapshot for Retreat at Chelsea Park
Electric Delivery (TDU)
Oncor — outage line 888-313-4747
Natural Gas
CenterPoint Energy
Water & Sewer
City of Schertz
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 Schertz's TDU zone, Ambit Energy rates as of 2026-04-18.
Move-In Checklist
Your move-in checklist for Retreat at Chelsea Park
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 Retreat at Chelsea Park.
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 Retreat at Chelsea Park 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 Retreat at Chelsea Park — installers typically book 3-5 days out.
Plan Comparison
Ambit Energy plans sized for Retreat at Chelsea Park
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 Retreat at Chelsea Park
Based on provider coverage reported for Schertz, TX:
Spectrum
AT&T FiberFiber available
GVTC FiberFiber available
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