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MAA Watermark Apartment Utility Setup in Southlake, TX
Quick Answer
Is electricity included in rent at MAA Watermark?
Most apartment communities like MAA Watermark in Southlake 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 MAA Watermark's leasing office before signing.
Moving into MAA Watermark in Southlake, 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.
MAA Watermark is in the Oncor Electric Delivery service area. Most Oncor addresses qualify for same-day Ambit Energy enrollment.
Resident Sentiment
What residents say about MAA Watermark
Top 5 resident reviews from Google, sorted by rating.
I placed a maintenance request for my bathroom, one for my lights and another for my sink drain that wasn’t draining properly and to my surprise Issac from maintenance showed up right away! Same day as I put in my request! He was very kind and quick, he even offered to help wi…
The Watermark maintenance team is amazing! Very quick to get back to my service requests and the work is always thorough and complete. Issac is very helpful and was able to effectively communicate how a task is going to be completed as well as updates on other service requests.
We really loved the layout of our apartment and the pond nearby. Unfortunately, we didn’t renew our lease due to black mold in unit 412, pest issues, and my car being towed without warning. Management offered a transfer for an extra fee, but the situation became too much and…
I recently chose to end my lease early due to the presence of black mold in both the bathroom and the HVAC vents. What ultimately pushed me to leave was not only the mold itself, but the way management handled the situation from start to finish. To be clear, the on-site maint…
do not move in here if you value your health. mold began in the bathroom and the scraped it off and painted it 3 times until it turns out it spread to the vents. absolutely disgusting. it took the service manager to fix the leak the other giy didn’t even look. And to “fix” the…
Utility Snapshot
Utility snapshot for MAA Watermark
Electric Delivery (TDU)
Oncor — outage line 888-313-4747
Natural Gas
Atmos Energy
Water & Sewer
Southlake 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 Southlake's TDU zone, Ambit Energy rates as of 2026-04-18.
Move-In Checklist
Your move-in checklist for MAA Watermark
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 MAA Watermark.
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 MAA Watermark 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 MAA Watermark — installers typically book 3-5 days out.
Plan Comparison
Ambit Energy plans sized for MAA Watermark
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 MAA Watermark
Based on provider coverage reported for Southlake, TX:
Spectrum
AT&T FiberFiber available
Frontier
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