New Resident Utility Setup
Sunset Apartments Apartment Utility Setup in Sunset, TX
Quick Answer
Is electricity included in rent at Sunset Apartments?
Most apartment communities like Sunset Apartments in Sunset 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 Sunset Apartments's leasing office before signing.
Moving into Sunset Apartments in Sunset, 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.
Sunset 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 Sunset Apartments
Top 5 resident reviews from Google, sorted by rating.
Sad to say I was moving away but living here for 3 yrs was great! Leasing office and maintenance team were extremely sweet and on time for everything! I had a 1 bed 1 bath it was pretty spacious for a great price !!
The Sunset Apartments were a great place to live, no noise from neighbors, maintenance requests were handled extremely fast, and any and all questions or requests from the office were handled efficiently
McKenzie was able to answer all of my questions. Gave me a tour. Told me what to expect. It was great. My experience was great, thank you
Mackenzie was absolutely amazing. She made us feel like we were already at home.
I stayed at this apartment for like 2 years. Paid several hundred dollars in pet fees, deposits, monthly pet rent, etc. at the time of move out, they notified us that we owed around a thousand dollars in cleaning fees. They said our deposits and pet rent were for the "convenie…
Utility Snapshot
Utility snapshot for Sunset Apartments
Electric Delivery (TDU)
Oncor — outage line 888-313-4747
Natural Gas
Atmos Energy
Water & Sewer
City of Sunset Water Department
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 Sunset's TDU zone, Ambit Energy rates as of 2026-04-18.
Move-In Checklist
Your move-in checklist for Sunset 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 Sunset 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 Sunset Apartments and confirm lights, outlets, and any gas appliances are live before you sign the move-in inspection sheet.
First week
Schedule AT&T Fiber internet installation for your first week at Sunset Apartments — installers typically book 3-5 days out.
Plan Comparison
Ambit Energy plans sized for Sunset 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.
Moving into Sunset Apartments? Let's get your power on.
Sign up for Ambit Energy online in minutes — same-day service available for most Sunset addresses.