New Resident Utility Setup
Lakeside Apartments Apartment Utility Setup in Taylor, TX
Quick Answer
Is electricity included in rent at Lakeside Apartments?
Most apartment communities like Lakeside Apartments in Taylor 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 Lakeside Apartments's leasing office before signing.
Moving into Lakeside Apartments in Taylor, 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.
Lakeside 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 Lakeside Apartments
Top 5 resident reviews from Google, sorted by rating.
Found my current 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, 875 sq ft apartment in October 2021 at $1,050/month (original lease) with no breed (dog) or weight restrictions. Miss Paula and staff are amazing. Love that my apartment is right at Murphy Park, so plenty of walking trails for my dog a…
Been living here for about 2 years now. Since moving in they have been working to make it a better place. They installed a playground for the kids to play at. All maintenance request have been handled immediately. We had a water heater pipe bust late at night and within 5 min…
This is a darling complex located near a park and lake. There are several nice amenities. The staff is great and any repairs or issues are handled quickly.
This place is nasty it’s infested with bugs and cockroach’s. So we had the pest control guy come over while he was spraying for bugs he made very inappropriate comments while I was home alone and I had brought this to management’s attention nothing was done about it. The apart…
Extremely poor management practices. Residents are treated with disregard and a lack of basic respect. Management is aggressive, uncommunicative, and driven by profit at the expense of tenant well-being. Ongoing issues include privacy violations, missing packages, and vehicles…
Utility Snapshot
Utility snapshot for Lakeside Apartments
Electric Delivery (TDU)
Oncor — outage line 888-313-4747
Natural Gas
Atmos Energy
Water & Sewer
City of Taylor
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 Taylor's TDU zone, Ambit Energy rates as of 2026-04-18.
Move-In Checklist
Your move-in checklist for Lakeside 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 Lakeside 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 Lakeside 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 Lakeside Apartments — installers typically book 3-5 days out.
Plan Comparison
Ambit Energy plans sized for Lakeside 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 Lakeside Apartments
Based on provider coverage reported for Taylor, TX:
Spectrum
Optimum
AT&T FiberFiber available
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