New Resident Utility Setup
Austin Square Apartment Utility Setup in The Colony, TX
Quick Answer
Is electricity included in rent at Austin Square?
Most apartment communities like Austin Square in The Colony 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 Austin Square's leasing office before signing.
Trendy shopping district lined with late-night bars/eateries, beauty salons/spas & specialty stores.
Austin Square is in the Oncor Electric Delivery service area. Most Oncor addresses qualify for same-day Ambit Energy enrollment.
Resident Sentiment
What residents say about Austin Square
Top 5 resident reviews from Google, sorted by rating.
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Definitely nice just walking around, with live music playing, and other people walking their dogs. They did a great job at designing and building this place. The convenience store is actually very convenient. They've got a lot of variety. The bars are really neat and chill as…
Sharp looking part of town. I didn’t realize how nice it was out here.
Quiet area. Nice landscaping.
My electric bill is $160 this month with my A/C on 78 degrees. Think about it... When you move to Austin Ranch you get what appears to be Black Mold, A/C that doesn't work because it can't cool your apartment below 80 degrees and runs all day long and neighbors who are drug d…
Utility Snapshot
Utility snapshot for Austin Square
Electric Delivery (TDU)
Oncor — outage line 888-313-4747
Water & Sewer
City of The Colony Water Services
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 The Colony's TDU zone, Ambit Energy rates as of 2026-04-18.
Move-In Checklist
Your move-in checklist for Austin Square
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 Austin Square.
3 days before move-in
Set up water and sewer service with City of The Colony Water Services before your keys are handed over, so the account isn't left in the previous tenant's name.
Move-in day
Walk your new unit at Austin Square 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 Austin Square — installers typically book 3-5 days out.
Plan Comparison
Ambit Energy plans sized for Austin Square
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 Austin Square
Based on provider coverage reported for The Colony, TX:
Spectrum
AT&T FiberFiber available
Frontier
Moving into Austin Square? Let's get your power on.
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