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Electricity for Texas apartments.

Most "cheap" Texas plans hit their marketing rate at 1,000 kWh — exactly where bill credits kick in. Apartments use 500-900. Best apartment plans skip the credit gimmicks and price flat.

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Updated August 2026 Live rates from electricrates.org Lowest flat rate today: 12.6¢/kWh in cheapest area

By apartment size

Match the plan to your usage.

Smaller apartments need flat-pricing plans; larger units start to benefit from threshold-based plans. Pick the size that matches yours.

studio apartment

420 kWh/mo avg

Range: 300-500 kWh/mo

Studios are the most efficient layout at 300-500 kWh/mo. Watch for minimum-usage fees — flat-priced plans with no minimum clause fit best.

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1-bedroom apartment

550 kWh/mo avg

Range: 450-650 kWh/mo

Compact units run 450-650 kWh/mo. Pick plans without bill-credit thresholds — those punish low usage.

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2-bedroom apartment

780 kWh/mo avg

Range: 650-900 kWh/mo

Mid-size units typically use 650-900 kWh. Still under the 1,000 kWh bill-credit threshold most "cheap" plans target.

See 2-bedroom apartment plans

3-bedroom apartment

1,100 kWh/mo avg

Range: 900-1300 kWh/mo

Larger units start to overlap with bill-credit territory. The 1,000 kWh threshold matters for plan selection.

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Plan teaser

Apartment-friendly starting points.

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Flat-priced plans calibrated for the 500-900 kWh range — short terms and no-deposit options where available, since renters swap apartments often.

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APGE
APGE

True Simple 10

Rate
12.10¢
Term
10 Months
$500 kWh
$63

Rates as of August 2026 · verify on the EFL

60-Day Guarantee 60-Day Guarantee New residential customers can switch to any APG&E plan within 60 days of their enrollment date. To exercise the guarantee, call APG&E customer service within the 60-day window. Switching to a different APG&E plan does not waive the early termination fee for switching to a different provider — the guarantee covers in-network plan changes only.
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APGE
APGE

True Simple 12

Rate
12.30¢
Term
12 Months
$500 kWh
$64

Rates as of August 2026 · verify on the EFL

60-Day Guarantee 60-Day Guarantee New residential customers can switch to any APG&E plan within 60 days of their enrollment date. To exercise the guarantee, call APG&E customer service within the 60-day window. Switching to a different APG&E plan does not waive the early termination fee for switching to a different provider — the guarantee covers in-network plan changes only.
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Energy Texas
Energy Texas

Texas Bright 12

100% green
Rate
12.80¢
Term
12 Months
$500 kWh
$64

Rates as of August 2026 · verify on the EFL

  • ✓ 100% green energy
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The catch

Why bill-credit plans hurt apartment dwellers.

A typical "6.0¢/kWh" Texas plan looks great until you read the EFL. Many advertise that rate at 1,000 kWh — which means a $50 monthly bill credit kicks in if your usage hits that threshold. Below 1,000 kWh, no credit.

For an apartment using 500 kWh, that 6.0¢ plan effectively costs roughly 19¢/kWh. The credit math doesn't apply to your usage range. Same plan, half the bill credit benefit, ~217% higher effective rate.

Apartment-friendly plans price flat — same per-kWh rate at 500, 1,000, or 2,000 kWh. Lowest available flat rate for apartment usage right now, in the cheapest service area (varies by TDU): 12.6¢/kWh.

Apartment quick tips

  • Skip bill-credit plans under 1,000 kWh

    A "6.0¢" plan that hits its rate at 1,000 kWh effectively costs around 19¢ at apartment usage. Look for plans where the EFL average price at 500 and 1,000 kWh are within a tenth of a cent of each other.

  • Pick short terms — apartments swap often

    A 3-year fixed plan with a $720 cancellation fee hurts when your lease is 12 months and you move out. Stick to 6-12 month plans, or month-to-month if you don't know your next lease yet.

  • No-deposit plans for renters with thin credit

    Looking at today's snapshot, Payless Power offers no-credit-check, no-deposit plans designed for renters. Pay-as-you-go means same-day connection without a deposit upfront — what you'd normally pay can run from $100 to several hundred depending on credit.

  • Watch the minimum-usage fee

    Some plans charge $5-10 if you use under 1,000 kWh. For an apartment dweller traveling for a week, that fee can flip a "cheap" plan into the most expensive one in your area.

See apartment-friendly plans for your ZIP

Most Texas plans aren't built for the 500-900 kWh range. Enter your ZIP and we'll filter for plans that price well at apartment usage — no bill-credit traps.

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How enrollment works

You pick the plan here. Enrollment finishes on our secure checkout — same rate, no markup. If you'd rather skip the ZIP entry, Live Link pulls your real usage from Smart Meter Texas in about 30 seconds. Same plans, same checkout, less typing.