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Best Electricity Companies for Apartments in Texas

The best electricity company for apartments in Texas is Rhythm Energy (no minimum usage fees). Runners-up: Gexa Energy, 4Change Energy.

Best for: No minimum fees

Rhythm Energy

4

No minimum usage fee - you pay exactly what you use at 500 kWh

You have solar panels--Rhythm's buyback rates beat most competitorsYou're tired of EFLs that require a math degree to understandYou use apps and want real-time usage data
Price position: Competitive
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Best for: Low base charges

Gexa Energy

4

12-month plans with $4.95 base charge (not $9.95 like TXU)

You want a solid rate without spending hours comparing gimmicksYou don't need prepaid--your credit is fineYou'd rather have a lower rate than rewards points you'll never use
Price position: Competitive
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Best for: Month-to-month

4Change Energy

4

Month-to-month available, rates competitive at low usage

You want budget rates and the charity angle makes you feel a little betterYou prefer simple fixed-rate plans without gimmicksYou won't call customer service much--set it and forget it
Price position: Competitive
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Best for: Prepaid flexibility

Payless Power

4

Prepaid with no contract, no credit check - stop anytime when lease ends

Your credit is rough and you need power without a depositYou want to budget electricity like a prepaid phone--pay as you goYou like daily balance alerts and usage tracking
Price position: Competitive
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How This Was Decided

These companies are featured based on what matters for this category:

  • No minimum usage fee (many plans charge $10+ if you use under 1000 kWh)
  • Actual rate at 500 kWh usage (not the advertised 1000 kWh rate)
  • Base/customer charge amount (this kills apartment budgets)
  • Contract lengths under 12 months available
  • Early termination fee amount

No bias. Same treatment for every company.

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