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Best Electricity Companies for Apartments in Texas

The best electricity company for apartments in Texas is Payless Power (prepaid, no ETF, same-day). Runners-up: Discount Power, Rhythm Energy.

Best for: No deposit, no credit check

Payless Power

4

Prepaid with no ETF, same-day service - match your lease, not their terms

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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Best for: Low ETFs

Discount Power

4

6-month plans available, $75 ETF (vs $150-200 at big providers)

Price is your #1 factor--Discount Power is often among the cheapest in TexasYou need prepaid and can't pass a credit check elsewhereYou're renting short-term and want 1-month flexibility
Price position: Competitive
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Best for: No minimum fees

Rhythm Energy

4

5-minute phone signup, no minimum usage fees for small apartments

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-usage rates

Gexa Energy

4

12-month rates that stay competitive even at 500 kWh usage

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

True month-to-month available - leave anytime with zero penalty

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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How This Was Decided

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

  • Shortest contract length offered (6 months beats 12, 3 months beats 6)
  • Early termination fee amount in dollars
  • Whether ETF is waived for in-Texas moves
  • Rate competitiveness at 500-700 kWh (not the 1000 kWh they advertise)
  • Deposit requirements for limited credit history

No bias. Same treatment for every company.

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