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Currently, the best electricity plan on our marketplace for low-usage homes is the Frontier Saver Value 12. This Frontier Utilities power plan has the cheapest rate for the 500-kilowatt-hour (kWh) usage tier. It works best for customers who consistently use between 500 kWh and 1,000 kWh per month.
Our marketplace partners with the best Texas energy companies to deliver electricity solutions for every shopper. If you live in an apartment or small home, explore these power plans designed for lower electricity needs.
Provider |
Plan |
Electricity rate (500 kWh) |
Est. monthly bill |
Key details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Utilities | Saver Value 12 | 15.8 cents/kWh | $79 | Secure a $50 bill credit if you use at least 500 kWh |
| Gexa Energy | Eco Saver Lite 12 | 15.9 cents/kWh | $80 | Receive a $50 bill credit when you use 500 kWh |
| APG&E | Simple Choice 10 | 16.2 cents/kWh | $81 | Straightforward fixed rate with no usage requirements |
| 4Change Energy | Maxx Saver Value 12 | 22.9 cents/kWh | $115 | Enjoy a $125 usage credit when you consume 1,000 kWh |
These rates are accurate at the time of writing for the Houston ZIP code 77005. Rates can vary by location and change over time; enter your ZIP code to find the latest rates near you.
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Our marketplace data shows that 4Change Energy’s Maxx Saver Value 12 plan is the most popular choice for apartment dwellers. Some residents may assume they use less than 1,000 kWh each month, but actually end up using more. If that’s the case when you check your recent energy bills, this plan is for you. The Maxx Saver Value offers a $125 bill credit when you use at least 1,000 kWh, which is one of the highest bill credits available.
Shopping according to your home size helps you avoid enrolling in an overpriced plan. Texas electricity rates are categorized by common usage tiers: 500, 1,000, and 2,000 monthly kWh. Your home size often impacts your usage level, because larger homes require more power to heat, cool, and light. Smaller homes or apartments usually have lower energy needs.
Our team’s research recently highlighted how much electricity smaller homes typically consume. Read our full report on the average electricity consumption according to home size.
Home type |
Square footage (sq. ft.) |
Average monthly kWh consumption |
|---|---|---|
| One-bedroom apartment | <800 sq. ft. | 873 kWh |
| Two-bedroom apartment or small house | 800-1,500 sq. ft. | 1,046 kWh |
Usage credit electricity plans reward you with a discount on your energy bill when you reach a certain usage threshold. The trick to saving with a bill credit plan is meeting the usage requirement every month. Check your past energy bills to learn how much electricity you typically use. Then, shop for bill credit plans that comfortably fit within your range. If it’s a close call each month, it’s probably not a good idea.
For example, if you normally use 900 kWh of electricity, search for a bill credit plan with an energy requirement of 500-800 kWh. Since your usage is above this limit, you can ensure you’ll earn the bill credit every month. Avoid usage credit plans that require 1,000 kWh monthly usage because this threshold is outside your typical range, and you’ll probably miss the bill credit (resulting in an expensive power bill).
Our marketplace connects you with the best apartment energy plans for your usage patterns. Here’s how to find your match:
Call our team for guidance if you’re unsure which plan is best. We can help assess your energy needs and suggest the right plan.
Your energy bill shows how much electricity you used in the past month. Since this could fluctuate month to month, our experts recommend consulting a few bills from various seasons to learn your average usage.
Our data shows that an 800-square-foot apartment typically uses 873 kWh. A larger apartment up to 1,500 square feet uses closer to 1,046 kWh monthly.
Assuming an apartment is 800 square feet and uses 873 kWh per month, the average bill is $146.62. We used our average Texas electricity rate of 16.91 cents per kWh to calculate this bill.
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