Austin, TX
Average Utility Costs in Austin, TX
Real electricity, water, and gas bills from 23 Austin homes — submitted anonymously by your neighbors. Updated automatically as new bills come in.
By Home Type
Costs by property type and size
Average monthly bills broken down by home type and bedroom count. More submissions = higher accuracy.
| Property Type | Bedrooms | Sq Ft | Sample | Electric | Water | Gas | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment / Condo | 1 BR | 600–900 | 2 | $53 | $23 | $50 | $100 |
| Apartment / Condo | 2 BR | 900–1200 | 2 | $111 | $33 | — | $128 |
| House | 3 BR | 1200–1600 | 15 | $91 | $165 | $47 | $291 |
| House | 3 BR | 1600–2000 | 1 | $250 | $60 | $24 | $334 |
| House | 3 BR | 2500–3000 | 1 | $200 | $89 | $75 | $364 |
| House | 4 BR | 2000–2500 | 1 | $334 | $202 | — | $536 |
| House | 4 BR | 2500–3000 | 1 | $239 | $188 | — | $427 |
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Local Providers
Austin utility providers: Austin Energy, Austin Water & Texas Gas Service
Austin is served by Austin Energy for electricity, Austin Water for water and wastewater, and Texas Gas Service for natural gas in most areas. The City of Austin also adds a Drainage Charge on water bills for stormwater infrastructure.
Like San Antonio's CPS Energy, Austin Energy is a municipal utility — not part of the deregulated Texas retail electricity market. Residents don't shop for an electric provider; rates are set by the Austin City Council and step up across tiered usage blocks during summer.
FAQ
Austin utility cost FAQ
What's a normal Austin Energy bill?
Based on 23 community submissions, the average Austin Energy bill is $118/month. Bills run higher June–September because Austin Energy uses tiered residential rates that step up significantly during summer months.
How much is the average Austin Water bill?
The average Austin Water bill across 23 community submissions is $136/month. Austin Water bills include water, wastewater, and a Drainage Charge for stormwater infrastructure.
Why is my Austin electric bill so high in summer?
Two reasons stack up: AC load is much higher during 100°F+ Texas summers, AND Austin Energy charges tiered residential rates that step up sharply once you exceed the lower kWh tiers. Hitting the top tier in July or August can roughly double your per-kWh rate compared to winter.
Are utilities included in Austin rentals?
Across 23 Austin submissions, 5 reported some utilities included in rent. Many newer apartment complexes include water, wastewater, and trash; tenants almost always pay Austin Energy directly. Confirm before signing.
How accurate are these utility cost averages?
Every number on this page comes from a real bill submitted anonymously by an Austin resident. We currently have 23 submissions feeding this page — accuracy improves as more bills come in. Submit yours to help.
Nearby cities
Utility costs in other Texas cities
See how Austin compares with other Texas cities — verified provider rates and real community submissions.
Average CPS Energy and SAWS bills with breakdowns by home type — the largest dataset on Utilio.
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