ELECTRICITY RATES IN ARLINGTON
Arlington Electricity Rates and Plans
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ENERGY COMPANIES & RATES IN ARLINGTON
Arlington Electricity Guide
Arlington electricity prices have decreased by 0.2¢ over the past 7 days for an average 1000 kWh home. That’s a $2/month decrease for the average family. We don’t have a crystal ball here at 2TurnItOn, but when rates trend down, it’s often a good time to consider switching if you’re already in the market.
7-DAY MARKET TRENDS
Electricity pricing trends in Arlington
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Average Pricing for an Average Home (1000 kWh)
These rates are from the Oncor Electric Delivery utility region, which Arlington is geographically located in.
ENERGY RATES IN ARLINGTON
Today’s lowest electricity rates in Arlington
Arlington residents benefit from Texas’s deregulated electricity market, allowing you to choose from 113 competing plans rather than accepting a monopoly provider’s rates. Current options include 106 fixed-rate plans averaging 14.91¢/kWh, with pricing spanning 6.78¢ to 23.23¢ per kWh. Since 60% of Arlington homes are single-family residences using approximately 1,225 kWh monthly, compare plans at that usage level for accurate pricing. You’ll find 111 renewable energy options (19 offering 100% green power) with virtually no price premium over conventional plans. Additionally, 5 time-of-use and 2 prepaid plans provide alternatives to standard billing structures.
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TOP 6 LOWEST RATES IN ARLINGTON
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Based on 76001 ZIP code. 113 plans available. Rates were updated at 07:35 AM CDT on August 23, 2026.
ELECTRICITY RATES BY HOUSING IN ARLINGTON
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Arlington's housing is predominantly single-family homes at around 2,261 square feet, typically using 1,225 kWh monthly. At this usage level, APGE's SimpleSaver 10 plan offers rates at 9.0¢/kWh, resulting in approximately $110 per month. For the 18% of residents in large apartment complexes who average 517 kWh monthly, Just Energy's Simple Value – 24 plan prices at 12.9¢/kWh for about $67 per month.
Single-family homes
60% of homes in the city
Large apartments (10+ units)
18% of homes in the city
Small apartments (2-9 units)
14% of homes in the city
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates 2023, Table B25024 — Units in Structure. Arlington, TX (150,519 total housing units). Energy estimates based on EIA Residential Energy Consumption Survey (RECS), West South Central region.
HOW TO CHOOSE
Choosing an electric company in Arlington.
When looking for your retail electricity provider and choosing an electric plan, there’s a number of factors to keep in mind. You’ll be able to choose a plan that’s best for you if you understand your energy usage and what’s important to you in a provider. Below are a series of tips to help you make the best decision for your household.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Common questions about energy in Arlington
As of August 23rd, 2026, the lowest electricity rate available in Arlington is APGE's SimpleSaver 10 at 6.78¢/kWh. This is significantly below the market average of 15.06¢/kWh, with 113 total plans currently available to Arlington residents.
Arlington's hot Texas summers drive high air conditioning usage, with typical single-family homes consuming around 1,225 kWh monthly. This elevated consumption means choosing competitive rates is crucial—the difference between the lowest rate (6.78¢/kWh) and average (15.06¢/kWh) can save over $100 monthly.
Since 60% of Arlington housing consists of single-family homes averaging 1,225 kWh monthly, most residents should choose plans in the 2000 kWh tier for optimal rates. With 111 green energy plans available at virtually no premium (-0.02¢), eco-friendly options are highly accessible.
Start by comparing Arlington's 113 available plans—switching from the average rate of 15.06¢/kWh to competitive options like 6.78¢/kWh can dramatically reduce costs. Additionally, improve home insulation, use programmable thermostats, and select plans matching your actual usage tier for maximum savings.
NEARBY METROS
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