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No-Deposit Prepaid Electricity Plans in Houston

Compare no-deposit prepaid electricity plans available in Houston, TX, ranked by estimated monthly cost from official EFL data, with rates from 16.2¢/kWh.

Real-time rate analysis for a 3-Bedroom home profile.

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October 2026 Market Analysis

As of October 2026, energy supply rates in 77053 range from 16.2¢ to 19.3¢ per kWh. For a typical 3-bedroom household, the estimated supply cost starts at $120.36. These rates represent the energy charge and do not include mandatory TDU delivery fees or fixed monthly base charges.

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✅ Cheapest / Best Value
PAYLESS POWER Logo PAYLESS POWER
🍃 26% GREEN

PTC 6 Month - Prepaid

6 Months • Fixed • Prepaid Plan

No Min. Usage Fee
Tiered Pricing Price per kWh
500
17.4¢
1000
16.9¢
2000
16.7¢
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Pricing Detail: Cancellation Fee: $49.00
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$120.36/mo
Est. Average: 17.2¢ /kWh
Advertised @1,000 kWh: 16.9¢ → Your real rate: 17.2¢ (pay 0.3¢/kWh more at your usage)
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PRONTO POWER Logo PRONTO POWER
🍃 26% GREEN

Pronto Saver One

2 Months • Fixed • Prepaid Plan

No Min. Usage Fee
Tiered Pricing Price per kWh
500
19.9¢
1000
18.7¢
2000
18.1¢
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Pricing Detail: Cancellation Fee: $50.00
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$144.73/mo
Est. Average: 19.3¢ /kWh
Advertised @1,000 kWh: 18.7¢ → Your real rate: 19.3¢ (pay 0.6¢/kWh more at your usage)
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PRONTO POWER Logo PRONTO POWER
🍃 25% GREEN

Pronto Flex 30

1 Months • Variable • Prepaid Plan

No Min. Usage Fee
Tiered Pricing Price per kWh
500
19.2¢
1000
18.9¢
2000
18.7¢
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Pricing Detail: Cancellation Fee: $25.00
$148.45/mo
Est. Average: 19.0¢ /kWh
Advertised @1,000 kWh: 18.9¢ → Your real rate: 19.0¢ (pay 0.1¢/kWh more at your usage)
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PRONTO POWER Logo PRONTO POWER
🍃 26% GREEN

Power To Choose

0 Months • Variable • Prepaid Plan

No Min. Usage Fee
Tiered Pricing Price per kWh
500
17.6¢
1000
15.9¢
2000
15.1¢
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Pricing Detail: Cancellation Fee: $0.00
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$154.25/mo
Est. Average: 16.2¢ /kWh
Advertised @1,000 kWh: 15.9¢ → Your real rate: 16.2¢ (pay 0.3¢/kWh more at your usage)
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PAYLESS POWER Logo PAYLESS POWER
🍃 26% GREEN

PTC 12 Month - Prepaid

12 Months • Fixed • Prepaid Plan

No Min. Usage Fee
Tiered Pricing Price per kWh
500
17.8¢
1000
17.3¢
2000
17.1¢
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Pricing Detail: Cancellation Fee: $49.00
✨ Special terms apply. Check the Details button below.
$165.87/mo
Est. Average: 17.4¢ /kWh
Advertised @1,000 kWh: 17.3¢ → Your real rate: 17.4¢ (pay 0.1¢/kWh more at your usage)
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Frequently Asked Questions about 77053 Electricity

What is the cheapest electricity rate in Houston as of October 2026?

Currently, the lowest energy supply rate in 77053 is 16.2¢ per kWh. This is offered by PAYLESS POWER through its plan PTC 6 Month - Prepaid which is of 6 month duration. This average effective rate is calculated by using the EFL tiered rates of 500kWh: 17.4¢; 1000 kWh: 16.9¢; and 2000 kWh: 16.7¢; calculated using Linear Interpolation for the usage of Nov: 780 kWh; Dec: 720 kWh; Jan: 650 kWh; Feb: 620 kWh; Mar: 650 kWh; Apr: 780 kWh. Note that total billing will include additional TDU company CENTERPOINT ENERGY HOUSTON ELECTRIC LLC pass-through charges regulated by the PUCT.

How do 3-bedroom usage profiles affect the price in Houston?

Electricity plans in Texas often feature tiered pricing. A 3-bedroom home has a different load profile, and our calculator helps determine the effective rate for Houston based on seasonal usage.

How can I verify if these Houston rates include hidden fees?

We recommend using our AI Plan Scan to review the Electricity Facts Label (EFL) for October 2026 to identify base fees or minimum usage penalties in Houston before you switch.