Renters who read “utilities included” or “all bills paid” in a rental listing are understandably intrigued by the ease of a one-and-done monthly payment. This phrase means that your landlord or property management will handle the payments to the utility companies, and the cost is included in your monthly rent.

Including utilities in rent means that the landlord or property owner is responsible for paying the utility bills (such as water, electricity, gas, or internet) for the rental unit, and the cost of those utilities is factored into the monthly rent payment.

Utilities-included apartment typically include water, sewage, electricity, gas, and trash removal services. These utilities are usually included in your monthly rent, so you won’t need to worry about setting up your own accounts or dealing with separate utility bills.