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12226 S Palm Lake Dr, Houston, TX 77034, USA|Southbelt - Ellington
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Property Overview
The property at 12226 S Palm Lake Dr offers a quiet environment with minimal noise pollution and high-speed internet, making it ideal for remote work. It features ample outdoor spaces, pet-friendly amenities, and is represented well with 19 photos, providing a clear visual overview. Additionally, its value per square foot is in the 80th percentile compared to nearby properties, suggesting strong market positioning.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
More space- Images Available
Great for
Pet owners
Work-from-home
Amenities for 12226 S Palm Lake Dr, Southbelt - Ellington
Features
| Balcony | Breakfast Nook |
| Walk-in Closet |
Community
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
| Garage Attached |
Grounds
| Fenced Yard | Garage Parking |
| Outdoor Space |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
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One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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About 12226 S Palm Lake Dr
Lease this home and get more from Invitation Homes professional property management. This home comes fully loaded with quality amenities, must-have services, high-end tech and ProCare® professional maintenance. Your estimated total monthly payment is $2139.90. That covers your base rent, $1995.00 + our required services designed to make your life easier: Air Filter Delivery Fee ($9.95), Internet & Media ($85), Smart Home with video doorbell ($40), and Utility Billing Service Fee ($9.95). Base rent varies based on selected lease term. This is the house where needs and wants live together. From the moment you walk through the front door, you’ll know – it’s the one. This open floor plan offers you plenty of room to live your best lives. Picture yourself in this welcoming living area with carpeted flooring. This kitchen screams balance. The granite countertops blend perfectly with the stainless-steel appliances and simple kitchen cabinets. It gives you ample workspace for everything from cooking, smoothie making, baking, and sneaking snacks. One of the most important parts of a home is your outdoor space, and this house's backyard only makes the place feel more special. You'll get a fenced backyard that offers a bit of privacy from the outside world and plenty of space to exercise, garden or simply relax. Apply online today! At Invitation Homes, we offer pet-friendly, yard-having homes for rent with Smart Home technology in awesome neighborhoods across the country. Live in a great house without the headache and long-term commitment of owning. Discover your dream home with Invitation Homes. Our Lease Easy bundle – which includes Smart Home, Air Filter Delivery, and Utilities Management – is a key part of your worry-free leasing lifestyle. These services are required by your lease at an additional monthly cost. Monthly fees for pets and pools may also apply. Home Features and Amenities: Air Conditioning, Balcony, Breakfast Nook, Fenced Yard, Garage, Granite Countertops, Kitchen Island, Long Lease Terms, Open Floorplan, Pet Friendly, Primary Bedroom on Main, Recessed Lighting, Smart Home, Stainless Steel Appliances, Tile, Walk in Closet, W/D Hookups, and professionally managed by Invitation Homes. This Invitation Home is currently being renovated, but it will be available soon. You can still apply – contact us for more details or apply now. Invitation Homes is an equal housing lessor under the FHA. Applicable local, state and federal laws may apply. Additional terms and conditions apply. This listing is not an offer to rent. You must submit additional information including an application to rent and an application fee. All leasing information is believed to be accurate, but changes may have occurred since photographs were taken and square footage is estimated. See InvitationHomes website for more information. Beware of scams: Employees of Invitation Homes will never ask you for your username and password. Invitation Homes does not advertise on, Social Serve, etc. We own our homes; there are no private owners. All funds to lease with Invitation Homes are paid directly through our website, never through wire transfer or payment app like Zelle, Pay Pal, or Cash App. invitationhomes com fraud-prevention Furthermore, prices and dates may change without notice. For more info, please submit an inquiry for this home. Applications are subject to our qualification requirements. Additional terms and conditions apply. CONSENT TO CALLS & TEX..
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 12226 S Palm Lake Dr compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 3-bedroom is 104 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Considerations
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 2 miles away
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Southbelt - Ellington |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 77034 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Southbelt - Ellington
3-bedroom apartments at 12226 S Palm Lake Dr cost about 6% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Houston.
Median rents as of Apr 18 2026.
Southbelt - Ellington
Houston
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $1,905 |
| June 2024 | $1,935 |
| July 2024 | $1,909 |
| August 2024 | $1,870 |
| September 2024 | $1,847 |
| October 2024 | $1,849 |
| November 2024 | $1,842 |
| December 2024 | $1,858 |
| January 2025 | $1,887 |
| February 2025 | $1,893 |
| March 2025 | $1,883 |
| April 2025 | $1,891 |
| May 2025 | $1,922 |
| June 2025 | $1,924 |
| July 2025 | $1,947 |
| August 2025 | $1,925 |
| September 2025 | $1,939 |
| October 2025 | $1,912 |
| November 2025 | $1,920 |
| December 2025 | $1,998 |
| January 2026 | $1,996 |
| February 2026 | $1,998 |
| March 2026 | $1,982 |
| April 2026 | $1,930 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $1,826 |
| June 2024 | $1,738 |
| July 2024 | $1,770 |
| August 2024 | $1,774 |
| September 2024 | $1,780 |
| October 2024 | $1,797 |
| November 2024 | $1,808 |
| December 2024 | $1,801 |
| January 2025 | $1,799 |
| February 2025 | $1,827 |
| March 2025 | $1,829 |
| April 2025 | $1,830 |
| May 2025 | $1,832 |
| June 2025 | $1,854 |
| July 2025 | $1,863 |
| August 2025 | $1,847 |
| September 2025 | $1,798 |
| October 2025 | $1,796 |
| November 2025 | $1,811 |
| December 2025 | $1,896 |
| January 2026 | $1,905 |
| February 2026 | $1,886 |
| March 2026 | $1,889 |
| April 2026 | $1,882 |
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Can I afford to live at 12226 S Palm Lake Dr?
Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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$79,800/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $79,800 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,995.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| 8 months ago | $1,885 |
| 6 years ago | $1,574 |
Schools near 12226 S Palm Lake Dr
Genoa Elementary School
12900 almeda genoa rd
houston, TX, 77034
PK, K-4Public
B-
Thomas Hancock Elementary School
9604 minnesota st
houston, TX, 77075
PK, K-4Public
C+
Dr Kirk Lewis Career & Technical H.S.
1348 genoa red bluff
houston, TX, 77034
PK, K-12Public
A-
Galena Park ISD PEP Child Care Center
1906 2nd st
galena park, TX, 77547
PKPublic
Campbell Elementary School
6605 w league city pkwy
league city, TX, 77573
PK, K-5Public
A
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Neighborhood
Southbelt - Ellington | Houston, TX
Getting around Houston near 12226 S Palm Lake Dr
Walking
4/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).
Driving
10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Transit
1/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.
Points of interest for 12226 S Palm Lake Dr, Houston
Groceries
7/10
The nearest general grocery store is within a 10-minute walk, and there are also a few specialist food stores nearby.
Shopping
5/10
Some fashion stores are within walking distance.
Cafes
2/10
The closest café is within a 30-minute walk.
Restaurants
4/10
Some restaurants are within walking distance.
Primary schools
6/10
The closest elementary school is within a 10-to-15-minute walk.
High schools
1/10
There are no high schools within a 30-minute walk.
Parks
4/10
Very few or no parks in the area.
Nightlife
2/10
The closest bar is within a 15-minute walk, and there are a few other bars within walking distance.
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