On last month
Not available
On a year ago
From Sept 2027
Reconstructed
Rebuilt from listings archived at the time. First month under this method.
Median monthly rent · September 2026
KSh 160.7K
/month
Typical: KSh 113K–KSh 240.9K
Half of listings asked between these two rents.
Reconstructed
Reconstructed
September 2026 was worked out after the month ended, from listings archived at the time, so the series starts on the new method.
- On last month
- Not available
- First month under this method
- On a year ago
- Available from September 2027
- First month under this method: Sept 2026
- Listings
- 690
- Live on any day of Sept 2026, or first published in it
- Month covered
- September 2026
- 1–30 Sep 2026
- Released
- 11 Oct 2026
- Next release: 4 Nov 2026
MEDIAN MONTHLY RENT
Monthly figure since September 2026
Median
Typical range
Previous method
Sept 2026
Previous method
On last month
Median
KSh 160.7K
Typical range
KSh 113K–KSh 240.9K
On last month
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2020–Aug 2026: previous method, shown for context
Method changedMethod changed, Sept 2026
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KSh 160.7K
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Grey bars, 2020–Aug 2026. Previous method: median asking price of listings created in the previous six months. Shown for context only; no change is worked out across the line. September 2026 is reconstructed.
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| September 2026 Latest | KSh 160.7K | KSh 113K–KSh 240.9K | 690 | Not available | From Sept 2027 | 11 Oct 2026 |
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Rebuilt from listings archived at the time. First month under this method.
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| August 2026 Previous method | KSh 159.8K | Not published | — | Not comparable | Not comparable | Sept 2026 | Previous method: median asking price of listings created in the previous six months. Not comparable with later months. | |
Method changed, Sept 2026. No change is worked out across this line.
August 2026
Released Sept 2026 · Previous method
KSh 159.8K
On last monthNot comparable
On a year agoNot comparable
BREAKDOWN · SEPTEMBER 2026
Rent in Westlands by size, type
By bedrooms Flats by bedrooms Houses by bedrooms
Live listings, not part of the index
View all 770 listings
Listings today
770 flats for rent in Westlands, Nairobi are listed right now.
Cheapest live listing
Featured
9
KSh 16,000
Bedsitter (single room) for rent
Studio Apartment
Studio to let in loresho
Loresho, Westlands, Nairobi
2
Royal Sky Realtors
Priciest live listing
11
KSh 400,000,000
Apartment for rent
Prime 1.1 Acre Redevelopment Plot
This is a prime commercial plot on Riverside Drive located on the main Riverside Drive The plot measures 1.1 acre and has a gradual gradient and a regular shape, thus making it ideal for minimal waste when setting up a structure. The plot is ideal for mixed development since it borders all social amenities and corporate clients within the neighborhood, is fully serviced, and fronts the main road. Asking Price: 400M ono
Riverside Drive, Westlands, Nairobi
5
5
6
10
Viesta Investments
Asking prices on live listings change through the month and are not used to work out the index figures above.
Frequently asked
Popular questions
What is the median monthly rent for flats in Westlands, Nairobi?
The median monthly rent for flats in Westlands, Nairobi is KSh 160.7K a month, according to the Kenya Property Centre Rent Index, September 2026 release.
What is the typical range for flats in Westlands, Nairobi?
Half of the listings counted in September 2026 asked between KSh 113K and KSh 240.9K a month.
How many flats in Westlands, Nairobi are listed now?
There are 770 flats for rent in Westlands, Nairobi listed right now on Kenya Property Centre.
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Kenya Property Centre Rent Index, September 2026 release, Kenya Property Centre, https://kenyapropertycentre.com/market-trends/average-prices/for-rent/flats-apartments/nairobi/westlands#release-2026-09
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