On last month
−5.0%
On a year ago
From Sept 2027
Reconstructed
Rebuilt from listings archived at the time. First month under this method.
Median monthly rent · October 2026
KSh 105.5K
/month
Typical: KSh 80.5K–KSh 158.6K
Half of listings asked between these two rents.
Reconstructed
Reconstructed
October 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
- −5.0%
- From KSh 111K in Sept 2026
- On a year ago
- Available from September 2027
- First month under this method: Sept 2026
- Listings
- 759
- Live on any day of Oct 2026, or first published in it
- Month covered
- October 2026
- 1–31 Oct 2026
- Released
- 4 Nov 2026
- Next release: 3 Dec 2026
MEDIAN MONTHLY RENT
Monthly figure since September 2026
Median
Typical range
Previous method
Oct 2026
Previous method
On last month
Median
KSh 105.5K
Typical range
KSh 80.5K–KSh 158.6K
On last month
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2020–Aug 2026: previous method, shown for context
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| October 2026 Latest | KSh 105.5K | KSh 80.5K–KSh 158.6K | 759 | −5.0% | From Sept 2027 | 4 Nov 2026 |
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| September 2026 Linked month | KSh 111K | KSh 82.2K–KSh 165.7K | 802 | Not available | From Sept 2027 | 11 Oct 2026 |
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| August 2026 Previous method | KSh 112.1K | 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. | |
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.
Method changed, Sept 2026. No change is worked out across this line.
August 2026
Released Sept 2026 · Previous method
KSh 112.1K
On last monthNot comparable
On a year agoNot comparable
BREAKDOWN · OCTOBER 2026
Rent in Nairobi by size, type and area
By bedrooms Flats by bedrooms Houses by bedrooms
Towns in Nairobi Towns in Nairobi, flats, all sizes
Flats, all sizes · 32 towns| Town | Figure | Typical range | On last month | Listings | Labels |
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| Westlands | KSh 159.3K | KSh 111.3K–KSh 241.3K | −0.8% | 631 |
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| Kilimani | KSh 108K | KSh 79K–KSh 149.6K | −5.9% | 535 |
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| Kileleshwa | KSh 115.8K | KSh 85.7K–KSh 162.6K | −1.8% | 430 |
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| Lavington | KSh 112.3K | KSh 87K–KSh 156.5K | +0.3% | 261 |
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| Parklands | KSh 136.1K | KSh 102.9K–KSh 175.9K | −3.1% | 121 |
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| Nairobi Central | KSh 74.8K | KSh 46K–KSh 109.5K | +3.5% | 52 |
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| Karen | KSh 74.8K | KSh 49.7K–KSh 150.9K | −16.7% | 24 |
Small sample
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| Kitisuru | KSh 102.2K | KSh 79.8K–KSh 173.2K | Not available | 20 |
3-month figure
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| Spring Valley | KSh 298K | KSh 206.8K–KSh 422K | Not available | 20 |
3-month figure
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| Pangani | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for October 2026
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| Embakasi | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for October 2026
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| Muthaiga | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for October 2026
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| Mountain View | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for October 2026
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| Uthiru/Ruthimitu | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for October 2026
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| Nairobi West | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for October 2026
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| Riruta | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for October 2026
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| Mugumo-Ini (Langata) | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for October 2026
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| Kawangware | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for October 2026
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| Madaraka | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for October 2026
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| Nairobi South | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for October 2026
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| Upper Savanna | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for October 2026
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| Roysambu | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for October 2026
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| Woodley | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for October 2026
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| Baba Dogo | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for October 2026
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| Ngara | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for October 2026
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| Riruta Satellite | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for October 2026
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| Makadara | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for October 2026
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| Kasarani | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for October 2026
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| Eastleigh South | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for October 2026
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| Waithaka | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for October 2026
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| Karura | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for October 2026
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| Thindigua | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for October 2026
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Westlands KSh 111.3K–KSh 241.3K · 631 listingsKSh 159.3K −0.8%
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Kilimani KSh 79K–KSh 149.6K · 535 listingsKSh 108K −5.9%
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Kileleshwa KSh 85.7K–KSh 162.6K · 430 listingsKSh 115.8K −1.8%
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Lavington KSh 87K–KSh 156.5K · 261 listingsKSh 112.3K +0.3%
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Parklands KSh 102.9K–KSh 175.9K · 121 listingsKSh 136.1K −3.1%
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Live listings, not part of the index
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887 2 bedroom flats for rent in Nairobi are listed right now.
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Apartment for rent
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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 2 bedroom flats in Nairobi?
The median monthly rent for 2 bedroom flats in Nairobi is KSh 105.5K a month, according to the Kenya Property Centre Rent Index, October 2026 release.
What is the typical range for 2 bedroom flats in Nairobi?
Half of the listings counted in October 2026 asked between KSh 80.5K and KSh 158.6K a month.
How did 2 bedroom flats in Nairobi change on last month?
The figure moved −5.0% on the previous month in the October 2026 release.
How many 2 bedroom flats in Nairobi are listed now?
There are 887 2 bedroom flats for rent in Nairobi listed right now on Kenya Property Centre.
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Kenya Property Centre Rent Index, October 2026 release, Kenya Property Centre, https://kenyapropertycentre.com/market-trends/average-prices/for-rent/flats-apartments/nairobi?bedrooms=2#release-2026-10
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