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KENYA PROPERTY CENTRE RENT INDEX · OCTOBER 2026 RELEASE

House rent in Kenya, Kenya Property Centre Rent Index

Median monthly asking rent for houses across Kenya, from listings live on any day of the month, or first published in it.

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Median monthly rent · October 2026 KSh 257.2K /month Typical: KSh 133.7K–KSh 417.5K 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
−4.1%
From KSh 268.1K in Sept 2026
On a year ago
Available from September 2027
First month under this method: Sept 2026
Listings
887
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
Permalink
#release-2026-10
MEDIAN MONTHLY RENT

Monthly figure since September 2026

Median Typical range Previous method
Oct 2026 Previous method On last month Median KSh 257.2K Typical range KSh 133.7K–KSh 417.5K Tap a month to see its figures
Method changed
KSh 600K KSh 450K KSh 300K KSh 150K KSh 0
KSh 233.9K
KSh 165K
KSh 91.9K
KSh 203.7K
KSh 222.9K
KSh 226.5K
KSh 255.1K
'20 '21 '22 '23 '24 '25 Aug
KSh 268.1K
KSh 257.2K
Sep Oct

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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October 2026 Released 4 Nov 2026 · Latest
KSh 257.2K
KSh 133.7K–KSh 417.5K · 887 listings
On last month −4.1%
On a year ago From Sept 2027
Reconstructed
Rebuilt from listings archived at the time. First month under this method.
September 2026 Released 11 Oct 2026
KSh 268.1K
KSh 141.6K–KSh 423.3K · 1,002 listings
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 255.1K
Range not published · —
On last monthNot comparable
On a year agoNot comparable
BREAKDOWN · OCTOBER 2026

Rent in Kenya by size, type and area

By bedrooms

Counties in Kenya

Houses, all sizes · 11 counties
  • Nairobi KSh 167K–KSh 437.4K · 739 listings
    KSh 304.5K −1.8%
  • Kiambu KSh 87.4K–KSh 173.2K · 68 listings
    Small sample
    KSh 121.9K +1.4%
  • Machakos KSh 72.3K–KSh 128K · 35 listings
    Small sample
    KSh 94K 0.0%
  • Kajiado KSh 48.9K–KSh 98.5K · 21 listings
    Small sample
    KSh 69.8K Not available
  • Kisumu — · — listings
    Not enough listings for October 2026
    —
  • Uasin Gishu — · — listings
    Not enough listings for October 2026
    —
  • Kilifi — · — listings
    Not enough listings for October 2026
    —
  • Mombasa — · — listings
    Not enough listings for October 2026
    —
  • Nakuru — · — listings
    Not enough listings for October 2026
    —
  • Kwale — · — listings
    Not enough listings for October 2026
    —
  • Makueni — · — listings
    Not enough listings for October 2026
    —
Live listings, not part of the index

Listings today

983 houses for rent in Kenya are listed right now.

View all 983 listings
Cheapest live listing
One Bedroom in Estate Community
8
KSh 27,000

House for rent

One Bedroom in Estate Community

One bedroom house to let in waiyaki way for more call +254715245060. #gatedcommunity #onebedroom #owncompound

Waiyaki Way, Mountain View, Nairobi
1 1 1 1
Royal Sky Realtors
Priciest live listing
House
7
KSh 150,000,000

Terraced duplex for rent

House

Hot Sale,Kiambu Road Six bedrooms villa plus two bedrooms Guest wing available for sale off Kiambu road,The house boasts separate two bedrooms all ensuit with walk in closets on half an acre of land, The living room is brightly well illuminated and ventilated adjoining the dining area,All the six bedrooms are ensuite with walk in closets, Very mature garden and double volume entrance, gazebo, theatre room, sound system integrated in the whole house, Spacious laundry area with cabinets, DSQ with washrooms, automated gate and cctv installed, Price 150m Document Title Deed

Ruiru, Kiambu
6 4 5
Stonegate 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 houses in Kenya?

The median monthly rent for houses in Kenya is KSh 257.2K a month, according to the Kenya Property Centre Rent Index, October 2026 release.

What is the typical range for houses in Kenya?

Half of the listings counted in October 2026 asked between KSh 133.7K and KSh 417.5K a month.

How did houses in Kenya change on last month?

The figure moved −4.1% on the previous month in the October 2026 release.

How many houses in Kenya are listed now?

There are 983 houses for rent in Kenya 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/houses#release-2026-10

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