On last month
0.0%
On a year ago
From Sept 2027
Small sample
Reconstructed
Rebuilt from listings archived at the time. First month under this method.
Median monthly rent · October 2026
KSh 94K
/month
Typical: KSh 72.3K–KSh 128K
Half of listings asked between these two rents.
Small sample
Reconstructed
Based on 35 listings
Figures from 20 to 99 listings move more from month to month. Quote them with care.
- On last month
- 0.0%
- From KSh 94K in Sept 2026
- On a year ago
- Available from September 2027
- First month under this method: Sept 2026
- Listings
- 35
- Small sample: 20–99
- 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 94K
Typical range
KSh 72.3K–KSh 128K
On last month
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2020–Aug 2026: previous method, shown for context
Method changedMethod changed, Sept 2026
Sept 2026 onwards: monthly index
KSh 150K
KSh 112.5K
KSh 75K
KSh 37.5K
KSh 0
KSh 44.1K
KSh 39.3K
KSh 45.2K
KSh 72K
KSh 92.3K
KSh 91.4K
KSh 83.8K
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KSh 94K
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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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Month by month
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| October 2026 Latest | KSh 94K | KSh 72.3K–KSh 128K | 35 | 0.0% | From Sept 2027 | 4 Nov 2026 |
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Rebuilt from listings archived at the time. First month under this method.
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| September 2026 Linked month | KSh 94K | KSh 75.7K–KSh 129K | 33 | 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 83.8K | 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. | |
On last month
Not available
On a year ago
From Sept 2027
Small sample
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 83.8K
On last monthNot comparable
On a year agoNot comparable
BREAKDOWN · OCTOBER 2026
Rent in Machakos by size, type and area
By bedrooms Flats by bedrooms Houses by bedrooms
Towns in Machakos Towns in Machakos, houses, all sizes
Houses, all sizes · 2 towns| Town | Figure | Typical range | On last month | Listings | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syokimau/Mulolongo | KSh 113.1K | KSh 87.4K–KSh 134.2K | −0.5% | 24 |
Small sample
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| Athi River | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for October 2026
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KSh 113.1K −0.5%
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Live listings, not part of the index
View all 39 listings
Listings today
39 houses for rent in Machakos are listed right now.
Cheapest live listing
KSh 45,000
Townhouse for rent
4 Bedroom Maisonette with Garden
To Let In Athi River: 4 bedroom maisonette Kshs 45,000 Located in a gated community in Athi River, 1km from Mombasa road. The maisonettes are semi-detached, each with own compound and fence. Has front and backyards. Water storage tanks, Master ensuite with a balcony, 2bedrooms sharing. One bedroom downstairs sharing with guest toilet. Closed kitchen opening to backyard. Cabro-paved walkways and driveways, mini-supermarket, Internet. Close proximity to Citam Church, Galaxy hotel and resort (with swimming pool), Crystal Rivers Mall, Arcadia shopping centre, Nyama Haven at KMC, Athi River SGR terminal. To view, call 0727559666 Email: [email protected] Discava Properties We help you settle down
Off Mombasa Road, Athi River, Machakos
4
3
3
Discava Properties
Priciest live listing
8
KSh 240,000
House for rent
Fully Furnished 3 Bedroom Maisonette + DSQ
To let in Athi River; Furnished 3 bedrooms maisonette + DSQ Fully Furnished 3 bedrooms. All bedrooms ensuite. In a master-planned gated community with all amenities; Sundowner, ArtCafe,Chicken Inn, CleanShelf supermarket, children's playgrounds, park & gardens, swimming pool, gym, etc. Renting kshs 240,000 per negotiable. To book, call 0727559666 Email: [email protected] Discava Properties We help you settle down
Off Mombasa Road, Athi River, Machakos
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4
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Discava Properties
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 Machakos?
The median monthly rent for houses in Machakos is KSh 94K a month, according to the Kenya Property Centre Rent Index, October 2026 release.
What is the typical range for houses in Machakos?
Half of the listings counted in October 2026 asked between KSh 72.3K and KSh 128K a month.
How did houses in Machakos change on last month?
The figure moved 0.0% on the previous month in the October 2026 release.
How many houses in Machakos are listed now?
There are 39 houses for rent in Machakos 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/machakos#release-2026-10
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