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.
Median monthly rent · September 2026
KSh 94.9K
/month
Typical: KSh 70.8K–KSh 143.9K
Half of listings asked between these two rents.
Small sample
Reconstructed
Based on 32 listings
Figures from 20 to 99 listings move more from month to month. Quote them with care.
- 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
- 32
- Small sample: 20–99
- 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 94.9K
Typical range
KSh 70.8K–KSh 143.9K
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 141.9K
KSh 96.3K
KSh 65K
KSh 80.4K
KSh 102K
KSh 106.7K
KSh 80K
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Aug
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KSh 94.9K
Sep
Sep '26
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 94.9K | KSh 70.8K–KSh 143.9K | 32 | 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 80K | 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 80K
On last monthNot comparable
On a year agoNot comparable
BREAKDOWN · SEPTEMBER 2026
Rent in Karen by size, type
By bedrooms Flats by bedrooms Houses by bedrooms
Live listings, not part of the index
View all 26 listings
Listings today
26 2 bedroom houses for rent in Karen, Nairobi are listed right now.
Cheapest live listing
18
KSh 50,000
Detached bungalow for rent
2 Bedroom House
A lovely 2 bedroom guest wing in a shared compound with the main house. Ideally good for a single person. The rent includes water, electricity, wifi, security. Call for viewing
Karen, Nairobi
2
1
1
1
Idealhomes
Priciest live listing
11
KSh 250,000
Detached duplex for rent
2 Bedroom Furnished
Lovely cottage in a shared compound of 2 units only. Well finished and equipped with modern furnitures. The house is suitable for a couple or a single person, it is in a nice and quiet serene environment. Close to karen shopping center and the Hub mall. All bedrooms are en suite Spacious lounge with fireplace Large windows Nice garden Mature trees Ample parking space.
Kerarapon Road, Karen, Nairobi
2
2
2
2
Idealhomes
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 houses in Karen, Nairobi?
The median monthly rent for 2 bedroom houses in Karen, Nairobi is KSh 94.9K a month, according to the Kenya Property Centre Rent Index, September 2026 release.
What is the typical range for 2 bedroom houses in Karen, Nairobi?
Half of the listings counted in September 2026 asked between KSh 70.8K and KSh 143.9K a month.
How many 2 bedroom houses in Karen, Nairobi are listed now?
There are 26 2 bedroom houses for rent in Karen, 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/houses/nairobi/karen?bedrooms=2#release-2026-09
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