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KENYA PROPERTY CENTRE RENT INDEX · SEPTEMBER 2026 RELEASE

House rent in Nairobi Central, Nairobi, Kenya Property Centre Rent Index

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

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Median monthly rent · September 2026 KSh 219.4K /month Typical: KSh 159.5K–KSh 337.3K Half of listings asked between these two rents.
Small sample Reconstructed
Based on 29 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
29
Small sample: 20–99
Month covered
September 2026
1–30 Sep 2026
Released
11 Oct 2026
Next release: 4 Nov 2026
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MEDIAN MONTHLY RENT

Monthly figure since September 2026

Median Typical range Previous method
Sept 2026 Previous method On last month Median KSh 219.4K Typical range KSh 159.5K–KSh 337.3K Tap a month to see its figures
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KSh 219.4K
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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 Released 11 Oct 2026 · Latest
KSh 219.4K
KSh 159.5K–KSh 337.3K · 29 listings
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 231.4K
Range not published · —
On last monthNot comparable
On a year agoNot comparable
BREAKDOWN · SEPTEMBER 2026

Rent in Nairobi Central by size, type

By bedrooms

Live listings, not part of the index

Listings today

28 houses for rent in Nairobi Central, Nairobi are listed right now.

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Cheapest live listing
House
10
KSh 90,000

Townhouse for rent

House

- Office space KSh 90,000 per month Riverside Drive a ready-to-move-in 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment on the ground floor, ideal for office use. Key Features: - Unfurnished - Ground floor (easy access) - Private backyard -- perfect for meetings, breaks, or extra workspace - Well-maintained bathroom & fittings - Secure and quiet location Call/WhatsApp: 0731 668 603

Riverside Drive, Nairobi Central, Nairobi
2 2 2
Millykim Investment
Priciest live listing
Luxury 5-Bedroom Townhouse with Pool
Featured
15
KSh 450,000

Townhouse for rent

Luxury 5-Bedroom Townhouse with Pool

To let Luxury 5-Bedroom Villa with Pool -- Ridgeways Elegant Mediterranean-style 5-bedroom villa on ½ acre of beautifully landscaped gardens. Features: - 5 Bedrooms (Master En-Suite with Walk-In Closet) - Spacious Living & Dining Areas - Modern Fitted Kitchen - Swimming Pool - 2-Room DSQ - Backup Generator - Double Garage & Ample Parking Prime location near Braeburn, French School, Windsor Golf Club, UN, Village Market & Two Rivers Mall. Rent: KSh 450,000 per month (Negotiable) Call/WhatsApp: +254 731 668 603

Ridgeways, Nairobi Central, Nairobi
5 5 5 5
Millykim Investment

Asking prices on live listings change through the month and are not used to work out the index figures above.

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What is the median monthly rent for houses in Nairobi Central, Nairobi?

The median monthly rent for houses in Nairobi Central, Nairobi is KSh 219.4K a month, according to the Kenya Property Centre Rent Index, September 2026 release.

What is the typical range for houses in Nairobi Central, Nairobi?

Half of the listings counted in September 2026 asked between KSh 159.5K and KSh 337.3K a month.

How many houses in Nairobi Central, Nairobi are listed now?

There are 28 houses for rent in Nairobi Central, 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/nairobi-central#release-2026-09

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