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KENYA PROPERTY CENTRE RENT INDEX · OCTOBER 2026 RELEASE

3 bedroom house rent in Kenya, Kenya Property Centre Rent Index

Median monthly asking rent for 3 bedroom 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 138.8K /month Typical: KSh 78.4K–KSh 211.7K 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 146.2K in Sept 2026
On a year ago
Available from September 2027
First month under this method: Sept 2026
Listings
129
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 138.8K Typical range KSh 78.4K–KSh 211.7K Tap a month to see its figures
Method changed
KSh 300K KSh 225K KSh 150K KSh 75K KSh 0
KSh 138K
KSh 86K
KSh 68.8K
KSh 117.5K
KSh 135.6K
KSh 143.3K
KSh 133.5K
'20 '21 '22 '23 '24 '25 Aug
KSh 146.2K
KSh 138.8K
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 138.8K
KSh 78.4K–KSh 211.7K · 129 listings
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.
September 2026 Released 11 Oct 2026
KSh 146.2K
KSh 82.3K–KSh 218K · 136 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 133.5K
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

134 3 bedroom houses for rent in Kenya are listed right now.

View all 134 listings
Cheapest live listing
Spacious 3 Bedroom House
Featured
13
KSh 30,000

Detached bungalow for rent

Spacious 3 Bedroom House

This is a 3 bedroom master ensuite house. It has spacious rooms, great natural lighting, parking space, in a secure and serene gated community. It is located in Ongata Rongai Laiser Hill near the Thorntree school. To rent 30k pm. It is in a shared compound of 2 other units.

Laiser Hill, Near Thorntree School, Ongata Rongai, Kajiado
3 3 3
Golden Gates Estates
Priciest live listing
3 Villa Compound House
Featured
25
KSh 68,000,000

Townhouse for rent

3 Villa Compound House

Spacious house opposite driftwood hotel. Has 3 villas in one compound: - 2 villas with 2 rooms, all en-suite - one villa with 3 bedrooms, all en-suite The land size is one acre, with: - swimming pool - fresh water storage tank - water borehole backup - electricity backup - staff quarter and laundry separate house Price 68M Contact Regent: 0718920450

Opposite Driftwood Hotel Malindi, Malindi Town, Kilifi
3 3 3 3
Regent Homes Limited

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 3 bedroom houses in Kenya?

The median monthly rent for 3 bedroom houses in Kenya is KSh 138.8K a month, according to the Kenya Property Centre Rent Index, October 2026 release.

What is the typical range for 3 bedroom houses in Kenya?

Half of the listings counted in October 2026 asked between KSh 78.4K and KSh 211.7K a month.

How did 3 bedroom houses in Kenya change on last month?

The figure moved −5.0% on the previous month in the October 2026 release.

How many 3 bedroom houses in Kenya are listed now?

There are 134 3 bedroom 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?bedrooms=3#release-2026-10

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