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KENYA PROPERTY CENTRE RENT INDEX · OCTOBER 2026 RELEASE

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

Median monthly asking rent for 5 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 401.1K /month Typical: KSh 295.5K–KSh 520.9K 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
−1.8%
From KSh 408.5K in Sept 2026
On a year ago
Available from September 2027
First month under this method: Sept 2026
Listings
279
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 401.1K Typical range KSh 295.5K–KSh 520.9K Tap a month to see its figures
Method changed
KSh 600K KSh 450K KSh 300K KSh 150K KSh 0
KSh 299.7K
KSh 277.2K
KSh 288.8K
KSh 294.9K
KSh 323.3K
KSh 329.6K
KSh 372K
'20 '21 '22 '23 '24 '25 Aug
KSh 408.5K
KSh 401.1K
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 401.1K
KSh 295.5K–KSh 520.9K · 279 listings
On last month −1.8%
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 408.5K
KSh 309.1K–KSh 518.3K · 316 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 372K
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

301 5 bedroom houses for rent in Kenya are listed right now.

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Cheapest live listing
5 Bedroom Maisonette
Featured
20
KSh 50,000

House for rent

5 Bedroom Maisonette

Only KSH 50K per month! This is a stunning 5-bedroom all-ensuite mansionette in Nkoroi, Ongata Rongai, along Kanisani Road. It has spacious rooms, great natural lighting, ample parking space, own compound in a serene and secure neighborhood. Ready for occupation. Contact ️ 0111543169 for property viewing

Nkoroi, Ongata Rongai, Kajiado
5 5 5 4
Golden Gates Estates
Priciest live listing
5 Bedroom Ultra-Modern House
Featured
10
$8,500

House for rent

5 Bedroom Ultra-Modern House

5-Bedroom Ultra-Modern House Lower Kabete $8,500/month A spacious home in a secure gated community in Lower Kabete. Amenities: - 5 Bedrooms All En-Suite - Spacious Lounge with Garden Access - Dining Area - Modern Island Kitchen with Fitted Appliances - Upstairs Family Room Prime Lower Kabete Location Call/WhatsApp: +254715245060

Lower Kabete, Kabete, Kiambu
5 7 7 5
Royal Sky Realtors

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 5 bedroom houses in Kenya?

The median monthly rent for 5 bedroom houses in Kenya is KSh 401.1K a month, according to the Kenya Property Centre Rent Index, October 2026 release.

What is the typical range for 5 bedroom houses in Kenya?

Half of the listings counted in October 2026 asked between KSh 295.5K and KSh 520.9K a month.

How did 5 bedroom houses in Kenya change on last month?

The figure moved −1.8% on the previous month in the October 2026 release.

How many 5 bedroom houses in Kenya are listed now?

There are 301 5 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=5#release-2026-10

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