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.
KENYA PROPERTY CENTRE RENT INDEX · SEPTEMBER 2026 RELEASE
1 bedroom rent in Karen, Nairobi, Kenya Property Centre Rent Index
Median monthly asking rent for 1 bedroom flats and houses across Karen, Nairobi, from listings live on any day of the month, or first published in it.
Median monthly rent · September 2026
KSh 64.8K
/month
Typical: KSh 46.4K–KSh 94.9K
Half of listings asked between these two rents.
Small sample
Reconstructed
Based on 24 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
- 24
- 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 64.8K
Typical range
KSh 46.4K–KSh 94.9K
On last month
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Method changedMethod changed, Sept 2026
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KSh 15.1K
KSh 64.1K
KSh 49.2K
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| September 2026 Latest | KSh 64.8K | KSh 46.4K–KSh 94.9K | 24 | Not available | From Sept 2027 | 11 Oct 2026 |
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| August 2026 Previous method | KSh 67.1K | 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 67.1K
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 16 listings
Listings today
16 1 bedroom flats and houses for rent in Karen, Nairobi are listed right now.
Cheapest live listing
Featured
8
KSh 32,000
House for rent
Lovely 1 Bedroom Cottage
Looking for a private, secure and peaceful home in a prime Karen location? This charming 1-bedroom is tucked inside a gated community with only 3 units, giving you privacy and a quiet residential feel. Prime Location -- Karen Conveniently close to Galleria Mall, Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA), the well karen and One Stop Arcade - Karen Road. Features - Spacious 1 bedroom - Separate bathroom & toilet - Beautifully landscaped, manicured garden - Secure gated community - Only 3 units in the compound - 2 parking spaces - Metered water - Prepaid/token electricity - Quiet and private environment - Excellent accessibility to shopping, schools & amenities Rent: Kes 32,000 /- Only 1 month deposit Perfect for a professional, couple or anyone seeking Karen living without the heavy price tag. DM/WhatsApp to arrange a viewing. Good units in Karen don't stay available for long!
Karen, Nairobi
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Rageoproperties
Priciest live listing
$2,400
House for rent
Hidden Gem: Furnished 1 Bedroom Lovely Cottage
To Let in karen: A hidden gem of 1 bedroom lovely cottage. Located in a serene, secure & tranquil environment is this 1 bedroom lovely cottage. Fully and exquisitely furnished. 1 bedroom. 1 bathroom. Patio. Here, you will enjoy the beauty and therapeutic feeling of nature. The cottage sits on a slanting & sprawling 1 acre. It has a well manicured compound with Fish pond, garden, fireplace, and much more. Daily rates 95 usd Call 0727559666 Email: [email protected]
Karen, Nairobi
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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 1 bedroom flats and houses in Karen, Nairobi?
The median monthly rent for 1 bedroom flats and houses in Karen, Nairobi is KSh 64.8K a month, according to the Kenya Property Centre Rent Index, September 2026 release.
What is the typical range for 1 bedroom flats and houses in Karen, Nairobi?
Half of the listings counted in September 2026 asked between KSh 46.4K and KSh 94.9K a month.
How many 1 bedroom flats and houses in Karen, Nairobi are listed now?
There are 16 1 bedroom flats and 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/nairobi/karen?bedrooms=1#release-2026-09
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