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.
KENYA PROPERTY CENTRE RENT INDEX · SEPTEMBER 2026 RELEASE
1 bedroom rent in Kilimani, Nairobi, Kenya Property Centre Rent Index
Median monthly asking rent for 1 bedroom flats and houses across Kilimani, Nairobi, from listings live on any day of the month, or first published in it.
Median monthly rent · September 2026
KSh 81.7K
/month
Typical: KSh 61.9K–KSh 127K
Half of listings asked between these two rents.
Reconstructed
Reconstructed
September 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
- Not available
- First month under this method
- On a year ago
- Available from September 2027
- First month under this method: Sept 2026
- Listings
- 157
- Live on any day of Sept 2026, or first published in it
- 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 81.7K
Typical range
KSh 61.9K–KSh 127K
On last month
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2020–Aug 2026: previous method, shown for context
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| September 2026 Latest | KSh 81.7K | KSh 61.9K–KSh 127K | 157 | Not available | From Sept 2027 | 11 Oct 2026 |
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| August 2026 Previous method | KSh 74.8K | 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 74.8K
On last monthNot comparable
On a year agoNot comparable
BREAKDOWN · SEPTEMBER 2026
Rent in Kilimani by size, type
By bedrooms Flats by bedrooms Houses by bedrooms
Live listings, not part of the index
View all 157 listings
Listings today
157 1 bedroom flats and houses for rent in Kilimani, Nairobi are listed right now.
Cheapest live listing
6
KSh 25,000
Apartment for rent
Studio Apartment
Studio Apartment for Rent on Wanyee road near Junction Mall Rent: KSh 25,000 per month Features: Spacious studio layout Big bathroom Open plan kitchen High-speed lifts Backup generator Borehole water supply Ample parking Gym & swimming pool (coming soon) For more details and viewing, call us on 0769406018
Wanyee Road, Kilimani, Nairobi
1
1
1
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Mike Property Kenya
Priciest live listing
8
KSh 200,000
Apartment for rent
Elegantly Furnished 1 Bedroom Apartment Ready for Booking
One bedroom furnished apartment to let in Kilimani Monthly rate Ksh.200,000/- exclusive of electricity. Inclusive of internet, tap water and cleaning twice a week. Amenities Swimming Pool Gym Children Play Area Restaurant
Kilimani, Nairobi
1
1
1
Danco 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 Kilimani, Nairobi?
The median monthly rent for 1 bedroom flats and houses in Kilimani, Nairobi is KSh 81.7K 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 Kilimani, Nairobi?
Half of the listings counted in September 2026 asked between KSh 61.9K and KSh 127K a month.
How many 1 bedroom flats and houses in Kilimani, Nairobi are listed now?
There are 157 1 bedroom flats and houses for rent in Kilimani, 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/kilimani?bedrooms=1#release-2026-09
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