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
2 bedroom rent in Nairobi Central, Nairobi, Kenya Property Centre Rent Index
Median monthly asking rent for 2 bedroom flats and houses across Nairobi Central, Nairobi, from listings live on any day of the month, or first published in it.
Median monthly rent · September 2026
KSh 69.8K
/month
Typical: KSh 49.2K–KSh 120.3K
Half of listings asked between these two rents.
Small sample
Reconstructed
Based on 21 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
- 21
- 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 69.8K
Typical range
KSh 49.2K–KSh 120.3K
On last month
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2020–Aug 2026: previous method, shown for context
Method changedMethod changed, Sept 2026
Sept 2026 onwards: monthly index
KSh 150K
KSh 112.5K
KSh 75K
KSh 37.5K
KSh 0
KSh 75.9K
KSh 52.3K
KSh 26K
KSh 102.9K
KSh 75K
KSh 54.3K
KSh 50K
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KSh 69.8K
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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 Latest | KSh 69.8K | KSh 49.2K–KSh 120.3K | 21 | Not available | From Sept 2027 | 11 Oct 2026 |
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| August 2026 Previous method | KSh 50K | 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 50K
On last monthNot comparable
On a year agoNot comparable
BREAKDOWN · SEPTEMBER 2026
Rent in Nairobi Central by size, type
By bedrooms Flats by bedrooms Houses by bedrooms
Live listings, not part of the index
View all 30 listings
Listings today
30 2 bedroom flats and houses for rent in Nairobi Central, Nairobi are listed right now.
Cheapest live listing
8
KSh 33,000
Apartment for rent
Spacious Two Bedroom Apartment
Specious two bedroom to let along naivasha road Master ensuite with ample parking going for 33k inclussive service charge For more information call +254715245060
Naivasha Road, Nairobi Central, Nairobi
2
2
2
Royal Sky Realtors
Priciest live listing
Featured
9
KSh 170,000
Apartment for rent
2-Bedroom Furnished Apartment
Executive fully furnished 2-bedroom ruaka road Experience refined, effortless living in this elegant, fully furnished residence ideal for expats, diplomats, senior executives & corporate clients. Tastefully furnished Prime Ruaka Road location Ready to move in KSh 170,000/month Service charge included Long-term & corporate tenancy welcome +254 731 668 603 Millykim Investment Limited Your Trusted Real Estate Investment Partner
Ruaka Road, Nairobi Central, Nairobi
2
2
3
3
Millykim Investment
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 2 bedroom flats and houses in Nairobi Central, Nairobi?
The median monthly rent for 2 bedroom flats and houses in Nairobi Central, Nairobi is KSh 69.8K a month, according to the Kenya Property Centre Rent Index, September 2026 release.
What is the typical range for 2 bedroom flats and houses in Nairobi Central, Nairobi?
Half of the listings counted in September 2026 asked between KSh 49.2K and KSh 120.3K a month.
How many 2 bedroom flats and houses in Nairobi Central, Nairobi are listed now?
There are 30 2 bedroom flats and 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/nairobi/nairobi-central?bedrooms=2#release-2026-09
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