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
5 bedroom rent in Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya Property Centre Rent Index
Median monthly asking rent for 5 bedroom flats and houses across Westlands, Nairobi, from listings live on any day of the month, or first published in it.
Median monthly rent · September 2026
KSh 495.2K
/month
Typical: KSh 381.9K–KSh 621.6K
Half of listings asked between these two rents.
Small sample
Reconstructed
Based on 99 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
- 99
- 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 495.2K
Typical range
KSh 381.9K–KSh 621.6K
On last month
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2020–Aug 2026: previous method, shown for context
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KSh 318.7K
KSh 326.9K
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KSh 438.2K
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KSh 495.2K
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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 495.2K | KSh 381.9K–KSh 621.6K | 99 | Not available | From Sept 2027 | 11 Oct 2026 |
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| August 2026 Previous method | KSh 438.2K | 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 438.2K
On last monthNot comparable
On a year agoNot comparable
BREAKDOWN · SEPTEMBER 2026
Rent in Westlands by size, type
By bedrooms Flats by bedrooms Houses by bedrooms
Live listings, not part of the index
View all 93 listings
Listings today
93 5 bedroom flats and houses for rent in Westlands, Nairobi are listed right now.
Cheapest live listing
Featured
18
KSh 170,000
Detached duplex for rent
5 Bedrooms Detached Duplex
Presenting an exceptional 5-bedroom residence in a prestigious gated community in Redhill, off Kiambu Road --- offering the perfect balance of privacy, elegance and tranquil living. - Spacious 5-bedroom residence - Beautifully manicured grounds - Swimming pool - Excellent access roads - Top-tier security - Peaceful, serene surroundings KSh 170,000 per month. For those seeking a refined lifestyle in a quiet, secure and well-connected address, this home delivers exceptional value. Make this your next address with Royalsky. +254715245060
Redhill, Off Kiambu Road, Westlands, Nairobi
5
6
6
2
Royal Sky Realtors
Priciest live listing
11
KSh 400,000,000
Apartment for rent
Prime 1.1 Acre Redevelopment Plot
This is a prime commercial plot on Riverside Drive located on the main Riverside Drive The plot measures 1.1 acre and has a gradual gradient and a regular shape, thus making it ideal for minimal waste when setting up a structure. The plot is ideal for mixed development since it borders all social amenities and corporate clients within the neighborhood, is fully serviced, and fronts the main road. Asking Price: 400M ono
Riverside Drive, Westlands, Nairobi
5
5
6
10
Viesta Investments
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 flats and houses in Westlands, Nairobi?
The median monthly rent for 5 bedroom flats and houses in Westlands, Nairobi is KSh 495.2K a month, according to the Kenya Property Centre Rent Index, September 2026 release.
What is the typical range for 5 bedroom flats and houses in Westlands, Nairobi?
Half of the listings counted in September 2026 asked between KSh 381.9K and KSh 621.6K a month.
How many 5 bedroom flats and houses in Westlands, Nairobi are listed now?
There are 93 5 bedroom flats and houses for rent in Westlands, 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/westlands?bedrooms=5#release-2026-09
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