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 Nairobi, Kenya Property Centre Rent Index
Median monthly asking rent for 1 bedroom flats and houses across Nairobi, from listings live on any day of the month, or first published in it.
Median monthly rent · September 2026
KSh 81.4K
/month
Typical: KSh 60.3K–KSh 123.7K
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
- 556
- 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 81.4K
Typical range
KSh 60.3K–KSh 123.7K
On last month
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2020–Aug 2026: previous method, shown for context
Method changedMethod changed, Sept 2026
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| September 2026 Latest | KSh 81.4K | KSh 60.3K–KSh 123.7K | 556 | Not available | From Sept 2027 | 11 Oct 2026 |
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| August 2026 Previous method | KSh 86.4K | 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 86.4K
On last monthNot comparable
On a year agoNot comparable
BREAKDOWN · SEPTEMBER 2026
Rent in Nairobi by size, type and area
By bedrooms Flats by bedrooms Houses by bedrooms
Towns in Nairobi Towns in Nairobi, flats and houses, all sizes
Flats and houses, all sizes · 35 towns| Town | Figure | Typical range | On last month | Listings | Labels |
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| Westlands | KSh 190.3K | KSh 126.3K–KSh 324.2K | Not available | 947 |
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| Kilimani | KSh 116.9K | KSh 82.9K–KSh 160.2K | Not available | 615 |
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| Kileleshwa | KSh 122.2K | KSh 87.6K–KSh 169.3K | Not available | 465 |
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| Lavington | KSh 148.7K | KSh 95K–KSh 273.4K | Not available | 409 |
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| Karen | KSh 242.9K | KSh 126.3K–KSh 404.2K | Not available | 238 |
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| Parklands | KSh 141.1K | KSh 106.2K–KSh 187.6K | Not available | 128 |
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| Nairobi Central | KSh 105.9K | KSh 55.8K–KSh 202.6K | Not available | 82 |
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| Kitisuru | KSh 361.7K | KSh 156.9K–KSh 430.8K | Not available | 63 |
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| Spring Valley | KSh 341.9K | KSh 236.2K–KSh 427.9K | Not available | 57 |
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| Muthaiga | KSh 354.8K | KSh 226.1K–KSh 472.3K | Not available | 29 |
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| Mountain View | KSh 56K | KSh 41.6K–KSh 72.3K | Not available | 23 |
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| Embakasi | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for September 2026
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| Ngara | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for September 2026
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| Imara Daima | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for September 2026
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| Pangani | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for September 2026
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| Nairobi West | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for September 2026
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| Kahawa West | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for September 2026
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| Kawangware | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for September 2026
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| Uthiru/Ruthimitu | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for September 2026
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| Riruta | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for September 2026
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| Mugumo-Ini (Langata) | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for September 2026
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| Madaraka | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for September 2026
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| Nairobi South | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for September 2026
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| Upper Savanna | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for September 2026
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| Roysambu | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for September 2026
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| Woodley | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for September 2026
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| California | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for September 2026
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| Riruta Satellite | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for September 2026
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| Makadara | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for September 2026
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| Kasarani | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for September 2026
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| Thindigua | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for September 2026
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| Eastleigh South | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for September 2026
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| Karura | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for September 2026
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| Ngando | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for September 2026
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| Eastleigh North | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for September 2026
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Westlands KSh 126.3K–KSh 324.2K · 947 listingsKSh 190.3K Not available
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Kilimani KSh 82.9K–KSh 160.2K · 615 listingsKSh 116.9K Not available
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Kileleshwa KSh 87.6K–KSh 169.3K · 465 listingsKSh 122.2K Not available
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Lavington KSh 95K–KSh 273.4K · 409 listingsKSh 148.7K Not available
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Karen KSh 126.3K–KSh 404.2K · 238 listingsKSh 242.9K Not available
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Parklands KSh 106.2K–KSh 187.6K · 128 listingsKSh 141.1K Not available
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553 1 bedroom flats and houses for rent in Nairobi are listed right now.
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Frequently asked
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What is the median monthly rent for 1 bedroom flats and houses in Nairobi?
The median monthly rent for 1 bedroom flats and houses in Nairobi is KSh 81.4K 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 Nairobi?
Half of the listings counted in September 2026 asked between KSh 60.3K and KSh 123.7K a month.
How many 1 bedroom flats and houses in Nairobi are listed now?
There are 553 1 bedroom flats and houses for rent in 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?bedrooms=1#release-2026-09
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