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 SHORT-LET INDEX · SEPTEMBER 2026 RELEASE
Flat short-let rates in Kenya, Kenya Property Centre Short-let Index
Median asking nightly rate for short-let flats and apartments across Kenya, from listings live on any day of the month, or first published in it.
Median nightly rate · September 2026
KSh 7.7K
/night
Typical: KSh 5.6K–KSh 11.7K
Half of listings asked between these two nightly rates.
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
- 162
- 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 NIGHTLY RATE
Monthly figure since September 2026
Median
Typical range
Sept 2026
Previous method
On last month
Median
KSh 7.7K/night
Typical range
KSh 5.6K–KSh 11.7K/night
On last month
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Sept 2026 onwards: monthly index
KSh 15K
KSh 11.3K
KSh 7.5K
KSh 3.8K
KSh 0
KSh 7.7K
Sep
Sep '26
Monthly figure since September 2026. September 2026 is reconstructed.
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| September 2026 Latest | KSh 7.7K | KSh 5.6K–KSh 11.7K | 162 | Not available | From Sept 2027 | 11 Oct 2026 |
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BREAKDOWN · SEPTEMBER 2026
Short-let in Kenya by size, type and area
By bedrooms Flats by bedrooms Houses by bedrooms
Counties in Kenya Counties in Kenya, flats, all sizes
Flats, all sizes · 7 counties| County | Figure | Typical range | On last month | Listings | Labels |
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| Nairobi | KSh 7.1K | KSh 5.6K–KSh 9.8K | Not available | 86 |
Small sample
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| Mombasa | KSh 10.2K | KSh 6.1K–KSh 15.2K | Not available | 58 |
Small sample
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| Kilifi | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for September 2026
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| Uasin Gishu | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for September 2026
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| Machakos | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for September 2026
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| Kiambu | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for September 2026
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| Kwale | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for September 2026
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KSh 7.1K Not available
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KSh 10.2K Not available
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Live listings, not part of the index
View all 294 listings
Listings today
294 flats for short let in Kenya are listed right now.
Cheapest live listing
Featured
7
KSh 2,000
Apartment short let
Fully Furnished Airbnb Apartment
Furnished Studio Apartment for Holiday stays in Bamburi Mombasa. Main Features are:- Very spacious WiFi and Smart TV Balcony Equipped kitchen Dining table King size bed Spacious closet Parking It's about 5 minutes walk to the main road , 7 minutes drive to sarova whitesands and 5 minutes drive to public beach ️ Price Kes.2,000 per night Call us today on 0727303060
Bamburi, Mombasa
1
Coastway Realty
Priciest live listing
Featured
5
$2,200
Apartment short let
Luxurious Furnished and Serviced
Highlights Luxurious furnished and serviced apartments suites in a beautiful secure environment excellent for families or business travellers for both short stays and long vacations. Located along Tigoni Road in Kilimani easily accessible to Hurlingham, Kileleshwa, and Nairobi. Details Luxuriously furnished Fully fitted kitchen with modern appliances Two bedrooms -- choice between deluxe, executive, Daily housekeeping Washing machine in every unit Video controlled intercom access & intercom telephones Free high speed wi-fi Free parking TV with select DSTV channels. Backup generator 24hrs Security with Alarm Backup Prices Daily Rates: Usd 120 -- 140 Weekly Rates: Usd 810 -- 930 Monthly Rates: Usd 2,200 -- 2,400
Tigoni Road, Off Chaka, Kilimani, Nairobi
Ryden International
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 nightly rate for short-let flats in Kenya?
The median nightly rate for short-let flats in Kenya is KSh 7.7K a night, according to the Kenya Property Centre Short-let Index, September 2026 release.
What is the typical range for short-let flats in Kenya?
Half of the listings counted in September 2026 asked between KSh 5.6K and KSh 11.7K a night.
How many short-let flats in Kenya are listed now?
There are 294 flats for short let in Kenya listed right now on Kenya Property Centre.
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Kenya Property Centre Short-let Index, September 2026 release, Kenya Property Centre, https://kenyapropertycentre.com/market-trends/average-prices/for-rent/short-let/flats-apartments#release-2026-09
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