On last month
−2.4%
On a year ago
From Sept 2027
Small sample
Reconstructed
Rebuilt from listings archived at the time. First month under this method.
Median nightly rate · October 2026
KSh 10K
/night
Typical: KSh 5.9K–KSh 15K
Half of listings asked between these two nightly rates.
Small sample
Reconstructed
Based on 60 listings
Figures from 20 to 99 listings move more from month to month. Quote them with care.
- On last month
- −2.4%
- From KSh 10.2K in Sept 2026
- On a year ago
- Available from September 2027
- First month under this method: Sept 2026
- Listings
- 60
- Small sample: 20–99
- Month covered
- October 2026
- 1–31 Oct 2026
- Released
- 4 Nov 2026
- Next release: 3 Dec 2026
MEDIAN NIGHTLY RATE
Monthly figure since September 2026
Median
Typical range
Oct 2026
Previous method
On last month
Median
KSh 10K/night
Typical range
KSh 5.9K–KSh 15K/night
On last month
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Monthly figure since September 2026. September 2026 is reconstructed.
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| October 2026 Latest | KSh 10K | KSh 5.9K–KSh 15K | 60 | −2.4% | From Sept 2027 | 4 Nov 2026 |
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| September 2026 Linked month | KSh 10.2K | KSh 6.1K–KSh 15.2K | 58 | Not available | From Sept 2027 | 11 Oct 2026 |
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BREAKDOWN · OCTOBER 2026
Short-let in Mombasa by size, type and area
By bedrooms Flats by bedrooms Houses by bedrooms
Towns in Mombasa Towns in Mombasa, flats, all sizes
Flats, all sizes · 4 towns| Town | Figure | Typical range | On last month | Listings | Labels |
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| Nyali | KSh 10.2K | KSh 6.3K–KSh 15.1K | −1.2% | 44 |
Small sample
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| Bamburi | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for October 2026
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| Tudor | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for October 2026
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| Shanzu | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for October 2026
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KSh 10.2K −1.2%
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Live listings, not part of the index
View all 112 listings
Listings today
112 flats for short let in Mombasa 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
8
KSh 120,000
Apartment short let
Luxurious 3 Bedrooms Apartments
Luxurious 3 bedroom sea view apartment for rent in Nyali, Mombasa.Ideally located behind citymall Nyali. It has a spacious living area with a modern open kitchen. 2 bedrooms are en suite. Main features are:- Spectacular lighting Spacious open kitchen Ceiling Fans Spacious balconies Back up generator Lifts Swimming pool Spectaculsr Sea Views Secured parking 24 hour security price kes.120,000 per month For Reservations Contact us on 0727303060
Behind Citymall, Nyali, Mombasa
1
1
1
1
Coastway Realty
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 Mombasa?
The median nightly rate for short-let flats in Mombasa is KSh 10K a night, according to the Kenya Property Centre Short-let Index, October 2026 release.
What is the typical range for short-let flats in Mombasa?
Half of the listings counted in October 2026 asked between KSh 5.9K and KSh 15K a night.
How did short-let flats in Mombasa change on last month?
The figure moved −2.4% on the previous month in the October 2026 release.
How many short-let flats in Mombasa are listed now?
There are 112 flats for short let in Mombasa listed right now on Kenya Property Centre.
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Kenya Property Centre Short-let Index, October 2026 release, Kenya Property Centre, https://kenyapropertycentre.com/market-trends/average-prices/for-rent/short-let/flats-apartments/mombasa#release-2026-10
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