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 SHORT-LET INDEX · SEPTEMBER 2026 RELEASE
Short-let rates in Nairobi, Kenya Property Centre Short-let Index
Median asking nightly rate for short-let flats and houses across Nairobi, from listings live on any day of the month, or first published in it.
Median nightly rate · September 2026
KSh 7.2K
/night
Typical: KSh 5.7K–KSh 9.9K
Half of listings asked between these two nightly rates.
Small sample
Reconstructed
Based on 89 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
- 89
- Small sample: 20–99
- 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 7.2K/night
Typical range
KSh 5.7K–KSh 9.9K/night
On last month
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Sept 2026 onwards: monthly index
KSh 10K
KSh 7.5K
KSh 5K
KSh 2.5K
KSh 0
KSh 7.2K
Sep
Sep '26
Monthly figure since September 2026. September 2026 is reconstructed.
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| September 2026 Latest | KSh 7.2K | KSh 5.7K–KSh 9.9K | 89 | Not available | From Sept 2027 | 11 Oct 2026 |
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Rebuilt from listings archived at the time. First month under this method.
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BREAKDOWN · SEPTEMBER 2026
Short-let 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 · 9 towns| Town | Figure | Typical range | On last month | Listings | Labels |
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| Kilimani | KSh 7.4K | KSh 5.8K–KSh 9.1K | Not available | 41 |
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| Lavington | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for September 2026
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| Embakasi | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for September 2026
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| Parklands | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for September 2026
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| Kileleshwa | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for September 2026
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| Westlands | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for September 2026
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| Thindigua | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for September 2026
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| Mountain View | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for September 2026
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| Uthiru/Ruthimitu | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for September 2026
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Live listings, not part of the index
View all 173 listings
Listings today
173 flats and houses for short let in Nairobi are listed right now.
Cheapest live listing
Featured
8
KSh 2,000
Apartment short let
Nicely Furnished Studio
Nicely furnished studio at mountain view market waiyaki way just 10 min drive from westlands ,in a serene ,cool ,quiet with natural view Amenities: 24hrs security Water and electricity available Close to the main road(Waiyaki super highway) Parking available Smart tv Fully furnished kitchen Daily rates ksh2000/night Tel: +254729000869/ +254727 514 419
Waiyaki Way, Mountain View, Nairobi
1
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1
2
Lighthomez Properties
Priciest live listing
Featured
14
KSh 450,000
House short let
A 10 Bedroom House
-Ten bedrooms . -All ensuite. -Very spacious living room and dining area. -Balcony in the master bedroom. -Modern kitchen. -Pantry. -Jacuzzi in the master bedroom. -Exquisite finishing -Private swimming pool -Borehole -Well manicured garden. -Seated on half an acre.
Karen, Nairobi
10
11
Goldkey Properties Limited
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 and houses in Nairobi?
The median nightly rate for short-let flats and houses in Nairobi is KSh 7.2K a night, according to the Kenya Property Centre Short-let Index, September 2026 release.
What is the typical range for short-let flats and houses in Nairobi?
Half of the listings counted in September 2026 asked between KSh 5.7K and KSh 9.9K a night.
How many short-let flats and houses in Nairobi are listed now?
There are 173 flats and houses for short let in Nairobi 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/nairobi#release-2026-09
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