On last month
Not available
On a year ago
From Sept 2027
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Rebuilt from listings archived at the time. First month under this method.
KENYA PROPERTY CENTRE SHORT-LET INDEX · SEPTEMBER 2026 RELEASE
1 bedroom short-let rates in Nairobi, Kenya Property Centre Short-let Index
Median asking nightly rate for 1 bedroom 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 5.7K
/night
Typical: KSh 4.6K–KSh 6.5K
Half of listings asked between these two nightly rates.
Small sample
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Based on 39 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
- 39
- 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 5.7K/night
Typical range
KSh 4.6K–KSh 6.5K/night
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| September 2026 Latest | KSh 5.7K | KSh 4.6K–KSh 6.5K | 39 | Not available | From Sept 2027 | 11 Oct 2026 |
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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 | — | — | — | — |
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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 71 listings
Listings today
71 1 bedroom 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
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Lighthomez Properties
Priciest live listing
Featured
KSh 250,000
Hotel / guest house short let
1 Bedroom
Hill park hotel is set in lush garden surroundings. This relaxed hotel is 2 km from Uhuru Park and 3 km from the Kenyatta International Convention Centre. The straightforward rooms feature tile floors and dark wood furnishings, along with free Wi-Fi, cable TV, minibars and safes. Suites, some with balconies, as well as 1- to 3-bedroom apartments, are also available. Free amenities include parking, and breakfast served in a casual restaurant. There's a bar that offers garden views, while an open-air grill by the outdoor pool serves barbecue and light fare. A fitness centre has a gym, a steam room and a sauna. Meeting rooms and a business center are also available. Furnished Apartments at Hillpark Hotel Nairobi, formerly High Point Hotel, is a four-star hotel conveniently located in the peaceful surroundings of Nairobi's Upper Hill area on Lower Hill Road. Hill Park Hotel Apartments consists of 1, 2 and 3br penthouses. A total of 111 units. They include: 1 Bedrooms -Number of units available are 12 renting at Ksh.15,000 per day and Ksh.200,000 per month. Targeting mainly expatriates. Deluxe Rooms Going for Ksh.250,000 per day for bed and breakfast. Normal Rooms Letting at Ksh11,200 for bed and breakfast, Ksh.15,000 for double bed. Normal apartments - Highpoint Block They are 20 units in total. Have kitchen, lounge and bathroom. Letting at Ksh.9000 per night and Ksh.180,000 per month 3br Penthouses Letting at Ksh.320,000 per month
Kenya Railway Museum Station Road Nairobi, Kilimani, Nairobi
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Villa Care LTD
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 1 bedroom short-let flats and houses in Nairobi?
The median nightly rate for 1 bedroom short-let flats and houses in Nairobi is KSh 5.7K a night, according to the Kenya Property Centre Short-let Index, September 2026 release.
What is the typical range for 1 bedroom short-let flats and houses in Nairobi?
Half of the listings counted in September 2026 asked between KSh 4.6K and KSh 6.5K a night.
How many 1 bedroom short-let flats and houses in Nairobi are listed now?
There are 71 1 bedroom 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?bedrooms=1#release-2026-09
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