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
3 bedroom short-let rates in Kenya, Kenya Property Centre Short-let Index
Median asking nightly rate for 3 bedroom short-let flats and houses across Kenya, from listings live on any day of the month, or first published in it.
Median nightly rate · September 2026
KSh 14.1K
/night
Typical: KSh 10.3K–KSh 18.2K
Half of listings asked between these two nightly rates.
Small sample
Reconstructed
Based on 44 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
- 44
- 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 14.1K/night
Typical range
KSh 10.3K–KSh 18.2K/night
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KSh 14.1K
Sep
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Monthly figure since September 2026. September 2026 is reconstructed.
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| September 2026 Latest | KSh 14.1K | KSh 10.3K–KSh 18.2K | 44 | 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 and houses, all sizes
Flats and houses, all sizes · 10 counties| County | Figure | Typical range | On last month | Listings | Labels |
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| Nairobi | KSh 7.2K | KSh 5.7K–KSh 9.9K | Not available | 89 |
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| Mombasa | KSh 11.5K | KSh 6.8K–KSh 17.8K | Not available | 69 |
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| Kilifi | KSh 18.6K | KSh 9K–KSh 28.6K | Not available | 26 |
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| Makueni | — | — | — | — |
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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| Meru | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for September 2026
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| Nakuru | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for September 2026
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KSh 7.2K Not available
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KSh 11.5K Not available
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KSh 18.6K Not available
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Live listings, not part of the index
View all 81 listings
Listings today
81 3 bedroom flats and houses for short let in Kenya are listed right now.
Cheapest live listing
Featured
10
KSh 5,500
Apartment short let
Beautiful Airbnb Three Bedrooms
Airbnb Nyayo Estate Embakasi️ Fully Furnished Three Bedroom Ensuite Nyayo Estate Embakasi Rate Per Day :: 5500/- Close to Southfield Mall & Naivas Supermarket Plenty of water. Ample parking. Wifi connection. Clean and well Maintained. 10 minutes drive to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
Nyayo Estate, Embakasi, Nairobi
3
2
2
2
Kenawazindi Homes
Priciest live listing
Featured
12
KSh 250,000
Apartment short let
3 Bedroom Furnished Apartment
Three bedroom fully furnished apartment
Kindaruma Road, Kilimani, Nairobi
3
2
3
2
Calvintom Gisiora Nyachio
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 3 bedroom short-let flats and houses in Kenya?
The median nightly rate for 3 bedroom short-let flats and houses in Kenya is KSh 14.1K a night, according to the Kenya Property Centre Short-let Index, September 2026 release.
What is the typical range for 3 bedroom short-let flats and houses in Kenya?
Half of the listings counted in September 2026 asked between KSh 10.3K and KSh 18.2K a night.
How many 3 bedroom short-let flats and houses in Kenya are listed now?
There are 81 3 bedroom flats and houses 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?bedrooms=3#release-2026-09
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