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 RENT INDEX · SEPTEMBER 2026 RELEASE
1 bedroom rent in Kenya, Kenya Property Centre Rent Index
Median monthly asking rent for 1 bedroom flats and houses across Kenya, from listings live on any day of the month, or first published in it.
Median monthly rent · September 2026
KSh 77.6K
/month
Typical: KSh 56.1K–KSh 120.3K
Half of listings asked between these two rents.
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
- 607
- 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 MONTHLY RENT
Monthly figure since September 2026
Median
Typical range
Previous method
Sept 2026
Previous method
On last month
Median
KSh 77.6K
Typical range
KSh 56.1K–KSh 120.3K
On last month
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2020–Aug 2026: previous method, shown for context
Method changedMethod changed, Sept 2026
Sept 2026 onwards: monthly index
KSh 150K
KSh 112.5K
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KSh 70.8K
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Grey bars, 2020–Aug 2026. Previous method: median asking price of listings created in the previous six months. Shown for context only; no change is worked out across the line. September 2026 is reconstructed.
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| Month | Figure | Typical range | Listings | On last month | On a year ago | Released | Notes | Link |
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| September 2026 Latest | KSh 77.6K | KSh 56.1K–KSh 120.3K | 607 | 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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| August 2026 Previous method | KSh 79.7K | Not published | — | Not comparable | Not comparable | Sept 2026 | Previous method: median asking price of listings created in the previous six months. Not comparable with later months. | |
Method changed, Sept 2026. No change is worked out across this line.
August 2026
Released Sept 2026 · Previous method
KSh 79.7K
On last monthNot comparable
On a year agoNot comparable
BREAKDOWN · SEPTEMBER 2026
Rent 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 · 12 counties| County | Figure | Typical range | On last month | Listings | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nairobi | KSh 147.1K | KSh 93.6K–KSh 244.8K | Not available | 3,191 |
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| Kiambu | KSh 76.8K | KSh 45.7K–KSh 128K | Not available | 132 |
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| Machakos | KSh 65.5K | KSh 51.8K–KSh 93.9K | Not available | 87 |
Small sample
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| Mombasa | KSh 60.5K | KSh 40.7K–KSh 99.8K | Not available | 60 |
Small sample
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| Kilifi | KSh 26.5K | KSh 17.2K–KSh 48.9K | Not available | 39 |
Small sample
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| Kisumu | KSh 109.5K | KSh 64.8K–KSh 160.2K | Not available | 24 |
Small sample
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| Kajiado | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for September 2026
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| Uasin Gishu | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for September 2026
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| Laikipia | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for September 2026
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| Nakuru | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for September 2026
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| Kwale | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for September 2026
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| Makueni | — | — | — | — |
Not enough listings for September 2026
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Live listings, not part of the index
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Frequently asked
Popular questions
What is the median monthly rent for 1 bedroom flats and houses in Kenya?
The median monthly rent for 1 bedroom flats and houses in Kenya is KSh 77.6K a month, according to the Kenya Property Centre Rent Index, September 2026 release.
What is the typical range for 1 bedroom flats and houses in Kenya?
Half of the listings counted in September 2026 asked between KSh 56.1K and KSh 120.3K a month.
How many 1 bedroom flats and houses in Kenya are listed now?
There are 593 1 bedroom flats and houses for rent in Kenya listed right now on Kenya Property Centre.
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Kenya Property Centre Rent Index, September 2026 release, Kenya Property Centre, https://kenyapropertycentre.com/market-trends/average-prices/for-rent?bedrooms=1#release-2026-09
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