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Serviced Studio near Sarit Centre
Westlands · Studio · full serviced
KES 95,000/month(~$730 USD)
- Studio
- 1 bath
- 42 m²
- min 1 month
- wifi
- backup power
- gym
Landlord Wanjiru M. · typically replies in ~12 min
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Furnished Apartments with a Work Desk or Home Office in Nairobi
A furnished apartment listed as suitable for remote work frequently means a dining table and a hard chair. For anyone taking calls across time zones, and Nairobi's EAT position makes European mornings and US afternoons both workable, a proper desk, a chair you can sit in for eight hours, and a wall you can put behind you on video are not optional.
What to ask the landlord
Ask for a photo of the actual desk and chair, not a render. Check the socket position relative to the desk, whether there is a socket for a monitor, and where the router sits, a desk three rooms from the router is a WiFi problem. Look at the lighting: north-facing rooms in Nairobi hold consistent daylight, west-facing ones glare from 15:00.
Supply and pricing across Nairobi
Dedicated work setups are most common in serviced studios and one-bedrooms in Westlands, Kilimani and Riverside aimed at the remote-work market, and in two and three-bedroom units in Kileleshwa and Lavington where the second bedroom becomes an office. Budget stock rarely includes a desk at all.
Where to find it, and what it costs
| Area | Share of furnished stock | Typical monthly premium |
|---|---|---|
| Westlands | 62% | KES 5,000 |
| Kilimani | 58% | KES 4,500 |
| Kileleshwa | 44% | KES 4,000 |
| Lavington | 41% | KES 4,000 |
| Upper Hill | 55% | KES 5,000 |
| Ruaka | 26% | KES 2,500 |
Source: Shares and premiums are our own estimates from verified landlord submissions and listed asking rents, cross-checked against Cytonn and HassConsult market reporting. Individual buildings vary.
What our verification actually confirms
We record whether a desk and task chair are part of the furnished inventory, and whether the landlord confirms a working fibre connection.
Listings with home office
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Studio Apartment off Argwings Kodhek
Kilimani · Studio · standard
KES 85,000/month(~$650 USD)
- Studio
- 1 bath
- 38 m²
- min 1 month
- wifi
- backup power
- security 24hr
Landlord David O. · typically replies in ~8 min
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1 Bedroom Serviced, Hospital Road
Upper Hill · 1 Bedroom · full serviced
KES 150,000/month(~$1,150 USD)
- 1 bed
- 1 bath
- 60 m²
- min 1 month
- wifi
- backup power
- gym
Landlord David O. · typically replies in ~8 min
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Frequently asked questions
Do furnished Nairobi apartments include a desk?
Serviced studios and one-bedrooms aimed at remote workers usually do. In general furnished stock, ask for a photograph. A dining table is often what is meant.
Can I use the second bedroom as an office?
Yes, and in Kileleshwa and Lavington two-bedroom units that is the standard arrangement. Confirm there is a socket and good daylight in that room.
Is there coworking in Nairobi?
Yes. Nairobi Garage, Ikigai, The Hive and Workable all operate multiple locations across Westlands, Kilimani, Lavington and Karen with monthly memberships.
What internet do I need for video calls?
A 20-40 Mbps home fibre package handles calls comfortably; check upload speed specifically, since that is what carries your camera.
What time zone does Nairobi work in?
East Africa Time, UTC+3. That makes European mornings and US East Coast afternoons both workable from a Nairobi desk.
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