Family housing
Family Apartments in Nairobi | Furnished 3 & 4 Bedroom Homes near Schools
With children, the apartment is only half the decision. The school run decides your day, and a listing that looks perfect in Karen becomes unworkable when it is 55 minutes each way to a school in Gigiri. Add the questions nobody answers online, is there a garden, is the pool fenced, is the compound actually secure, and family house-hunting from a distance becomes guesswork.
How we solve this
We index drive times to the schools families actually use, and we ask landlords about the family-specific things: play space, fenced pool, garden, guard rota, whether the block has other children in it, and whether a house help can live in. Then we introduce you to the landlord directly, with no agent commission on top.
We are a matching service, not an estate agent: we introduce you directly to the owner or their appointed representative, you view and agree terms with them, and you pay them, never us. There is no tenant fee at any point.
Best neighbourhoods for this
Established, leafy, quietly expensive
- 2BR from
- KES 180,000
- Yield
- 8.3%
- Occupancy
- 82.7%
Green, low-density, family and equestrian
- 2BR from
- KES 160,000
- Yield
- 6.4%
- Occupancy
- 84.5%
Gated, spacious, diplomatic-family default
- 2BR from
- KES 170,000
- Yield
- 6.8%
- Occupancy
- 91%
Quiet residential pocket between Kilimani and Lavington
- 2BR from
- KES 160,000
- Yield
- 8.3%
- Occupancy
- 82.7%
Old-money colonial-era estate, very low density
- 2BR from
- KES 160,000
- Yield
- 6.2%
- Occupancy
- 88%
Diplomatic quarter. UN, embassies, highest security
- 2BR from
- KES 200,000
- Yield
- 7.8%
- Occupancy
- 98%
Looking for family housing in Nairobi?
WhatsApp us with your requirements and we'll send verified options, direct from the owner or their representative, no agent fees, within the hour.
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"We nearly signed in Karen before someone pointed out what the school run to Gigiri looks like at 7am. Getting real drive times up front changed the shortlist completely."
Frequently asked questions
Which Nairobi areas are best for families with school-age children?
Lavington and Kileleshwa for central access to several international schools; Gigiri and Runda for the International School of Kenya and Rosslyn Academy; Karen for Brookhouse and Hillcrest, with more space but longer drives into town.
How much is a furnished 3-bedroom for a family?
Roughly KES 180,000-320,000 per month in Lavington and Kileleshwa, KES 250,000-450,000 in Runda, Karen and Gigiri. Ranges are drawn from Knight Frank Kenya, HassConsult and Cytonn research plus verified landlord submissions.
Do apartments come with staff quarters?
Many 3 and 4-bedroom units in Lavington, Runda, Karen and Muthaiga include a detached or attached staff room with its own bathroom. Confirm before signing if a live-in house help matters to you.
What should I check about security with children?
Manned gate and guard rota, perimeter and electric fence, whether the pool is fenced or gated, balcony rail heights, and the alarm response provider. Visit at night as well as during the day.
Is furnished sensible for a family posting?
For postings under two years, yes, shipping a family's furniture both ways rarely beats a furnished rate. For longer stays, unfurnished with locally bought furniture usually works out cheaper.
The line we do not cross
We are NOT an estate agent
We are a matching service. We connect you directly with verified property owners and their appointed representatives. You deal with them, you view with them, and you pay them. We never hold your money, we never sign your lease, and we never manage or let property on anyone's behalf. We earn from owners and their representatives, not from tenants. No tenant fees. Ever.
This positioning is deliberate: under Kenya's Estate Agents Act (Cap 533), a pure introduction and matching service is not an estate agency practice. If anyone contacts you claiming to hold keys or take a deposit on our behalf, that is not us, report it to us immediately.
Many premium properties in Nairobi are managed by appointed representatives or property managers. We verify their legal mandate to lease the property. However, our rule remains absolute: NO tenant fees. If an appointed representative attempts to charge you a viewing fee, a matching fee, or a tenant commission for a lead generated through our platform, report them to us immediately and they will be permanently removed from our index.
Find my family apartment
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