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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 Near the French Embassy Nairobi, Nairobi
Peponi Road connects Westlands to Lower Kabete in about eight minutes off-peak and closer to twenty-five during the school-run window. Below are the areas that actually work for French Embassy, with off-peak and peak drive estimates, what rent to expect, and the specific things to confirm before signing.
Who rents near French Embassy
The French Embassy operates from Peponi Gardens with consular functions closer to town, so staff split between the Westlands-Peponi corridor and Gigiri. Francophone arrivals also weigh proximity to Lycée Denis Diderot in Lavington.
Drive times to French Embassy
| Area | Distance | Off-peak | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westlands | 3.1 km | 9 min | 21 min |
| Parklands | 3.7 km | 10 min | 23 min |
| Lavington | 7.5 km | 18 min | 47 min |
| Kitisuru | 10.8 km | 25 min | 65 min |
| Loresho | 12.4 km | 28 min | 81 min |
Source: Distances are straight-line with a 1.35 road factor; peak estimates model Nairobi's 07:00-09:00 and 16:30-19:00 windows. Treat them as planning guides, not guarantees.
What to check before you sign near French Embassy
If the Lycée is in the plan, measure the school run from the actual address rather than the neighbourhood centroid. Lavington to Peponi crosses Waiyaki Way, and that single junction adds fifteen minutes at 07:45.
For this audience the single most important specification is secure parking. Street parking has effectively disappeared from Kilimani, Westlands and Parklands, and Nairobi County charges for on-street bays where they exist. A dedicated, controlled bay is therefore both a security question and a daily-logistics one, most vehicle-related incidents tenants report happen in uncontrolled parking, not on the road.
Verified furnished apartments near French Embassy
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1 Bedroom Furnished off Woodvale Grove
Westlands · 1 Bedroom · premium
KES 145,000/month(~$1,120 USD)
- 1 bed
- 1 bath
- 62 m²
- min 3 months
- wifi
- backup power
- gym
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2 Bedroom Furnished, General Mathenge Drive
Westlands · 2 Bedroom · premium
KES 235,000/month(~$1,810 USD)
- 2 bed
- 2 bath
- 118 m²
- min 3 months
- wifi
- backup power
- borehole
Landlord Ahmed K. · typically replies in ~25 min
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2 Bedroom Serviced Apartment, Riverside Drive
Westlands · 2 Bedroom · full serviced
KES 285,000/month(~$2,190 USD)
- 2 bed
- 2 bath
- 128 m²
- min 1 month
- wifi
- backup power
- gym
Landlord Njeri & Sons Properties · typically replies in ~45 min
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3 Bedroom Furnished, Parklands Road
Westlands · 3 Bedroom · premium
KES 320,000/month(~$2,460 USD)
- 3 bed
- 3 bath
- 168 m²
- min 6 months
- wifi
- backup power
- borehole
Landlord Ahmed K. · typically replies in ~25 min
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Penthouse near The Oval
Westlands · Penthouse · full serviced
KES 620,000/month(~$4,770 USD)
- 4 bed
- 4 bath
- 240 m²
- min 3 months
- wifi
- backup power
- gym
Landlord Njeri & Sons Properties · typically replies in ~45 min
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Every area within 8 km
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2 km away
- 2BR from
- KES 185,000
- Yield
- 9.2%
- Occupancy
- 81%
Nairobi's commercial and nightlife engine
3.1 km away
- 2BR from
- KES 180,000
- Yield
- 11.4%
- Occupancy
- 79.1%
Dense, diverse, hospital-and-school adjacent
3.7 km away
- 2BR from
- KES 140,000
- Yield
- 8.9%
- Occupancy
- 80.4%
Practical, well-served, airport-side value
4.3 km away
- 2BR from
- KES 85,000
- Yield
- 9.4%
- Occupancy
- 84%
Dense, walkable, young-professional heartland
4.8 km away
- 2BR from
- KES 200,000
- Yield
- 8.6%
- Occupancy
- 78.2%
Quiet residential pocket between Kilimani and Lavington
5.6 km away
- 2BR from
- KES 160,000
- Yield
- 8.3%
- Occupancy
- 82.7%
Old-money colonial-era estate, very low density
6.4 km away
- 2BR from
- KES 160,000
- Yield
- 6.2%
- Occupancy
- 88%
Established, leafy, quietly expensive
7.5 km away
- 2BR from
- KES 180,000
- Yield
- 8.3%
- Occupancy
- 82.7%
Frequently asked questions
How far is French Embassy from the nearest furnished apartments?
Westlands is about 3.1 km away, roughly 9 minutes off-peak and 21 minutes in Nairobi's 07:00-09:00 and 16:30-19:00 peaks.
What should I check before renting near French Embassy?
If the Lycée is in the plan, measure the school run from the actual address rather than the neighbourhood centroid. Lavington to Peponi crosses Waiyaki Way, and that single junction adds fifteen minutes at 07:45.
Do you charge a fee for apartments near French Embassy?
No. We introduce you directly to verified landlords. There are no agent fees, no viewing fees and no commission, you pay rent and deposit to the landlord only.
Which areas make sense if I work at French Embassy?
In practice Westlands, Parklands, Lavington, they combine furnished supply with a peak commute that stays under about 47 minutes.
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