| Neighbourhood | Type | Monthly rent (KES) |
|---|---|---|
| Westlands | Studio | KES 95,000 |
| Westlands | 1 Bedroom | KES 145,000 |
| Westlands | 2 Bedroom | KES 235,000 |
| Westlands | 2 Bedroom | KES 285,000 |
| Westlands | 3 Bedroom | KES 320,000 |
| Westlands | Penthouse | KES 620,000 |
| Kilimani | Studio | KES 85,000 |
| Kilimani | 1 Bedroom | KES 155,000 |
| Kilimani | 2 Bedroom | KES 245,000 |
| Kilimani | 2 Bedroom | KES 205,000 |
| Kilimani | 3 Bedroom | KES 355,000 |
| Kileleshwa | 1 Bedroom | KES 125,000 |
| Kileleshwa | 2 Bedroom | KES 195,000 |
| Kileleshwa | 3 Bedroom | KES 295,000 |
Schools & universities
Hillcrest to Karen shopping centre is around seven minutes; the Langata Road-Bomas junction is the delay point from 07:00. Below are the areas that actually work for Hillcrest School, with off-peak and peak drive estimates, what rent to expect, and the specific things to confirm before signing.
Hillcrest sits off Langata Road in Karen with a boarding and day mix. Day families cluster in Karen and along Ngong Road; boarding families often keep a smaller furnished base in town.
| Area | Distance | Off-peak | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karen | 6.1 km | 15 min | 39 min |
| Rongai | 7.6 km | 18 min | 47 min |
| Ngong Road | 7.8 km | 18 min | 47 min |
| Lavington | 11.1 km | 25 min | 65 min |
| South B | 15.8 km | 35 min | 102 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.
If one child boards and one is a day pupil, a two-bedroom furnished apartment on Ngong Road often beats a four-bedroom in Karen on both cost and commute. Ask about mid-term flexibility in the lease.
For this audience the single most important specification is gated community living. The gated estate is the dominant residential format in Nairobi's family suburbs. Beyond security, it buys you a road nobody speeds on, children who can cycle, shared borehole and generator infrastructure, and neighbours who will accept a parcel for you. It also buys you estate rules and a service charge you do not control.
Karen · 2 Bedroom · standard
KES 195,000/month(~$1,500 USD)
Landlord Njeri & Sons Properties · typically replies in ~45 min
WhatsApp to ViewSee full detailsKaren · 3 Bedroom · premium
KES 330,000/month(~$2,540 USD)
Landlord Ahmed K. · typically replies in ~25 min
WhatsApp to ViewSee full detailsKaren · 4 Bedroom · premium
KES 520,000/month(~$4,000 USD)
Landlord Ahmed K. · typically replies in ~25 min
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Ngong Road · 1 Bedroom · standard
KES 95,000/month(~$730 USD)
Landlord Ridgeview Residences · typically replies in ~30 min
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Lavington · 2 Bedroom · premium
KES 225,000/month(~$1,730 USD)
Landlord Njeri & Sons Properties · typically replies in ~45 min
WhatsApp to ViewSee full detailsLavington · 3 Bedroom · premium
KES 340,000/month(~$2,620 USD)
Landlord Wanjiru M. · typically replies in ~12 min
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Green, low-density, family and equestrian
6.1 km away
Southern satellite town with space and student demand
7.6 km away
Long transport spine with dense mid-market apartments
7.8 km away
Karen is about 6.1 km away, roughly 15 minutes off-peak and 39 minutes in Nairobi's 07:00-09:00 and 16:30-19:00 peaks.
If one child boards and one is a day pupil, a two-bedroom furnished apartment on Ngong Road often beats a four-bedroom in Karen on both cost and commute. Ask about mid-term flexibility in the lease.
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In practice Karen, Rongai, Ngong Road, they combine furnished supply with a peak commute that stays under about 47 minutes.
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