| 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 |
Roads & transport
The Nairobi Expressway runs from Mlolongo to Westlands and turns a ninety-minute peak crawl into roughly thirty minutes for a toll priced by vehicle class. Below are the areas that actually work for JKIA, with off-peak and peak drive estimates, what rent to expect, and the specific things to confirm before signing.
JKIA on Mombasa Road handles the region's long-haul traffic. Frequent flyers, airline crew, and consultants running a country-a-week schedule choose housing on the airport side of town to avoid crossing the city before a 06:00 departure.
| Area | Distance | Off-peak | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syokimau | 6.6 km | 16 min | 42 min |
| South B | 14 km | 31 min | 90 min |
| Kasarani | 14.8 km | 33 min | 96 min |
| Upper Hill | 17.6 km | 39 min | 113 min |
| Kilimani | 21.7 km | 48 min | 139 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.
Syokimau is the obvious airport base but the Mombasa Road service lanes vary hugely in quality. Ask whether the estate exits onto the expressway feeder or onto the old road, because that single detail decides your airport run.
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.
Syokimau · 3 Bedroom · standard
KES 145,000/month(~$1,120 USD)
Landlord Njeri & Sons Properties · typically replies in ~45 min
WhatsApp to ViewSee full detailsSouth B · 2 Bedroom · standard
KES 110,000/month(~$850 USD)
Landlord Ridgeview Residences · typically replies in ~30 min
WhatsApp to ViewSee full detailsUpper Hill · 1 Bedroom · full serviced
KES 150,000/month(~$1,150 USD)
Landlord David O. · typically replies in ~8 min
WhatsApp to ViewSee full detailsUpper Hill · 2 Bedroom · premium
KES 225,000/month(~$1,730 USD)
Landlord Wanjiru M. · typically replies in ~12 min
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Kilimani · Studio · standard
KES 85,000/month(~$650 USD)
Landlord David O. · typically replies in ~8 min
WhatsApp to ViewSee full detailsKilimani · 1 Bedroom · premium
KES 155,000/month(~$1,190 USD)
Landlord David O. · typically replies in ~8 min
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Syokimau is about 6.6 km away, roughly 16 minutes off-peak and 42 minutes in Nairobi's 07:00-09:00 and 16:30-19:00 peaks.
Syokimau is the obvious airport base but the Mombasa Road service lanes vary hugely in quality. Ask whether the estate exits onto the expressway feeder or onto the old road, because that single detail decides your airport run.
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In practice Syokimau, South B, Kasarani, they combine furnished supply with a peak commute that stays under about 96 minutes.
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