| 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 |
Hospitals & lifestyle
Karen Hospital to The Hub Karen is about five minutes and to Rongai roughly eighteen along Magadi Road outside peak. Below are the areas that actually work for Karen Hospital, with off-peak and peak drive estimates, what rent to expect, and the specific things to confirm before signing.
The Karen Hospital on Langata Road serves the whole southern suburb belt. Karen, Langata, Ngong Road and Rongai, and is the reason many families accept a longer commute into town.
| Area | Distance | Off-peak | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karen | 5.2 km | 13 min | 34 min |
| Rongai | 7.9 km | 19 min | 49 min |
| Ngong Road | 8.8 km | 20 min | 52 min |
| Lavington | 12 km | 27 min | 78 min |
| South B | 17.3 km | 38 min | 110 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.
Southern-suburb compounds are large and often older. Check the borehole yield and whether the generator covers the water pump, because a Karen power cut without a pump means no water at all.
For this audience the single most important specification is borehole water. Nairobi Water rations supply across much of the city, and in dry months whole suburbs go days on tanker deliveries. A working borehole is the difference between water in the taps every morning and a monthly tanker bill that can run to five figures. It is the most quietly important amenity in the Nairobi rental market.
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)
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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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Karen is about 5.2 km away, roughly 13 minutes off-peak and 34 minutes in Nairobi's 07:00-09:00 and 16:30-19:00 peaks.
Southern-suburb compounds are large and often older. Check the borehole yield and whether the generator covers the water pump, because a Karen power cut without a pump means no water at all.
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In practice Karen, Rongai, Ngong Road, they combine furnished supply with a peak commute that stays under about 52 minutes.
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