| 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
Kenyatta University to Thika Road Mall is about twelve minutes and to Kasarani stadium roughly eighteen outside peak. Below are the areas that actually work for Kenyatta University, with off-peak and peak drive estimates, what rent to expect, and the specific things to confirm before signing.
KU's main campus sits on Thika Road about 23 km from the CBD with its own teaching hospital. Furnished demand comes from visiting lecturers, postgraduate researchers and hospital staff rather than undergraduates.
| Area | Distance | Off-peak | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kasarani | 8.5 km | 20 min | 52 min |
| Muthaiga | 17.7 km | 39 min | 113 min |
| Parklands | 20.8 km | 46 min | 133 min |
| Ruaka | 22.6 km | 49 min | 142 min |
| South B | 24.2 km | 53 min | 154 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.
Thika Road's superhighway service lanes mean address matters more than distance. Ask which side of the highway the block sits on, crossing at peak costs twenty minutes at the wrong interchange.
For this audience the single most important specification is backup power (generator). Kenya Power runs planned interruptions most weeks, published area by area on its outage schedule, and unplanned outages after heavy rain are routine in Nairobi. For anyone on video calls, running a business, or relying on a lift in a fifteen-storey block, a generator is not a luxury item, it is the difference between a working day and a lost one.
Ruaka · 2 Bedroom · standard
KES 115,000/month(~$880 USD)
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Parklands · 1 Bedroom · standard
KES 105,000/month(~$810 USD)
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WhatsApp to ViewSee full detailsParklands · 2 Bedroom · standard
KES 165,000/month(~$1,270 USD)
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WhatsApp to ViewSee full detailsMuthaiga · 3 Bedroom · standard
KES 320,000/month(~$2,460 USD)
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WhatsApp to ViewSee full detailsSouth B · 2 Bedroom · standard
KES 110,000/month(~$850 USD)
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Kasarani is about 8.5 km away, roughly 20 minutes off-peak and 52 minutes in Nairobi's 07:00-09:00 and 16:30-19:00 peaks.
Thika Road's superhighway service lanes mean address matters more than distance. Ask which side of the highway the block sits on, crossing at peak costs twenty minutes at the wrong interchange.
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In practice Kasarani, Muthaiga, Parklands, they combine furnished supply with a peak commute that stays under about 133 minutes.
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