| 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
Karen shopping centre to Nyayo Stadium is around twenty minutes off-peak and forty-five in the morning peak. Below are the areas that actually work for Langata Road, with off-peak and peak drive estimates, what rent to expect, and the specific things to confirm before signing.
Langata Road runs from Nyayo Stadium past Wilson Airport, the national park gate and Bomas out to Karen and Rongai. It carries school, safari and airport traffic in the same lanes.
| Area | Distance | Off-peak | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ngong Road | 5.5 km | 14 min | 36 min |
| Upper Hill | 8.1 km | 19 min | 49 min |
| Rongai | 9.8 km | 23 min | 60 min |
| Karen | 10.2 km | 23 min | 60 min |
| South B | 10.3 km | 24 min | 62 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.
Anything on the Langata corridor needs a school-run reality check: the Bomas and Wilson stretches are the two fixed jams, and both hit before 07:30.
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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
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
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Ngong Road is about 5.5 km away, roughly 14 minutes off-peak and 36 minutes in Nairobi's 07:00-09:00 and 16:30-19:00 peaks.
Anything on the Langata corridor needs a school-run reality check: the Bomas and Wilson stretches are the two fixed jams, and both hit before 07:30.
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In practice Ngong Road, Upper Hill, Rongai, they combine furnished supply with a peak commute that stays under about 60 minutes.
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