| 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
Tolls are charged per trip by vehicle class and can be paid electronically; the James Gichuru, Museum Hill, Haile Selassie and Mlolongo interchanges are the main access points. Below are the areas that actually work for Nairobi Expressway, with off-peak and peak drive estimates, what rent to expect, and the specific things to confirm before signing.
The 27 km elevated expressway runs from Mlolongo through the CBD to James Gichuru Road, and it has redrawn the commuting map. Tenants who use it daily choose homes near an on-ramp rather than near an office.
| Area | Distance | Off-peak | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| South B | 0.7 km | 3 min | 7 min |
| Upper Hill | 3.6 km | 10 min | 23 min |
| Westlands | 6.7 km | 16 min | 42 min |
| Lavington | 10.8 km | 25 min | 65 min |
| Syokimau | 17 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.
The value is only real if your estate reaches a ramp without crossing a jammed junction. Check the actual route from gate to on-ramp at the hour you will drive it, not on a Sunday viewing.
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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Westlands · Studio · full serviced
KES 95,000/month(~$730 USD)
Landlord Wanjiru M. · typically replies in ~12 min
WhatsApp to ViewSee full detailsWestlands · 1 Bedroom · premium
KES 145,000/month(~$1,120 USD)
Landlord Wanjiru M. · typically replies in ~12 min
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Practical, well-served, airport-side value
0.7 km away
Corporate tower district with a small residential core
3.6 km away
Nairobi's commercial and nightlife engine
6.7 km away
Dense, diverse, hospital-and-school adjacent
6.7 km away
Dense, walkable, young-professional heartland
7.7 km away
South B is about 0.7 km away, roughly 3 minutes off-peak and 7 minutes in Nairobi's 07:00-09:00 and 16:30-19:00 peaks.
The value is only real if your estate reaches a ramp without crossing a jammed junction. Check the actual route from gate to on-ramp at the hour you will drive it, not on a Sunday viewing.
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In practice South B, Upper Hill, Westlands, they combine furnished supply with a peak commute that stays under about 42 minutes.
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