| 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
The hospital's Argwings Kodhek gate handles outpatient traffic; the Ngong Road entrance is faster in an emergency after 16:30. Below are the areas that actually work for Nairobi Hospital, with off-peak and peak drive estimates, what rent to expect, and the specific things to confirm before signing.
The Nairobi Hospital on Argwings Kodhek Road is the private hospital most international insurers default to, and its Upper Hill location puts it inside ten minutes of Kilimani, Upper Hill and Kileleshwa.
| Area | Distance | Off-peak | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Hill | 0.9 km | 4 min | 9 min |
| Kilimani | 3.3 km | 9 min | 21 min |
| Kileleshwa | 4.7 km | 12 min | 28 min |
| Lavington | 6.4 km | 15 min | 39 min |
| Ngong Road | 6.7 km | 16 min | 42 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.
Families and older tenants who choose housing around healthcare should confirm the route avoids a single choke point. Argwings Kodhek at Hurlingham is the one to check at 08:00 and 17:30.
For this audience the single most important specification is 24-hour security. Manned security is the default expectation across every Nairobi price band, from a single askari at a Kasarani gate to a three-shift rota with an alarm-response contract in Gigiri. What varies is not whether there are guards but whether the arrangement actually works at 02:00 on a Sunday.
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
WhatsApp to ViewSee full detailsKilimani · 2 Bedroom · premium
KES 245,000/month(~$1,880 USD)
Landlord Wanjiru M. · typically replies in ~12 min
WhatsApp to ViewSee full detailsKilimani · 2 Bedroom · full serviced
KES 205,000/month(~$1,580 USD)
Landlord Njeri & Sons Properties · typically replies in ~45 min
WhatsApp to ViewSee full detailsKilimani · 3 Bedroom · premium
KES 355,000/month(~$2,730 USD)
Landlord Ahmed K. · typically replies in ~25 min
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Upper Hill · 1 Bedroom · full serviced
KES 150,000/month(~$1,150 USD)
Landlord David O. · typically replies in ~8 min
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Corporate tower district with a small residential core
0.9 km away
Dense, walkable, young-professional heartland
3.3 km away
Nairobi's commercial and nightlife engine
4.4 km away
Quiet residential pocket between Kilimani and Lavington
4.7 km away
Practical, well-served, airport-side value
4.7 km away
Dense, diverse, hospital-and-school adjacent
5.4 km away
Established, leafy, quietly expensive
6.4 km away
Long transport spine with dense mid-market apartments
6.7 km away
Upper Hill is about 0.9 km away, roughly 4 minutes off-peak and 9 minutes in Nairobi's 07:00-09:00 and 16:30-19:00 peaks.
Families and older tenants who choose housing around healthcare should confirm the route avoids a single choke point. Argwings Kodhek at Hurlingham is the one to check at 08:00 and 17:30.
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In practice Upper Hill, Kilimani, Kileleshwa, they combine furnished supply with a peak commute that stays under about 28 minutes.
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