| 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
Junction Mall to the CBD is about eighteen minutes off-peak; the Kenyatta National Hospital stretch is the jam from 07:15. Below are the areas that actually work for Ngong Road, with off-peak and peak drive estimates, what rent to expect, and the specific things to confirm before signing.
Ngong Road runs from the CBD out past Adams Arcade, Dagoretti and Karen. Its dualling transformed the corridor, and the apartment blocks between Adams Arcade and Junction Mall now hold some of the best-value furnished stock in the city.
| Area | Distance | Off-peak | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ngong Road | 1.3 km | 5 min | 12 min |
| Kilimani | 2.6 km | 7 min | 16 min |
| Lavington | 3.4 km | 9 min | 21 min |
| Upper Hill | 6.1 km | 15 min | 39 min |
| Karen | 10.1 km | 23 min | 60 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.
Blocks fronting Ngong Road itself are noisy and dusty. Ask for a unit facing the internal courtyard, and check the water tank size because pressure on the Kilimani side drops in the dry season.
For this audience the single most important specification is water storage tanks. Nairobi Water's rationing programme means most estates receive mains supply on scheduled days rather than continuously. Storage is what turns an intermittent supply into a normal one. A block with undersized tanks will run dry on the third day of a rationing week, and you will find out in the shower.
Ngong Road · 1 Bedroom · standard
KES 95,000/month(~$730 USD)
Landlord Ridgeview Residences · typically replies in ~30 min
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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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Long transport spine with dense mid-market apartments
1.3 km away
Dense, walkable, young-professional heartland
2.6 km away
Established, leafy, quietly expensive
3.4 km away
Quiet residential pocket between Kilimani and Lavington
3.6 km away
Corporate tower district with a small residential core
6.1 km away
Nairobi's commercial and nightlife engine
7.8 km away
Ngong Road is about 1.3 km away, roughly 5 minutes off-peak and 12 minutes in Nairobi's 07:00-09:00 and 16:30-19:00 peaks.
Blocks fronting Ngong Road itself are noisy and dusty. Ask for a unit facing the internal courtyard, and check the water tank size because pressure on the Kilimani side drops in the dry season.
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In practice Ngong Road, Kilimani, Lavington, they combine furnished supply with a peak commute that stays under about 21 minutes.
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