| 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
Ole Sangale Road to the Nairobi Expressway's Bunyala entry is about six minutes, which makes Strathmore unusually well connected for airport runs. Below are the areas that actually work for Strathmore University, with off-peak and peak drive estimates, what rent to expect, and the specific things to confirm before signing.
Strathmore's Ole Sangale Road campus in Madaraka runs business, law and computing programmes with a large executive-education cohort who need furnished accommodation for six to twelve week blocks.
| Area | Distance | Off-peak | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Hill | 1.5 km | 5 min | 12 min |
| South B | 3.3 km | 9 min | 21 min |
| Kilimani | 4.9 km | 12 min | 28 min |
| Ngong Road | 7.8 km | 18 min | 47 min |
| Syokimau | 19.7 km | 43 min | 125 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.
South B and Madaraka offer the cheapest furnished stock inside a ten-minute radius. Check for a water tank and confirm whether the block has a generator, this belt has more outages than the western suburbs.
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.
South 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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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
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Corporate tower district with a small residential core
1.5 km away
Practical, well-served, airport-side value
3.3 km away
Dense, walkable, young-professional heartland
4.9 km away
Nairobi's commercial and nightlife engine
6.3 km away
Quiet residential pocket between Kilimani and Lavington
6.7 km away
Dense, diverse, hospital-and-school adjacent
7 km away
Long transport spine with dense mid-market apartments
7.8 km away
Upper Hill is about 1.5 km away, roughly 5 minutes off-peak and 12 minutes in Nairobi's 07:00-09:00 and 16:30-19:00 peaks.
South B and Madaraka offer the cheapest furnished stock inside a ten-minute radius. Check for a water tank and confirm whether the block has a generator, this belt has more outages than the western suburbs.
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In practice Upper Hill, South B, Kilimani, they combine furnished supply with a peak commute that stays under about 28 minutes.
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