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1 Bedroom Furnished off Limuru Road
Gigiri · 1 Bedroom · premium
KES 165,000/month(~$1,270 USD)
- 1 bed
- 1 bath
- 68 m²
- min 3 months
- wifi
- backup power
- borehole
Landlord David O. · typically replies in ~8 min
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Furnished Apartments Near the US Embassy Nairobi, Nairobi
Road closures on UN Avenue around the embassy are routine during high-level visits, so tenants on Rosslyn and Runda side roads value a second exit route. Below are the areas that actually work for US Embassy, with off-peak and peak drive estimates, what rent to expect, and the specific things to confirm before signing.
Who rents near US Embassy
The US Embassy on United Nations Avenue in Gigiri is one of the largest American missions in Africa. Mission staff and contractors arrive under security guidance that is explicit about compound standards, guard cover and setback from main roads.
Drive times to US Embassy
| Area | Distance | Off-peak | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gigiri | 1 km | 4 min | 9 min |
| Runda | 2.6 km | 7 min | 16 min |
| Muthaiga | 4.7 km | 12 min | 28 min |
| Kitisuru | 5 km | 13 min | 34 min |
| Loresho | 11.2 km | 26 min | 68 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.
What to check before you sign near US Embassy
Security-cleared housing generally needs a manned gate, a perimeter wall with electric fence, grilles on ground-floor windows and a 24-hour guard rota you can inspect. Ask for the guarding company's name and check they operate a monitored alarm response.
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.
Verified furnished apartments near US Embassy
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2 Bedroom Serviced Apartment near UN Avenue
Gigiri · 2 Bedroom · full serviced
KES 285,000/month(~$2,190 USD)
- 2 bed
- 2 bath
- 126 m²
- min 1 month
- wifi
- backup power
- borehole
Landlord David O. · typically replies in ~8 min
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3 Bedroom Furnished, Rosslyn
Gigiri · 3 Bedroom · premium
KES 395,000/month(~$3,040 USD)
- 3 bed
- 3 bath
- 190 m²
- min 6 months
- wifi
- backup power
- borehole
Landlord Njeri & Sons Properties · typically replies in ~45 min
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3 Bedroom Townhouse, Runda Grove
Runda · 3 Bedroom · premium
KES 365,000/month(~$2,810 USD)
- 3 bed
- 3 bath
- 220 m²
- min 6 months
- wifi
- backup power
- borehole
Landlord Njeri & Sons Properties · typically replies in ~45 min
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4 Bedroom Furnished House, Runda Mimosa
Runda · 4 Bedroom · premium
KES 560,000/month(~$4,310 USD)
- 4 bed
- 4 bath
- 340 m²
- min 6 months
- wifi
- backup power
- borehole
Landlord Ahmed K. · typically replies in ~25 min
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3 Bedroom Furnished Wing, Muthaiga North
Muthaiga · 3 Bedroom · standard
KES 320,000/month(~$2,460 USD)
- 3 bed
- 3 bath
- 195 m²
- min 6 months
- wifi
- backup power
- borehole
Landlord Ridgeview Residences · typically replies in ~30 min
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Every area within 8 km
Diplomatic quarter. UN, embassies, highest security
1 km away
- 2BR from
- KES 200,000
- Yield
- 7.8%
- Occupancy
- 98%
Gated, spacious, diplomatic-family default
2.6 km away
- 2BR from
- KES 170,000
- Yield
- 6.8%
- Occupancy
- 91%
Old-money colonial-era estate, very low density
4.7 km away
- 2BR from
- KES 160,000
- Yield
- 6.2%
- Occupancy
- 88%
Green valley estates, quiet and family-oriented
5 km away
- 2BR from
- KES 140,000
- Yield
- 6.9%
- Occupancy
- 86%
Dense, diverse, hospital-and-school adjacent
5.3 km away
- 2BR from
- KES 140,000
- Yield
- 8.9%
- Occupancy
- 80.4%
Nairobi's commercial and nightlife engine
5.8 km away
- 2BR from
- KES 180,000
- Yield
- 11.4%
- Occupancy
- 79.1%
Fast-growing high-rise town beside Two Rivers
5.9 km away
- 2BR from
- KES 85,000
- Yield
- 9.6%
- Occupancy
- 77%
Frequently asked questions
How far is US Embassy from the nearest furnished apartments?
Gigiri is about 1 km away, roughly 4 minutes off-peak and 9 minutes in Nairobi's 07:00-09:00 and 16:30-19:00 peaks.
What should I check before renting near US Embassy?
Security-cleared housing generally needs a manned gate, a perimeter wall with electric fence, grilles on ground-floor windows and a 24-hour guard rota you can inspect. Ask for the guarding company's name and check they operate a monitored alarm response.
Do you charge a fee for apartments near US Embassy?
No. We introduce you directly to verified landlords. There are no agent fees, no viewing fees and no commission, you pay rent and deposit to the landlord only.
Which areas make sense if I work at US Embassy?
In practice Gigiri, Runda, Muthaiga, they combine furnished supply with a peak commute that stays under about 28 minutes.
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