Apartment type
Studio Furnished Apartments in Nairobi
Studios are Nairobi's entry point into furnished living, one room that works as bedroom, lounge and desk, usually 25-40 sqm, and the cheapest way to live centrally without sharing.
What a studio costs across Nairobi
Prices below are the monthly furnished ranges we currently hold for each neighbourhood. Where a unit sits inside its band depends on the age of the block, whether there is a generator and borehole, the furnishing standard, and how long you are staying.
Source: Knight Frank Kenya, HassConsult Property Index, Cytonn Real Estate research, and verified landlord submissions.
Studio price bands by neighbourhood
| Neighbourhood | Monthly rent (KES) | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|
| Westlands | KES 80,000, KES 120,000 | 79.1% |
| Kilimani | KES 70,000, KES 110,000 | 78.2% |
| Lavington | KES 75,000, KES 110,000 | 82.7% |
| Kileleshwa | KES 65,000, KES 95,000 | 82.7% |
| Parklands | KES 55,000, KES 85,000 | 80.4% |
| Upper Hill | KES 75,000, KES 115,000 | 81% |
| Ngong Road | KES 45,000, KES 75,000 | 80% |
| South B | KES 35,000, KES 60,000 | 84% |
| Syokimau | KES 30,000, KES 50,000 | 76% |
| Ruaka | KES 35,000, KES 60,000 | 77% |
| Kasarani | KES 25,000, KES 45,000 | 79% |
| Rongai | KES 22,000, KES 40,000 | 75% |
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Studio furnished rental FAQs
How big is a typical studio in Nairobi?
Studios run 25-40 sqm, 1-bedrooms 45-75 sqm, 2-bedrooms 80-130 sqm, 3-bedrooms 130-200 sqm, and 4-bedrooms or penthouses above that. Older blocks in Kilimani and Lavington are often noticeably more generous than new-build equivalents.
What is included in a furnished unit?
Standard furnishing means beds, wardrobes, sofa, dining set, cooker, fridge, and usually a washing machine, plus curtains and basic kitchenware. Full-serviced adds linen, weekly cleaning and sometimes utilities in one monthly figure.
Is service charge on top of the rent?
In most furnished lettings the quoted rent already includes service charge, but confirm it. Service charge in premium Nairobi blocks runs roughly KES 3,000-5,000 per square metre per month, so it materially changes the total.
Do you charge tenants a fee?
No. We are a matching service, not an estate agent. We introduce you to a verified landlord and take nothing from you.
Find my studio in Nairobi
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