Apartments & Houses for Rent in Westlands (2026): Price Guide
Renting in one of Nairobi’s busiest suburbs? This guide covers apartments for rent in Westlands — plus houses and townhouses — with real 2026 monthly prices by size, the best areas, and what to know before you sign. Westlands pairs walkable offices, malls and dining with quick Expressway access, which is exactly why rental demand here stays high.
New to the area? Read our Living in Westlands guide first.
Westlands Rent Prices in 2026
| Type | Unfurnished / month | Furnished / month |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | KSh 45K – 90K | KSh 80K – 130K |
| 2 Bedroom | KSh 80K – 150K | KSh 130K – 220K |
| 3 Bedroom apartment | KSh 130K – 220K | KSh 200K – 300K |
| Townhouse / House (3–4 bed) | KSh 250K – 450K | – |
Furnished and serviced units carry a 30–50% premium and let faster to corporate and expatriate tenants — see our furnished apartments in Nairobi guide. Browse live rentals on the Westlands rental market.
Houses for Rent in Westlands
Standalone houses and townhouses for rent in Westlands cluster in Spring Valley, Brookside and Lower Kabete, typically KSh 250K–450K a month for 3–4 bedrooms with garden and DSQ — favoured by diplomats and executives.
Best Areas to Rent in Westlands
- Westlands core — walk to Sarit, Westgate and offices.
- Riverside / Brookside — quieter, leafy, premium.
- Parklands edge — better value, still central.
Buying instead of renting? Compare apartments for sale in Westlands and our best apartment complexes review. Landlords: our property management team can place and manage tenants end to end.
Frequently Asked Questions
Expect roughly KSh 45K-90K for a 1-bedroom, KSh 80K-150K for a 2-bedroom and KSh 130K-220K for a 3-bedroom apartment; furnished units carry a 30-50% premium.
Yes – standalone houses and townhouses in Spring Valley, Brookside and Lower Kabete rent for about KSh 250K-450K a month for 3-4 bedrooms.
Yes for professionals and corporates – walkable offices, malls and dining with fast Expressway and CBD access, though pricier and busier than outer suburbs.
Find a Rental in Westlands
VillaWatch Kenya lists verified Westlands rentals, furnished and unfurnished. See all our listings or talk to the team — call or WhatsApp 0722 077 779. Compiled by the VillaWatch Kenya team.
