Nairobi Property Price Index 2026: Suburb-by-Suburb Prices & Rents
VillaWatch Kenya Nairobi Property Price Index — Q2 2026. This index tracks indicative buy prices, rents and per-square-metre values across Nairobi’s prime residential suburbs, compiled from VillaWatch’s active 2026 listings and on-the-ground market observation. Figures are indicative ranges for new and recent prime stock, not valuations of any single property.
Apartment price index by suburb (2026)
| Suburb | Buy (KSh/sqm) | Typical 2-bed price | Typical 2-bed rent / month | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westlands | 160,000 – 260,000 | KSh 14M – 28M | KSh 90,000 – 180,000 | Rising |
| Riverside Drive | 150,000 – 230,000 | KSh 12M – 22M | KSh 80,000 – 150,000 | Rising |
| Lavington | 150,000 – 210,000 | KSh 12M – 20M | KSh 70,000 – 130,000 | Stable |
| Kilimani | 140,000 – 200,000 | KSh 9.5M – 16M | KSh 60,000 – 110,000 | Stable / high supply |
| Kileleshwa | 140,000 – 190,000 | KSh 10M – 17M | KSh 65,000 – 120,000 | Stable |
| Karen | 130,000 – 190,000 | Limited apartment stock | KSh 120,000 – 250,000 (houses) | Premium |
| Kiambu Road | 110,000 – 160,000 | KSh 8M – 14M | KSh 45,000 – 80,000 | Fastest-growing |
Per-sqm figures are for prime apartment stock; older or non-prime buildings trade below these ranges.
House & land prices by suburb (2026)
| Suburb | 4-bed house | Land |
|---|---|---|
| Karen | KSh 45M – 180M+ | ½ acre from KSh 35M |
| Westlands | KSh 35M – 160M | Scarce / commercial-led |
| Runda & Kitisuru | KSh 60M – 250M | ½ acre from KSh 45M |
| Kiambu Road | KSh 30M – 55M (villa); 55M – 120M (5-bed gated) | ⅛ acre KSh 6M – 15M; 1 acre KSh 50M – 95M |
| Lavington | KSh 40M – 120M | ½ acre from KSh 40M |
Serviced & furnished apartments (2026)
| Area | Monthly (furnished/serviced) | Nightly |
|---|---|---|
| Westlands | from ~KSh 250,000 | from ~KSh 8,000 – 12,000 |
| Kilimani | from ~KSh 130,000 | from ~KSh 6,000 – 9,000 |
| Riverside / Upper Hill | from ~KSh 180,000 | from ~KSh 7,000 – 10,000 |
Key findings — Q2 2026
- Westlands and Riverside Drive command the highest apartment premiums, with prime stock reaching KSh 230,000–260,000 per square metre.
- Kiambu Road is Nairobi’s fastest-growing corridor — entry prices remain ~30–40% below Westlands, drawing buyers priced out of the inner suburbs.
- Kilimani shows the highest apartment supply, keeping per-sqm prices and rents softer than its neighbours despite strong demand.
- Joint-venture land development is rising as landowners in Kiambu Road, Lavington and Westlands opt to co-develop rather than sell outright.
- Karen remains the prestige benchmark for houses and land, with 4-bed homes ranging from KSh 45M to well above KSh 180M.
Methodology
Ranges are compiled from VillaWatch Kenya’s active 2026 sale and rental listings across each suburb, cross-checked against comparable prime developments. Per-square-metre values use advertised prices divided by built-up area for prime apartment stock. This is a market-trend index, not a formal valuation; individual properties vary by finish, floor, view and developer. For a property-specific valuation, contact VillaWatch.
Explore prices by area
- Riverside Drive apartment prices 2026
- Houses for sale on Kiambu Road
- Houses for sale in Westlands
- Serviced apartments in Nairobi
- Cost of buying a house in Karen
- Joint-venture land development
Source: VillaWatch Kenya. For the full dataset, methodology notes or a comment for publication, contact +254 722 077 779. See also Kenya’s national housing data via the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics.
