Nairobi neighbourhood guides
Compare prices, commute and lifestyle across the areas where Nairobi buyers are looking in 2026.
| Area | Best for | Guide price 1 | Guide price 2 | Guide price 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kilimani | First-time buyers | 1-bedroom apartment: KSh 6M – 12M | 2-bedroom apartment: KSh 9.5M – 16M | 3-bedroom apartment: KSh 13M – 22M |
| Westlands | Professionals who want to live near work | 1-bedroom apartment: KSh 7M – 16M | 2-bedroom apartment: KSh 12M – 22M | 3-bedroom apartment: KSh 18M – 35M |
| Kileleshwa | Families who want space close to town | 1-bedroom apartment: KSh 6M – 11M | 2-bedroom apartment: KSh 10M – 18M | 3-bedroom apartment: KSh 14M – 25M |
| Lavington | Families wanting a townhouse or larger apartment in a secure | 2-bedroom apartment: KSh 10M – 16M | 3-bedroom apartment: KSh 16M – 30M | 4-bedroom townhouse: KSh 25M – 45M+ |
| Karen | Families wanting a garden home | 3-bedroom apartment: KSh 18M – 45M | 4-bedroom maisonette: KSh 35M – 65M | 5-bedroom house on ½ acre: KSh 65M – 150M+ |
| Runda | Executives | 3-bedroom apartment: KSh 15M – 35M | 4-bedroom townhouse: KSh 45M – 70M | 5-bedroom house: KSh 80M – 160M+ |
| Parklands | Families wanting large apartments near schools | 1-bedroom apartment: KSh 6M – 8M | 2-bedroom apartment: KSh 8M – 15M | 3-bedroom apartment: KSh 18M – 26M |
| Lang’ata | Families looking for a maisonette in a gated estate at a mid-market price. | 2-bedroom apartment: KSh 6M – 10M | 3-bedroom apartment: KSh 10M – 15M | 4-bedroom maisonette: KSh 22M – 40M |
| South C | Families | 2-bedroom apartment: KSh 6.5M – 10M | 3-bedroom apartment: KSh 9M – 14M | 4-bedroom maisonette: KSh 18M – 30M |
| Kasarani & Roysambu | First-time buyers on a tight budget | 1-bedroom apartment: KSh 3M – 5M | 2-bedroom apartment: KSh 4.5M – 7.5M | 3-bedroom apartment: KSh 6.5M – 10M |
| Embakasi | First-time buyers | 2-bedroom apartment: KSh 4M – 6.5M | 3-bedroom apartment: KSh 5.5M – 8.5M | 3-bedroom maisonette: KSh 9M – 15M |
| Riverside | Executives | 2-bedroom apartment: KSh 13M – 22M | 3-bedroom apartment: KSh 20M – 35M | 4-bedroom penthouse: KSh 40M – 70M |
| Kiambu Road & Ridgeways | Families wanting a modern townhouse with a garden | 2-bedroom apartment: KSh 5M – 9M | 4-bedroom townhouse: KSh 28M – 50M | 5-bedroom house: KSh 45M – 75M |
| Kitisuru, Nyari & Loresho | Families | 3-bedroom apartment: KSh 15M – 25M | 4-bedroom townhouse: KSh 45M – 75M | 5-bedroom house: KSh 85M – 150M+ |
| Ruaka | First-time buyers | 1-bedroom apartment: KSh 3.5M – 6M | 2-bedroom apartment: KSh 5M – 9M | 3-bedroom apartment: KSh 7.5M – 12M |
| Syokimau | Families wanting a maisonette in a gated estate on a mid-range budget. | 1-bedroom apartment: KSh 3M – 5M | 2-bedroom apartment: KSh 5M – 8M | 4-bedroom maisonette: KSh 13M – 20M |
| Kitengela & Athi River | Budget buyers who want a house rather than an apartment | 2-bedroom apartment: KSh 3.5M – 6M | 3-bedroom bungalow: KSh 7M – 12M | 4-bedroom maisonette: KSh 10M – 18M |
10 homesKilimaniNairobi’s busiest apartment market: walkable, central and full of new high-rise stock.12 homesWestlandsThe city’s second CBD — offices, malls, nightlife and premium apartments in one district.4 homesKileleshwaLeafy, quieter and a little cheaper than Kilimani, with bigger family apartments.4 homesLavingtonEstablished, green and family-first: townhouses, gated compounds and good schools.6 homesKarenSpace, gardens and quiet — Nairobi’s classic standalone-house suburb.3 homesRundaDiplomatic-belt living near the UN complex, Village Market and Two Rivers.1 homeParklandsSpacious apartments, strong community and walking distance to Westlands.3 homesLang’ataFamily estates beside Nairobi National Park, with good value for space.1 homeSouth CA settled, middle-class estate with easy reach of the CBD and the airport.3 homesKasarani & RoysambuAffordable apartments along the Thika Superhighway corridor.3 homesEmbakasiBudget-friendly homes near JKIA and the Eastern Bypass.3 homesRiversideUpmarket apartments between Westlands and Kileleshwa, near the embassies.3 homesKiambu Road & RidgewaysGated townhouse communities on the northern edge of the city.4 homesKitisuru, Nyari & LoreshoQuiet, green, low-density suburbs between Westlands and Gigiri.2 homesRuakaFast-growing satellite town minutes from Two Rivers, with entry-level apartments.1 homeSyokimauGated estates off Mombasa Road, served by the SGR and the Expressway.1 homeKitengela & Athi RiverThe most affordable route to a standalone home within reach of Nairobi.