The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) has disclosed the average rent paid by Nairobi tenants, categorizing costs based on housing types in a report released on Tuesday, January 14.
Apartments and Flats
For apartments and flats, the report indicates that Nairobi residents pay an average of Ksh7,500 monthly for bedsitters. One-bedroom units average Ksh8,500, while two-bedroom apartments are rented at Ksh15,000. Four-bedroom apartments cost an average of Ksh30,000.
Bungalows
Single-standing houses attract higher rental costs. A one-bedroom bungalow averages Ksh13,000, while a two-bedroom bungalow costs Ksh18,000. The average rent for a three-bedroom bungalow is Ksh65,000.
Townhouses
Three-bedroom townhouses in Nairobi command an average monthly rent of Ksh70,000, underscoring their premium status in the housing market.
Shared Facilities Compounds
In compounds where tenants share facilities, studios cost an average of Ksh8,000 per month. One-bedroom units are rented at Ksh6,000, while two-bedroom units average Ksh9,000.
Self-Contained Units
In compounds with self-contained facilities, bedsitters are rented at an average of Ksh7,750, while one-bedroom units cost Ksh9,000. Two-bedroom units average Ksh10,000.
Shanties
For informal housing, KNBS reported that a one-bedroom shanty in Nairobi costs an average of Ksh2,500, reflecting the economic challenges of low-income households.
The report sheds light on the varying rent rates across Nairobi, offering insights into the city’s housing market dynamics.
