Nairobi is Kenya’s capital and East Africa’s largest city, a place where a 1-bedroom apartment in Kileleshwa and a 50-acre investment plot in the outskirts can both make financial sense depending on what you’re after. Whether you’re buying your first home, upsizing a family, hunting for a buy-to-let investment, or landing back from the diaspora and looking to put down roots, Nairobi’s property market has more options, and more nuance, than anywhere else in Kenya.
Maploti lists houses, apartments, maisonettes, land, and off-plan developments across Nairobi’s suburbs and satellite towns, with direct contact to agents who actually know the areas.
What’s Available in Nairobi
Apartments for sale and rent are the most active segment of the Nairobi market. The highest demand sits in Kilimani, Westlands, Kileleshwa, and Lavington, established suburbs where a 2-bedroom apartment sells from KSH 8M and rents from KSH 60,000/month. Satellite towns like Ongata Rongai, Syokimau, and Ruiru offer newer, more affordable units, 1-beds from KSH 2.8M and 2-beds from KSH 4.5M, with strong rental demand from young professionals and JKIA workers.
Houses and maisonettes range from compact 3-bedroom homes in Rongai (from KSH 10M) to gated estate maisonettes in Karen and Runda reaching KSH 30M–100M+. Family buyers targeting good schools and quieter environments typically focus on Lang’ata, Karen, Lavington, and South C.
Land in Nairobi is scarce in the suburbs but available in satellite corridors, Kitengela, Ongata Rongai, Thika Road, and Ruiru all have active plot markets for buyers looking to build or subdivide.
Off-plan and new developments are concentrated along Ngong Road, Kiambu Road, and Mombasa Road corridors, developers like Makao Signature Properties list directly on Maploti with payment plans starting from 20% deposit.
Nairobi Suburbs at a Glance
| Suburb | Property Types | Price Range (Sale) | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kilimani | Apartments, townhouses | KSH 8M–25M | Professionals, investors |
| Westlands | Apartments, offices | KSH 8M–30M | Expats, corporate tenants |
| Kileleshwa | Apartments, maisonettes | KSH 7.5M–20M | Families, mid-market buyers |
| Ongata Rongai | Apartments, houses | KSH 2.8M–14M | First-time buyers, commuters |
| Syokimau | Apartments, maisonettes | KSH 4M–15M | JKIA workers, investors |
| Karen | Houses, villas | KSH 25M–100M+ | Luxury, families, expats |
| Runda | Houses, maisonettes | KSH 30M–150M+ | Ambassadorial, luxury |
| Kitengela | Land, houses | KSH 5M–18M | Land investors, budget buyers |
| Embakasi | Apartments | KSH 8M–12M | Value buyers, rental investors |
| Kiambu Road | Off-plan apartments | KSH 3M–10M | First-time buyers, young families |
Buying Property in Nairobi, What You Should Know
Budget for extra costs. Beyond the purchase price, factor in stamp duty (4% of property value for urban properties), legal/conveyancing fees (1–2%), and agent commission (typically 1–2%). On a KSH 10M purchase, this adds roughly KSH 600,000–800,000.
Verify before you pay. Conduct a land/title search at the Ministry of Lands (or via ArdhiSasa) before committing any funds. Maploti-listed properties are posted by registered agents, but independent due diligence is always your responsibility.
Mortgages are available. Kenyan banks including KCB, Stanbic, Equity, and NCBA offer mortgage financing at rates currently around 12–14%. Most off-plan developments on Maploti also offer installment payment plans that don’t require a bank mortgage.
Diaspora buyers can purchase Nairobi property remotely through a Power of Attorney arrangement. WhatsApp Antony Wainaina directly to discuss how this works and which listings are diaspora-buyer-friendly.
Browse Nairobi Properties on Maploti
Use the filters below to search by property type, price range, and suburb. Every listing includes direct agent contact via WhatsApp, no registration required.
