23/07/2026
🏠 How much is a studio apartment in Nairobi right now?
In 2026, most Nairobi studios rent for KSh 20,000–85,000/month. Prime furnished units in Westlands, Kilimani & Nyari go for KSh 120,000–145,000.
📍 By area:
🔹 Prime (Westlands, Kilimani, Kileleshwa, Lavington) — 35k–70k unfurnished, 70k–145k furnished
🔹 Mid (South B/C, Ngara, Langata, Donholm) — 18k–35k unfurnished, 35k–60k furnished
🔹 Budget (Roysambu, Kasarani, Ruaka, Rongai) — 10k–20k unfurnished, 18k–35k furnished
💡 Good to know:
✅ Furnished units cost 40–100% more than the same unit bare
✅ A studio saves you 10–30% vs a 1-bedroom in the same building
✅ Budget for deposit + service charge + water + electricity, not just the rent
⚠️ Never send a deposit before viewing the unit and signing a tenancy agreement — that's the #1 rental scam in Nairobi.
Full guide with the complete price breakdown 👇
🔗 jumuika.co.ke/blog/studio-apartment-rent-prices-nairobi
https://jumuika.co.ke/blog/studio-apartment-rent-prices-nairobi
What studios rent for in Nairobi in 2026: real KSh bands by area and furnishing, studio vs one-bedroom, the hidden costs, and how to avoid deposit scams.