14/07/2026
Kilimani's rental market, decoded.
Average price per square metre: KES 113,800. Average net yield: 8.1%.
But the real story is in the unit mix: compact apartments are outperforming on returns, with 1-bedrooms delivering the strongest yields in the submarket while larger units taper off. Meanwhile, over half of the current stock is still off-plan, meaning delivery timelines and developer track record matter as much as price.
Data-backed insight for anyone building a rental portfolio in Nairobi.
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