Nairobi's short-let market has grown in the last 3 years

Deborah Jesusegun . 2 years ago

Nairobi’s short-let market has grown in the last 3 years

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Article Summary: The short-let market has seen a significant amount of growth, especially as a specialized sector different from the traditional sectors. Majorly fueled by the need for flexibility in the traditional residential market regarding payments, the short-let market accommodates those that need residential homes for only short periods.  Active short-let rentals in Nairobi have grown two-fold…


The short-let market has seen a significant amount of growth, especially as a specialized sector different from the traditional sectors. Majorly fueled by the need for flexibility in the traditional residential market regarding payments, the short-let market accommodates those that need residential homes for only short periods. 

Active short-let rentals in Nairobi have grown two-fold between 2019 and 2022 to over 12,000 rentals. This shows an active market for short-let properties, as demand has continued to rise in the past years.

Based on our analysis of the market, the average daily rate of a 1 bedroom in Nairobi is Ksh4,717. Areas most populous with these apartments include: 

  • Kilimani
  • Lavington
  • Westlands
  • Kileleshwa

You can now access our new Nairobi short let market dashboard by Subscribing to Estate Intel’s platform. This dashboard allows you to access market information such as: the total number of short let units, average daily rates, average occupancy rates, and a number of bedrooms. 

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