Before we dive into places where you’ll find affordable rental houses, let’s take a closer look at South B.
How is life in South B?
The rent you’ll pay is one piece of the puzzle.
Daily fare, time spent commuting, food prices, water availability, and security are other factors you should consider.
So what is it like living there? This is what to expect when you relocate to South B.
How far is South B from Nairobi?
The distance from the Bus station to South B shopping Centre through Uhuru Highway is 4.9 Km.
Where do I board matatu to South B?
The South B matatu stage in Nairobi is located at Bus Station near Afya Centre.
Fare from Nairobi Town to South B
Ksh. 30 during off-peak hours.
Ksh. 50 during rush hour.
Let’s do the math. If you commute daily to town in the morning and get back in the evening, this is what your budget will look like.
(50×2) x 5 days = 500
500 x 4 weeks = 2,000
In addition to rent, you’ll spend approximately Ksh. 2,000 in fares per month if you decide to live in South B.
Walking as an alternative
Yes, you can walk to town.
It took me 35 minutes to walk from the South B shopping Centre to the Kenya National Archives.
That’s the route through Railways footbridge, Haile Selassie Highway, and Moi Avenue.
Water availability
Amazingly, most of the residents here said they had water throughout!
That was 7 out of the 10 people I talked to.
There is a borehole at Hazina with water throughout, though the water is salty. But it’s free to use.
There is also water from Nairobi Water that they use to cook and drink.
I found that the ones with water challenges are the ones who reside along Plainsview Road.
Food prices in South B market
6 of the 10 people I talked to said that food prices in South B are low to average.
The remaining 4 said they felt they were high.
Is South B safe?
So far in 2024, there has been at least 1 case of insecurity in South B reported in the media.
What about unreported cases?
For the unreported cases, I talked to the residents.
5 of the 10 people I talked to said there are cases of theft targeting market women early in the morning. It’s important to note that these were respondents in Hazina bordering Mukuru Kayaba.
They also talked of thieves using motorbikes to snatch phones and get away. I was told these thieves come from other areas in Nairobi to commit crimes here.
The upper part of South B is safe. Also safe are Sana Sana and Balozi.
Why residents love South B
“Cheap fare to Nairobi CBD.”
“Smart houses (but pricey).”
“Good private schools.”
“It has modernized.”
“Peaceful, even during political demonstrations.”
“High population favors businesses.”
What residents don’t like about South B
“Bad drainage system.”
“Is becoming congested.”
“Water challenges.”
“No consistent street lighting.”
“High rent prices.”
Business ideas
If you’re thinking of setting up a business in South B, think of the following:
•Fruit parlour
•Fast-food joint
•Taxi
•Small retail shop
•Salon
•Mitumba clothes
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Rental houses inside estates
Before I wrap this up, there is one more place you’ll find affordable houses here in South B — inside the gated estates.
You may get lucky and find a vacant servant quarter, or an extension.
They’re few, and they also have another characteristic: they’re shaped differently and are usually not spacious.
They are not the standard bedsitter you’re used to. But, hey, this is Nairobi —sometimes you have limited choices.
They usually go for between 9,000 to 12,000.
That’s it! That’s all I got for you in this guide to rental houses in South B. I hope it has been helpful. Send this post link to a friend who is searching for a house in South B.
See places you’ll find cheaper houses in Imara Daima, along Mombasa Road.
Daily fare, commuting time, food prices, water availability, and security are other factors you should consider.
So what is it like living there? This is what to expect when you relocate to Pangani.
Where is Pangani located in Nairobi?
From Nairobi CBD, Pangani is located after Ngara and just before reaching Eastleigh.
How far is Pangani from Nairobi?
The distance from Odeon Cinema to Pangani Shopping Centre through Murang’a Road is 4.4 Km.
Is Pangani part of Eastleigh?
No. Pangani boarders Eastleigh, but it’s not part of it.
Where do I board matatu to Pangani?
The Pangani matatu stage in Nairobi is located opposite the Fire Station near Koja stage.
Fare from Nairobi Town to Pangani
Ksh. 50.
Let’s do the math. If you commute daily to town in the morning and get back in the evening, this is how your budget will look like:
(50×2) x 5 days = 500
500 x 4 weeks = 2,000
In addition to rent, you’ll spend approximately Ksh. 2,000 in fares per month if you decide to live in Panagani.
Matatus at Pangani matatu stage charge 40 bob to town but are active in the morning.
Walking as an alternative
You can walk from Pangani to town.
It took me exactly 30 minutes to walk from Pangani Shopping Center, through Park Road Ngara and Accra Road to Kenya National Archives.
Traffic jam pain points
The main traffic jam pain point is the Globe roundabout.
Water availability
I talked to 10 residents about water availability in Pangani.
4 out of 10 said they had water throughout.
The other 6 said they get water only 2 days a week, that is on Fridays and Saturdays. It’s important to note that these are the residents staying in older buildings.
Newer buildings have storage tanks big enough to ensure there’s water throughout.
Food prices in Pangani
What do residents feel about the price of groceries here?
4 of 10 people I talked to said they felt that food prices in Pangani are average.
The other 6 said food prices are high. They said that they get cheap foodstuff from the nearby Mlango Kubwa market.
Is Pangani safe?
In 2023, there were two cases of insecurity in Pangani reported in the media. Read about them here and here.
So far in 2024, there are none.
What about unreported cases?
For the unreported cases, I talked to the residents.
5 out of the 10 people I talked to said theft of mobile phones is rampant in the lower side of Pangani.
The thieves use bodaboda to snatch and get away.
What residents love about Pangani
“Good, good security.”
“Nice, modern houses.”
“Good for business.”
“People are social.”
“Cool place.”
What residents don’t like about Pangani
“Dirty roads.”
“Poor drainage system.”
“Poor roads inside the estate.”
“Expensive groceries.”
“Expensive rents, both for residential and business houses.”
Business ideas
If you’re thinking of starting a business in Pangani, think of the following:
•Remember Mejja’s lyric “Twende Pangani tuchane majani…” Yep, a muguka/miraa joint. Pangani is a popular chill spot, even for celebrities.
•Food business (Shawarma, beverages, meat grill, cafe, restaurant).
•Online cab or taxi
•Chemist
•Grocery store(kibanda)
•Wholesale shop
•Mamafua
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For the unreported cases, I talked to the residents.
6 of the 10 people I talked to said they hadn’t heard of insecurity incidents since the beginning of the year.
The other 4 talked of thieves using bodaboda to snatch mobile phones.
They identified the area around Guru Nanak and Murang’a Road, around Equity, and as you head to Nyamakima as key insecurity areas.
All in all, Ngara is safe.
Business ideas
I was in Ngara the other day to research the most popular businesses. I’ll tell you what I found.
Ngara is the first choice for college students studying in the CBD. Bedsitters are a hotcake here. Unfortunately, there aren’t enough to meet the demand.
Given the high number of young individuals, it is no surprise that pubs and wines & spirits enjoy equal popularity.
But the most popular business in Ngara is the garage business.
I’ll put it aptly: Ngara is a garage town. I know, I know… you’ve probably never looked at it this way. Me too.
If they are not waiting for passengers, the vehicles you see here are waiting to get repaired.
Garages and auto spare shops are THRIVING.
If this is your line of work, consider Ngara a suitable location. Just make sure your auto spare shop is next to a garage.
So are you thinking of starting a business in Ngara? I’d recommend the following:
•Garage
•Auto spares shop
•Guest house
•Pub, wines and spirit
•Fast food joint
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What residents love about Ngara
“It’s near the CBD. You can walk to town.”
“Park Road is secure.”
“It’s ideal for business.”
What residents don’t like about Ngara
“Expensive rents, both for residential houses and business shops .”
“Harassment of businesses by County Government officials.”
“Inner roads are not paved.”
“Not the best place to raise a family.”
“The youth is lost in alcoholism and bad behavior.”
“Very few churches. I think there’s only one, or two.”
Alright! Let’s dive in.
Ngara: The outlook, 2024 and beyond
—Just like Pangani, old houses in Ngara are slowly being replaced by modern, high-rise buildings. In a few years — my prediction — Ngara will undergo a complete transformation.
Here is what you need to know before renting a house in Nairobi.
Whether you are searching for a single room, double room, 1 (one), 2 (two), or 3 (three) bedroom house in Nairobi, this is for you.
Highlights
▪ How to identify online scammers.
▪ How to quickly find houses within your budget.
▪ What to expect when you go house-hunting.
▪ Questions you should ask the landlord before renting.
Searching for a house to rent in Nairobi is hectic, no doubt. It’s among the top 5 things that will stress your existence in the big city.
By the way, if you’re wondering what those 5 things are, lack of money tops them all.
Anyway, moving on…
Ways to look for a house to rent
When searching for a house, you have 3 options:
1. Search online and call the phone numbers provided.
2. Pay an agent to find you a house.
3. Physically go house hunting yourself.
1. Searching online
The easiest of them all, but also the easiest to get scammed. Of course, there are genuine agents online but a fair share of them are conmen. This is how you willidentify a scammer:
🚩They’ll use elegant house images with an unusually low price tag. You look at the 2-bedroom house going for 7k a month in a town where they usually go for 16k and you think “Mm-mm. Something’s not adding up.” When you visit the house (in case you do) you find it is not what they had advertised.
🚩They’ll pressure you to pay a deposit because “another person is about to pay for the house”.
🚩Once you call them, they’ll connect you to the “owner,” usually an old man/woman (or a young man/woman masquerading as one). When you ask how much the house goes for, they only say “hiyo imeandikwa hapo.“(the price that’s written there). Or they’ll quote a price different from the one advertised.
🚩They’ll insist they are not available for house viewing at that moment, but tell you that you can pay a deposit to book it.
2. Paying an agent
This is another option where you pay an agent to find you a house. Usually, it’s Ksh. 1,000, sometimes more depending on the type of house you are looking for.
It’s suitable especially if you are busy at work and don’t have time to go searching yourself.
It may look like a lot of money to give an agent but I can assure you it’s worth it. It takes a lot of time, energy, airtime, et al for them to find you a good house.
When you get to the ground for house-viewing, you will understand the struggle they go through.
3. Physically visiting the place
Then you can physically visit the place if you have the time.
One advantage is that you get to see the actual house and the surroundings.
You also have the chance to deal with the owner or official caretaker, so you’re assured your money will land in the right hands.
The best website to find houses for rent in Nairobi
The best website to find rental houses is no doubt jibubora.com/. Before you go house-hunting, start by checking out this page.
Say, for example, you want to go to Ongata Rongai to search for a Ksh. 8,000 bedsitter. Where do you start?
JibuBora simplifies the process for you. Just browse Rental houses in Ongata Rongai, and look for bedsitters for Ksh. 8,000 or less, then go there and check if there are any available. Or send a friend to check for you.
This way, you get more variety to choose from and you’ll have avoided conmen. Now, that’s simplified house-hunting.
The things I’ve noticed
I’ve been doing house-hunting in different towns and these are my observations.
Nowadays, house developers prefer putting up 1, 2, or 3-bedroom houses to bedsitters and single rooms. For a good reason: It’s more advantageous to rent out a two-bedroom house than 3 single rooms.
The 2 bedroom will earn more money in rent. There are also fewer people on the property, so it’s more secure and there is less damage to fittings.
They are also less likely to default on payments (They have a reputation to protect, you know). Generally, there is less headache involved.
It then means you are more likely to struggle to find a single room or bedsitter than a 1, 2, or 3-bedroom house.
And the most ofbedsitters and single roomsare usually fully occupied. The ones that are unoccupied are either too expensive or far from town. Or, well, they don’t look that nice.
When is the best time to look for a rental house?
The best time to look for a house is the last week of the month or the first week of the following month. This is the time tenants are vacating houses.
Searching for a house in the middle of the month is frustrating because most of the time, the houses are fully occupied.
Set aside a whole day for house-hunting. And be ready to do a lot of walking that day.
Vacant houses get occupied within hours
If you’ve found a house you like, you’ve got a few hours’ window to pay and occupy.
Hesitate and you’ll find it’s already occupied. Other people have seen the house and liked it too.
Vacant houses in Nairobi get occupied within a few hours, especially if it’s month-end.
Just make sure you pay to the owner of the house or the official bank account to avoid being conned. Also, keep the receipt.
Will rental prices drop?
Unlikely. Instead, they usually go up. It’s funny that landlords and landladies in Kenya would rather have a house stay vacant than drop the rent prices. Even during COVID time!
But it’s important to note that rent prices are not always fixed. Especially if the property is managed directly by the owner, you can negotiate. Actually, always negotiate. No harm in telling them you can afford 9,000 for a 10,000 house.
They are unlikely to let go of a potential client because of a Sh. 1,000 difference.
How do I get a cheaper house in Nairobi?
Cheaper houses in an area where equivalents are expensive are mostly older buildings.
Owners of older buildings may offer lower rent because of the issues with the property. Mostly, it’s plumbing problems.
So you either put up with the old building or look for a newer and cheaper one far from town.
MONEY-SAVING TIP: The houses on the ground floor of most buildings are usually cheaper than their equivalents on the upper floors.
Questions you should ask before renting a house
1. Is the property managed by an agent or the owner?
2. How much deposit should you pay? Same as the rent price, half or even none?
3. Will they refund the deposit when you vacate?
4. Are there other charges not included in the rent?
5. Is water available throughout?
What do you need to show to rent a house?
You’ll need a copy of your identification card and a passport-size photo.
They may give you a written contract. Read through the fine print before you sign.
Ask for clarification where you don’t understand. It’ll save you headaches when it’s time to vacate.
Living in Nairobi is no fairy tale…
… at least for the majority of Kenyans. Especially when it comes to rental houses.
Because you have to give up something. It’s either you get a cheap house that is too far from CBD, so you use a lot of money in your daily travel; or get one near CBD, but with the rent price over the roof.
Maybe the place is good but with frequent water shortages. Or insecurity. Or bad roads. Or frequent power blackouts (maybe there’s a faulty transformer that Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has taken ages to replace).
And if it’s all good, then it’s a posh estate where you’ll pay an arm and a leg in rent.
The point is: There is always a tradeoff. Choose your struggle.
Because the rent you’ll pay is one piece of the puzzle.
Daily fare, time spent commuting, food prices, water availability, and security are other factors you should consider.
So what is it like living there? And is it a good fit for you? Let’s find out.
This is what to expect when you relocate to Ongata Rongai.
Where is Ongata Rongai located?
From Nairobi CBD, Ongata Rongai is located along Magadi Road after Lang’ata. It is in Kajiado County.
The postal code for Ongata Rongai is 00511.
Distance from Nairobi to Ongata Rongai
The distance from Nairobi Railways bus station to Tuskys Ongata Rongai via Lang’ata Road and Magadi Road is 18.7 km.
Where do I board matatu to Ongata Rongai?
The Ongata Rongai stage in Nairobi is located at Railways bus station at the intersection of Moi Avenue and Haile Selassie Avenue.
Fare from Nairobi CBD to Ongata Rongai
Ksh. 30-50 during off-peak hours.
Ksh. 100 during rush hours.
Let’s do the math. If you commute daily to town in the morning and get back in the evening, this is how your budget will look like:
(100×2) x 5 days = 1,000
1,000 x 4 weeks = 4,000
In addition to rent, you’ll spend approximately Ksh 4,000 in fares per month if you decide to live in Ongata Rongai.
Traffic jam pain points
There was a time when it took hours to get to Ongata Rongai due to crazy traffic jams.
The construction of overpasses at T-Mall and Galleria Mall have helped alleviate the pain.
However, magadi Road is still a mess. The road is too narrow considering the high traffic along it. That it’s still a single-carriageway in 2024 beats all logic.
For instance, the traffic jam can stretch from Multimedia University all the way to Tuskys.
Other fares
Fare from Ongata Rongai to Kiserian
Ksh. 50
Fare from Ongata Rongai to Nkoroi
Ksh. 50
Fare from Ongata Rongai to Kandisi
Take a motorbike (bodaboda) Ksh. 150-200
Fare from Ongata Rongai to Kitengela
I was surprised to find out there is no direct matatu from Ongata Rongai to Kitengela.
You’ll first have to get to Kiserian, then connect to Kitengela.
I was told Maasai Lodge Road can get you to Kitengela, but it’s in bad shape and still under construction, so matatus avoid it.
Fare from Ongata Rongai to Nakuru
Ksh. 700
Fare from Ongata Rongai to Kisumu
Ksh. 1,600
Fare from Ongata Rongai to Eldoret
Ksh. 1,300
Fare from Ongata Rongai to Bungoma
Ksh. 1,600
Fare from Ongata Rongai to Kisii
Ksh. 1,500
Fare from Ongata Rongai to Kakamega
Ksh. 1,600
Water availability
I talked to 10 residents about water availability in Ongata Rongai.
6 of the 10 people I talked to complained of water challenges. They told me that they get water from Oloolaiser Water once a week. Sometimes they can go for weeks without water. On other days they use water from boreholes.
Those with no borehole in their residential places buy water from vendors. One 20-litre jerrican goes for Ksh. 20. At times it goes for Ksh. 30 or even 50!
Market food prices in Ongata Rongai
Ongata Rongai has one lifeline: the Kware market.
7 out of the 10 people I talked to said that food prices at Kware market are low to average.
The remaining 3 were located far from the market (Rongai is big) and said they find food prices in Ongata Rongai high.
Is Ongata Rongai safe?
Securitywise, 2023 was a bad year for Ongata Rongai. Cases of mobile phone theft by bodaboda gangs and house-breakings were high.
There were at least two cases of insecurity reported, here and here.
So far in 2024, there has been at least 2 cases of insecurity in Ongata Rongai reported in the media. Read about them here, and here.
What about unreported cases?
For the unreported cases, I talked to the residents. They said cases of theft had decreased.
They identified the Kware area, Mandazi Road, Kimani Kinuthia Road, Magenche Road, and Kisumu Ndogo along Gataka Road as hotspots.
What residents love about Ongata Rongai
“It accommodates all classes of people, high, middle and low class.”
“High population is good for business.”
“Good for raising a family.”
“Diversity of people. Originally only Maasai but now a mix of different tribes.”
“There’s now a morgue (at Saitoti Hospital).”
What residents don’t like about Ongata Rongai
“The town is dirty.”
“Dirty roadside trenches.”
“Lack of a sewer line.”
“Narrow Magadi Road.”
“Waves of insecurity.”
“Water challenges.”
“Expensive rental houses.”
“Traffic jam.”
“Exaggerated fare prices to Nairobi CBD. They can go up to Ksh. 120, even 150.”
Business ideas
It’s hard to single out popular businesses because Ongata Rongai has a little of everything. However, if you want to put up a business here, consider one of these:
•Green grocery
•Fresh water refill point
•Matatu
•Hardware
•Exhauster services
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You are not likely to experience water challenges in Muchatha.
Most houses get water from boreholes. You may face challenges if your apartment relies on City Council water, which is only available on Mondays.
Food prices
While not as expensive as Ruaka, groceries in Muchatha are still expensive, according to the residents I spoke to.
You can source cheaper foodstuff in Banana Hill market, but it’s also only cheaper on “market days,” two days a week.
Is Muchatha safe?
So far in 2024, yes.
In 2023, there were very many cases of insecurity. Snatching of mobile phones, and breaking into shops were common. Some thieves also jumped over fences to steal items left outside like shoes and clothes.
Other thieves lay flat on empty vibandas along the road to ambush and steal from passers-by.
What residents love about Muchatha
“Cool climate.”
“Green environment.”
“Friendly people.”
“Affordable houses.”
“Not crowded.”
What residents don’t like about Muchatha
“Waves of insecurity.”
“Harassment of businesses by City Council officials.”
“Alcoholism among the youth.”
“Joblessness.”
“Flooding when it rains.”
“The town never grows.”
“It’s boring.”
“Slow businesses.”
Popular businesses
•General shops
•Green grocery stores
•Hardwares
•Clothes shops.
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What does life in Ruaka look like? You’ll be staying here for a while and you’d want to know about the quality of life.
Daily fare, time spent commuting, food prices, water availability, and security are some of the factors you should consider.
So what is it like living there? Is it a good fit for you? Let’s find out.
This is what to expect when you relocate to Ruaka.
Where is Ruaka located?
Ruaka is located along Limuru Road after Muthaiga, Gigiri, and Kitisuru.
From CBD you join Limuru Road at Ngara Fig Tree.
Ruaka directions from Thika town
Take a matatu to Ruiru, then take another to Ruaka.
You can also take a matatu to town and alight at Ngara footbridge or Koja stage, then take a matatu to Ruaka.
Ruaka is in which county?
Ruaka is in Kiambaa constituency in Kiambu County.
Distance from Ruaka to Nairobi CBD
The distance from Ruaka to Koja stage in Nairobi is 13.6 km.
Where do I board matatu to Ruaka?
The Ruaka matatu stage in Nairobi is located at the Koja stage along Tom Mboya Street near the fire station.
You can also board at the lower side of Latema Road near River Road.
Fare from Nairobi CBD to Ruaka
30-50 during off-peak hours.
Ksh. 80 during rush hour.
Let’s do the math. If you commute daily to town in the morning and get back in the evening, this is what your budget will look like.
(80×2) x 5 days = 800
800 x 4 weeks = 3,200
In addition to rent, you’ll spend approximately Ksh 3,200 in fares per month if you decide to live in Ruaka.
Traffic jam pain points
The main traffic pain points are Gigiri at UN, and after Two Rivers Mall as you enter Ruaka town.
If you are heading to town, the Globe Roundabout is also notorious for traffic snarl-ups.
Other fares
Fare from Ruaka to Westlands
Ksh. 80
Fare from Ruaka to Thika
Ksh. 150-170
Fare from Ruaka to Ruiru
Ksh. 80-100
Fare from Ruaka to Ndenderu
Ksh. 30
Fare from Ruaka to Limuru
Ksh. 80-100
Fare from Ruaka to Karura
Ksh. 40
Fare from Ruaka to Wangige
Ksh. 50
Fare from Ruaka to Kikuyu
Ksh. 80
Fare from Ruaka to Nakuru
Ksh. 700
Fare from Ruaka to Kisumu
Ksh. 1,500
Fare from Ruaka to Busia
Ksh. 2,000
Water availability
Water is NOT a problem in Ruaka. I talked to 10 residents about water availability and all of them said they had water throughout.
Food prices in Ruaka market
8 out of 10 people I talked to said that food prices in Ruaka are high.
The remaining 2 said food prices here are average.
Is Ruaka safe?
In 2023, insecurity had skyrocketed in Ruaka. In July of that year, an angry mob lynched a suspected thief along Slaughter Road. The same fate met another in December near the main stage.
The media reported at least one case of insecurity. Read it here.
So far in 2024, there have been 0 cases of insecurity in Ruaka reported in the media.
What about unreported cases?
For the unreported cases, I talked to the residents.
They said 2024 has been safe, but identified the Ruaka Bypass as a crime hotspot. Be careful when you get to this place.
Why residents love Ruaka
“It’s not congested.”
“Good, modern houses (though pricey).”
“Fresh, uncontaminated groceries from nearby farms.”
“Good for business.”
“People are social.”
“Urban amenities. Mall, hospitals, schools.”
“Cool climate.”
What residents don’t like about Ruaka
“Life is expensive… expensive food and houses.”
“No street lighting at the roundabout. It breeds insecurity.”
“Inner roads are not paved.”
“Alcoholism among the youth.”
Business ideas
If you’re thinking of a business venture in Ruaka, think of the following:
•Green grocery store
•Fast food joint
•Salon or beauty shop
•Liquor store
•Boutique
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You might have come to Nkubu town for studies, internship, job, or business and are looking for an affordable house to rent. So where do you look?
I have the answers. This guide is perfect if you don’t know where to find affordable houses in Nkubu, and you want to avoid getting scammed by fake agents.
If this sounds like you, don’t worry. I will show you where to find affordable single rooms, double rooms, bedsitters, 1 (one), 2 (two) and 3 (three) bedroom houses in Nkubu, Meru.
Say, for example, you want a Ksh. 8,000 bedsitter. Use this guide to identify the places that have a bedsitter going for Ksh. 8,000 or less, then go there and see ifone is vacant.Or send someone to check for you.
Please note that all prices are in Kenya Shillings (Ksh.) per month.
Highlights
I’ll show you where to find:
•Single rooms 1,500
•Bedsitters 3,000
•1 bedroom 5,000
•2 bedroom 6,000
Without further ado, let’s dive straight in.
The best place to start this guide is at the very edge of town, next to River Thingithu.
The rentals here are easy to spot because they are the first ones from the river. These are the monthly rent prices of the houses you’ll find here:
•Bedsitters 5,000
•1 bedroom 7,000
•2 bedroom 10,000.
Further up, next to World Harvest Church, there is a short side road (see insert).
These are the houses you’ll find here:
•Bedsitters 4,500 ; 5,000
•1 bedroom 7,000 ; 7,500 ; 8,000
•2 bedroom 15,000
Return to the highway, and you’ll see a road that branches between Nkubu police station and KCB bank.
Follow it and take a left turn just before the Prime Regent Hotel. Enter the side road shown in the insert.
Here you’ll find really affordable houses, mostly single rooms which go for 2,000 or 2,500 per month. Here is the summary of the houses here:
•Single rooms 2,000 ; 2,500
•Bedsitters 4,500 ; 5,000
•1 bedroom 8,000
Next, we head to Nkubu-Kionyo Road. Now, for simplicity, we’ll return to the highway and proceed down the road.
Take a turn at the Total Energies junction and proceed upwards. Do not divert from this road.
Follow it until you reach the junction to Shabaa stadium. You’ll know because the road is clearly marked Jerusalem Street.
Turn to the road in the opposite direction.
This is another place you’ll find single rooms going for 2,000 or 2,500. Also, bedsitters going for 7,500.
Proceed, then take a left turn and you’ll find:
•Bedsitters 5,000
•1 bedrooms 7,500
•2 bedrooms 10,000
Get back to Nkubu-Kionyo road. Remember Jerusalem Street?
Now, follow it down towards Kenrama Education Centre. You’ll find:
•2 bedroom 10,000
Back to Nkubu-Kionyo Road. Proceed a little ahead.
Take a right turn and follow the inner road. You’ll find:
•Bedsitters 5,000
•2 bedroom 8,000
Proceed a little further along the S-shaped road going to Jameson Park. Near there, you’ll find:
•Bedsitters 4,500 ; 5,000 ; 6,000
•1 bed 5,000
Get back to Nkubu-Kionyo Road, and proceed up to the side road leading to the gate of Shabaa stadium.
Follow the road a few meters ahead between A.I.P.C.A church and PCEA church. You will find:
•Bedsitters 3,000 ; 4,000
•2 bedroom 7,000
Now, get back to Meru-Nairobi highway at Total Energies junction and drop a bit. Opposite the main stage on your left, and neighboring Nkubu Primary School there is a narrow inner road.
Follow it and take a right turn.
Please don’t confuse it with the one leading to the gate of Nkubu Primary School, or Nkubu Day Secondary School or St Pius X Seminary. This one instead goes around the schools.
Here you will find:
•Bedsitters 4,500
•1 bedroom 6,000 ; 6,500
•2 bedroom 8,000 ; 12,500
•3 bedroom 13,500
Back to the highway, a little ahead at the entrance of the main stage, take a right turn.
Then a left turn at Nkubu Central Plaza. Proceed straight until you see two roads that branch at Sweet Waters Annex.
Let’s start with the right turn (A).
Opposite the lower market, you’ll find:
•2 bedroom 8,000 ; 10,000
A little further ahead, opposite Full Gospel Church:
•Bedsitters 4,000 ; 5,000
•Single rooms 2,500
Now for the left turn (B).
Just a few steps and you’ll find:
•Single rooms 2,200 ; 2,300
•2 bedroom 9,000 ; 10,000
•3 bedroom 16,000
Proceed with the road, then take a left turn. Drop a bit downwards. Along this road you’ll find:
•Bedsitters 3,500 ; 4,000
•2 bedroom 8,500
•And plenty of single rooms between 2,000 and 2,500.
Back to the highway, down to the start of Jerusalem Street. Take the road that leads to the Pentecostal church.
Next to the church, there are rentals.
•Bedsitters 5,500
•1 bedroom 8,500
Proceed further ahead and you’ll find:
•Single rooms 2,500
•Bedsitters 3,500 ; 4,000
•2 bedroom 7,000 ; 8,000
Get back to the highway, opposite Nkubu Consolata Mission Hospital. It’s the place you’ll typically find manned by local authorities.
Take a right turn and drop down the road. But before you go far, on your right there are single rooms going for 2,000 a month. Further down you’ll find:
•Single rooms 2,000 ; 2,200
•Bedsitters 4,500
•2 bedroom 12,500
Back to the highway, there is a junction at Nkubu Consolata Hospital. Take a left turn to join the road to Mitunguu town.
This is important because barely 100 meters from the junction, another road branches off, which leads to Mujwa town. And that is what we will first focus on.
Rental houses along Nkubu – Mujwa Road
This is the road that leads to Nkubu High School. Now, proceed to the place you’ll see the first inner lane on your left.
But before you enter the lane, directly opposite on your right there are several rentals.
It’s the first place in the search for rental houses that I found single rooms going for 1,500 per month!
But most houses you’ll find there are single rooms going for 2,000 to 2,500 depending on the size of the room. In summary, you’ll find:
•Single rooms 1,500; 2,000; 2,500
•Bedsitters 3,500 ; 4,000
•1 bedroom 5,000
Now, enter the inner lane, a very long lane, bordering Nkubu High School. At the very end, the road branches into two. There is an upper side and a lower side.
Let’s start with the upper side A.
Here is another place you’ll find single rooms for 1,500. Then further upwards, you’ll find:
•1 bedroom 6,000 ; 8,000
•2 bedroom 8,000 ; 10,000
On the lower side B, drop a bit, take a left turn and there are plenty of:
•2 bedrooms 10,000
Back to Nkubu – Mujwa road. Most of the rentals you’ll find on the sides are single rooms going for 2,000.
But then a little down the road on your right towards JPark there are plenty of rentals.
Here, you’ll find:
•Bedsitters 3,500 ; 4,500
•1 bed 5,000 ; 6,000 ; 6,500
•2 bed 7,500
Do you see those two dotted lines in the picture above? Those are rentals near the entrance to JPark and you’ll find:
•1 bed 6,000
•2 bed 6,500 ; 8,000
Further down Nkubu- Mujwa road, there is an inner road to JPark car park. This is another area that is concentrated with plenty of rental houses.
Here, you’ll find:
•Bedsitter 4,500
•1 bedroom 6,000 ; 7,000
•2 bedroom 6,000 ; 8,000 ; 14,000
Back to Mujwa Road, drop down a little, and on your left, a road branches off. Follow it and you’ll find:
•1 bedroom 7,000
And then further down, near the Church of the Nazarene, take a right turn.
Along this inner road, you’ll find:
•1 bedroom 5,000 ; 15,000
•2 bedroom 19,000
Rental houses along Nkubu – Mitunguu Road
Let’s get back to the Mitunguu – Mujwa junction and follow the road to Mitunguu.
At the very start, there are a variety of houses, starting with the one pointed out in the insert.
The rentals here:
•Bedsitters 4,500
•1 bedroom 5,500
And directly opposite there are single rooms going for 2,000.
A few meters ahead, still on your right after several shops, there are:
•Bedsitters 4,000 ; 5,000
•2 bedroom 8,500
Now, proceed with the road for about 200 meters and on your left there is an inner road.
This area has many rental houses. You’ll find:
•Single rooms 1,800 ; 2,500
•1 bedroom 5,500
•2 bedroom 10,000
When you follow the road straight to the end, then take a left turn, you’ll find:
•Single rooms 2,000
•Bedsitters 3,500 ; 4,000
•1 bedroom 6,000
Back to Mitunguu Road, proceed a few meters downwards.
On your left you’ll find:
•Single rooms 2,500
•Bedsitters 4,000
•1 bed 6,000
•2 bed 10,000
On the opposite side, there are:
•Bedsitters 4,500
Drop a few meters opposite Generational Impact Church and take a left turn (A).
You’ll find: (A)
•Single rooms 2,500
•Bedsitters 4,000 ; 6,000
And (B):
•Bedsitters 4,500
Back to the main road, drop a bit, and turn to your right.
There you’ll find:
•Bedsitters 5,000
Proceed downwards, near a carwash.
Let’s start with the right turn A. Here, you’ll find:
•Bedsitter 4,000
•1 bedroom 7,000
Then a few steps turn B:
•Single rooms 2,000
•Bedsitter 3,500
•1 bedroom 6,000
•2 bedroom 10,000
Now, let’s get back to the Meru-Nairobi Highway.
Follow the highway, just after Lamcy Motel and Golden Wings Hotel there are several rentals.
Let’s start with (A).
•Bedsitters 7,000
•1 bedroom 10,000
(B) just a few steps down:
•Bedsitters 5,000
•1 bedroom 7,500 ; 8,000
And (C):
•Single rooms 2,000
Further down.
Here, you’ll find:
•Single rooms 3,000
•1 bedroom 6,500
And now we head down towards Shell petrol station.
Let’s start with A. At the start of this inner road are single rooms going for 2,000. But as you proceed towards Gospel Outreach Church, there are:
•Bedsitters 4,000 ; 4,500
When you come to the left side B, you’ll find:
•Mostly single rooms going for between 1,700 – 2,500
•Double rooms 3,000
For C, zoomed in on the insert and neighboring Shell petrol station, there are:
•1 bedroom 7,000
Let’s proceed to the area just after Kinoti GK Hardware.
Let’s start with A:
•Single rooms
•Bedsitters
•2 bedroom
For B:
•Bedsitters 5,000
•1 bed 8,500
•2 bedroom 13,500
And then a few meters ahead after Kathagara River.
Here, you’ll find:
•Bedsitter 4,300
•2 bedroom 12,000
Proceed, and just before you reach Premier Maritime Training Institute, there are rental houses on your left.
Here you’ll find:
•2 bedroom 10,000
And now for the area around Premier Maritime Training Institute. Let’s start with A. This area has a high concentration of rental houses. You will find:
If this sounds like you, don’t worry. I will show you where to find affordable single rooms, double rooms, bedsitters, 1 (one), 2 (two), and 3 (three) bedroom houses in Kiigene, Nkubu.
Say, for example, you want a Ksh 8,000 bedsitter. Use this guide to identify the places that have a bedsitter going for Ksh 8,000 or less, then go there and see if one is vacant.Or send someone to check for you.
Please note that all prices are in Kenya Shillings (Ksh.) per month.
Highlights
I’ll show you where to find:
•Single rooms 1,500
•Double rooms 2,500
•Bedsitters 3,500
•1 bedroom 7,000
•2 bedroom 8,000
The good thing about Kiigene is its proximity to Nkubu town. That means you can live here and commute daily to Nkubu town.
Without further ado, let’s dive straight in. Please note that all prices are in Kenya Shillings (Ksh.) per month.
We start this guide in the area after Premier Maritime Training Institute. A few meters ahead, there are two inner roads in opposite directions.
Let’s start with A, the inner road that leads to Winners Academy. You will find:
•Single rooms 2,000
And then B. At the beginning of the lane, there are:
•Single rooms 2,500
Now, proceed straight without diverting, until the place you’ll find another road that leads to Kaguru Farm.
In that area, you’ll find:
•Bedsitters 3,500 ; 4,000
•1 bedroom 7,000
•2 bedroom 10,000
Turn to your left, along the road to Kaguru, and there are:
•Single rooms 1,500 ; 2,000
•Double rooms 2,500
Back to the highway, proceed to Kiigene town center. There are rental houses on your right.
You’ll find:
•1 bedroom 8,000
•2 bedroom 10,000
At the heart of Kiigene, there are two main roads that branch off. One upward, the other one downward.
Let’s start with left turn A, shown in insert. Drop until you reach Texas Makuti Resort. Around this area, there are lots of rental houses. You will find mostly 2 (two) bedroom houses with varied asking rents.
•2 bedroom 10,000 ; 12,000 ; 20,000
Further down, about 100 meters turn on your left and there are:
•2 bedroom 10,000
Let’s turn to B. Along this cabro-paved road, there are single rooms on the sides going for between 1,500 and 2,000.
Then up near the Catholic church on your right, there are:
•2 bedroom 10,000
Proceed straight up towards Kathanthatu Primary School, and on your right, towards PCEA church. There are:
•2 bedroom 8,000
Further ahead along the highway and near the carwash, there are rentals on your left.
Here you’ll find:
•1 bedroom 7,000
•2 bedroom 10,000
That’s all there is to this guide to rental houses in Kiigene. I hope it has been helpful. Send this to a friend searching for a house in this area.
