Some of you have never heard of Marurui 😁. I’ll tell you where it is, places you’ll find affordable houses, and tell you what to expect if you relocate to this area.
This guide is perfect if you don’t know where to find affordable houses in Marurui, and you want to avoid getting scammed by fake agents, who are all over.
If this sounds like you, don’t worry. I will show you where to find affordable single rooms, double rooms, bedsitters, 1 (one) and 2 (two) bedroom houses in Marurui.
If, for example, you want a Ksh. 7,000 double room. Use this guide to identify the places that have a double room going for Ksh. 7,000 or less, then go there and see if there is a vacant one. Or send someone to check for you.
Please note, all prices are in Kenya Shillings (Ksh.) per month.
Highlights
I’ll show you where to find:
•Single rooms 3,500
•Double rooms 7,000
•Bedsitters 6,000
•1 bedroom 10,000
•2 bedroom 16,000
Is Marurui a good place to live?
Before we dive into places where you’ll find affordable rental houses, let’s take a closer look at Marurui.
How is life in Marurui?
The rent you’ll pay is one piece of the puzzle.
Daily fare, time spent commuting, food prices, water availability, and even security of the area are other factors you should consider.
So what is it like living there? This is what to expect when you relocate to Marurui.
Where is Marurui located in Nairobi?
Marurui is located 3.7 Km off Thika Road from Roasters.
Where do I board matatu to Marurui?
The Marurui stage in Nairobi is located along Moi Lane, near Imenti House.
Fare from Nairobi CBD to Marurui
Ksh. 50 during off-peak hours
Ksh. 70 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.
(70×2) x 5 days = 700
700 x 4 weeks = 2,800
In addition to rent, you’ll spend approximately Ksh. 2,800 in fares per month if you decide to live in Marurui.
Traffic jam pain points
The main traffic pain points are Muthaiga and Globe roundabout.
Water availability
6 out of 10 of the people I talked to said they had water throughout.
The remaining 4 said water availability is sporadic.
Food prices in Marurui
6/10 people I talked to said that food prices in Marurui are high.
4 said they’re average.
Is Marurui safe?
This year 2023, there have been 0 cases of insecurity in Marurui reported in the media.
What about unreported cases?
For the unreported cases, I talked to the residents.
8/10 of the people I talked to said insecurity in Marurui is high.
They said theft of mobile phones is rife in the area and that it’s unsafe from 10 pm.
Alright! Let’s dive in.
Places in Marurui you’ll find affordable rental houses
Marurui is not that big. For easier illustration, I’ll group houses as they branch from the main road at Marurui shopping center.
Let’s start with the first lane, which is on the right immediately you enter the shopping centre from the matatu stage.
This long stretch of road has many, many rental houses.
•Single rooms 3,500 ; 4,000
•Double rooms 7,000 ; 7,500 ; 8,000
•Bedsitters 6,000 ; 10,000
•1 bedroom 11,000 ; 13,000
•2 bedroom 16,000 ; 18,000
Get to the second lane.
On this lane, you’ll find
•Bedsitters 8,000
•1 bedroom 10,500 ; 12,000 15,000
Onto the third lane.
This lane has
•Bedsitters 7,000 ; 8,000
•1 bedroom 10,000 ; 12,000
Proceed to the fourth lane.
Here you’ll find
•Bedsitters 8,500
•2 bedroom 23,000
Along this lane you’ll find:
•Bedsitters 6,000 ; 7,000 ; 8,000
•Double rooms 9,000
•1 bedroom 12,000
•2 bedroom 22,000
And then on the 7th lane:
•Bedsitters 7,500 ; 10,000
•1 bedroom 10,000 ; 16,000
•2 bedroom 20,000
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