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Nairobi, Kenya

Westlands

Expensive but convenient - walking distance to everything, just prepare for traffic

93 listingsFrom KSh 120k/mo+8% YoY
Westlands
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About Westlands

Westlands is where you pay premium for convenience. Most apartments here are 3-4 bedrooms in mid to high-rise buildings with decent security and parking. You'll walk to Sarit Centre for groceries, grab coffee at Java, hit the gym downstairs. Tuesday evenings mean fighting traffic on Ring Road. Saturday mornings are quieter - perfect for walking to brunch spots along Parklands Road. The area attracts working professionals and expat families who want modern apartments with backup generators and boreholes. Downside? Rent averages 120K+ and parking is still a nightmare during peak hours. Most buildings have pools and gyms, but you're paying for it. It's not the cheapest option but you're close to offices, decent restaurants, and shopping without needing a car for daily errands.

Population

~7,200 residents

Total listings

93+

Most common

3 bedroom apartment

The vibe

Professional crowd, mix of Kenyans and expats. Busy during weekdays, quieter weekends. Modern apartment living with decent security.

Best for

Working professionals who value convenience over savings. Expat families needing modern housing with reliable utilities. People who prefer apartment living to standalone houses.

History

Started as residential area in the 1970s, mostly single-family homes. Real development kicked off in the 1990s when shopping centers like Sarit opened. The 2000s brought the apartment boom - developers realized they could build up instead of out. Ring Road improvements in the 2010s made it more accessible, attracting more commercial development. Today it's mostly mid-rise apartments and office blocks, with a few remaining standalone houses. The UN offices nearby helped establish it as an expat-friendly area.

Cost of living
median rent
KSh 120,000/mo
+8% YoY
studioKSh 62,500
1 bdKSh 92,500
2 bdKSh 110,000
3 bdKSh 120,000
4 bdKSh 160,000
5+ bdKSh 500,000

All figures KSh/month · median across active listings

Getting around

Nearest stage

CFC/Delta

1 min walk
Westlands Stage1m
CFC / Delta1m
CFC/ Delta2m
Delta/CFC2m
114WNgara-Westlands-Kangemi-LimuruTransfer required for CBD
23KGOdeon-Chiromo-Westlands-Kangemi~21–46 mins to CBD
30Odeon-Westlands-Kangemi-Uthiru~21–46 mins to CBD
105Odeon-Westlands-Kangemi-Kinoo-Regen-Kikuyu~21–46 mins to CBD

CBD commute

Direct matatu routes to CBD include Route 23KG, Route 30, Route 105. Off-peak the ride is typically 20–40 minutes; expect an extra 30–60 minutes during morning and evening rush.

Most matatus run from around 5:30am to 10pm. After that, boda bodas are usually at the main stages, and Uber, Bolt, and inDriver cover the rest of the night.

Amenities

Braeburn International School

international · IB

★★★★★

Parklands Baptist Primary School

primary · CBC

★★★★★

Westlands Primary School

primary · CBC

★★★★★

St. Austin's Academy

secondary · 8-4-4

★★★★★
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