If you intend to live in Nakuru,there are several estates where middle class as well as high class people live.It is interesting to note that Nakuru is one of the cheapest towns to live and among the cleanest towns in East and Central Africa.
The list of Estates in Nakuru includes:
Nkata Estate
Nkata estate is some few kilometers from Nakuru town. The estate is very clean with modern houses.Most of the people here live in their homes but there are few houses for people to rent.
In Nkata a single room costs Ksh 2,000-Ksh3,500 while a bedsitter costs Ksh 3,500 to Ksh5,000.A one bedroom at this estate goes for Ksh 6,000-Ksh 8,000 while two bedroom houses go for Ksh 8,000-Ksh13,000
Security at Nkata estate is extremely good, and there are several areas to shop.
Langalanga
Langalanga is a middle class estate preferred by most people who live in the town.Transport to town is low-usually not more than 50 and there are several vehicles plying the route.
Most houses here are either two or three bedrooms but there are few one bedroom and single rooms. It is interesting that you can get a one bedroom house of Ksh 4,000 and a two bedroom house of Ksh 8,0000.A single room here is between Ksh 1,500-Ksh 3,500.
Racecourse Estate
Racecourse estate is one of the few estates where people of means live.the houses here are much expensive, but the good thing is,the rent cannot at any time reach what landlords and agents charge in Nairobi.
A two bedroom house in Ngata is between Ksh 8,000-Ksh 13,000 while a one bedroom house goes for Ksh 6,000-Ksh9,000.
Very few single rooms exist in Racecourse but if you are lucky to get one,the cost is Ksh3,000-Ksh 4,500.
Mercy Njeri/Kiamunyi
This is a growing estate with fresh air,excellent drainage system and cheap houses.One thing you would love about this areas is that there are several vehicles plying the route, security is good as well as several schools,which include Kiamunyi Primary school.
A single room at Kiamunyi is Ksh 1,500-Ksh 3,500 while one bedroom is Ksh 4,500-Ksh 8,000.Two bedroom is Ksh 7,000-Ksh13,000 while three bedroom house does not exceed Ksh20,000.
Freehold,Satellite,Whitehouse,Shabab,London,Mwariki
The rent in most of these estates vary with a margin of Ksh2,000.The average rental price for a single room is Ksh 3,000-Ksh 5,000 while one bedroom is Ksh 6,000-Ksh10,000 and two bedroom goes for Ksh 9,000-Ksh 15,000.
The average price for three bedroom is Ksh 18,0000.
