Rent is something that can strain a salaried individual in Nairobi. Several high end estates have hiked their rent to the extent of locking out middle class, which means if someone earning below Ksh 250,000 lives in these estates, he will definitely save nothing.
If you are employed, with not side hustle, it is almost impossible to save more than half of your salary, unless you cut down your rent and deny yourself some luxuries. For instance, if your monthly salary is Ksh 30,000 there is no way you can live in a Ksh15, 000 apartment.
Financial Analysts advise that at no time your monthly rent should exceed a third of your income. This is the only way you can save part of your earnings.’
In order to save the most and ensure you build your future through your savings, here are the cheapest estates to live in Nairobi.
- Kitengela
- Rongai
- Ruiru
- Umoja
- Huruma
- Satellite
- Uthiru
- Embakasi
- Ngong
Even as you look for a house to live in any of these estates, remember you will be exposed to frequent water shortages, insecurity and poor drainage system, especially if you live in Uthiru and Huruma.But the good news is that your rent will not exceed Ksh 15,000
