A recent survey indicated that 65 % of the population in Nairobi won’t afford to pay over Ksh 10,000 for a one bedroom house. More than half have been condemned to slums, a few in middle income estates while less than 2% occupy houses in posh estates. The nice thing is that there are estates where you can rent a one bedroom house for less than Ksh10,000.
- Kayole
Kayole is in the heart of Eastlands.A one bedroom house goes for Ksh6,500 to Ksh 13,000 but the average price is Ksh9,000.
Since the construction of Jogoo Road is near completion, rent in this estate is expected to rise by Ksh1,000-Ksh4,000 but as at today, most houses are cheap.With a budget of Ksh10,000,you will get a decent house to settle in.
- Pipeline
Pipeline is another estate you can find a one bedroom below Ksh10, 000.But the problem is that most houses are built in wet areas. When it rains, mud is a normal thing.
In pipeline, especially about 1 kilometre from the bypass, you will find a one bedroom house for Ksh 7,500
- Rongai
If you work in Karen,Langata Roar and Rongai,you should look for a house in Rongai.One bedroom house can cost as high as Ksh17,000 and as low as Ksh6,000 depending on how far it is from the road.If your budget is below Ksh10,000,you won’t miss a house within the town.
- Ngong
Ngong may be far from Nairobi CBD but it’s one area where houses are extremely chap.If your budget ranges between Ksh 7,000 and Ksh10,000 you will get a decent house to occupy.
- Kangemi
Kangemi has all classes of people,but majority are individuals with monthly income below Ksh40,000.Competitioon for houses in Kangemi is high but if you’re lucky,you’ll get a house costing below Ksh 10,000
- Umoja
Umoja is a cheap estate,no doubt about that,and middle class live here.With a budget of Ksh10,000.you will find a decent house.Umoja is located adjacent to Donholm.
Mwiki
Mwiki is a developing estate which is most preferred by people working along Thika Road.Houses in Mwiki are cheap and decent. It’s advisable that before you settle in Githurai,check whether there’s available house in Mwiki.
- Kawangware
Those who earn below Ksh30,000 live in Kawangware.Kisiis,Luhya and Kikuyu are the three dominant tribes in this estate. A one bedroom house in Kawangware can cost less than Ksh8,000
- Kitengela
I have lived in Kitengela and I can attest, it’s one of the best places to live in.Kitengela is not only cheap but also lively. If your budget is below Ksh10,000 and you work along Mombasa Road, move to Kitengela.
- Githurai/Kahawa West
Githurai,though not so safe,has hundreds of one bedroom houses going for less than Ksh10,000.Next to Githurai is Kahawa West,where I will strongly recommend you search for a house.In Kahawa West,one bedroom goes for Ksh 8,000 to Ksh14,000.
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