Apartments for Sale in Nairobi

Explore apartments for sale in Nairobi, including studios, one-bedroom units and larger family residences in Westlands, Kilimani, Kileleshwa, Riverside and Lavington. Compare completed apartments and off-plan developments offering different floor areas, amenities and payment arrangements. Whether purchasing a home or evaluating a residential investment, browse properties by neighbourhood, bedroom count, asking price and construction status to find options that meet your requirements.

Apartments for Sale in Nairobi: published opportunities

113 published matches

Property Type Strategy

How Nairobi apartment buyers should compare the market

Nairobi apartment decisions are usually won or lost in the details: square footage, parking allocation, lift reliability, service charge, density, tenant profile and resale depth. A cheaper unit can become expensive if the building is poorly managed or if the bedroom mix does not match the area renter. Start with the listings above, then compare the area pages below before narrowing by bedroom count.

What to check before shortlisting

  • Confirm square footage, parking allocation and whether balconies, DSQ space or storage are included in the quoted price.
  • Review service charge assumptions, lifts, water, security, waste management and building occupancy rules.
  • Check whether the bedroom mix fits the area tenant profile, especially for 1-bed, 2-bed and 3-bed investment units.
  • Compare similar completed buildings, not only nearby launches, before relying on projected resale value.

Buyer Fit

Buyer Profiles for Nairobi Apartments

Use these buyer paths to match this search to the buyer's real situation before comparing listings, requesting documents or paying deposit.

Apartment Market Brief

Nairobi apartments: liquidity, rent and building quality

Apartments are Nairobi's deepest prime residential product, but the market is not uniform. A strong apartment shortlist separates location demand, bedroom size, service-charge discipline, parking, furnished-use rules and building management before comparing price.

Relevant areas

5 apartment corridors

Kilimani, Westlands, Kileleshwa, Riverside and Lavington.

Bedroom scope

Studio to 4-bedroom

Different unit sizes serve different tenant and resale pools.

Q2 2026 market signal

Mixed by area

Kilimani, Kileleshwa and Riverside rose; Westlands and Lavington declined.

Apartment shortlist checks

  • Compare price per square metre against completed buildings in the same pocket.
  • Check parking allocation, lift count, backup power, borehole water and service-charge assumptions.
  • Separate long-let, furnished and owner-occupier use because each rewards different buildings.
  • Review resale depth by bedroom count, not just by the area name.

Research note

NRE's reading is that Nairobi apartment buyers should compare neighbourhoods as separate markets because sale-price movement, rental movement and supply conditions differ by corridor. The external benchmark is the HassConsult House Price Index, Q2 2026, apartment segment, page 3. Those figures are area-level index movements, not transaction prices or valuations of individual apartments. NRE combines the benchmark with published inventory and building-level due-diligence factors; confirm current price, unit size, service charge and availability before reserving.

Reviewed by Kelvin Musagala

Last reviewed 6 June 2026

Investment Context

Investment checks for Nairobi apartments

Use these connected pages to compare Nairobi apartments by valid areas, unit sizes, rentability, service-charge exposure and resale liquidity before narrowing the search.

Foreign Buyer Path

Nairobi apartments checks for non-citizens

Foreign buyers comparing Nairobi should confirm the ownership position, legal review sequence, payment evidence and management plan before judging the shortlist by price or projected return.

How to compare Nairobi apartments

Understanding Nairobi's Apartment Market Before Buying

Nairobi's residential apartment market is not moving in a single direction. While some neighbourhoods continue to record modest price growth, others have experienced declining apartment values, making location and property-specific comparisons increasingly important.

The HassConsult Q2 2026 House Price Index recorded quarterly apartment sale-price growth of 1.6% in Kilimani, 0.9% in Kileleshwa and 1.9% in Riverside. Over the same period, apartment prices declined by 1.0% in Westlands and 1.1% in Lavington. These differences demonstrate why a favourable Nairobi address does not automatically translate into strong capital appreciation.

Choosing the right neighbourhood should begin with intended use. Professionals may prioritise Westlands or Riverside for commercial access, while families may place greater emphasis on space, school access and the residential environment. Investors should examine local rental demand, competing supply and achievable income rather than relying on general assumptions.

Asking prices also deserve careful examination. Two similarly sized apartments may differ in price per square metre, construction quality, service charges, building density and management arrangements. Off-plan buyers should review delivery records, construction progress, payment schedules and contractual completion obligations.

NRE Real Estate recommends comparing apartments within their respective neighbourhoods and price segments, using verified property information and suitable completed alternatives.

Market reference: HassConsult House Price Index, Q2 2026. Figures describe area-level apartment price movements, not individual property valuations.

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