Apartments for Sale in Nairobi

LocationWestlands43 Kilimani30 Kileleshwa15 Riverside9 Lavington5

Nairobi apartment searches should be separated by area, unit size, building management and tenant profile. Kilimani, Westlands, Kileleshwa, Riverside and Lavington all have apartment supply, but they do not behave as one market: service charges, parking, furnished-rental demand, resale depth and oversupply risk can change sharply between corridors.

Apartments for Sale in Nairobi: published opportunities

102 published matches

Pre-Launch

ROI 12.8%

Westlands

East Vista

From KES 11.5M2 Bed

Pre-Launch

ROI 12.3%

Westlands

Gemini Phase 2

From KES 18M2 Bed

Completed

ROI 12.5%

Westlands

Gemland

From KES 6.8M1 Bed and 2 Bed

Pre-Launch

ROI 12.2%

Westlands

Amani Residency

From KES 19.5M3 Bed and 4 Bed

Pre-Launch

ROI 12.7%

Westlands

Oxford Homes

From KES 6.8M1 Bed and 2 Bed

Pre-Launch

ROI 12.1%

Riverside

Executives Suites

From KES 7.9M1 Bed, 2 Bed and 3 Bed

Under Construction

ROI 12.1%

Westlands

Superwest Bury

From KES 7M1 Bed and 2 Bed

Pre-Launch

ROI 12.7%

Westlands

Forest One

From KES 8.7M1 Bed, 2 Bed and 3 Bed

Under Construction

ROI 12.9%

Westlands

Superwest View

From KES 6.8M1 Bed, 2 Bed and 3 Bed

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.

Where this property type fits best

Apartments in WestlandsCorporate and furnished-let demand, with building management and parking doing much of the value work.Apartments in KilimaniCentral apartment supply with strong tenant depth, but density and service charge need careful review.Apartments in KileleshwaResidential apartment setting close to Kilimani, Riverside and Westlands, often calmer but still access-sensitive.Apartments in RiversidePremium apartment corridor where scarcity, privacy and Westlands access matter more than listing volume.Apartments in LavingtonA mixed residential market where apartments should be compared against townhouses and larger homes.

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.

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.

Main risk

Oversupply and costs

Service charge, parking and management can change the real return.

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

Apartment guidance combines published inventory, area benchmarks 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.

Foreigners Buying ApartmentsApartment-specific legal, service-charge and management checks.Foreign Buyer ChecklistDocuments, payment controls and legal checks to confirm.Can Foreigners Buy?Understand the leasehold baseline before shortlisting.

How to compare Nairobi apartments

After reviewing Nairobi apartments, narrow the search by the area that best matches the tenant or owner-occupier profile. Kilimani often gives the broadest apartment liquidity, Westlands leans corporate and furnished, Kileleshwa is calmer, Riverside is more selective and Lavington works where space and school access matter. Then compare the bedroom-level pages so price, size, service charge and building quality are tested inside the same use case.

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Compare adjacent property types before narrowing your Nairobi search too early.

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Research Before You Enquire

Supporting pages connect this commercial search to areas, new projects, due diligence and buyer guidance.

Nairobi Area GuidesGuide page for the seven approved Nairobi neighbourhoods.New Projects in NairobiInventory-led guide to new-build and under-construction Nairobi property projects.Off-Plan Property in NairobiEducation and project-review guide for off-plan buying, payment plans, construction risk and developer due diligence.Diaspora Buyers GuideGuide for overseas buyers researching Nairobi property remotely.Investment GuideROI, rental yield, cash flow and resale context for Nairobi buyers.Due Diligence GuideTitle, agreement, payment and verification guidance for Nairobi buyers.

Diaspora Buyer Process

Remote buyers can connect this search to authority, payment, document and handover controls before enquiry.

Buying Nairobi Property RemotelyDiaspora buyer process for purchasing Nairobi property remotely with current evidence, legal review, payment controls and handover planning.Diaspora Property Due DiligenceRemote buyer due diligence for Nairobi property, covering ownership, seller authority, documents, payment verification, handover and management planning.Payment Verification for Diaspora Property BuyersDiaspora buyer guidance for verifying Nairobi property payment instructions, recipient accounts, exchange timing, receipts and stop signals before sending funds.Power of Attorney for Diaspora Property BuyersDiaspora buyer guidance on using a narrow, lawyer-reviewed power of attorney for Nairobi property signing, handover and transaction support.Source of Funds for Diaspora Property BuyersDiaspora buyer guidance for documenting salary savings, business income, sale proceeds, remittances, transfer records and property payment evidence.Property Management for Diaspora BuyersDiaspora buyer guidance for managing Nairobi property after handover, including service charge, tenants, repairs, statements and owner reporting.