1 Bed Apartments for Sale in Riverside

BudgetKES 5M to 10M5KES 15M to 20M2Luxury1

1 Bed apartments in Riverside start from KES 12M and average KES 16M for units of 60 to 80 sqm. Standard amenities at this bedroom count include high-spec finishes, access control, backup power and covered parking. Q1 2026 apartment signal: +1.8% QoQ sales. Riverside was one of the stronger apartment readings, helped by its smaller supply pool and corporate proximity. One-bedroom apartments in Riverside are typically chosen by single professionals and young couples who prioritise commute convenience and building quality over square footage. One bedroom searches often depend on commute convenience, furnishing quality, parking, security and affordability for young professionals or single occupants. Compare budget bands below to separate entry-level stock from mid-range and higher-spec options within the same area and bedroom count.

Available 1 Bedroom apartments in Riverside

8 published matches

Cheval in Riverside, Nairobi
Pre-Launch
ROI 12.1%

Riverside

Cheval

From KES 8.3M1 Bed and 2 Bed
Eighty Eight in Riverside, Nairobi
Under Construction
ROI 12.1%

Riverside

Eighty Eight

From KES 13.6MStudio, 2 Bed and 1 Bed
Balkis Residences Riverside in Riverside, Nairobi
Under Construction
ROI 12.2%

Riverside

Balkis Residences Riverside

From KES 7.9M1 Bed, 2 Bed and 3 Bed
Executives Suites in Riverside, Nairobi
Pre-Launch
ROI 12.1%

Riverside

Executives Suites

From KES 7.9M1 Bed, 2 Bed and 3 Bed
The Saruni in Riverside, Nairobi
Completed
ROI 12.9%

Riverside

The Saruni

From KES 15.6M1 Bed, 2 Bed and 3 Bed
Riverside Azure Apartments in Riverside, Nairobi
Under Construction
ROI 12.5%

Riverside

Riverside Azure Apartments

From KES 8.5M1 Bed, 2 Bed and 3 Bed
PAVO Residence Riverside in Riverside, Nairobi
Under Construction
ROI 12.8%

Riverside

PAVO Residence Riverside

From KES 6.8MStudio and 1 Bed
Devine Suites in Riverside, Nairobi
Completed
ROI 12.1%

Riverside

Devine Suites

From KES 19M1 Bed and 2 Bed

Local Bedroom Market

One-bedroom apartments: decision summary

Riverside buyers should compare this bedroom configuration as a local housing product, not only as a number of rooms. One bedroom searches often depend on commute convenience, furnishing quality, parking, security and affordability for young professionals or single occupants. Best used for selective upper-market apartment buyers who value quiet Westlands access and can accept fewer resale comparables.

Q1 2026 apartment signal

+1.8% QoQ sales

Riverside was one of the stronger apartment readings, helped by its smaller supply pool and corporate proximity.

Indicative entry

KES 12M

Guide asking benchmark before live unit confirmation.

Typical floor area

60 to 80 sqm (650 to 860 sq ft)

Gross and net areas may differ between developers.

Shortlist around

  • Access through Riverside Drive, Chiromo Road and Waiyaki Way.
  • Expected baseline features: high-spec finishes, access control, backup power and covered parking.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Riverside are typically chosen by single professionals and young couples who prioritise commute convenience and building quality over square footage.
  • Daily access to Riverside Drive restaurants, Westgate Mall and Sarit Centre, plus the practical school route where relevant.

Research note

Figures are indicative asking benchmarks compiled for buyer comparison. Confirm the live price, unit size, service charge, title position and availability before making a reservation.

Reviewed by Kelvin Musagala

Last reviewed 6 June 2026

Investment Context

Investment checks for Riverside apartments

Use these connected pages to test Riverside apartments against rentability, service charges, vacancy risk, resale depth and the wider neighbourhood evidence before you shortlist.

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Foreign Buyer Path

Riverside apartments checks for non-citizens

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

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What to verify before choosing 1 bedroom apartments

Riverside has a deliberately small project pool. That scarcity can work in a buyer's favour when the building is right, but it also means fewer comparables, less liquidity than Kilimani or Westlands, and pricing that is harder to test against real market evidence. Day-to-day movement runs along Riverside Drive, Chiromo Road and Waiyaki Way. Schools in reach include Braeburn Westlands and ISK are both nearby. Retail and lifestyle anchors include Riverside Drive restaurants, Westgate Mall and Sarit Centre. Riverside is chosen by senior professionals and long-stay expatriates who want a quieter address with fast access to Westlands corporate offices and the embassy corridor. One-bedroom buyers in Riverside tend to prioritise parking availability, commute distance and building security because those factors determine long-term livability and rental marketability in this bedroom band. Next, compare the budget bands for this bedroom type and check whether price differences reflect genuine quality, better access, lower density or simply a different payment-plan structure.

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