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Highest Rent in Kenya

Top 100 cities ranked by highest rent

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Highest Rent — Kenya

1 Wanguru 24 $200
2 Awendo 17 $200
3 Mwingi 27 $200
4 Garba Tula 18 $200
5 Emali 32 $200
6 Wote 32 $200
7 Oyugis 17 $200
8 Ogembo 25 $200
9 Makueni Boma 32 $200
10 Rongo 36 $200
11 Maai Mahiu 39 $200
12 Mai 39 $200
13 Hola 48 $200
14 Eldama Ravine 10 $200
15 Takaba 33 $200
16 Taveta 47 $200
17 Maua 35 $200
18 Kihancha 36 $200
19 Chuka 49 $200
20 Bondo 46 $200
21 Lafey 33 $200
22 Kakuma 51 $200
23 Karatina 44 $200
24 Isebania 36 $200
25 Nyamira 42 $200
26 Kabarnet 10 $200
27 Kajiado 19 $200
28 Lamu 30 $200
29 Watamu 23 $200
30 Elburgon 39 $200
31 Makutano 55 $200
32 Kitui 27 $200
33 Pumwani 05 $200
34 Kerugoya 24 $200
35 Rongai 39 $200
36 Mairo Inya 43 $200
37 Maralal 45 $200
38 Mariakani 23 $200
39 Siaya 46 $200
40 Ramu 33 $200
41 Marsabit 34 $200
42 Nyahururu 29 $200
43 Tetu 44 $200
44 Lugulu 13 $200
45 Kapsabet 40 $200
46 Iten 14 $200
47 Njoro 39 $200
48 Webuye 12 $200
49 Murang’a 38 $200
50 Masalani 48 $200
51 Kinoi 31 $200
52 Kenol 38 $200
53 Homa Bay 17 $200
54 Mumias 20 $200
55 Ol Kalou 43 $200
56 Moyale 34 $200
57 Molo 39 $200
58 Habaswein 54 $200
59 Ngong 19 $200
60 Nairobi 05 $200
61 Kakamega 20 $200
62 Mombasa 37 $200
63 Nakuru 39 $200
64 Ruiru 22 $200
65 Eldoret 52 $200
66 Kisumu 26 $200
67 Kikuyu 22 $200
68 Thika 05 $200
69 Naivasha 39 $200
70 Karuri 38 $200
71 Karuri 22 $200
72 Matuga 28 $200
73 Mwala 31 $200
74 Lang'ata 05 $200
75 Ongata Rongai 19 $200
76 Jomvu 37 $200
77 Garissa 16 $200
78 Kitale 50 $200
79 Limuru 22 $200
80 Juja 22 $200
81 Kitengela 19 $200
82 Kiambu 22 $200
83 Mlolongo 31 $200
84 Malindi 23 $200
85 Mandera 33 $200
86 Khwisero 20 $200
87 Kisii 25 $200
88 Gilgil 39 $200
89 Narok 41 $200
90 Embu 15 $200
91 Machakos 31 $200
92 Githunguri 31 $200
93 Githunguri 22 $200
94 El Wak 33 $200
95 Upper Gilgil 43 $200
96 Kapenguria 55 $200
97 Imara Daima Estate 05 $200
98 Voi 47 $200
99 Kericho 21 $200
100 Bungoma 12 $200

Cities with the highest rents in Kenya reflect tight housing markets where demand significantly exceeds supply. Wanguru leads with a median rent of $200 per month.

High rents are typically found in cities with strong economies, large populations of young professionals, and limited housing supply. These markets often have low vacancy rates and competitive rental processes.

The rent burden in these cities can be significant, with many residents spending more than 30% of their income on housing. This has fueled discussions about rent control, affordable housing development, and tenant protections in many of these communities.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Renters in Wanguru pay $200/month — that's $2,400 per year on housing alone.
  • 2. The general rule of thumb is that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income — in many of these cities, average earners exceed that threshold.
  • 3. High-rent cities often have rental vacancy rates below 5%, creating intense competition for available units.

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