Houses and Bedsitters for Rent in Kasarani, Nairobi

Where is Kasarani and what is it like to rent there?

Wikipedia places the Kasarani neighbourhood along Thika Road, about 12 km by road north-east of the CBD, and says the name also covers Nairobi's second most populated sub-county, which spans several north-eastern neighbourhoods. A large population along a main road tends to produce many small rental units, so renters often find bedsitters and flats of one or two bedrooms. Read our guide to bedsitters for what the term means, and studio and 1 bedroom apartments for larger units.

Mwiki appears on Wikipedia only as one of Nairobi's neighbourhoods, and we have no confirmed detail on Sunton, so we do not describe either estate in depth. Visit and ask residents about water, security and lighting.

What local landmarks matter for a Kasarani renter?

The best-known landmark is the Moi International Sports Centre, also called Kasarani Stadium. Wikipedia says the complex includes a stadium, a gymnasium, a swimming pool and a hotel, and that it hosts the national football team and is the home ground of Mathare United and Tusker F.C. On event days, traffic around the stadium can be heavy, so test the road on a match or concert day if you live nearby. We have no measured data on that, so this is a thing to check yourself.

How far is Kasarani from town, and how do I commute?

The road distance to the CBD is about 12 km along Thika Road (Wikipedia). We did not find sourced matatu routes or journey times, so we do not list them. Time the trip yourself at your own travel hours, and compare the cost of the commute with the rent you save. A flat that is cheaper by KES 5,000 a month but adds an hour to the journey each way may not save you money in practice.

How much is rent in Kasarani?

We cannot give a sourced rent band. As of November 2026 Land & Property has no Kasarani listings, and public price indices report house sale prices, not rent by estate. To compare Kasarani with Roysambu or Ruiru, collect at least three adverts in each estate for the same unit type and the same finish. When verified brokers list, we will publish dated ranges.

What should a first-time Kasarani renter do before paying?

Make a short list of three units, and visit each at the hours you would be home. Ask the landlord or caretaker for the full cost of the first month, in writing, including deposit, advance rent and any fee. Ask who owns the building and how rent is paid. Check that the door locks, the window locks and the water tap work before you hand over money. Keep a copy of every receipt, and photograph the room on the day you move in. If anyone asks you to pay a fee to view or to reserve, pause and read our guide to renting safely first.

What should I check on water, security and scams?

Ask the caretaker how often water runs, whether the building has a tank, who guards the gate and whether lighting works at night. Kenyans.co.ke describes a listing on the Thika Super Highway that lured a renter, who lost KES 12,000 before the agent vanished. The same article lists fake lease papers and pressure to pay early. Do not pay before you have seen the unit with someone who can show authority to let it.

See our guides to agents and brokers and tenant rights. For a different style of living, look at Lavington. The Nairobi guide, the Kenya guide and our Uganda rentals give wider context.

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