The metropolitan Nairobi City with a population of nearly 6 million is the largest commercial hub in East Africa. As a result, its residents comprise people from all around the world. Our list of estates in Nairobi covers slums and luxurious neighbourhoods.

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Choosing a comfortable place of residence takes among other factors preference and financial status. We have covered more considerations to guarantee an informed choice.

List of Estates in Nairobi

While some estates attract deep-pocket tenants, others are a haven for hustlers.

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How many estates are in Nairobi? There are at least 100 estates within Nairobi City County. Presented below are the most notorious holding areas.

1. Karen estate

The leafy Karen estate bordering Ngong Forest is home to a wealthier demographic of Kenyans.

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A majority of prominent persons in positions of power own luxurious properties in Karen.

2. Kitisuru estate

The residential suburb sits about 9.5 kilometres from the central business district.

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The name Kitisuru comes from the nearby Gitathuru River.

 3. Westlands

Westlands is located about 3.2 Km northwest of Nairobi’s central business district. The affluent neighbourhood is both a residential and a commercial area.

4. Runda estate

The high-end Runda is an abbreviation for Reserved United Nations Development Area.

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The estate guarantees a quiet, secure, and serene environment for both residence and business.

More Expensive estates in Nairobi City

1. Hurlingham
2. Kahawa Sukari
3. Kileleshwa
4. Kilimani
5. Kyuna estate
6. Lavington
7. Loresho
8. Lower Kabete
9. Muthaiga
10. Nyari estate
11. Parklands
12. Upper Hill
13. Yaya Centre

Upcoming are more estates for those in the middle class and lower class.

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Most affordable estates in Nairobi

1. Brookside
2. Buru Buru
3. Dagoretti
4. Dagoretti Corner
5. Dandora
6. Dohnholm
7. Eastleigh
8. Embakasi
9. Garden Estate
10. Githurai
11. Grevillea Grove
12. Hamza
13. Hill View Estate
14. Huruma
15. Imara Daima
16. Jogoo Road
17. Kabete
18. Kahawa West
19. Kasarani
20. Kawangware
21. Kayole
22. Kerara Pon
23. Kiambkiambu
24. Kibera
25. Kingara Road
26. Kinoo
27. Kitengela
28. Komarock
29. Korogocho
30. Langata
31. Limuru
32. Machakos
33. Mathare
34. Mlolongo
35. Mombasa Road
36. Mountain View
37. Muthaiga North
38. Nairobi Central
39. Nairobi West
40. Ngong
41. Ngummo
42. Nyayo
43. Old Muthaiga
44. Pangani
45. Peponi
46. Rhapta Road
47. Riara
48. Riara Road
49. Ridgeways
50. Riruta
51. Riverside
52. Rongai
53. Tassia
54. Rossyln
55. Roysambu
56. Ruai
57. Ruaka
58. Ruaka
59. Ruiru
60. Satellite
61. Savannah
62. South B
63. South C
64. Syokimau
65. Thigiri
66. Thika Road
67. Thome
68. Umoja
69. Utawala
70. Uthiru
71. Valley Arcade
72. Waiyaki Way
73. Woodley

Access to social amenities such as water, electricity, and fast internet is still a challenge, particularly the inner cities.

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The list of estates in Nairobi is handy for both newcomers and urban veterans desperate to change their place of stay. Above all, consider security and the cost of housing before deciding to move.