# CBD (Historic) vs other Nairobi submarkets

> CBD (Historic) (prime, ~KSh900/sqm/mo · ≈ $7.83 PSF/yr USD) is one of 5 Nairobi Class A submarkets we track.

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## TL;DR
- CBD (Historic) sits at prime tier.
- Average rent KSh900/sqm/mo · ≈ $7.83 PSF/yr USD vs city average 1300.
- Compared submarkets: Westlands (trophy), Upper Hill (trophy), Gigiri (UN Corridor) (prime).

## Key facts
- **city**: Nairobi
- **submarket**: CBD (Historic)
- **tier**: prime
- **averageRentLocal**: KSh900/sqm/mo · ≈ $7.83 PSF/yr USD
- **cityClassARentUsd**: $11/sqft/yr
- **cityVacancyPct**: 21.4%

## FAQ
### What other submarkets compete with CBD (Historic) in Nairobi?
Westlands, Upper Hill, Gigiri (UN Corridor)

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/nairobi/cbd-historic/topics/vs-other-submarkets), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.