# Nairobi Class A submarkets

> Nairobi has 5 distinct Class A submarkets we track, anchored by Westlands at the trophy tier.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- 5 submarkets covered.
- Trophy tier: Westlands, Upper Hill.
- Prime tier: Gigiri (UN Corridor), CBD (Historic).
- Established/emerging tier: Mombasa Road & JKIA Corridor.

## Key facts
- **city**: Nairobi
- **country**: Kenya
- **region**: EMEA
- **classARentLocal**: KSh1,300/sqm/mo · ≈ $11.3 PSF/yr USD
- **classARentUsd**: $11/sqft/yr
- **vacancy**: 21.4%
- **typicalLeaseYears**: 5
- **typicalRentFreeMonths**: 6
- **submarkets**: 5
- **primeYieldPct**: 9.8%
- **trophyCount**: 2
- **primeCount**: 2

## FAQ
### How many Class A submarkets are in Nairobi?
5, ranging from trophy (Westlands) down to established and emerging clusters.

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/nairobi/neighborhoods-overview), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.