# Nairobi Class A office rents and incentives

> Headline Class A rent in Nairobi is around KSh1,300/sqm/mo · ≈ $11.3 PSF/yr USD, with 6 months of typical rent-free on a 5-year term.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Headline Class A rent: KSh1,300/sqm/mo · ≈ $11.3 PSF/yr USD.
- Trophy submarket rents (Westlands) push to roughly KSh1,500/sqm/mo · ≈ $13 PSF/yr USD.
- Typical concessions on a 5-year deal: 6 months free rent.
- Vacancy stands at 21.4% — market trend is flat.
- Use effective rent (face minus PV of concessions), not headline, to compare deals.

## 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%
- **trophyRent**: KSh1,500/sqm/mo · ≈ $13 PSF/yr USD
- **primeRent**: KSh1,100/sqm/mo · ≈ $9.57 PSF/yr USD

## FAQ
### What is the average Class A rent in Nairobi?
Around KSh1,300/sqm/mo · ≈ $11.3 PSF/yr USD across the broader Class A index. Trophy submarkets like Westlands command 20–40% above that.

### How many months of rent-free are normal in Nairobi?
6 months on a 5-year deal is the standard benchmark. Lease-up product or tenants with strong covenant strength can push higher.

### Are rents rising or falling in Nairobi?
The Nairobi Class A market is currently flat. Vacancy is 21.4%, which sets the negotiating context.

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