# Westlands vs other Nairobi submarkets

> Westlands (trophy, ~KSh1,500/sqm/mo · ≈ $13 PSF/yr USD) is one of 5 Nairobi Class A submarkets we track.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Westlands sits at trophy tier.
- Average rent KSh1,500/sqm/mo · ≈ $13 PSF/yr USD vs city average 1300.
- Compared submarkets: Upper Hill (trophy), Gigiri (UN Corridor) (prime), CBD (Historic) (prime).

## Key facts
- **city**: Nairobi
- **submarket**: Westlands
- **tier**: trophy
- **averageRentLocal**: KSh1,500/sqm/mo · ≈ $13 PSF/yr USD
- **cityClassARentUsd**: $11/sqft/yr
- **cityVacancyPct**: 21.4%

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

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