Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya is often called “The London of Africa’. The city is cosmopolitan, it hustles and bustles day and night; the country itself is a Mecca for tourists with hundreds of places to go and things to see. Nairobi is also the home of many companies large and small, local and foreign and also the home of a large expat community.
When a family first arrives in Kenya, the first thing they normally do is to seek apartments for rent in Nairobi. In some cases the apartment will be their full time residence during their posting, in other cases the apartments are serviced units that give them the opportunity to enjoy independent living while getting accustomed to Nairobi.
Nairobi is growing very quickly and as a result the demand for housing is growing rapidly as well. Homes and apartments for rent in Nairobi are relatively expensive but that is to be expected in an environment where the demand outstrips the supply. The further one gets out of the center of the city the more expensive the properties become, but of course like anything, the rent depends on the size and quality.
Where to live in Nairobi:
As Nairobi is in full growth mode, the number of cars on the road is rapidly increasing and traffic jams are frequent. Most people take their commute into account when selecting apartments for rent in Nairobi. People with school age children often choose to live near the schools for exactly the same reason; by the way, there are plenty of good schools in Nairobi both public and private. There are also many shopping centers and malls that have been built in and near the prime residential areas of the city.
It wasn’t too many years ago that city center was the home for offices and other commercial establishments. Today, many are relocating to the suburbs to escape the traffic problems. The further one goes from the city, the more spacious the houses but with limited sewage disposal the developments are being limited until the infrastructure can catch up with the demand.
As Nairobi is the capital of Kenya, there are numerous embassies located there as well as the regional headquarters of the United Nations. Most of these facilities are north of city center and many people find this area ideal for living, schooling and recreation.
If you are looking for apartments for rent in Nairobi you will be interested in Heri Heights Services Apartments. Located next door to the state house and just minutes away from the cities great nightlife, Heri Heights is difficult to beat.
