Just two days after payday, the majority of employed Kenyans are usually broke already because they use most of their salaries paying rent.
If you're among this bunch of people and you're tired of living from paycheck to paycheck, consider moving into a cheaper house. That way, your salary might sustain you throughout the month.
Here are affordable and ideal estates in Nairobi you can rent if you earn a small salary:
1.Rongai
Though often referred to as diaspora because of how far it is, this place has affordable and spacious houses.
You can find one bedroom houses ranging from Sh 7,000-10,000 a month.
The only challenge is you will have to put up with is the long commuting hours because of the traffic jam.
2.Embakasi
Besides being secure, this estate is quite cheap and decent, making it ideal for potential job seekers or relatively low-income earners.
Besides affordable housing, the availability of commuter train makes it more worth it to live here since it makes life easier.
You only pay Sh 40 per trip to the CBD without worrying about the usual hectic traffic jam.
3.Kasarani/Roysambu
It’s possible to find a decent bedsitter ranging from Sh 5,000-10,000, and also one or two bedrooms at affordable prices.
The fact that it's located along Thika Super Highway makes traffic not as notorious as other major roads.
Also, another advantage of living in this neighbourhood is that security is guaranteed because there’s a police station near the estates.
4.Buruburu
Once upon a time, this estate used to be for the rich and elites, but nowadays, low-income earners can afford to rent a house here.
The houses are in good condition and not very pricy. A one bedroom house probably goes for Sh13,000-20,000, which is not bad, since it was once acclaimed a rich only estate.
5.Kinoo/Uthiru
This place is ideal and very convenient for anyone working along Waiyaki way or the CBD.
A decent one bedroom goes for around Sh 10,000, which is quite cheaper compared to other places.