Nakuru town is a rapidly growing town which is three hours drive west of Nairobi.
In the recent past, Nakuru has attracted many investors mainly from Nairobi who buy plots and develop them.
Estates in Nakuru have plots and rental apartments at affordable prices and are accessible to the town.
Housing is a lot cheaper in Nakuru compared to other towns such as Nairobi and Kericho.
While a single room is rented at Sh 4,000 per month in Kericho, it only costs Sh2500-3500 in Nakuru town.
There are various estates in Nakuru where a large number of Kenyans prefer to reside which include; Section 58, Kiti, Langalanga, Pangani, Shabab, Bangladesh, Milimani, Lanet, Freehold, Free Area, Ngata, Bahati, London, Afraha and many others.
These particular residential areas in Nakuru are characterized with security, relatively affordable rental apartments, adequate water supply, and accessibility to Nakuru town.
There are estates however that are characterized with low-income earners and students which include; part of Shabab, Kaptembwo, Pondamali, Bondeni, Kenlands, parts of Bangladesh and London among many other estates.
Students in Nakuru seem to occupy these areas due to their proximity to the universities and colleges.