For landlords
Advertise your rental property and fill the vacancy
A free listing, clear photos and fast replies fill most vacancies. Here is how landlords and caretakers in Kenya do it well.
- Free to list
- Tenants contact you directly
- Listings reviewed
In short
To advertise a rental property in Kenya, list it free on Kenya Home Search with the monthly rent, the deposit, what is included and clear daylight photos. Tenants contact you directly on WhatsApp, phone or email, and there is no commission or lead fee. Check the rent against similar listings in the same area, reply to enquiries quickly, meet tenants at the property, and sign a written tenancy agreement before handing over keys.
Reviewed by the Kenya Home Search team. General information, not legal or tax advice.
Step by step
How to fill a vacancy faster
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Step 1: Price it against the area
Look at live listings of the same size in your estate, for example 2 bedroom homes for rent in Nairobi. An asking rent above the area usually means a longer vacancy.
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Step 2: State the full cost
Give the monthly rent, the deposit, and any water, electricity, garbage or service charges. Tenants filter by budget, so hidden costs lose good tenants later.
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Step 3: Take honest photos
Shoot in daylight: every room, the kitchen, the bathroom, water storage, parking and the gate. Add a short video walk-through if you can.
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Step 4: List it free
Create your free listing with the exact estate, so it shows on the right area and type pages.
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Step 5: Reply fast
Most tenants message several landlords at once. Answer WhatsApp enquiries the same day and offer clear viewing times.
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Step 6: Screen and sign
Meet the tenant at the property, confirm their ID, agree the terms in a written tenancy agreement, and issue receipts for every payment.
Your listing
What tenants look for in a rental listing
- Rent per month in KES and the deposit amount
- Exact estate and nearest landmark or road
- Number of bedrooms and whether the master is en suite
- Water supply: county water, borehole or storage tank
- Parking, security and access road condition
- Whether pets, sharing or short stays are allowed
- Move-in date and minimum tenancy period
Why list here
What Kenya Home Search does for landlords
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Direct enquiries
Tenants reach your WhatsApp, phone or email directly. We are a marketing board, not an agency.
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No commission
We never take a share of the rent or a finder's fee.
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Area and budget pages
Your rental appears on pages such as bedsitters under KES 10,000 in Nairobi when it matches.
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Optional Featured boost
Need it let this week? A labelled Featured boost moves it higher in search. See pricing.
FAQ
Common questions
General information, reviewed . It is not legal or tax advice: an advocate confirms the steps for your transaction.
Where can I advertise a house for rent in Kenya for free?
You can list a rental free on Kenya Home Search. Tenants contact you directly and there is no commission. Paid packages are optional.
How do I get tenants fast?
Price the rent in line with similar homes in the same estate, show clear photos, state every cost up front, and reply to enquiries the same day.
Should I ask for a viewing fee?
Kenya Home Search never charges tenants to view, and many tenants avoid listings that ask for viewing fees. Meet tenants at the property and let them see it first.
Do you collect rent or deposits for landlords?
No. Rent and deposits are agreed and paid between you and your tenant. Issue a receipt for every payment.
Can my caretaker or agent list the property?
Yes, with your authority. Registered estate agents can also list on their own account, see plans for agents.