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BOLO · Be On the LookOut
Free to startToo busy to search? Let the homes come to you.
Tell us the home you want and verified agents, landlords and developers in Nairobi send you homes that fit. No scrolling through hundreds of listings, no chasing agents, no surprises at move-in.
- Describe your home onceAreas, size, budget and must-haves, in one quick sentence. No long forms.
- Verified partners send homesUp to 12 proposals, each with photos and the full move-in cost. Updates arrive on WhatsApp.
- Engage or pass in one tapEngage and the partner gets your number to book a viewing. Pass and they never see it.
- Verified partners only
- Max 12 homes per BOLO
- Open for 14 days
Do the homework first
Know the home before you visit.
Everything you’d normally only find out after paying a viewing fee, in one place.
Orbit: search by commute time
Pick your office, school or gym, set how long you’re willing to travel, and see every home within reach on a live map with rent prices.
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Neighbourhood guides
Rents, matatu routes, schools and what living there is really like.
OpenCompare homes
Put shortlisted homes side by side: rent, size, amenities and location.
OpenCollections
Shortlist together. Decide faster.
House-hunting is rarely a solo job. Collections keep every home you’re considering in one place, with the people you’re moving with.
- Save homes from any listing into a shortlist
- Invite a partner, flatmate or family to add homes and discuss
- Keep it private, or share it with one link
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high-end apartment complexes with quality amenities like sauna, steam bath, well-equipped communal space 2,3,4 bdrms
Resort-style apartment complexes
high-end apartment complexes with quality amenities like sauna, steambath, well-equipped communal space 2,3,4 bdrms
Home in a few
I like the house feels home.
Upmarket 1 Bedrooms Under Kes 50K (Copy)
Cloned from "Upmarket 1 Bedrooms Under Kes 50K" by chris mbogo. Discover stylish, well-finished 1-bedroom apartments in Nairobi that don’t break the bank. This collection brings together modern homes priced under KES 50,000 — think clean interiors, good natural lighting, reliable security, and amenities like parking, gyms, or backup water. Perfect for young professionals or couples looking to upgrade their living experience without stretching their budget. Whether you want to be close to work, reduce your commute, or simply enjoy a higher standard of living, these homes strike the right balance between comfort, location, and value.
Neighbourhood guides
Explore Nairobi, one neighbourhood at a time
Apartments in Roysambu521 homes · median KES 22,000
Apartments in Lower Kabete512 homes · median KES 21,000
Apartments in Ruaka402 homes · median KES 25,000
Apartments in Riruta331 homes · median KES 21,000
Apartments in Kasarani218 homes · median KES 24,000
Apartments in Umoja198 homes · median KES 15,000
Apartments in Kilimani195 homes · median KES 91,500
Apartments in South B169 homes · median KES 32,000
Spread the word
Know someone looking for a home? Send them CityDwelling.
Save a friend, a sibling or a new colleague from another weekend of viewing fees and dead-end listings. One message is all it takes.
- No viewing feesThey see the building, the rent and the location before they go.
- Free to post a BOLOVerified partners send homes that fit, with the full move-in cost.
- Better togetherShortlist homes in a shared collection with whoever they’re moving with.
For agents, landlords, developers and property managers
Renters are saying exactly what they want. Answer them.
See live BOLOs in your areas, send homes from your own inventory and talk only to renters who’ve said yes. Free to join.
FAQ
Questions renters ask us
Straight answers, no fluff. Still stuck? Use the chat in the corner.
What is CityDwelling?
CityDwelling is a property database for Nairobi. We map real buildings with their exact locations, rent ranges and amenities, so you can find a home without walking into viewings blind. You can search verified listings yourself, or post a BOLO and let verified partners send you homes that fit.
Is CityDwelling free for renters?
Yes. Searching, saving homes, building collections and posting your first BOLO are all free. You never pay viewing fees through CityDwelling.
What is a BOLO and how does it work?
BOLO stands for "Be On the LookOut". You describe the home you want once: the areas, size, home type, budget and your must-haves. Verified agents, landlords, developers and property managers then send you proposals for homes that fit. Each BOLO stays open for 14 days and takes at most 12 proposals, and you get updates on WhatsApp.
What does a BOLO proposal include?
Every proposal shows the home’s photos, rent and the full move-in cost: the deposit (and whether it’s refundable), rent paid up front, service charge, water and electricity deposits and any partner fee, added up into one move-in total. A partner can’t send a proposal without stating the deposit.
Who sends BOLO proposals, and are they verified?
Proposals come from CityDwelling partners: agents, landlords, developers and property managers. Every partner verifies their ID (and their business, for companies) and is approved by our team by hand before they can respond to anyone.
When does a partner get my phone number?
Only when you tap Engage on their proposal. Until then partners see your first name and last initial, nothing more. Pass on a proposal and that partner never sees your number.
Do I have to pay viewing fees?
Never. CityDwelling gives you the building details and rent range up front, so you only go to viewings you’re already confident about, and you never pay to see a home.
Are the apartments on CityDwelling actually available?
Homes with a live vacancy are clearly marked. The database also covers buildings with no vacancy right now, so you can shortlist the places you’d move into and act fast when a unit opens. If you’d rather not wait, post a BOLO and partners will send homes that are available.
How accurate are the rent prices?
Rent ranges come from real data on similar units in the same building, collected on the ground and from renters. We look at patterns across buildings rather than a single report. Because units in one building can have different owners, the rent you’re quoted may be slightly higher or lower, but not far off.
What are Collections?
Collections are shortlists. Save homes from any listing into a collection, invite a partner, flatmate or family member to add homes and discuss them, and keep it private or share it. You can also browse public collections, like homes under a budget or near a commute, curated by other renters.
Can I find a home near my office or school?
Yes. Orbit Search lets you pick a place that matters, such as your office, school or gym, set a maximum travel time, and see every home within reach on a live map with rent prices.
Which areas of Nairobi does CityDwelling cover?
Neighbourhoods across Nairobi and its suburbs, from Kilimani, Kileleshwa, Lavington and Westlands outwards, and the map keeps growing. Each neighbourhood has a guide with rents, transport, schools and amenities.
I’m an agent or landlord. How do I list homes or respond to BOLOs?
Apply to become a CityDwelling partner. It’s free to join. Once you’re verified you’ll see live BOLOs in your areas, can send homes from your own inventory, and talk to renters who have already said yes.
Your next home is already out there.
Search it yourself, or post a BOLO and let it find you. Both are free.