Redhill Container House nrTigoni;+ heated jacuzzi Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.77 - Revenue
- KES 2M
- Occupancy
- 43.3%
- Daily rate
- KES 12,904
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in Ndenderu ward brought in KES 242,755 over the 12 months through September 2026, in line with the Kiambu average of KES 245,377.
The short answer
Listings averaged KES 4,342 a night, about 6% lower than the Kiambu average of KES 4,600, and were booked on 27% of available nights, close to its 29%.
July, usually the best month, brings in about 51% more per listing than April, usually the slowest.
With 56 active listings, Ndenderu ward is the largest of 11 Kiambu markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 15% while the number of active listings shrank 13%.
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Gross bookings per Ndenderu ward listing averaged KES 242,755 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Kiambu average: KES 245,377), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Ndenderu ward listing brings in KES 56,500 in July, its best month, and KES 37,400 in April, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 28% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
In a typical month, a top-quarter listing earns at least 5.5 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
These are monthly figures for listings active in each month. The annual average above also counts listings that operated for only part of the year, so it runs below twelve times these figures.
July earns about 1.5 times what April does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, KES 45,100. Each point is one month as recorded, averaged over the listings active in it. The best and slowest months in the text average each calendar month over the past two years, so they can differ from the highest and lowest points here.
Latest 12 months in the September 2026 data. September's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to August.
July 2026 led on revenue. Nightly rates peaked in May 2026 and bookings in November 2025, so the best-paying month is not always the busiest or the priciest.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | KES 38,665 | 30.4% | KES 6,763 | KES 1,289 | 8 days | 3.7 nights |
| Oct 2025 | KES 47,233 | 37.0% | KES 6,771 | KES 1,524 | 14 days | 6.8 nights |
| Nov 2025 | KES 54,100 | 42.0% | KES 6,720 | KES 1,803 | 21 days | 8.3 nights |
| Dec 2025 | KES 48,610 | 38.1% | KES 6,785 | KES 1,568 | 20 days | 6.5 nights |
| Jan 2026 | KES 45,671 | 32.7% | KES 6,821 | KES 1,473 | 15 days | 7.6 nights |
| Feb 2026 | KES 43,292 | 35.2% | KES 6,787 | KES 1,546 | 13 days | 5.6 nights |
| Mar 2026 | KES 42,605 | 26.2% | KES 6,858 | KES 1,374 | 4 days | 6.8 nights |
| Apr 2026 | KES 41,030 | 26.1% | KES 6,890 | KES 1,368 | 10 days | 7.4 nights |
| May 2026 | KES 44,788 | 24.3% | KES 7,839 | KES 1,445 | 24 days | 5.2 nights |
| Jun 2026 | KES 48,401 | 26.1% | KES 7,779 | KES 1,613 | 18 days | 7.7 nights |
| Jul 2026 | KES 66,718 | 38.1% | KES 7,776 | KES 2,152 | 21 days | 5.9 nights |
| Aug 2026 | KES 43,927 | 26.0% | KES 7,631 | KES 1,417 | 32 days | 4.8 nights |
Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month of the 12. RevPAR is the month's revenue spread over its nights, booked or not. Booking lead time is the days between booking and check-in, and length of stay the nights per booking, for stays in that month.
These are market-wide figures. To see what one particular Ndenderu ward home could earn, enter its address, bedrooms and guests in the Airbnb revenue calculator; it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Yes, as extra income from a home or room you already have. The average Ndenderu ward Airbnb took in KES 242,755 in the 12 months to September 2026, counting listings open only part of the year, and a listing in the top quarter, run by its owner at everyday costs, keeps about KES 38,600 a month after running costs.
These amounts come before housing costs. Where the mortgage or rent is less each month, the difference is profit; a home owned outright keeps it all after property tax, home insurance and any building or condo fees.
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | KES 234,955 | KES 596,200 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay3% of Ndenderu ward bookings | KES 7,800 | KES 19,700 |
| Gross bookings | KES 242,755 | KES 615,900 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 11%: 15.5% for the 64% of Ndenderu ward listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −KES 26,800 | −KES 68,000 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; KES 0 if you clean yourself | −KES 7,800 | −KES 19,700 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −KES 12,100 | −KES 30,800 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −KES 4,900 | −KES 12,300 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −KES 7,300 | −KES 18,500 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −KES 2,400 | −KES 2,400 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −KES 1,200 | −KES 1,200 |
| ManagementKES 0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookings | KES 0 | KES 0 |
| Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free | KES 0 | KES 0 |
| Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on | KES 0 | KES 0 |
| Total running costsAbout 23% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −KES 62,500 | −KES 152,900 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | KES 180,255about KES 15,000 a month | KES 463,000about KES 38,600 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Ndenderu ward's average listing, run by its owner. Change how the listing performs, who runs it and who cleans to see what is left for the mortgage or rent.
To work out the profit on one Ndenderu ward home, with its price, its mortgage or rent and your own costs, use the Airbnb profit calculator. It starts from the comparable listings around the address.
What a listing keeps comes down to the figures this page measures: nightly rate, nights booked and the months it's open. A listing at the top-quarter mark takes in about KES 51,300 a month, against KES 20,200 for the average one.
Occupancy
Ndenderu ward listings were booked on 27% of the nights they were open over the past year, 2 percentage points below the Kiambu average (29%) and 3 points below the Kenya average (30%). In a typical year, occupancy climbs to 39% in November and falls to 25% in May.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 7.1 times as often as the bottom quarter.
November is usually the busiest month in Ndenderu ward, May the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month rate of 27% averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Nightly rates
The average nightly rate in Ndenderu ward, known as ADR (average daily rate), was KES 4,342 over the past year, about 6% below the Kiambu average of KES 4,600 and about 57% below the Kenya average of KES 10,100. Averaged month by month over the past two years, rates peak in May and July at about KES 7,305 and bottom out in September and November at about KES 5,720.
The top 10% charge about twice the rate of the bottom quarter.
May rates run 28% above November's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, KES 6,730. The 12-month ADR of KES 4,342 averages each listing's own rate across its whole year; the monthly points average listings month by month, so the two differ.
RevPAR, or revenue per available night, divides a listing's income by every night it was open to book, so it rises with both price and bookings. In Ndenderu ward it averaged KES 1,190 over the past year. Counting only the listings booked in each month and averaging each month over two years, it runs from about KES 1,250 in April to about KES 1,820 in July.
Per open night, by tier:
July RevPAR is about 1.5 times April's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, KES 1,480. The 12-month RevPAR of KES 1,190 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Seasonality
Ndenderu ward has two high seasons, July and December, which makes it a moderately seasonal market. Business is slowest in April and slows again in September.
Average revenue by month in Ndenderu ward
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
The dashed line is the average of the 12 calendar months, KES 45,100.
| Month | Season | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|---|
| January | Shoulder season | KES 48,500 |
| February | Shoulder season | KES 43,000 |
| March | Shoulder season | KES 43,000 |
| April | Low season | KES 37,400 |
| May | Shoulder season | KES 41,700 |
| June | Shoulder season | KES 43,500 |
| July | High season | KES 56,500 |
| August | Shoulder season | KES 46,100 |
| September | Low season | KES 39,700 |
| October | Shoulder season | KES 46,200 |
| November | Shoulder season | KES 46,600 |
| December | High season | KES 48,900 |
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonJuly | KES 56,500 | 37% | KES 7,272 |
| High seasonDecember | KES 48,900 | 38% | KES 6,896 |
| Shoulder seasonJanuary–March, May–June, August, October–November | KES 44,800 | 32% | KES 6,748 |
| Low seasonApril, September | KES 38,600 | 31% | KES 6,279 |
Guests book Ndenderu ward stays 23 days ahead on average (about three weeks). August stays are booked furthest out, about 25 days ahead, and March stays closest to arrival, about 5 days. A typical August booking is made in late July.
August stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month figure of 23 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
None of the 56 active listings in Ndenderu ward display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply: some places don't ask hosts to show a number on the listing, and listing data doesn't capture every scheme.
Registration, permit, zoning and tourist-tax rules vary by address and change often, so confirm them with the local authority before buying or listing in Ndenderu ward.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks eight Ndenderu ward neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Zambezi, Thindigua and Ruiru. The picks reflect guest appeal, not earnings data or permit eligibility, so check local permit rules for a specific address before buying.
| Area | Who it suits | Landmarks nearby |
|---|---|---|
| Zambezi | A rapidly developing area close to the Nairobi metropolitan, ideal for guests looking for a suburban feel with proximity to the city. | Two Rivers Mall, Gikambura Forest, Nairobi National Park, Local markets |
| Thindigua | A bustling suburb known for its convenience and access to amenities, perfect for short stays and families. | Nairobi Business Park, Local eateries, Thindigua Market |
| Ruiru | An emerging urban center that offers a blend of residential and commercial properties. Attractive to both short and long-term renters. | CENTA Mall, Equity Mall, Local parks |
| Kiambu Town | The administrative and commercial center of Kiambu, with various shopping and entertainment options appealing to visitors. | Kiambu Mall, Central Kiambu Park, Local historical sites |
| Limuru | Known for its cool climate and scenic landscapes, perfect for weekend getaways with nature hikes available nearby. | Limuru Golf and Country Club, Crescent Island, Limuru Town |
| Kikuyu | A vibrant town with access to public transport, great for guests wanting to explore the wider Nairobi area. | Kikuyu Town Center, Local restaurants, Cultural sites |
| Gikambura | A small town with a growing reputation for rural tourism, attracting guests interested in nature and culture. | Gikambura Forest, Traditional cultural centers |
| Muthaiga North | A luxury residential area that appeals to higher-end clientele looking for a serene environment with a touch of nature. | Muthaiga Golf Club, Private parks, Gated communities |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
More than nine in ten Airbnbs in Ndenderu ward are entire homes (93%), with private rooms at 7%. Apartments and condos account for 96% of the stock; houses come next at 4%.
Nearly all listings rent the whole place
Ndenderu ward Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 92.9% | 52 |
| Private room | 7.1% | 4 |
Apartments dominate the property mix
Ndenderu ward Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment/Condo | 96.4% | 54 |
| House | 3.6% | 2 |
Ndenderu ward's homes run small: studios and one-bedrooms make up 53% of entire homes, and only 10% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Shares are of the 51 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.
Ndenderu ward entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes with a bedroom count | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 21.6% | 11 |
| 1 bedroom | 31.4% | 16 |
| 2 bedrooms | 37.3% | 19 |
| 3 bedrooms | 7.8% | 4 |
| 4 bedrooms | 2.0% | 1 |
A typical studio in Ndenderu ward earned KES 126,000 over the past year, against KES 189,000 for a two-bedroom home.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 11 | KES 126,000 | KES 173,000 | KES 3,188 | 25% |
| 1 bedroom | 16 | KES 68,300 | KES 154,000 | KES 4,127 | 22% |
| 2 bedrooms | 19 | KES 189,000 | KES 333,000 | KES 4,940 | 32% |
Most Ndenderu ward listings are sized for couples and small families: 83% sleep four guests or fewer, and just 4% take eight or more.
Ndenderu ward listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep
| Guest capacity | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 48.1% | 26 |
| 3 guests | 5.6% | 3 |
| 4 guests | 29.6% | 16 |
| 5 guests | 5.6% | 3 |
| 6 guests | 5.6% | 3 |
| 7 guests | 1.9% | 1 |
| 8+ guests | 3.7% | 2 |
Ndenderu ward hosts set up an average of 1.7 beds per listing, close to one bed per bedroom. Only 48% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Free on-site parking is close to standard in Ndenderu ward: 95% of listings offer it, and 75% have a dedicated workspace. Air conditioning is the exception rather than the rule: only 20% of listings have it.
Share of Ndenderu ward listings with each common amenity
Guests
Ndenderu ward splits its demand between home and abroad: 57% of guests who left reviews live outside Kenya, led by visitors from the United States and Germany. Guests speak a mix of languages: English leads at 58%, followed by Swahili and German.
57% of Ndenderu ward guests come from abroad
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Ndenderu ward guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Nairobi | 27.8% |
| Munich | 6.2% |
| St. Louis | 3.1% |
| Nakuru | 3.1% |
| Kampala | 3.1% |
Where Ndenderu ward guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Kenya | 42.6% |
| United States | 11.9% |
| Germany | 9.9% |
| United Kingdom | 7.9% |
| Uganda | 4.0% |
Languages spoken by Ndenderu ward guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 57.9% |
| Swahili | 22.4% |
| German | 5.3% |
| Spanish | 2.6% |
| Dutch | 2.6% |
Ndenderu ward Airbnbs average 4.78 stars, and 30% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched, and location is the lowest, at 4.69.
Communication scores highest in Ndenderu ward; location is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.79 |
| Cleanliness | 4.77 |
| Communication | 4.84 |
| Location | 4.69 |
| Check-in | 4.82 |
| Value | 4.77 |
Booking patterns
95% of Ndenderu ward listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 5% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 1 to 30 days a year, covering 54% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Ndenderu ward listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 80.4% | 45 |
| 181-270 days | 14.3% | 8 |
| 91-180 days | 5.4% | 3 |
Days a year Ndenderu ward listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 181-270 days | 5.4% | 3 |
| 91-180 days | 14.3% | 8 |
| 31-90 days | 26.8% | 15 |
| 1-30 days | 53.6% | 30 |
The average Ndenderu ward booking lasts 6.2 nights, longest in January and shortest in August. Listings took about 7 bookings each over the year. Check-in is split almost evenly between 2 p.m. and 3 p.m., with check-out usually at 11 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Ndenderu ward
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
Nearly all listings in Ndenderu ward accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Ndenderu ward listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
Flexible is the most common cancellation policy in Ndenderu ward, used by 63% of listings; it refunds guests in full if they cancel at least a day before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: more than eight in ten listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 13% on Firm or stricter ones.
Cancellation policies of Ndenderu ward listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
About four in ten Ndenderu ward listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is KES 517, and some higher fees lift the average to KES 852. Spread over the average stay of 6.2 nights, that adds roughly KES 85 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 3% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Ndenderu ward, a three-bedroom home, took in KES 2,050,000 over the past year, about 8.4 times the city's average of KES 243,000. Five of the six listings below have two bedrooms or fewer, so size alone doesn't explain the top of this market.
Redhill Container House nrTigoni;+ heated jacuzzi Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.77
Cozy 2 Bedroom Rossyln Home close to UN,villageMkt Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.84
Bonsai House (cozy 2bedroom near UN & two Rivers) Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.79
Luxury 2 bedroom apartment - HappyJay Escapes Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.92
Cozy one bedroom | Outdoor Garden | Near UN . Entire home · 1 bedroom Rated 4.78
Kikao Crib Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.90 Fewer than 1% of Ndenderu ward listings are classed as professionally managed, though 25% of listings have a co-host. Superhosts run 30% of listings. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 64% of listings.
Nearby markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 65 km, Olkaria ward (61 km away, 35 listings) earned the most per listing, about 13 times as much as Ndenderu ward. Tatu City was the busiest, booked on 36% of nights against 27% in Ndenderu ward.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruaka 0 km | 73 | KES 187,976 | KES 3,815 | 31% |
| Kiambu Township ward 7 km | 49 | KES 205,429 | KES 4,920 | 27% |
| Nairobi 9 km | 4,904 | KES 498,770 | KES 6,989 | 33% |
| Tatu City 16 km | 47 | KES 313,897 | KES 5,037 | 36% |
| Syokimau-Mulolongo ward 25 km | 50 | KES 449,126 | KES 7,010 | 26% |
| Pridelands 30 km | 30 | KES 82,223 | KES 3,138 | 31% |
| Olkaria ward 61 km | 35 | KES 3,148,663 | KES 27,613 | 33% |
| Viwandani ward 65 km | 38 | KES 1,953,063 | KES 13,683 | 29% |
FAQ
An active Ndenderu ward Airbnb grossed KES 242,755 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 56 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in KES 70,100 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Ndenderu ward listings earn between KES 12,600 and KES 70,100 in a typical month, and the top tenth KES 116,000 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb income calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Listings in Ndenderu ward were booked on 27% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 29% for the Kiambu average. November is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in Ndenderu ward cost KES 4,342 before fees. Half of listings charge between KES 3,205 and KES 5,055, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
None of the active Ndenderu ward listings display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply, so confirm registration, permit and tourist-tax rules with the local authority before buying.
It can be, as extra income from a home or room you already have. The average Ndenderu ward Airbnb grossed KES 242,755 in the 12 months to September 2026, in line with the Kiambu average, counting listings open only part of the year, and a listing at the top-quarter mark, run by its owner with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, keeps about KES 38,600 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb calculator.
July usually pays best, averaging KES 56,500 per active listing over the past two years, and April usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
Each night a Ndenderu ward listing was open to book earned KES 1,190 on average over the past year, booked or not. That figure, revenue per available night (RevPAR), folds price and occupancy into one number; the top 10% of listings made KES 2,490 or more.
Ndenderu ward stays were booked 23 days (about three weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
The average Ndenderu ward Airbnb stay lasted 6.2 nights over the past year. A listing took 7 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Ndenderu ward Airbnbs 4.78 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and location lowest.
Zambezi, Thindigua and Ruiru draw the most short-term rental interest in Ndenderu ward. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 56 active Airbnb listings in Ndenderu ward as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Kiambu Township ward, 7 km away.
In Ndenderu ward, about four in ten listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is KES 517, and some higher fees lift the average to KES 852.
Method
Figures on this page cover 56 active Airbnb listings in Ndenderu ward from October 2025 to September 2026 (trailing twelve months). AirROI refreshes them monthly from listing-level booking and calendar data covering 20+ million properties worldwide. AirROI measures bookings in US dollars; this page shows them in Kenyan shillings at KES 129 per US$, the typical rate from October 2025 to September 2026. Annual revenue averages every listing active during the period, including those listed for only part of it; monthly figures average the listings active in each month; the tier lists show the spread. Neighborhood descriptions are AI-assisted. See the methodology for definitions.
Need this programmatically? The same metrics are available through the AirROI Airbnb Data API and bulk downloads in the data portal.