Two things are certain about living in Eldoret: the quality of life is top-shelf, and you can always rely on affordable farm-fresh greens and milk. Therefore, if you searching for one of the best estates in Eldoret City to call home – we’ve got you!
Eldoret town is possibly the only town in Eldoret where you can walk from your house to the CBD, looking and feeling as fresh as you left. It’s one of the many cities in Kenya with all-around paved walkways and biking lanes.
Its housing is a huge bargain, considering it is possible to get a three-bedroom house in your compound with an SQ at less than Ksh. 25,000 (credible intel from a veteran realtor in the city).
If you are looking to raise a family, hurry up and book a space in Eldoret. The City of Champions is Kenya’s nesting zone, offering the best environment for raising children due to its expansive green spaces, chill weather, high-performing schools, and community-living nature.
Eldoret, the City of Champions, is also near Nakuru, Kisumu, Bungoma, Kitale, Kericho, Iten, Narok, and Lodwar, making it a diverse and culturally rich city.
Here are some of the best estates one can live in Eldoret;
Elgon View Estate
Elgon View Estate Eldoret is a prestigious estate in Eldoret. It is located on Plateau Road, just after the Palace De Villa Hotel. This estate is mainly dominated by affluent Eldoret residents, including athletes, the who-is-who in the city, successful entrepreneurs, top executives, and politicians.
Nestled in the heart of Eldoret, Elgon View Estate is surrounded by the best of the best in healthcare, entertainment, dining, private schools, malls, cafes, and hotels.
The property in Elgon View Estate is mostly segmented into ½ and 1-acre pieces. The houses in Elgon View are priced from Ksh. 20,000 (one-bedroom) to Ksh. 200,000 (4 bedroom).
PS: The Elgon View neighborhood has a new extension—Upper and Lower Elgon View border Racecourse and Annex estates.
Elgon View Area is approximately 10 minutes away from Eldoret Central Business District by car.
Location: Along Plateau Road, just after the Palace De Villa Hotel.
Racecourse
Racecourse Estate is a new neighborhood that caters to the who-is-who, top business persons, and politicians in Eldoret. Like Elgon View Estate, it mainly consists of Mansions and Luxurious homes. Property prices here cost tens of millions of Kenyan Shillings (land).
Racecourse neighborhood is an extension of the Upper Elgon View estate and mushroomed to meet the demand for high-end housing units in Eldoret City.
Properties here sit on ¼ and one-acre pieces, with huge gates and walled or well-manicured fences. The road network is great, but there’s no public transportation – most residents drive their own vehicles.
There’s also a non-existent shopping center—the residents of Racecourse Estate shop in Eldoret’s Malls and shopping complexes.
Rental property in Racecourse Estate in Eldoret costs between Ksh. 25.000 and Ksh. 150,000 for a compound housing unit on a one-acre plot of land.
Racecourse Estate is located along Eldoret—Kapsabet Road on the east and right next to the Elgon View neighborhood at Eldoret Show Ground.
Kapsoya Estate
Kapsoya Estate is a middle-class estate in Eldoret. It’s located along Eldoret-Malaba Road, Lulumba Avenue, branching into Elgeyo Road just after Kapsoya Centre. It is approximately 5.0 km from Eldoret town. Using the fastest route from Eldoret CBD might take you 13 minutes.
It’s a controlled development with one, two, and three-bedroom apartments, respectively (detached servant quarters). The estate is well mapped and segmented into neat streets, with all houses allocated on a 1/8th piece of land.
Kapsoya Estate Eldoret has hospitals, churches, hotels, restaurants, and a mall in proximity, making living there uncomplicated.
PS: If you are looking for a place to stay with reliable security, this is the place to go.
Rent varies from Ksh.8,000 to Ksh.25,000 for two bedrooms, Ksh.8000 to Ksh.12000 for one bedroom, and Ksh.25,000 to Ksh.30,000 for a three-bedroom.
Kapsoya estate is situated within a 13-minute drive from Eldoret CBD.
Location: Eldoret-Malaba Road, Lulumba Avenue, branching into Elgeyo Road, Kapsoya Centre.
Unity Homes Eldoret
Everyone knows Unity Homes in Eldoret. It’s one of the most organized (controlled gated community) housing developments in Eldoret City, developed to meet the needs of the city’s growing middle class.
Unity Homes’ housing units were all developed by one contractor, so most of the units have similar designs. The homes are a mix of two- and three-bedroom units with tasteful modern finishes.
Due to their aesthetically pleasing design and high rental costs, most Unity Homes units are either inhibited by their owners or guests from being used as furnished apartments or Airbnbs.
Unity Homes is a walled development with a single entry. Security is tight, and every guest needs to check in at the gate. The neighborhood is independent and has a good road network and playgrounds for children.
Unity Homes in Eldoret rents units for between Ksh. 35,000 and Ksh. 50,000 per month, depending on the size and land allocation (zone). Furnished apartment costs range between Ksh. 3,000 and Ksh. 5,000 per day.
Unity Homes in Eldoret is located along Eldoret – Kapsabet Road, next to the Bypass Flyover.
West Indies Estate
West Indies Estate is one of the oldest estates in Eldoret, dominated by middle and upper-middle-class citizens.it is located near the Central Business District, around 5 minutes drive.
It’s popular with Kenyan citizens of Asian descent due to its proximity to a Temple and businesses nearby. Property in West Indies Eldoret is segmented into ¼ and ½ pieces of land.
They have a constant supply of water and electricity and are dependent on public transport. They offer low-cost rental houses, county council houses, and ample security. One can acquire a two-bedroom for Ksh.18,000 to Ksh.25,000 and a one-bedroom for Ksh.10,000 to Ksh.16,000.
West Indies Estate is a 5minutes away from Eldoret CBD (drive).
Location: Along Uganda Road (opposite Paul’s Bakery).
Annex Estate
Annex Estate is a developing estate in Eldoret. Over the years, this neighborhood has grown so much that it borders Lower-Elgon View Estate, Jamboni, and Royalton neighborhoods.
Annex estate is popular with entry to middle-level corporates, teaching staff, and students from Moi University School of Law. There’s plenty of housing in the neighborhood, from bedsitters to three-bedroom apartments.
PS: Annex Estate is undeniably one of the best estates in Eldoret City. There’s also a dedicated tarmac footpath for pedestrians to use to go to the Central Business District.
Annex has affordable housing, plenty of schools, and a lot of businesses that have helped the estate grow. The rental costs range from Ksh. 8,000-Ksh. 20,000 9one and two-bedroom apartments). Annex Estate is located within 11 minutes from Eldoret CBD.
Location: Along Eldoret-Nairobi Highway, approximately 6 km from Eldoret Town.
Oasis (Royalton)
Oasis, like Jamboni and Barakaland neighborhoods, mushroomed as a result of demand for housing around the then-developing Annex Estate, a housing estate along the Eldoret—Nakuru Highway.
Royalton Estate is an extension of the Racecourse and Elgon View neighborhoods in Eldoret. It’s one of the best estates in Eldoret for people who enjoy quiet environments with a little greenery. The road network is an all-weather Murram road with good drainage.
Most residents in Royalton Estates own their homes outright. There are very few rental accommodation units, and they mainly consist of modern two-bedroom apartments.
Royalton Estate doesn’t have a vibrant shopping center or market. Most residents utilize the Annex Shopping Center or Malls in Elgon View Estate for their housing supplies.
A one-bedroom apartment in Oasis (Royalton) costs on average Ksh. 10,000, while a two-bedroom house costs Ksh. 18,000 – Ksh. 20,000. The housing units here are modern and luxurious.
Royalton Estate is located along the Eldoret- Nakuru highway right after the Jamboni neighborhood (next to Royalton Hotel). It is 25 minutes from Eldoret CBD (driving).
Kapseret
Kapseret could be the new Elgon View in a few years. It’s a new development on previously farmland that has slowly become a residential area due to the demand for accommodation.
The properties in the Kapseret neighborhood are huge, ¼, 1 acre, and larger. Most residents in Eldoret living in the Kapseret estate own their homes and do not rent. A few apartment complexes are mushrooming, but they are far and in between.
Rental properties in the Kapseret neighborhood in Eldoret cost between Ksh. 5,000 and Ksh. 20,000 for a studio and three-bedroom house. Yes, it’s possible to get a three-bedroom house (own compound) here because it is away from the central business district and all-weather roads.
Kapseret Estate is 25 minutes from Eldoret Central Business District (drive).
Location: Along Kisumu -Kapsabet Road.
Teleview Estate
Teleview Estate is a new development along the Eldoret – Kapsabet highway that mushroomed due to an increased demand for housing in Pioneer Estate in Eldoret.
Teleview Estate is one of the best estates in Eldoret for working-class residents of Uasin Gishu. It mainly consists of high-rise apartments, most of which are two-bedroom apartments. The housing units here have modern accents and are designed to house young, modern families.
Teleview Estate is close to Eldoret CBD, about 15 minutes (driving), and as such, has very many social amenities, including hospitals, good schools, and shopping centers. It also sits in the nightlife district of Eldoret, which has several restaurants and nightclubs around the area.
The housing rent costs here are higher than those of other new neighborhoods in Eldoret, thanks to the tastefully designed homes. The rent cost for a one-bedroom house is Ksh. 15,000 and Ksh. 25,000 for a two-bedroom house. Most housing units are apartment complexes with gated security.
Teleview Estate is located along Eldoret – Kapsabet road (right after Hill School).
Jamboni
Jamboni Estate is a new neighborhood in Eldoret. It’s an extension of Annex Estate and mushroomed due to increased demand for accommodation in the Annex neighborhood.
Like its close neighbor, Jamboni mainly consists of college students, university staff, and first-time renters (young people starting out). Therefore, the majority of houses here are bedsitters, one- and two-bedroom houses.
Jamboni is a convenient neighborhood for anyone looking to live in Eldoret. Thanks to its proximity to Annex and Elgon View, it has a good road network. It’s also generally on the main highway to Nakuru, so there’s plenty of affordable transport to pick up from town.
It’s also close to Annex Market, which offers convenience for shopping greens. Jamboni is a safe neighborhood in Eldoret.
The rent in Jamboni estate is quite affordable, ranging from Ksh. 5,000 to Ksh. 15,000 for a studio and two-bedroom house, respectively.
Jamboni Estate is located along Eldoret – Nakuru Highway, Sirikwa Pentecostal Church. It’s 20 minutes away from Eldoret CBD (driving).
Pioneer Estate
Pioneer Estate is one of the older housing estates in Eldoret. It is situated along Eldoret Airport Road and is one of the few estates that experiences minor water shortages. Still, there’s a section of this neighborhood with newer apartments.
Pioneer Estate Eldoret is popular due to its proximity to the city center. Thanks to a tarmac pedestrian walkway from the CBD to Langas estate, residents can walk to town. The community at Pioneer Estate has excellent security and social amenities, including churches, schools, and hospitals.
Rental costs for a two-bedroom apartment range between Ksh.10,000 and Ksh.25,000 and between 6,000 to 12,000 for a studio and one-bedroom apartment.
Pioneer estate is a 6-minute drive from Eldoret CBDl, approximately 2.1 km.
Location: Along Kisumu Road, Stendi Kisa- Yala Road.
Mwanzo Estate
Mwanzo Estate Eldoret is one of the pioneer estates in Eldoret city. It is conveniently situated along the Eldoret-Malaba road.
The estate is popular with students and has a thriving business district. It has relatively cheap rental rates due to its student population and is loved by residents of Eldoret City due to its close proximity to town. It’s reliable transport (Nissan Matatus here operates up to 12 midnight).
There are numerous retail shops, self-servicing stores, and entertainment joints. The housing rental costs are between Ksh.8, 500-Ksh.10,000 for two bedrooms and Ksh.6,500-Ksh.7500 for one bedroom.
Mwanzo Estate is approximately 13 minutes from Eldoret CBD (driving).
Location: Along Uganda Road, Close to Raiply Factory.
Action Estate
Action Estate is a developing housing estate in Eldoret. It is located along Eldoret-Iten Road, just after the Action Centre Shopping Mall.
It facilitates a dense number of tertiary-level institutions, which has led to its urbanization. The estate is close to social amenities since it is situated along the busy Eldoret-Iten road.
PS: Action Estate generally houses university students due to its close proximity to tertiary institutions in the CBD and Iten Road.
Action Estate Eldoret has affordable housing and public transport way late into the night. The rental housing costs are two bedrooms for Ksh.12,000 and one bedroom for Ksh.6,000.
Action Estate is approximately a 10-minute drive from Eldoret CBD.
Location: Eldoret-Iten Road
Kimumu Estate
Kimumu Estate is a developing estate in Eldoret. It’s one of the best places for people looking to buy high-value properties within Uasin Gishu district and Eldoret City. Most inhabitants in Kimumu own their property, and it’s mostly divided into ¼ acre pieces.
Lately, due to the demand for accommodation, some properties have been divided into ⅛ pieces. Due to its upcoming status, Kimumu’s road infrastructure in roads) is still poor, and residents with low-clearance vehicles are hesitant to live here.
Kimumu has affordable housing and lots of businesses, and it is within a short distance from Eldoret Central Business District, which contributes a lot to its growth. The rental costs here are Ksh. 6,000-Ksh. 10,000, for one bedroom, Ksh. 10,000-Ksh. 20,000, for 2-bedrooms.
Location: Along Iten Road.
Kipkorgot Estate
Kipkorgot estate is a recent development that has rapidly developed into a full-blown estate in Eldoret City. It’s one of the best Estates in Eldoret for people starting out or for those looking for smaller accommodations like a bedsitter and one-bedroom house.
Kipkorgot is a planned housing estate segmented into streets and courts. It initially started as a housing scheme attracting land buyers for individual homes. Still, over the years, the rental market and demand have increased thanks to the number of newly developing housing units for rent.
The rental market boomed thanks to students from Rift Valley Technical Training College (RVTTI) looking for affordable student accommodation out of town. Most rental properties here are bedsitters and one-bedroom houses, but there’s also an influx of two- and three-bedroom houses, which are mainly occupied by title owners.
Kipkotgot has an active shopping center, complete with a greens market. Transport costs are generally cheap for students.
Kipkorgot Estate is located along Eldoret – Kaptagat – Eldama Ravine Road, 25 minutes from Eldoret CBD.
Barakaland
Barakaland is a new neighborhood in Eldoret that mushroomed due to an increased need for accommodation in Nairobi. Barakaland is actually a real estate company, and the name came about because the land agency was selling a huge parcel of land (now Barakaland Estate) to opportunistic individual developers.
Barakaland, like Jamboni, is a large parcel of land next to the Eldoret—Nakuru highway. As such, there are several Nissan matatus for residents to choose from, even though it’s quite a distance from Eldoret CBD (25 minutes drive).
Barakaland is on the outskirts of Eldoret and enjoys affordable rent and living standards. The average cost of a studio and two-bedroom house is between Ksh 4,000 and Ksh 10,000. Most residents of Jamboni own their homes outright. The most common type of accommodation is a single room (Ksh. 3,000) and one-bedroom houses (Ksh. 6,000 -Ksh. 8,000).
Barakaland is located along the Eldoret – Nakuru Highway, right after Outspan Estate.
The rent prices in Kipkorgot range between Ksh. 4,000 and Ksh. 8,500 for a studio apartment and a one-bedroom house.
Langas Estate
Langas Estate is one of the premier estates in Eldoret. It’s popular among students and the ‘hustler’ community in Eldoret town. It is within close proximity to colleges and universities, making it a haven for campus kids.
Langas has long had a bad reputation for sanitation and security issues. But the county government has been working on restoring this old neighborhood to its original glory.
The rental properties in Langas Estate are quite affordable. A single-room apartment and a two-bedroom house cost Ksh. 3500-Ksh. 18,000, respectively.
PS: Langas is a generally safe community. However, it’s advisable to conduct some research about the location where you wish to live with an experienced realtor or a local resident.
Location: Along Plateau Road, approximately 4.9 km from Eldoret CBD,
Huruma Estate
Huruma Estate is an older estate in Eldoret City. It is situated along Eldoret-Malaba Road, close to the central business district.
Due to its segmentation and mapping, it is popular with factory workers and small to medium business owners.
PS: Most of the rental units in Huruma estates are older since the neighborhood is quite old. It’s also important to check with a realtor or local for a safe region within this neighborhood, even though it’s generally considered safe.
Huruma Estate has affordable public transport and social facilities like schools, markets, and churches. The rental cost is Ksh. 3,500-Ksh.8,000. However, the estate has poor sanitation and drainage issues, which pose a danger to the residents.
Location: Eldoret-Malaba Road near City Center, within 10 minutes from Eldoret CBD.
Boma Estate
Boma Estate, or Airstrip neighborhood, is a new and rapidly expanding neighborhood in Eldoret. Don’t get me wrong—the Boma neighborhood isn’t associated in any way with the Boma Hotel in Eldoret—if anything, they are not in the same location.
Boma Estate is located on top of a hill along Kiplombe Road, right after Eldoret Water Company and Eldoret’s main slaughterhouse. It got its name because its grounds were originally used by traders looking to sell their cattle to the slaughterhouse right below the hill.
Due to its location above a hill, residents of the Boma neighborhood get an amazing view of Eldoret town right from their balconies. The neighborhood also has an amazing view of the popular Kipchoge Stadium—and football matches can be viewed right from the estate.
PS: The Boma neighborhood is still growing, and due to that, there are very few decent vacant houses available for rent. Fortunately, many exciting developments are underway, and in the next year or so – there will be a bounty of houses for rent.
Rental prices are quite affordable and range between Ksh. 5,000 and Ksh. 20,000 (studio and two-bedroom house).
Boma Neighborhood is very close to the Central Business District. It’s approximately 10 minutes from the city center (walking).
Location: Along Kiplombe Road (close to Eldoret Water Company and Coca-Cola Company).
Subaru Estate
Forget what the name means, but you probably never see a Subaru car living in Subaru Estate because it’s a neighborhood popular with college students. I am not sure how the name came to be, but we reckon someone must have loved the Japanese automobile.
Subaru neighborhood boarders, Boma Estate. Sometimes, residents confuse the two neighborhoods. It’s still a developing neighborhood that stretches along Iten Road and the Eldoret Airstrip.
Studio and one-bedroom rental houses are the most popular options at Subaru Estate. They cost between Ksh. 5,000 and Ksh. 8,000, respectively. Since it’s located along the Iten Highway, the Subaru neighborhood is generally safe to live in. It’s also close to Eldoret CBD (a 20-minute walk).
Location: Along Iten Road (Next to Eldoret Airstrip).