Wake up to sunrise over the Mekong in this beautifully restored Khmer-style apartment for rent in Chroy Changvar, just minutes across the bridge from Central Phnom Penh. Set on the first floor of a traditional timber-clad riverside residence wrapped in tropical greenery, this spacious 3-bedroom home blends traditional craftsmanship with genuine modern comfort.
Hand-carved timber reliefs, terracotta tiling and polished hardwood floors give every room warmth and character, while the Western-standard kitchen (oven, gas hob, washing machine) and elegant bathrooms deliver everyday convenience.
The open living and dining area flows onto a full-width, east-facing balcony overlooking the mighty Mekong, the perfect spot for morning coffee or evening drinks with friends. Bedrooms feel like serene sanctuaries, with rich red wall panels, soft lamplight and wrought-iron screened doors opening onto the shaded veranda.
Ideal for a professional couple or small family who love to entertain, this peaceful home offers a rare riverside retreat with easy access to the embassies, restaurants and business districts of Central Phnom Penh.
Key apartment features:
- Stunning and uninterrupted Mekong River views
- Direct, secure street access with 24 hour security
- A/C and hot water throughout
- Three large, private bedrooms, two with balcony access and ensuite bathrooms
- Bathtubs and a glass-enclosed shower
- Western-standard kitchen with a breakfast table
- Combined dining and living room opening out onto the wide balcony
- High ceilings and carved Khmer detailing
- Off-street secure parking
- Lush tropical garden setting
There is simply no other apartment like this one anywhere in central Phnom Penh.
Contact Abode Real Estate to book a private viewing of this Chroy Changvar apartment for rent today.
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Property ID: CC1.C4
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Phnom Penh real estate, especially the rental market, is not easy to navigate around as there’s a lot on offer and prices vary depending on where, when and what you are looking for. The city offers a range of properties, so it is important you know what is available.
Covid made things difficult for everyone and all over Phnom Penh, people started negotiating heavily. Although there is some residual goodwill, much has gone and prices are now close to pre-pandemic levels. Don’t expect real estate miracles anymore!
There are essentially four types of rental options (Khmer style shop house, renovated shop house, western apartment, condo / serviced apartment) each with a distinct feature and price tag, depending on location.
Chroy Changvar on the Mekong River
According to the World Bank successful economies are highly urban. Countries with similar GDP to Cambodia (e.g. Bangladesh and Kyrgyzstan) have rates at 35%. In Cambodia 21% are in urban areas, predicted to rise to 36% by 2050.
Phnom Penh has 2 million+ people and the nation’s fastest growing city. Good planning is helping mitigate congestion and locations previously overlooked are now getting more attention. Areas like this offer suitable living environments near the city centre. The Japanese Friendship bridge reopened in 2019 following renovations.
Crossing the Tonle Sap river, it connects with Daun Penh. 971m long and 13.8m wide, built in 1963 with a grant from Japan. Now open, this neighborhood is much closer to the city centre.
Special Economic Zones show how phased land-use helps the city extend. Development in Kandal Province, Chbar Ampov and Russey Keo are doing similar. Phnom Penh’s growth and continued investment offer good opportunities so now is a good time for you to look before everyone else does!
