Discover a genuinely different kind of apartment for rent in Daun Penh: a beautifully presented 1-bedroom loft that marries colonial character with contemporary industrial design, set right in the heart of Central Phnom Penh and close to every amenity the city has to offer.
The moment you step inside this 1st floor gem, the clean industrial aesthetic makes its mark. Exposed brick walls, polished concrete floors, a soaring double-height ceiling, and a striking open staircase give this loft a warehouse-chic feel rarely found in Phnom Penh rentals. Abundant built-in storage and carefully chosen furniture — from the reclaimed hardwood dining table to the sculptural pendant lighting — make the space feel both stylish and genuinely livable, not just photogenic.
Downstairs, the Western-style kitchen is a standout: a solid timber countertop, built-in oven, induction cooktop, extractor hood, low-energy refrigerator, and generous cabinetry give you everything needed to cook properly at home. It flows seamlessly into the massive open-plan dining and living area, anchored by a comfortable sectional sofa, glass coffee table, wall-mounted TV, and air-conditioning throughout. A private balcony off the living space adds a welcome patch of outdoor air right in the city centre. This floor also has a compact laundry nook with a front-loading washing machine, plus a light-filled guest powder room with a striking vessel basin.
Climb the open timber-and-steel staircase to the mezzanine level, where the large double bedroom sits as a genuine retreat from the energy below. Rich hardwood flooring, more built-in wardrobe storage, bedside tables, and a large internal window overlooking the living space keep the room bright while still feeling private. The ensuite bathroom continues the loft’s warm, tactile material palette, with a glass-walled rain shower and timber vanity.
Apartment location
Location is where this apartment for rent truly delivers on the promise of Central Phnom Penh living. Tucked into Daun Penh, this loft puts Sorya Mall, Central Market, and Wat Koh Pagoda within a few minutes’ reach, with Sathapana Bank and the wider banking district close by too. Head toward the river and you’re soon at the Riverside promenade, the Royal Palace, and the National Museum, with a dense cluster of bars, cafes, and restaurants along the way — all an easy stroll from your front door. For anyone who wants a design-forward home without sacrificing walkable access to the city’s best sights, shopping, and nightlife, this Daun Penh loft is hard to beat.
It’s a rare combination: a distinctive, design-led interior paired with one of the most connected addresses in Central Phnom Penh — ideal for professionals, creatives, or anyone who wants their apartment for rent to feel like a genuine home rather than a generic box. With everything from daily errands to riverside evenings within easy walking distance, this loft rewards city-centre living without the compromise.
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Property ID: DP8.L3
Daun Penh & Riverside: Where art meets its next property boom
Street 172 still wears its old skin: $3 massage parlours and bars filled with weathered faces under greying hair, a holdover from a Phnom Penh that’s slowly fading.
But round the corner, Street 178 is quietly becoming the city’s most promising art gallery district — with the Royal University of Fine Arts and the National Museum of Cambodia both within walking distance, the creative pedigree is already built in.
Friends Café has planted its flag here, and the historic Mansion House sits waiting for its next chapter. With the Hyatt now welcoming Phnom Penh’s jet-set crowd, this pocket of Daun Penh may be on the verge of a full designer-district transformation.
Even the shophouses along 172 tell the story — noticeably better preserved than in most of the city, a quiet signal that this could be Daun Penh and Riverside’s next rising star.
The surrounding streets still lean heavily on hostess bars, each competing for a shrinking share of tourist and expat spend. As land values climb and rents follow, every vendor on this strip will feel the pressure to justify their square metre.
