Wake up in the heart of Central Phnom Penh in this modern apartment for rent in Daun Penh, just moments from the iconic Independence Monument. Finished to a high standard, this residence pairs contemporary design with the kind of everyday convenience that makes settling into life in the city effortless — whether you’re relocating for work, teaching, or simply want a comfortable base close to everything.
Step inside and you’re met with generous, light-filled interiors. The open-plan living and dining area flows naturally into a fully equipped kitchen, complete with hot water, a refrigerator, stove, range-hood, and all the utensils you need to cook from day one. Floor-to-ceiling windows draw in natural light and frame sweeping views over the rooftops of Daun Penh, while the private balcony is the perfect spot for a morning coffee or an evening unwind as the city lights come on. The bedroom is generously proportioned, with soft mood lighting, ample wardrobe space, and an ensuite bathroom finished in warm stone tiling with a glass-enclosed rain shower.
Practicality hasn’t been overlooked either: an in-unit washing machine handles laundry with ease, and the building itself has been designed with modern city living in mind. Elevator access, air-conditioning throughout, and 24-hour security give residents genuine peace of mind, while the on-site fitness centre and rooftop terrace offer an easy way to stay active or simply take in the skyline without leaving home.
Location is where this apartment really earns its keep. Living in Central Phnom Penh, specifically Daun Penh, puts you within a short walk of BKK1 and Riverside — the city’s dining, nightlife, and cafe scene — while Independence Monument, embassies, and the riverside promenade are all close by. It’s a rare combination: quiet enough to relax, central enough that you’re never far from where things happen.
This apartment for rent in Daun Penh is especially well suited to teachers and professionals who want a genuinely pleasant home to return to after a long day — somewhere the rooftop terrace and fitness centre feel like a real bonus, not an afterthought. With free parking for one car, free Wi-Fi and cable TV, complimentary water, and cleaning provided twice weekly, the day-to-day logistics of city living are largely taken care of.
Apartment features:
- Elevator access
- Air-conditioning throughout
- Hot water, refrigerator, stove, rangehood / utensils and washing machine
- Free parking for 1 car
- 24-hour security
- Fitness centre
- EDC $0.25/kWh, water free
- Free Wi-Fi / Cable TV
- Cleaning twice weekly
- Minimum term 6 months
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Daun Penh & Riverside: Where Phnom Penh’s art scene meets its next property boom
A personal reflection on the district’s shifting identity — from gallery row to market stalls, $5 massages to 5-star hotels.
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.
