Discover a rare architect-designed apartment for rent in the heart of Daun Penh, Phnom Penh’s historic Chinese quarter near Wat Phnom. Perched above a 1950s shophouse, this striking penthouse blends heritage character with contemporary comfort, offering an unmatched address in Central Phnom Penh.
Step inside to a soaring 12-metre-wide living room, where floor-to-ceiling windows frame a panoramic skyline view over Wat Phnom. Natural light floods every corner, and cross-ventilation keeps the open-plan living and dining spaces comfortable year-round. Retro-inspired interiors pair beautifully with a fully equipped western-standard kitchen, creating a home that feels both timeless and effortlessly livable.
Outside, a shaded private terrace invites you to slow down and watch the rhythm of local street life unfold below, while a dramatic 4 x 4m rooftop pool delivers a genuinely rare inner-city indulgence, perfect for cooling off after a day exploring nearby Riverside and the emerging CBD, both within easy walking distance. Whether you’re drawn to Phnom Penh’s café culture, riverside sunsets, or the buzz of the city’s evolving skyline, this Daun Penh apartment puts it all within easy reach.
This coveted apartment for rent is only available while its owners are travelling overseas, making it a limited opportunity for anyone seeking a distinctive base in Central Phnom Penh. Renovated to western standards in 2018, it offers the rare combination of old-world charm and modern convenience that’s increasingly hard to find in Daun Penh. With weekday cleaning service and a dedicated laundry room, day-to-day living here is effortlessly low maintenance.
For those seeking an apartment for rent that captures the character of old Phnom Penh alongside modern comforts, this penthouse in Daun Penh is a rare find in Central Phnom Penh’s rental market.
Apartment features:
- Fully equipped western-standard kitchen
- Private rooftop pool (4 x 4m)
- Laundry room with washing machine
- Surround sound system
- Weekday daily cleaning service
- Renovated to western standards in 2018
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Original ID: DP1.A8
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.
About Wat Phnom:
Wat Phnom – the origin of Phnom Penh is a Buddhist temple built 1372. It is 27m high, making it the tallest religious structure in the city. According to legend, the original pagoda housed four Buddha statues deposited by the Mekong River. They were later discovered by a woman named Penh and the city’s origin, therefore, is attributed to her.
Wat Phnom is part of Riverside, a busy district and probably the real downtown of Phnom Penh. Riverside incorporates areas like Phsar Chas, Phsar Kandal, Chey Chumneas and Chaktomuk: the oldest parts of the city.
