Nestled in a quiet corner of Sangkat Chaktomuk, Khan Daun Penh, this charming colonial-style apartment for rent offers old-world character and genuine comfort minutes from BKK1 and Phnom Penh’s iconic Independence Monument. Spanning 80 sqm on the ground floor, this fully furnished home suits anyone looking for a spacious, quiet retreat without sacrificing a central Phnom Penh address.
The building itself is a standout, with a landscaped courtyard featuring mature trees, brick pathways, and a shared swimming pool with a curved lounging deck — a genuine rarity for this style of property. Inside, timeless green-and-white patterned floor tiles run throughout, paired with high ceilings and tall wooden-shuttered windows that let in soft natural light while preserving the building’s colonial-era charm. A comfortable living and dining area, furnished with a denim-blue sofa, glass-topped coffee table, TV console, and solid wood dining table, opens onto a functional kitchen with ample cabinetry and a gas cooktop.
Both bedrooms are generously sized, each fitted with a solid wood bed frame, mirrored wardrobe, and heavy curtains that keep the rooms cool and private. The bathrooms are simply finished with sinks, showers, and — in one — a hanging vine feature that adds a soft green touch. Residents can also make use of the building’s on-site gym.
Apartment features:
- 80 sqm, first floor
- 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Fully furnished
- Shared swimming pool and gym access
- Landscaped courtyard with mature trees
- Air-conditioning throughout
- Free Wi-Fi, drinking and utility water
- Free weekly cleaning service
- Free parking (1 space)
- Electricity billed at $0.30/kWh
- Price: $500/month
Ideal for expats, professionals, or small families wanting a peaceful residential setting close to the riverside, restaurants, and cultural landmarks of central Phnom Penh, this Daun Penh apartment is ready for immediate viewing.
Contact Abode Real Estate today to arrange a viewing.
Property ID: DP5.J4
Daun Penh: the real downtown
Day and night Riverside, Daun Penh, is busy. It is probably the real downtown Phnom Penh where the oldest parts of the city are located. I am referring to Wat Phnom, Phsar Chas, Phsar Kandal, Chey Chumneas and Chaktomuk and the Royal Palace and National Museum of course!
Preah Sisowath (honoring King Sisowath 1904 to 1927 reign) is the avenue / boulevard running along the riverfront. It starts at the Buddhist Institute near Sothearos Boulevard. Then continues north to the Japanese Bridge where it becomes National Road 6 leading north to Battambang.
Generations of days gone by have left their footprints from Angkor kings to French colonists to UN troops. Riverside witnesses the confluence of the Mekong, Tonle Sap and Bassac rivers and where the Water Festival is best viewed each November.
It is always stunning, especially at sunup and sundown.
A personal reflection on Daun Penh
Street 172 is punctuated with $3 massage joints and bars occupied by grey faces framed with light grey hair. Yet, just around the corner, Street 178 is now arguably the rising art gallery district of Phnom Penh with the University of Fine Arts a stone’s throw away.
This is the dichotomy of Riverside and the attraction of opposites that makes it such an interesting place!
Friends Café has made a bold statement and the Mansion House seems to be waiting for reincarnation. When the Hyatt opens its doors to the Jet set, it may well be a different designer-schmick precinct to what is currently now.
In fact, when you look up along 172, the standard of shophouses is somewhat ‘better’ than in other parts of the city: it could be the rising star of Daun Penh and Riverside.
