How to rent a property in Cambodia: a wise man's guide

Looking for an apartment to rent in Phnom Penh? We have you covered. This is a good starting point for expats who are in the process of moving to Cambodia to live and work. Finding a villa, condo, flat, or borey to stay in when you arrive is probably one of your top priorities. Check out our listings from the community! And if you have a house or apartment for rent, you're welcome to list it here for free. Kampot, Siem Reap, Battambang, Sihanoukville, and other provinces around Cambodia also have places to rent, but you might have better luck finding them on foot after you arrive, as the largest number of listings are in the capital city of Phnom Penh.
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StroppyChops wrote:
frank lee bent wrote:"chillybins in NZ"

pronounced "chullybun"
I believe that's "chullybuns'bro" or "chullybuns'aye" depending on which island you're on.
And which tribe your from.
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good list Vlad, but I have one problem with it.

With you not showing your face until your wife has double checked everything witht the landlord, when you do finally show up and the landlord meets you, doesn't it make your wife appear a little sneaky? Like the landlord is thinking, "That cheeky bint has only got a barang hubby paying the bills.... Oh if I'd known I would have charged them 10% more on everything! I'll get my revenge, mark my words."

Then later, when you need the landlord's assistance, they might be reluctant to help out.

I've lived in probably 10 different houses and flats in Cambodia, and as yet have never had a bad landlord. Whether that is luck or good judgement, I'm not sure.
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Duncan wrote:
StroppyChops wrote:
frank lee bent wrote:"chillybins in NZ"

pronounced "chullybun"
I believe that's "chullybuns'bro" or "chullybuns'aye" depending on which island you're on.
And which tribe your from.
Yes, and that.
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The Add Jay wrote:I used agents...I had no problem. They showed me some fantastic places that even with me driving around I would have never been able to find. Just told him my price range and the area....called me back 2 or 3 days later. Had 3-5 to show me. It was a good experience.

The place I'm in now is on a dead end 1 block over from russian market. The apartment brand new cause I'm the first tenant. My landlord takes good care of me. Whats not to like? No option to buy which would have been nice.


question though
Many times the people hustling your electricity and water are the owners, be aware of this.

What is the fair price? I paid 1,200 riel per KW in all my places.
I pay 1000 riel per kW and 35 cents per unit for water.
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We pay 1000r per kW for power and $5 per person for water.
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StroppyChops wrote:We pay 1000r per kW for power and $5 per person for water.
I've never understood why some landlords calculate water this way. Most single occupants would never get anywhere near $5 worth of water a month, unless they washed their Lexus daily, local style, and had a huge balcony full of plants, and washed their smalls one piece at a time in a washing machine.

Maybe they just can't be arsed installing a meter.
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rick o'shea wrote:Maybe they just can't be arsed installing a meter.
Yep, that would be it.
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i have been posting this in all the facebook groups. Fucking idiots paying 900 dollars USD for a 1 bedroom. Fucking A.
I'll give ya 500 Riel for it...
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idiots paying 900
Surely thats just newcomers with int NGO wages. They usually arrange their accommodation before they arrive, and depending on where they're coming from, what we consider stupidly high rates could seem entirely reasonable, particularly for a family. I understand the frustration, but the majority of rentals are still going for reasonable rates, especially if you're willing to get out of BKK1 or TK.
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Freeboots wrote:
idiots paying 900
Surely thats just newcomers with int NGO wages. They usually arrange their accommodation before they arrive, and depending on where they're coming from, what we consider stupidly high rates could seem entirely reasonable, particularly for a family. I understand the frustration, but the majority of rentals are still going for reasonable rates, especially if you're willing to get out of BKK1 or TK.
Also, for me, it got a lot easier after my first 6 months in country. You learn the neighborhoods well like what each has and doesn't have.
I'll give ya 500 Riel for it...
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