Apartment Hunting in Phnom Penh, Cambodia

We moved to Cambodia and now it's time to search for an apartment in Phnom Penh. Our 1 week search had me seeing over 15 places and learning a whole lot about the process. I'm here to give you all you need to know about finding a place to live in Cambodia. What you should be looking for, what you didn't think about, where you should live, how much you should pay for rent, what type of building, and a whole lot more.
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JUICY LINKS to help you find an apartment in Cambodia
Facebook pages
/ apartment99
/ 1630173573945261
/ phnompenhhousing
www.khmer24.com - Or download the app
www.realestate.com.kh
www.rentkh.com
www.cshrealestate.com/
www.phnompenhrealestate.net/
www.c21golden.com.kh/
www.cbre.com.kh/
ips-cambodia.com/phnom-penh-a...
khmerrealestate.com.kh/
towncity.com/
www.angkorrealestate.com
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👤 ABOUT ME
I currently live in Phnom Penh, Cambodia and I am constantly exploring and traveling the country and other parts of the world. I've lived abroad with my partner in crime Sara for over 7 years (Vietnam, China, Ecuador, Cambodia). We are expats 4 life.
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0:00 Intro
1:32 Where to start
2:19 Should you get an agent to help?
3:29 Direct to building
4:38 What neighborhood?
5:38 Wants & sacrifices
6:06 Serviced apartments
7:20 The alternative to serviced apartment
9:08 Living in a house
11:37 What floor - how high up?
12:36 Montage of apts w\ an agent
16:55 Some hot tips
19:41 Maybe the most important consideration...
23:29 Kitchens and bathrooms
25:20 Building generators
26:09 The price of rent
27:40 We found a place!

[@speelgood]

These videos have slowly gotten more and more off kelter and I'm so here for it

[@AboutCreativity1]

Very good, Keep going! Note: love the apt tours any time, Bro!

[@sokolartnau]

Thanks for the video, very useful!

[@ladyboy_whisperer]

Great video - great sense of humour

[@BeforeIKicktheBucket1]

Very interesting! Very very nice video, liked from start to finish & subscribed, take care...

[@Urkuwayku]

Great to see Cambodia bringing out your sense of humor. Love the special effects. Tho, the Sesame Street news traumatized my daughter.

[@nr655321]

Brian, many thanks for showing us around your PP.

[@metalguru5226]

Haha! Love the humor the useful information is just an added bonus.

[@paulaneang7881]

Hi Ryan and Sarah 😁 thank you for sharing the video 😀

[@JDOff-Course]

Love the classic and sophisticated style of your vids. Not! We come for the weird humor and stay for the brothels. Good luck over there and hope the apartment is great. Thanks for the videos! 😀

[@sparkygirl9083]

Really great and too funny thanks

[@TheStoneWhisperer]

Yep, was totally here to see Ryan’s biceps!! My life has been for no purpose until today! 😂👍

[@BadCatsCrypto]

Ay"yo! Having fun with cats!..? Thunderstruck! ----- Great work tho, creative and pretty funny :)

[@ryancarver4270]

Need the same preferably BBK1/Russian Market. 1/2 BR 2 Bath, Great video. Learned a lot. Pretty nice.

[@noratry8374]

Hi Ryan and Sarah👋! Hope you find good apartment home and area.🙏👍

[@ThydaCookingTV]

Hello Ryan! I’m Cambodian welcome to Cambodia!

[@itchyfeetonthecheap]

Thank you! It's a lovely country.

[@eloised.2546]

Damn! This was so informative! Considering moving to Phnom Penh soon. Hope to see great apartments that allow a corgi to live there with us. ✨

[@itchyfeetonthecheap]

I'm sure you'll find something. Most places will allow small dogs.

[@c9lestial]

I love your videos. I am Cambodian living in Sydney Australia.

[@charliemulligan1988]

Hi Charlie from Boston USA here. I’m new to travel. I’ve been to Mexico and loved it. I will be in Cambodia in April.I will be be visiting Banteay Meanchey province with A friend n his family he is building a house there. The winters are long here in Boston And I will be slow traveling regular for the winters. You are one funny bastard. I get you. And I loved your wife putting on AC/DC. She got a great sense of humor. Thanks for all the excellent tips on looking for a place. One day I want to see phnom Pehn Cambodia. I will be watching more of your videos before I come in April. I appreciate you brother thanks for all you do. Peace

[@Kawaii_Life.]

I liked that montage @12:37. Definitely felt like a vlogger moment.

[@markbigelow2608]

Good info. My budget is $400 and am currently in an apt in siem reap for $250. I run my AC 19hrs a day and it's $50. I put foil over my windows to keep it cooler and i like a dark bedroom. Noise and cig stink are my issues to watch for in a new place. Not much good to want to enjoy a cool, quiet morning on the balcony with cig smoke gushing up from below.

[@itchyfeetonthecheap]

19 hours a day and only $50/month. That's so much cheaper than PP.

[@89ksokd91]

Hey I like your setup how I can easily tap to the part of the video I want to watch first! Well done there!

[@GlenDonohue]

I like the humor. Very funny dude.

[@potbelly5928]

You are hilarious lol

[@amyyates8273]

Wow that was a great video! Reminds me of our apartment hunt in China. Especially the noise issue. Hard to find a quiet apartment in the middle of a building boom where there are basically no labor laws and construction continues 27/7/365.

[@ESL-O.G.]

I also lived in China. I can relate

[@sean13]

Mold is a huge issue to with the annual flooding. Some people are very sensitive to mold and they will get very sick quickly. Never rent ground floor. Smell for musty mildewy smell.

[@honglytech]

Welcome to Cambodia :)

[@Urkuwayku]

You should do a comparison between your Quito and Phnom Penh apartments.

[@itchyfeetonthecheap]

I like that idea.

[@MyLifeThai371]

"Nick and Raychel" youtube channel lived and worked in Cambodia for a year. They said they really regret renting an apartment in BKK 1. They wish they would have rented in Russian Market instead. They said they were going to Russian Market all the time anyways and transportation costs really add up.

[@itchyfeetonthecheap]

Now that I've lived in both areas, I'd agree that the Russian market area is better. Bkk1 is quieter, more spread out, better taken care of, but there's just more in TTP.

[@KhmerMinnesnowta]

Glad you found your apartment. BKK1 is usually more expensive with many western style restaurants than the Russian Market, aka Psa Toul Tumpoong for the locals. There is always an option in life. It's a rainy season there I believe. We can't wait to visit our relatives this winter. Cheers from Minnesota!

[@ThydaCookingTV]

Yes agree

[@itchyfeetonthecheap]

Minnesota, the Canada of the USA!

[@KhmerMinnesnowta]

@@itchyfeetonthecheap The land of 10,000 lakes. Those lakes are not included with the potholes and ponds a long the ways. Just wanted to share this with others!

[@phlezktravels]

Cheers! Hoping for similar in Siem Reap, haha.

[@itchyfeetonthecheap]

Much cheaper in SR though.

[@kobebryant33824]

Holy moly, rent in Thailand is waaaaaay cheaper and waaaaaaay nicer, not in some small rural place, a busy place like Pattaya, you get a gorgeous modern condo, 300m from the beach, with a beach view for 200-300usd, Cambodia is way more expensive for way less! In regards to you and your video, your awesome man, your humor rocks, video is great, love it ❤

[@itchyfeetonthecheap]

Wow, that's so much cheaper. I'm planning a trip to Thailand next month, looking to rent an airbnb in Bangkok for a week or 2, so I'll get a taste of what they have to offer.

[@kobebryant33824]

@@itchyfeetonthecheap most definitely, i havent stayed in Bangkok more than a day or so, but in regards to Pattaya/Jomtien area, you find way cheaper apartments compared to Cambodia (PP), but yea goodluck and keep up the awesome videos man, they are really cool to watch

[@kris13iam]

Unfortunately the visa situation there sucks

[@kobebryant33824]

@@kris13iam it absolUTELY sucks!

[@bsways]

Just so you know in Australia we call AC/DC AccaDacca.

[@jdedad]

Bro I was thinking them guns must be at least 12” when you pulled up your arms 😂

[@itchyfeetonthecheap]

12.5" pythons!

[@JoonPo]

Welcome to my home country. You will get use to our 'Kingdoms of Wonder' Cambodia 🇰🇭

[@rekt3651]

Oh my god why did I just find this channel...you're hilarious

[@salytry2671]

Cambodia just a developing country. So we can’t compare to another developed countries, but I think Cambodia is a good place for us to visit. If you’re traveling to Cambodia I recommend you to visit Bayon temple, Angkor Wat temple and another temple in Siem Reap province. There are many temples in Cambodia Filled with sculptures and designs on each temples wall. When I looked at the sculptures on each temples wall, I’m so wondering why they can do that? It’s so interesting. Well come to Cambodia

[@hopfrogg9599]

Fan life. The only time I use the AC in my Thailand apartment is midday on an especially hot day, which is a few times a month. At first I didn't like the fan at night thing, but I adapted and prefer it over AC now. My power bill is 9 bucks a month, others I know that run AC at night spend 60. Still not a huge amount, but getting rid of the AC is a big money saver in SEA. Surprised how much rent is in PP. Seems supply and demand should be driving those prices down farther than what they are.

[@itchyfeetonthecheap]

Rent, compared to everything else, is pretty crazy here. The place we ended up in is $750 a month and people are saying we got a really good deal. Apparently, it would have been a thousand a few years ago. I have a feeling, as more buildings go up and less people come here, prices will continue to drop.

[@hopfrogg9599]

@@itchyfeetonthecheap Yeah that's baffling compared to the prices in Vietnam and Thailand. Especially considering the salaries are generally lower there, unless you land in one of the international schools in PP, which I'm assuming you two have done. I suppose there are a lot of big money real estate investors that can afford to hang onto properties long term without dropping rent too much. Looking forward to more videos, Cambodia is a great country.

[@89ksokd91]

And way better for the environment!

[@relentlesschick217]

You are freaking hilarious 😂

[@kacejonez2448]

hey there…i enjoy your videos and i am returning to the Kingdom in july/august with my 14 year old son. we are looking for a condo with an extensive gymnasium and other activities. i’m focusing on L’attrait and J2 buildings because of climbing walls at L’attrait / gym/ pools. J2 all that minus the climbing walls but has game rooms and great gym/ boxing. would you put together a comparison between them and maybe even other contenders?? thanks in advance!😊

[@ericcops]

What happened to the long-sleeved, red and black flannel? Watching the Ecuador videos had me thinking you only had the one shirt, but now that you’ve relocated, your stylin’ and profiling’ a new wardrobe and rockin’ the new hairdo. Best of luck in Cambodia!

[@itchyfeetonthecheap]

I retired it. I'm gonna get it framed and hung on the wall. My plan is to shoot a 'buying clothes in Cambodia' video that features me going on a hunt to find a new shirt to wear for my cambo videos.

[@TheStoneWhisperer]

I want videos of Sarah’s new job please!! 😍😂😂

[@fazbell]

Your sense of humor is really top shelf. You ought to be writing for Monty Python.

[@Bacon420]

They're all just about what I'm paying now for a hellhole lol. So fancy! We need to move!

[@whatsname2649]

I dispute one point on ac. I'm out half the day. Usually the hottest time of day. Use of fans a must. The real problem is the rate. They jack up the government rate. Electric included is the best way to go if possible. I'm a spoiled American with the ac; I've always had it. Can't sleep in a hot room, but 72°F or so at night isn't bad. Unit isn't working as hard at night. 👍🇰🇭

[@wileyumstead9236]

The only time to look for housing in Cambodia is in Sep and Oct. so you can see the flooding in your area. In 8 years I have mostly followed my own advice except once and then I spent several days in Oct 2020 in Battambang, Watt Co area with several inches of water on the floor. The street was flooded for 5 weeks.

[@itchyfeetonthecheap]

That's a nightmare. I forgot to mention that in this video. We consulted a flooding map that I found online and it seems to have been accurate.

[@krispxzero]

The cat gun needs to be a regular thing.

[@1j1jasper]

Hey man, you should check out ratanak apartment it’s around bkk area

[@thoeunhor8655]

Wow the power wiring is scary 😟 And the loo smells on the city . That’s what I notices first time in Cambodia. But got use to it after few days lol 😂 😂 i

[@ESL-O.G.]

Obviously, you don't run the AC 24/7 bro. Turn it off when you leave and go to work. Also using the AC at say 25 plus fan helps save money

[@itchyfeetonthecheap]

I know people that think running it all day and not turning it off when you leave is actually more efficient. It doesn't make any sense.

[@Noiconnotag]

8:00 'like to plant' ; what plants exactly are we talking about? (wink wink). Btw, stupid high prices, find a better agent or look yourself. 500-800 a month? you might as well buy a cheap apartment for 20-25k and renovate it for 1-2k, rent/Airbnb it when you not using it.

[@bsways]

Tbh I didn’t like any of them. I’d maybe think about it if they were cheaper

[@Fitzaism]

You are a very funny man, imo. I signed up just to listen to your sense of humour. Having said that, the apartment hunting advice is excellent. I live in the tropics and I can vouch for the sense of most of your comments when it comes to heat and creatures.

[@itchyfeetonthecheap]

I've been talking to people, trying to find out what floor you have to be on to get zero mosquitoes. I'm pretty sure 10 is high enough. Not sure about 9. 8 is very few.

[@Fitzaism]

@@itchyfeetonthecheap Yes. From my experience level 10 and above is too high for the mosquitoes to get you!

[@gainzcoach1019]

What about the cheap studios for $50-$100 I hear about? Like In Sein Riep

[@mohammadnasiriqbal3326]

THE ADDRESS PLEASE? ??????

[@SpiffyHeart-vc8kb]

I don’t miss mosquitoes here in Ecuador’s mountains! Actually, we don’t have lots of critters….birds, squirrels, rabbits, snakes. I kinda miss the birds, and bunnies. The ONLY wildlife I’ve ever seen are Llamas! I bet you don’t have Llamas! I’m enjoying your vids, crazy man!

[@itchyfeetonthecheap]

No birds!? Where are you in Ecuador?

[@SpiffyHeart-vc8kb]

@@itchyfeetonthecheap Cuenca. We have maybe 2-3 kinds of common birds. Nothing pretty like the tropics

[@ChunkyMonkaayyy]

I would def watch a movie where guns were replaced with cats.

[@hinthegroove9740]

Angus!

[@metalguru5226]

Livin' la Khmer loca!

[@MekongRick]

The biggest rental mistake I ever made (also in Vietnam) was the same mistake you made. I will never rent a house again. I dispatched more than 80 cockroaches. One time I came back after a couple of weeks, turned on the air con and half a dozen roaches fell out of the machine. Chased a big spider out of the house (Huntsman, I think.) Another thing, there's no security if you go away, like in a condo. And yes, too much upkeep. I walked away from a 1-year rental and deposit after 5 months.

[@itchyfeetonthecheap]

I thought it would be cool to have a fruit tree, but after a month I was drowning in star fruit.

[@user-ze9yz4xr6u]

I need one for around $250 a month.

[@chrislabate4549]

Didn't include price of Apt to gauge comparing

[@Kawaii_Life.]

Whoa, was that video you as a new born? Your mom looks soo happy that I can feel the oxytocin from my monitor.

[@edisonsanchez1337]

Fifteen minutes from the brothel😄😄😄

[@89ksokd91]

So howdo you stay safe from mosquitos when not up high in an apt??

[@itchyfeetonthecheap]

Spray poison on your body. Burn poison.

[@markbaker8607]

What would Angus think?!!!

[@swsunsetseeker7285]

Thunderstruck! the semi-high electric bill is balanced by the low rent prices! Good to see you so silly!

[@alj521]

is internet restricted there? Cheers!

[@chankrisnahkhan1466]

Hi bro why is the Russian market in Cambodia called the Russian market???

[@itchyfeetonthecheap]

I not exactly sure, but you just gave me an idea for a new video!

[@w.c.7247]

What happens when people stop being nice, and things start getting real? Watch this video to find out.

[@ThydaCookingTV]

Want to do collaboration video with you?

[@itchyfeetonthecheap]

Maybe. Send your contact information to me at [e-mail]

[@markbaker8607]

You can find a used honda scooter in no time

[@markbrazil4408]

You are a very strange man, so I subscribed.

[@MyLifeThai371]

He prefers the term EXOTIC

[@alqazaha1]

I saw apartments for $150/month. What do you think of them?

[@rogermichaelwillis6425]

I had a huge apartment for $140 a month. It was funky in a French colonial building. I loved it, and it was only two blocks from the river. Our balcony was over a hundred feet long--it wrapped around three sides of the building. My standards and needs are pretty low, I guess.

[@mohammadnasiriqbal3326]

THE ADDRESS PLEASE???????

[@89ksokd91]

8:09 that is SO BITCH! I want this place..so cool..🌱

[@chaoveasna6991]

❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🇰🇭🇰🇭🇰🇭😇👏🤗👌

[@markbaker8607]

A couple helmets backwards and its home

[@jongkyoobae2736]

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[@SoftwareNuggets]

kitty shotgun, original.

[@EejuVava]

are u kitten me right meow...did u use a tiny meow as a shooting doohickey?

[@danielhartwig6333]

👍🇦🇺🍻🤗🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺👍

[@damnuarestupid6132]

Do u get the vaccine yet?

[@itchyfeetonthecheap]

Yes. Fully vaccinated.

[@edwright8085]

PP is so expensive. Move out!!

[@itchyfeetonthecheap]

It's not that expensive. Compared to other parts of Cambodia it is, but it's where the work is.

[@markbaker8607]

Enough talk. Walk the walk. Delicous meals

[@shayletchabangu8121]

You're very funny :)

[@douglasvoncannon3073]

Nip tweaking. Cambodian national pastime?

[@itchyfeetonthecheap]

They're not really into it, but I'm trying to convert them.

[@relentlesschick217]

Come out of retirement and do stand up comic🤣🤣💯

[@denomdemon]

This one is downright silly.

[@markbaker8607]

Moan moan complain. Come on brother keep your head up

[@bertramharbour4166]

worst fisheye clips ever microsecond flashes of the gym bed floor distorted disjointed..time editing made it much worse...info..rather disinformation.. appointments around the night market for example currently run for 1 bed $150/250..the river is not great traffic day boat engins night..electricity is 20 cents/kw aircon about $1 every 4 hours water inc/$5 pm...

[@mohammadnasiriqbal3326]

THE GREATEST LOL??????????

[@CARACAS1]

Ok ...so you're settled in Cambodia. What's the name of the brothel? If you rent in the Russian market, and you're late in paying your rent, do the Russian break you leg? By the way, you definitely look better; it could be because in Quito you weren't getting enough oxigen into your brain . Take care bro !!!

[@itchyfeetonthecheap]

When I was in Quito I got a brain scan and the doctor told me I had a smooth brain.

[@MsRichycon]

You Skelitor hipster 🤣😂

[@jestcurses9963]

Show your feet!

[@expatcat3858]

Replace the guns with a wig.

[@itchyfeetonthecheap]

Cause I have terrible hair?

[@Tiffany-dn1vz]

Your one weird dude.

[@christophershiels786]

Trying to hard to be funny.

[@tomheinrich1]

This video could have been half the length & far more useful without the stupid little asides & attempts at humour. I nearly gave up about half a dozen times with the inane prattle rather than focusing on useful information