Siem Reap apartment

tchamp

Member

Member since 20 September 2019

tchamp

11 April 2023 04:21:23

tchamp

11 April 2023 04:21:23

I am relatively new to the forum even though I have been following since my love affair with Cambodia began when I was first here 4 years ago. I arrived in Phnom Penh one week ago and booked a guest house but I am quickly realizing this isn't working for me. I plan to go to Siem Reap for May.

Is it possible to get an apartment there for one month while I check it out the lifestyle there? I read that if you look around for an apartment yourself you can avoid the commission. But I have a friend here that said that is not true. The agent usually gets a flat commission regardless if the rent contract is 3 months or less (or whatever the agreement is with the owner) or a monthly commission for something longer.

That being said can anyone recommend a good agent in Siem Reap to contact?

Thanks all!

hdgh29

Serial expat

Member since 13 November 2010

Siem Reap

hdgh29

11 April 2023 04:33:53

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hdgh29

11 April 2023 04:33:53

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Siem Reap

You can find an apartment for one month, or you can check into a guesthouse for same price. Best place to look is the Siem Reap expat facebook group. The commission thing is irrelevant - thats a deal between the landlord and the agent, and does not affect the tenant. Again, the SR Expat facebook group is the best way to contact agents.

tchamp

Member

Member since 20 September 2019

tchamp

11 April 2023 05:03:00

tchamp

11 April 2023 05:03:00

@hdgh29 That makes perfect sense. Thanks for the quick reply!

Guestposter655

11 April 2023 05:56:29

Guestposter655

11 April 2023 05:56:29

I don't do Facebook but you can also find something on Airbnb easily. I did this at first. Things changed a few times for me. I had a flexible place I was staying right by downtown and the landlady helped me out. You can book a week on the site and then just talk to the manager. This has worked well for me. We found a small apartment after on the ground floor with swimming pool and security gates for $180 a month. Signed year lease and paid first and last month up front. Been very happy there with alin. Of course she makes the place what it is. So thankful to have her.