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As of June 2026, rents in Siem Reap are still affordable compared with many tourist cities in Southeast Asia, but good furnished apartments in central areas are getting more expensive.
We constantly update this blog post because the Siem Reap rental market changes with tourism, airport traffic, expat demand and the supply of furnished homes.
In this guide, we focus only on residential property in Siem Reap, so we look at normal apartments, family homes and landlord costs, not hotels or short-stay holiday villas.
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What are typical rents in Siem Reap as of 2026?
What's the average monthly rent for a studio in Siem Reap as of 2026?
As of 2026, the average monthly rent for a studio in Siem Reap is about KHR 1.2 million, or $300, or €280, for a simple furnished residential unit.
Most studios in Siem Reap in 2026 rent from about KHR 900,000 to KHR 1.6 million per month, or $220 to $380, or €205 to €355.
This studio rent range in Siem Reap mainly depends on whether the unit is furnished, close to Wat Bo or Riverside, has air conditioning, and is in a quiet building with good access to the center.
What's the average monthly rent for a 1-bedroom in Siem Reap as of 2026?
As of 2026, the average monthly rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Siem Reap is about KHR 1.7 million, or $410, or €380, for a clean furnished unit.
Most 1-bedroom apartments in Siem Reap in 2026 rent from about KHR 1 million to KHR 2.3 million per month, or $250 to $550, or €230 to €510.
Within this range, cheaper 1-bedroom rents in Siem Reap are more common in Sla Kram, Chreav and outer Svay Dangkum, while Wat Bo, Riverside and central Sala Kamreuk are usually more expensive.
What's the average monthly rent for a 2-bedroom in Siem Reap as of 2026?
As of 2026, the average monthly rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Siem Reap is about KHR 2.4 million, or $590, or €550, for a furnished residential apartment.
Most 2-bedroom apartments in Siem Reap in 2026 rent from about KHR 1.6 million to KHR 3.3 million per month, or $400 to $800, or €370 to €740.
The cheaper 2-bedroom rents in Siem Reap are usually found in Chreav, Sla Kram and outer Svay Dangkum, while Wat Bo, Riverside and the best parts of Sala Kamreuk are the most expensive.
By the way, you will find much more detailed rent ranges in our property pack covering the real estate market in Siem Reap.
What's the average rent per square meter in Siem Reap as of 2026?
As of 2026, the average rent per square meter in Siem Reap is about KHR 41,000 per month, or $10, or €9.30, for residential apartments.
Across Siem Reap neighborhoods in 2026, most apartment rents sit between about KHR 25,000 and KHR 70,000 per square meter per month, or $6 to $17, or €5.60 to €15.80.
That makes Siem Reap cheaper than Phnom Penh and many larger Southeast Asian tourist cities, but more expensive than several smaller Cambodian provincial markets with less foreign tenant demand.
In Siem Reap, rent per square meter rises above average when the apartment is furnished, central, bright, recently renovated, close to Wat Bo or Riverside, and inside a building with a pool.
How much have rents changed year-over-year in Siem Reap in 2026?
As of 2026, average rents in Siem Reap are up by about 6% year over year, with better furnished central apartments rising faster than older outer stock.
The main drivers are the recovery of tourism, stronger demand from foreign residents, more hospitality activity and limited supply of well-maintained furnished apartments in the best central areas.
Compared with the previous year, Siem Reap rent growth in 2026 looks firmer, but still not overheated, because Cambodia’s wider property market remains cautious.
What's the outlook for rent growth in Siem Reap in 2026?
As of 2026, rent growth in Siem Reap is likely to be about 4% to 7% over the next 12 months for good furnished residential apartments.
The key drivers are tourism recovery, expat demand, hospitality jobs, remote workers, Cambodia’s wider economic growth and the limited stock of attractive ready-to-live-in apartments.
The strongest rent growth in Siem Reap should be in Wat Bo, Riverside, Sala Kamreuk and central Svay Dangkum, where tenants pay more for walkability and services.
The main risks are weaker tourism, slower global growth, a soft Cambodian property sector, too many new rentals in one area and landlords asking rents above what local tenants can pay.
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Which neighborhoods rent best in Siem Reap as of 2026?
Which neighborhoods have the highest rents in Siem Reap as of 2026?
As of 2026, the top three high-rent neighborhoods in Siem Reap are Wat Bo, Riverside and central Sala Kamreuk, where a good 1-bedroom often rents for about KHR 1.8 million to KHR 2.5 million, or $450 to $600, or €420 to €560.
These Siem Reap neighborhoods command premium rents because tenants get restaurants, cafés, tuk-tuks, shops, hotels, nightlife and quiet residential streets within a short ride or walk.
The typical tenants in these high-rent areas of Siem Reap are expats, remote workers, hospitality managers, NGO staff, retirees and Cambodian professionals who want comfort and convenience.
By the way, we’ve written a blog article detailing Sources and methodology: we ranked areas using Realestate.com.kh, IPS Cambodia and AsiaVillas. We looked for repeated premiums by neighborhood, not one-off luxury prices. We compared those findings with our own Siem Reap neighborhood scoring.
Where do young professionals prefer to rent in Siem Reap right now?
Young professionals in Siem Reap most often prefer Wat Bo, Svay Dangkum and Sala Kamreuk because these areas are close to restaurants, jobs, cafés and the old town.
In these popular Siem Reap neighborhoods, young professionals usually pay about KHR 1.4 million to KHR 2.1 million per month, or $350 to $500, or €325 to €465, for a furnished 1-bedroom.
Young professionals like these Siem Reap areas because good Wi-Fi, air conditioning, motorbike parking, cafés, fitness options and short commutes matter more than having a very large apartment.
By the way, you will find a detailed tenant analysis in our property pack covering the real estate market in Siem Reap.
Where do families prefer to rent in Siem Reap right now?
Families in Siem Reap usually prefer Sala Kamreuk, Sla Kram and Kouk Chak because these areas offer quieter streets, larger homes and better daily convenience.
For 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom homes in these family-friendly Siem Reap neighborhoods, families usually pay about KHR 2.3 million to KHR 6.2 million per month, or $550 to $1,500, or €510 to €1,395.
These Siem Reap neighborhoods attract families because they offer more parking, more outdoor space, easier school runs, quieter nights and better options for houses or larger apartments.
Useful school options near these family areas include International School of Siem Reap, Angkor Kids Center, ABC International School and other private or bilingual schools around central Siem Reap.
Which areas near transit or universities rent faster in Siem Reap in 2026?
As of 2026, the fastest-renting areas near practical transport or education demand in Siem Reap are National Road 6, Sla Kram and Chreav near Angkor University.
In these high-demand Siem Reap areas, good furnished rentals often stay listed for about 20 to 40 days when the rent is realistic and the photos are clear.
Properties close to main roads, schools or Angkor University can often earn a rent premium of about KHR 200,000 to KHR 400,000 per month, or $50 to $100, or €45 to €95.
Which neighborhoods are most popular with expats in Siem Reap right now?
The most popular expat neighborhoods in Siem Reap are Wat Bo, Sala Kamreuk and Svay Dangkum because these areas combine comfort, services and easy access to the city center.
Expats in these Siem Reap neighborhoods usually pay about KHR 1.4 million to KHR 3.7 million per month, or $350 to $900, or €325 to €835, depending on size and amenities.
These neighborhoods attract expats because they have furnished apartments, cafés, supermarkets, restaurants, tuk-tuks, quiet side streets and many landlords used to foreign tenants.
The most visible expat communities in Siem Reap include French, British, Australian, American, European and other long-stay foreign residents connected to tourism, NGOs and remote work.
And if you are also an expat, you may want to read our Sources and methodology: we compared expat-oriented stock on Realestate.com.kh, IPS Cambodia and AsiaVillas. We looked at furnished listings, location language and tenant-friendly amenities. We also used our own expat-rental mapping for Siem Reap.
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Who rents, and what do tenants want in Siem Reap right now?
What tenant profiles dominate rentals in Siem Reap?
The top tenant profiles in Siem Reap are tourism and hospitality workers, foreign residents and NGO or education staff, because the city’s economy is closely tied to Angkor tourism.
In our 2026 estimate, tourism and hospitality workers represent about 35% of rental demand in Siem Reap, foreign residents about 30%, and NGO or education staff about 15%.
Tourism workers usually seek studios or 1-bedrooms, foreign residents often seek furnished 1-bedrooms or 2-bedrooms, and families or education staff often seek 2-bedroom homes or small villas.
If you want to optimize your cashflow, you can read our Sources and methodology: we combined Cambodia Ministry of Tourism, Realestate.com.kh and IPS Cambodia. Cambodia does not publish a tenant-profile survey for Siem Reap. We therefore used our own demand model to estimate the shares.
Do tenants prefer furnished or unfurnished in Siem Reap?
In Siem Reap in 2026, about 70% of active apartment tenants prefer furnished rentals, while about 30% are open to unfurnished or partly furnished homes.
A furnished apartment in Siem Reap usually earns about KHR 200,000 to KHR 500,000 more per month, or $50 to $120, or €45 to €110, than a similar unfurnished unit.
Furnished rentals in Siem Reap are especially popular with expats, remote workers, NGO staff, hospitality managers and tenants staying for 6 to 12 months.
Which amenities increase rent the most in Siem Reap?
The five amenities that increase rent the most in Siem Reap are a swimming pool, strong Wi-Fi, modern air conditioning, a Western-style kitchen and secure parking.
In Siem Reap, a pool can add KHR 300,000 to KHR 600,000 per month, strong Wi-Fi KHR 80,000 to KHR 160,000, air conditioning KHR 120,000 to KHR 250,000, a modern kitchen KHR 160,000 to KHR 400,000, and secure parking KHR 80,000 to KHR 200,000, or roughly $20 to $150 in total item premiums.
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What renovations get the best ROI for rentals in Siem Reap?
The five best rental renovations in Siem Reap are repainting, bathroom refreshes, new air conditioning, better lighting and simple modern furniture.
For a small Siem Reap apartment, these upgrades often cost about KHR 6 million to KHR 14 million, or $1,500 to $3,500, or €1,400 to €3,250, and can raise rent by about KHR 200,000 to KHR 500,000 per month, or $50 to $120, or €45 to €110.
Poor-ROI renovations in Siem Reap often include luxury imported furniture, oversized kitchens, expensive smart-home systems and major villa-style upgrades in neighborhoods where tenants mainly want affordability.
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How strong is rental demand in Siem Reap as of 2026?
What's the vacancy rate for rentals in Siem Reap as of 2026?
As of 2026, the estimated rental vacancy rate in Siem Reap is about 8% to 11% for normal long-term residential properties.
Central furnished apartments in Wat Bo, Riverside and Sala Kamreuk are tighter at about 5% to 7%, while older outer homes and large villas can be above 12%.
Compared with Siem Reap’s stronger pre-pandemic tourism years, vacancy is still higher, but it is clearly better than during the weakest tourism period.
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How many days do rentals stay listed in Siem Reap as of 2026?
As of 2026, the average rental in Siem Reap stays listed for about 35 to 60 days before finding a tenant.
Good furnished 1-bedrooms in central Siem Reap often rent in 20 to 35 days, while overpriced villas or older unfurnished homes can stay listed for 60 to 100 days.
Compared with one year ago, Siem Reap rentals now move a little faster, especially when the property is furnished, fairly priced and close to the old town or Wat Bo.
Which months have peak tenant demand in Siem Reap?
Peak tenant demand in Siem Reap usually runs from October to February, when tourism activity is stronger and many renters want to settle before the busiest months.
This seasonal pattern is driven by Angkor tourism, hotel hiring, restaurant activity, NGO schedules, school timing and foreigners arriving during the cooler, drier months.
The lowest tenant demand in Siem Reap is usually from May to July, when the wet season is quieter and fewer foreign renters are actively moving.
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What will my monthly costs be in Siem Reap as of 2026?
What property taxes should landlords expect in Siem Reap as of 2026?
As of 2026, a typical landlord in Siem Reap with a property assessed around $100,000 should expect annual property tax of about KHR 310,000, or $75, or €70.
For many residential properties in Siem Reap, annual property tax can range from almost nothing on lower-value homes to about KHR 820,000, or $200, or €185, on more valuable apartments or villas.
In Cambodia, Tax on Immovable Property is commonly calculated at 0.1% per year on the taxable value above KHR 100 million, which is roughly $25,000.
Please note that, in our property pack covering the real estate market in Siem Reap, we cover what exemptions or deductions may be available to reduce property taxes for landlords.
What utilities do landlords often pay in Siem Reap right now?
In Siem Reap, landlords often pay for building maintenance, pool care, garden care, common-area cleaning, waste collection and sometimes internet if the rental is serviced.
Typical landlord-paid costs in Siem Reap can be about KHR 80,000 to KHR 250,000 per month for cleaning or waste, KHR 200,000 to KHR 600,000 for garden or pool care, and KHR 80,000 to KHR 160,000 for internet, or roughly $20 to $150 depending on the service.
The common practice in Siem Reap is that tenants pay their own electricity and water, while landlords pay building-level costs that protect the property and shared areas.
How is rental income taxed in Siem Reap as of 2026?
As of 2026, rental income in Siem Reap can be taxed under Cambodian rental income rules, with individual landlord rates often discussed around 10% for Cambodian owners and 14% for foreign owners.
Possible deductions or offsets depend on the landlord’s status and structure, but landlords should track repairs, maintenance, management fees, tax payments and other costs linked to the rented property.
Common tax mistakes in Siem Reap include ignoring rental tax on foreign-owned property, mixing short-stay and long-term income, failing to keep lease records and assuming a cash rent is invisible.
We cover these mistakes, among others, in our Sources and methodology: we checked GDT, GDT document forms and PwC Cambodia. We treated this as general landlord guidance, not personal tax advice. We also used our own Cambodia tax checklist for property investors.
We did some research and made this infographic to help you quickly compare rental yields of the major cities in Cambodia versus those in neighboring countries. It provides a clear view of how this country positions itself as a real estate investment destination, which might interest you if you’re planning to invest there.
What sources have we used to write this blog article?
Whether it’s in our blog articles or the market analyses included in our property pack about Siem Reap, we always rely on the strongest methodology we can … and we don’t throw out numbers at random.
We also aim to be fully transparent, so below we’ve listed the authoritative sources we used, and explained how we used them and the methods behind our estimates.
| Source used | Why this source matters | How we used it |
|---|---|---|
| National Bank of Cambodia, Financial Stability Review 2025 | This is Cambodia’s central bank view on credit, real estate and financial stability. | We used it to understand the wider property-cycle backdrop in Cambodia. We treated weak property finance as a limit on rent growth, not as direct Siem Reap rent data. |
| National Bank of Cambodia, Financial Stability Review page | This is the official publication archive of Cambodia’s central bank. | We used it to confirm the latest available financial-stability source. We cross-checked the official NBC page before using the 2025 review. |
| National Institute of Statistics, Cambodia Census 2019 | This is Cambodia’s official population census. | We used it to anchor the population and household base around Siem Reap. We did not use it as direct rent data because the census is demographic. |
| NIS and World Bank microdata catalogue, Census 2019 | This official catalogue helps verify the census source and scope. | We used it to confirm the census dataset and its reliability. We used the census mainly as demand context for residential rentals. |
| Cambodia Ministry of Tourism, Tourism Statistics Report 2025 | This is an official tourism report from a Cambodia government domain. | We used it to understand the recovery of tourism in Siem Reap. We connected tourism recovery with furnished rental demand from expats and hospitality workers. |
| ADB, Asian Development Outlook April 2026: Cambodia | ADB is a major multilateral source for Cambodia economic forecasts. | We used it for Cambodia’s 2026 growth and inflation context. We used those forecasts to keep rent-growth expectations realistic. |
| IMF Cambodia 2025 Article IV | IMF Article IV reports are core macroeconomic surveillance documents. | We used it to understand downside risks for Cambodia. We applied that caution when estimating rent growth in Siem Reap. |
| World Bank Cambodia Economic Update June 2026 | The World Bank is a major development and macroeconomic source for Cambodia. | We used it to assess cost pressures, property-sector weakness and economic risks. We did not use it for bedroom-level rents. |
| General Department of Taxation, tax types | This is Cambodia’s official tax authority. | We used it to identify the official tax categories linked to property and rent. We cross-checked rates with professional summaries where the official page was less detailed. |
| GDT document download page | This is the official GDT repository for forms and tax documents. | We used it to confirm that property rental tax remains an active tax category. We used it as the official anchor for landlord-tax discussion. |
| DFDL immovable property tax update | DFDL is a major regional legal and tax advisory firm. | We used it to explain the 0.1% Tax on Immovable Property rule. We paired it with GDT because the official tax authority remains the primary source. |
| PwC Cambodia tax summaries | PwC maintains country tax summaries used by many international investors. | We used it to cross-check Cambodia withholding-tax treatment. We did not use it as a substitute for official GDT information. |
| Realestate.com.kh Siem Reap apartments for rent | This is one of Cambodia’s largest property portals with live Siem Reap listings. | We used it to build the main rent sample by bedroom count and neighborhood. We adjusted for listing bias because advertised rents often show better furnished units. |
| IPS Cambodia Siem Reap apartments | IPS is an established Cambodia real estate agency with Siem Reap rental inventory. | We used it to cross-check neighborhood names, furnished stock and local pricing. We gave it strong weight for local texture and practical rental details. |
| AsiaVillas Siem Reap rentals | This platform shows current Siem Reap rental stock, especially larger homes and villas. | We used it as a secondary check for family-sized homes and higher-end rentals. We handled it carefully because it can skew toward expat and villa inventory. |
| Knight Frank Cambodia real estate highlights H2 2025 | Knight Frank is an established international property consultancy. | We used it to understand broader Cambodia real estate conditions. We did not use it for Siem Reap bedroom rents because its coverage is wider than the local apartment market. |
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