# RentCafe Scraper β€οΈ $1/1K US Apartment Data Extractor (`azzouzana/rentcafe-scraper`) Actor
RentCafe Scraper: Export US apartment listings & multifamily rentals to CSV/JSON via Search URL. Extract property data, rental prices, floor plans, availability & landlord leads across the USA. Built for real estate investors, property managers & fast B2B data extraction. π Proxy-optimized!
- **URL**: https://apify.com/azzouzana/rentcafe-scraper.md
- **Developed by:** [Azzouzana](https://apify.com/azzouzana) (community)
- **Categories:** Real estate, Travel, Automation
- **Stats:** 15 total users, 2 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 1 bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet
## Pricing
$1.00 / 1,000 results
This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events.
Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-event
## What's an Apify Actor?
Actors are web data automations that power AI and operations. They run on the Apify platform to scrape websites, process data, connect APIs, and automate workflows.
In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours,
and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store.
In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server.
Actors are written with capital "A".
## How to integrate an Actor?
If asked about integration, you help developers integrate Actors into their projects.
You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready.
The best way to integrate Actors is as follows.
- **AI agents and MCP clients** β the [Apify MCP server](https://docs.apify.com/integrations/mcp.md) at `https://mcp.apify.com` (remote, streamable HTTP, OAuth on first use).
- **Agentic workflows and local Actor development** β [Agent Skills](https://apify.com/.well-known/agent-skills/index.json) with the [Apify CLI](https://docs.apify.com/cli/docs.md): `npm install -g apify-cli`, then `apify login`.
- **JavaScript/TypeScript projects** β the official [JS/TS client](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs.md): `npm install apify-client`.
- **Python projects** β the official [Python client](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs.md): `pip install apify-client`.
- **Any other language** β the [REST API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2.md).
For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below.
For more details, see Apify documentation as [Markdown index](https://docs.apify.com/llms.txt) and [Markdown full-text](https://docs.apify.com/llms-full.txt).
# README
## RentCafe Apartment Listings Scraper (By Search URL)
Fast & cheap Apify actor designed to scrape apartment listings from [RentCafe.com](https://www.rentcafe.com/). This scraper extracts detailed property information including pricing, availability, address, phones numbers, amenities, and photos.
### Features
- **Automated Pagination**: Handles search results spanning multiple pages.
- **Detailed Property Data**: Extracts addresses, contact info, pricing, floor plans, phones numbers, amenities, and much more.
- **Configurable Input**: Easily customize the target URL and maximum number of items to scrape.
### Usage
#### Input Parameters
| Field | Type | Description | Default |
|-------|------|-------------|---------|
| `startUrl` | String | The URL of the RentCafe search results page to scrape. | (Required) |
| `maxItems` | Number | Maximum number of items to scrape. | 100 |
#### Example Input
```json
{
"startUrl": "https://www.rentcafe.com/apartments-for-rent/us/az/?PropertyType=Apartment,Condo",
"maxItems": 200
}
```
### π Free tier limitations
We want you to see how this actor works before you commit. To keep things fair for everyone, the **free tier** usually includes these trial limits:
- **Sample data:** up to **5 listings** per runβenough to check data quality.
- **Daily cap:** **5 runs** per calendar day (UTC).
- **Between runs:** at least **1 minute** before you can start another run.
> Limits can change with platform load depending on system load and your intended scraping to prevent what we might interpret as free users abuse.
#### Upgrade when you're ready!
Use the free tier to decide if this actor fits your project. Paid Apify plans remove these wait times and caps so you can run at full volumeβ[**upgrade to a paid plan**](https://apify.com/pricing?fpr=cbgdsf).
#### Sample Output
```json
{
"PropertyId": "57867",
"Name": "Desert Sands",
"IsRentCafeListing": true,
"DetailsUrl": "https://www.rentcafe.com/apartments/az/casa-grande/desert-sands/default.aspx",
"ContactUrl": null,
"Phone": "(833) 515-1627",
"Address": {
"Address": "720 W. Oneil Dr.",
"City": "Casa Grande",
"State": "AZ",
"ZipCode": "85122",
"PrettyAddress": "720 W. Oneil Dr., Casa Grande, AZ 85122"
},
"AddressFormatted": "720 W. Oneil Dr., Casa Grande, AZ 85122",
"FallbackAltText": "720 W. Oneil Dr. 1-3 Beds Apartment for Rent",
"IsCompanyImg": false,
"ShowPrice": true,
"PriceValue": "$1,114 - $1,685",
"PriceLink": null,
"Beds": "1-3 Beds",
"FloorplanBedPrice": [
{
"Beds": "1 BED",
"Rent": "$1,114+",
"RentCssClass": "",
"DisplayPrice": true
},
{
"Beds": "2 BEDS",
"Rent": "$1,225+",
"RentCssClass": "",
"DisplayPrice": true
},
{
"Beds": "3 BEDS",
"Rent": "$1,413+",
"RentCssClass": "",
"DisplayPrice": true
}
],
"HasPrice": true,
"Baths": "1-2 Baths",
"Area": "759 - 1,197 Sqft",
"Latitude": 32.8984,
"Longitude": -111.7626,
"PropertyType": null,
"HasActionButton": true,
"CompanyDisplayName": "HSL Asset Management LLC",
"CompanyLogo": null,
"IsMatrixListing": false,
"IsFavoriteListing": false,
"FavoriteCount": "21",
"PropertyShortName": "desert-sands",
"SpecialsAvailable": false,
"FeaturedType": 5,
"IsPremiumFeatured": true,
"PhotoGallery": [
"https://cdngeneral.rentcafe.com/dmslivecafe/2/58822/Large%20Living%20Rooms.jpg?width=480&quality=90",
"https://cdngeneral.rentcafe.com/dmslivecafe/2/58822/Spacious%20Kitchen(1).jpg?width=480&quality=90",
"https://cdngeneral.rentcafe.com/dmslivecafe/2/58822/Spacious%20Bedrooms(1).jpg?width=480&quality=90",
"https://cdngeneral.rentcafe.com/dmslivecafe/2/58822/Dining%20Area(2).jpg?width=480&quality=90",
"https://cdngeneral.rentcafe.com/dmslivecafe/2/58822/Sparkling%20Pool(4).jpg?width=480&quality=90"
],
"PhotoGalleryImagesCount": 41,
"Amenities": [
"air-conditioner",
"washer-dryer",
"dishwasher",
"pool",
"patio-balcony",
"large-closets"
],
"HasAvailabilityLabel": true,
"HasPhoneNumber": true,
"IsCampaign": 0,
"UseLazyLoadForImage": false,
"IsContactUsDisabled": false,
"LastUpdatedDate": "Today",
"StarRating": 0,
"UnitsAvailable": "",
"ReviewsCount": 0,
"ShowReviews": false,
"TopRatedLabel": null,
"VerifiedListingText": "This listing is provided by HSL Asset Management LLC, a reputable property management company with verified listings on RentCafe.",
"Reviews": null,
"HasVideo": false,
"IsClone": false,
"CafeType": 0,
"Index": 2,
"NumberOfRentals": 0,
"GroupName": null,
"GroupId": null,
"IsContacted": false,
"IsNotAFit": false,
"LeadContext": "SearchPage",
"ActionButton": null,
"IsLiveContent": false,
"AerielViewVideoId": "CX0lDmh_34SqMTvYv5eSt3",
"ILSEnableScheduleTour": false,
"EnableSGTScheduleTour": false,
"ILSShowTourForm": true,
"OnlineLeasingUrl": "https://www.rentcafe.com/onlineleasing/apartmentsforrent/oleapplication.aspx?propleadsource_57867=rentcafe&stepname=Floorplan&myOlePropertyid=57867",
"CssClass": null,
"IsPartiallyAffordable": false,
"IsFullyAffordable": false,
"IsContactedAndUnitsAreAvailable": false,
"RecommId": null,
"IsNonYardiListing": false,
"NonVoyImportCode": 100,
"IsRewardsPartner": false
}
```
### π¬ Contact & Support
**Need a custom solution? Have a feature request?**\
We'd love to hear from you!
- π¬ **Discord**: `@azzouzana`
- π§ **Email**:
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# Actor input Schema
## `startUrl` (type: `string`):
The RentCafe search URL to scrape.
## `maxItems` (type: `integer`):
Maximum number of items to scrape.
## Actor input object example
```json
{
"startUrl": "https://www.rentcafe.com/apartments-for-rent/us/az/?PropertyType=Apartment,Condo",
"maxItems": 100
}
```
# API
You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup.
## JavaScript example
```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';
// Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
// Replace the '' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
token: '',
});
// Prepare Actor input
const input = {
"startUrl": "https://www.rentcafe.com/apartments-for-rent/us/az/?PropertyType=Apartment,Condo"
};
// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("azzouzana/rentcafe-scraper").call(input);
// Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any)
console.log('Results from dataset');
console.log(`πΎ Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach((item) => {
console.dir(item);
});
// π Want to learn more π? Go to β https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs
```
## Python example
```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient
# Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
# Replace '' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("")
# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = { "startUrl": "https://www.rentcafe.com/apartments-for-rent/us/az/?PropertyType=Apartment,Condo" }
# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("azzouzana/rentcafe-scraper").call(run_input=run_input)
# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print("πΎ Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/" + run["defaultDatasetId"])
for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items():
print(item)
# π Want to learn more π? Go to β https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start
```
## CLI example
```bash
echo '{
"startUrl": "https://www.rentcafe.com/apartments-for-rent/us/az/?PropertyType=Apartment,Condo"
}' |
apify call azzouzana/rentcafe-scraper --silent --output-dataset
```
## MCP server setup
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"apify": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"mcp-remote",
"https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=azzouzana/rentcafe-scraper",
"--header",
"Authorization: Bearer "
]
}
}
}
```
## OpenAPI specification
Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/acts/x06Ij4Bn6wJHATgAF/builds/3LJhTmK7EFtOtNV4c/openapi.json