Apartments.com Scraper US, Canada, Search, Listing

A fast and reliable scraper for extracting apartment listings from Apartments.com and ApartmentList.com. This actor uses a high-performance API backend to deliver comprehensive property data quickly and efficiently.

Features

• Multiple URL Support - Scrape city searches, filtered results, and individual property pages
• Fast Performance - Powered by optimized scraping API for quick results
• Comprehensive Data - Get detailed property information including amenities, pricing, location data, and photos
• No Blocking Issues - Uses advanced techniques to avoid rate limiting and blocking

URL Support & Coverage

This scraper supports all major apartment listing URL formats across both platforms:

URL Type	Platform	Example
City Search	Apartments.com	https://www.apartments.com/miami-fl/
Filtered Results	Apartments.com	https://www.apartments.com/?bb=v565-usgtHyl5o6vY
Advanced Search	Apartments.com	https://www.apartments.com/?sk=544b92fe1f766950d57299dc624e9ff9&bb=0nijpwq7qH0t1s0oc
Property Details	Apartments.com	https://www.apartments.com/sobe-apartment-rentals-miami-beach-fl/26xc7jb/
Bedroom Filter	Apartments.com	https://www.apartments.com/miami-beach-fl/4-bedrooms/
City Listings	ApartmentList.com	https://www.apartmentlist.com/tx/frisco/
Property Pages	ApartmentList.com	https://www.apartmentlist.com/tx/frisco/sorrel-phillips-creek-ranch

Supported Search Parameters

• bb= - Bounding box search results
• sk= - Search key with location data
• City filters - State/city combinations (e.g., miami-fl, dallas-tx)
• Bedroom filters - Specific bedroom counts (1-bedrooms, 4-bedrooms, etc.)
• Property IDs - Direct property page access

Input Parameters

Field	Type	Description
startUrls	Array	List of apartment URLs to scrape. Supports all URL types mentioned above

Input Example

{
  "startUrls": [
    {"url": "https://www.apartments.com/miami-fl/"},
    {"url": "https://www.apartments.com/?bb=v565-usgtHyl5o6vY"},
    {"url": "https://www.apartments.com/sobe-apartment-rentals-miami-beach-fl/26xc7jb/"},
    {"url": "https://www.apartments.com/?sk=544b92fe1f766950d57299dc624e9ff9&bb=0nijpwq7qH0t1s0oc"},
    {"url": "https://www.apartments.com/miami-beach-fl/4-bedrooms/"},
    {"url": "https://www.apartmentlist.com/tx/frisco/"},
    {"url": "https://www.apartmentlist.com/tx/frisco/sorrel-phillips-creek-ranch"}
  ]
}

Output Data

Each scraped property includes comprehensive information across these key fields:

• id: Unique identifier for the apartment listing
• propertyName: Name or title of the apartment property
• url: Direct URL to the apartment listing
• address: Complete street address of the property
• location: Full address details with coordinates and neighborhood information
• pricing: Rent ranges with minimum and maximum values
• amenities: Community and apartment features like pools, fitness centers, parking
• phone: Contact phone number for inquiries
• contact: Management company details and contact information
• imageUrl: Primary property image URL
• photos: Array of all property images and virtual tour links
• transitAndPOI: Nearby transportation options and points of interest
• scores: Walkability and transit accessibility ratings
• schools: Public, private schools and colleges in the area
• breadcrumbs: Location hierarchy (State → County → City → Neighborhood)
• coordinates: GPS latitude and longitude coordinates
• neighborhoodDescription: Detailed area overview and highlights
• scrapedAt: Timestamp of when the data was collected

Sample Output

The scraper returns comprehensive apartment data in JSON format. Here's an example of what you can expect:

[
  {
    "id": "sobe001",
    "propertyName": "Ocean View Residences",
    "url": "https://www.apartments.com/?bb=v565-usgtHyl5o6vY",
    "breadcrumbs": [
      "Florida",
      "Miami/Dade County", 
      "Miami Beach",
      "South Beach"
    ],
    "location": {
      "fullAddress": "800 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139",
      "state": "FL",
      "city": "Miami Beach",
      "neighborhood": "South Beach",
      "postalCode": "33139",
      "streetAddress": "800 Ocean Dr"
    },
    "coordinates": {
      "latitude": 25.7617,
      "longitude": -80.1918
    },
    "isVerified": true,
    "rent": {
      "min": 1800,
      "max": 2800
    },
    "transitAndPOI": [
      {
        "name": "Lincoln Road Mall",
        "walk": "3 min",
        "distance": "0.2 mi"
      },
      {
        "name": "Miami Beach Convention Center", 
        "drive": "5 min",
        "distance": "1.1 mi"
      }
    ],
    "scores": {
      "walkScore": 85,
      "transitScore": 60
    },
    "neighborhoodDescription": "South Beach is known for its vibrant nightlife, beautiful beaches, and Art Deco architecture...",
    "schools": {
      "public": [
        {
          "type": "Public High School",
          "name": "Miami Beach Senior High",
          "grades": "9-12",
          "numberOfStudents": "2175"
        }
      ],
      "private": [],
      "colleges": []
    },
    "amenities": [
      {
        "title": "Community Amenities",
        "value": ["Pool", "Fitness Center", "Rooftop Deck", "Concierge"]
      },
      {
        "title": "Apartment Features", 
        "value": ["Air Conditioning", "Hardwood Floors", "Balcony"]
      }
    ],
    "contact": {
      "phone": "",
      "logo": "",
      "name": ""
    },
    "models": [],
    "scrapedAt": "2025-12-01T00:08:39.132Z",
    "photos": [
      "https://images1.apartments.com/i2/J0qjpyRz9Acb6IOM0TIt5SEfVnPYIslQrUwHLDoEuvE/111/sobe-apartment-rentals-miami-beach-fl-primary-photo.jpg"
    ]
  }
]

Performance

• Speed: Optimized for fast execution with minimal overhead
• Reliability: Built-in error handling and retry mechanisms
• Scalability: Can handle multiple URLs simultaneously

Usage Tips

1. For City Searches: Use URLs like https://www.apartments.com/miami-fl/ to get listings for entire cities
2. For Specific Properties: Use direct property URLs for detailed information
3. For Filtered Results: Apply filters on the website first, then copy the URL with parameters
4. Batch Processing: Add multiple URLs to scrape several locations at once

📬 Contact & Support

Have questions, need help, or interested in a private or custom instance?

Reach our team anytime at datascoutapi@gmail.com