Rew Rental Scraper

Introduction

The Rew Rental Scraper is a powerful Apify Actor designed to extract rental property listings from REW (Real Estate Web), Canada's leading real estate platform. It automates the collection of detailed rental data, including prices, locations, and property details, enabling users to gather insights efficiently without manual browsing. Ideal for real estate professionals, researchers, and businesses seeking up-to-date market information.

Features

• Comprehensive Data Extraction: Scrapes key details like price, title, neighborhood, beds, baths, size, and images from REW rental listings.
• Customizable Searches: Supports keyword-based searches to target specific areas or property types.
• High Performance: Built on CheerioCrawler for fast, reliable scraping with configurable request limits.
• Structured Output: Delivers clean, JSON-formatted data ready for analysis or integration.
• Error Handling: Includes robust mechanisms to manage rate limits and site changes.
• Scalable and Reliable: Handles large-scale crawls while respecting ethical scraping practices.
• Easy Integration: Outputs data in formats compatible with tools like Excel, CSV, or databases.

Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Description	Example
searchKeyword	string	Yes	The search keyword for targeting specific rental areas or properties on REW.	"newmarket-on"
maxLimit	integer	No	Maximum number of requests the crawler can make per run.	100

Example Usage

Input

{
  "searchKeyword": "newmarket-on",
  "maxLimit": 100
}

Output

[
  {
    "url": "https://www.rew.ca/rentals/7004014/405-705-davis-drive-newmarket-on",
    "price": "$2,200/month",
    "title": "405 - 705 Davis Drive",
    "neighborhood": "Huron Heights Leslie Valley",
    "city": "Newmarket",
    "beds": "1 bd",
    "baths": "1 ba",
    "size": "500 - 599 sf",
    "image": "https://assets-listings.rew.ca/listing/treb_dla/N12749212/00_N12749212_516031d8a0dd1140886ba7df95acb039.jpeg?auto=format&trim=auto&fit=crop&w=480&h=287&sharp=25",
    "scrapedFrom": "https://www.rew.ca/rentals/areas/newmarket-on"
  }
]

Use Cases

• Market Research and Analysis: Analyze rental trends, average prices, and availability in specific neighborhoods.
• Competitive Intelligence: Monitor competitors' listings and pricing strategies.
• Price Monitoring: Track rental price fluctuations for investment decisions.
• Content Aggregation: Build databases of rental properties for real estate websites or apps.
• Academic Research: Gather data for studies on housing markets and urban development.
• Business Automation: Automate lead generation for property management companies.

Installation and Usage

1. Search for "Rew Rental Scraper" in the Apify Store.
2. Click "Try for free" or "Run".
3. Configure input parameters (e.g., search keyword and max limit).
4. Click "Start" to begin extraction.
5. Monitor progress in the log.
6. Export results in your preferred format (JSON, CSV, Excel).

Output Format

The Actor outputs data as a JSON array of objects, each representing a rental listing. Key fields include:

• url: Direct link to the listing.
• price: Monthly rent amount.
• title: Property title or address.
• neighborhood: Area or community name.
• city: City location.
• beds: Number of bedrooms.
• baths: Number of bathrooms.
• size: Square footage range.
• image: URL to a property image.
• scrapedFrom: Source URL of the search page.

This structured format ensures easy parsing and integration with downstream tools.

Error Handling

The Actor includes built-in error handling for common issues like network timeouts, invalid responses, or site structure changes. If errors occur, check the run logs for details. For persistent issues, ensure your search keyword is valid and within REW's supported areas. Rate limiting is managed automatically to avoid bans.

Rate Limiting and Best Practices

REW may impose rate limits; the Actor respects these by default. Best practices include:

• Start with small maxLimit values to test.
• Run crawls during off-peak hours.
• Avoid overloading the site; space out runs if needed.
• Use unique keywords for targeted searches to minimize unnecessary requests.

Limitations and Considerations

• Data accuracy depends on REW's website updates; the Actor may need adjustments for major site changes.
• Listings are scraped in real-time, so results reflect current availability.
• Not intended for high-frequency monitoring; consider API alternatives for continuous data.
• Ensure compliance with REW's terms of service and local laws on data scraping.

Support

For custom/simplified outputs or bug reports, please contact:

• Email: support@getdataforme.com
• Subject line: "custom support"
• Contact form: https://getdataforme.com/contact/

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Concise Description (248 characters):
Unlock REW rental data effortlessly! This Apify Actor scrapes listings with prices, locations, and details for market analysis, competitive insights, and price monitoring. Fast, reliable, and customizable—perfect for real estate pros. Try it now and streamline your research! (248 characters)