Zoopla Rent Scraper

Introduction

The Zoopla Rent Scraper is a powerful Apify Actor designed to extract rental property listings from Zoopla, one of the UK's leading property websites. It automates the collection of detailed rental data, including prices, addresses, features, and images, enabling users to gather comprehensive market insights efficiently. This tool is ideal for real estate professionals, researchers, and businesses seeking accurate, up-to-date rental information without manual effort.

Features

• Comprehensive Data Extraction: Scrapes key details like address, price, property type, features, and agent information from Zoopla rental listings.
• Customizable Search: Allows targeting specific locations and limiting the number of results for focused data collection.
• High Reliability: Built with robust error handling and proxy support to ensure consistent performance and avoid IP blocks.
• Fast and Scalable: Processes listings quickly, supporting large-scale extractions with Apify's cloud infrastructure.
• Structured Output: Delivers clean, JSON-formatted data ready for analysis, export, or integration with other tools.
• Proxy Integration: Includes built-in proxy configuration for seamless, undetected scraping.
• Real-Time Insights: Captures the latest listings, including availability dates and price changes.

Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Description	Example
searchLocation	string	Yes	The starting location for the search query on Zoopla.	"London"
maxItems	integer	No	The maximum number of rental listings to scrape.	100
proxyConfiguration	object	No	Proxy settings to use for the crawler, helping avoid rate limits or blocks.	{"useApifyProxy": true}

Example Usage

Input JSON

{
  "searchLocation": "London",
  "maxItems": 50,
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": true
  }
}

Output JSON

[
  {
    "address": "Roundhedge Way, Enfield, Greater London EN2",
    "alternativeRentFrequencyLabel": "£288 pw",
    "availableFrom": null,
    "branch": {
      "branchId": 31700,
      "branchDetailsUri": "/find-agents/branch/addison-townsend-london-31700/",
      "logoUrl": "https://st.zoocdn.com/zoopla_static_agent_logo_(487437).png",
      "name": "Addison Townsend",
      "phone": null
    },
    "derivedBuyerIncentives": [],
    "displayType": "standard",
    "featuredType": null,
    "features": [
      {
        "iconId": "bed",
        "content": 2
      }
    ],
    "flag": "Just added",
    "gallery": [
      "e1d422c571f6168aed1eb5e422f717047218a005.jpg",
      "0da037e9c5820e839b144453a68335eaaf61d8cf.jpg",
      "426c7f7bacfcd4624327174714db8275382ef2ea.jpg",
      "2d0d755b6608eab45942ce7bc22334f8751c37d5.jpg",
      "25c19c998b7147fe6e8e5f9ce76a6d96ea7f11ff.jpg",
      "e4cc4285c0d02e6868a51433589c98bfa47a26bc.jpg",
      "e8e4f43378e0ab671ebb3ec4f738c93b2c8fd681.jpg",
      "6c1057dbac722889f9b3344fd159bea9fb83b074.jpg",
      "24ef6a22a746e1b05a950e39ae37d3f7944fcc6c.jpg"
    ],
    "highlights": [],
    "image": {
      "src": "https://lid.zoocdn.com/645/430/38eeff577e4432b555a855a9cee9da3590eff5e6.jpg",
      "responsiveImgList": [
        {
          "width": 645,
          "src": "https://lid.zoocdn.com/645/430/38eeff577e4432b555a855a9cee9da3590eff5e6.jpg"
        },
        {
          "width": 354,
          "src": "https://lid.zoocdn.com/354/255/38eeff577e4432b555a855a9cee9da3590eff5e6.jpg"
        }
      ],
      "caption": null
    },
    "isPremium": false,
    "lastPublishedDate": null,
    "listingId": "51528645",
    "listingUris": {
      "contact": "/to-rent/contact/51528645/",
      "detail": "/to-rent/details/51528645/",
      "success": "/to-rent/contact/success/51528645/"
    },
    "location": {
      "coordinates": {
        "isApproximate": false,
        "latitude": 51.667583,
        "longitude": -0.108835
      }
    },
    "price": "£1,250 pcm",
    "priceUnformatted": 288,
    "priceCurrency": "GBP",
    "priceDrop": {
      "firstPriceDate": "22nd May 2019",
      "lastPriceChangeDate": "22nd May 2019",
      "percentageChangeLabel": null
    },
    "priceTitle": "",
    "propertyType": "flat",
    "publishedOn": "13th Feb 2026",
    "publishedOnLabel": "Listed on",
    "shortPriceTitle": "£288",
    "sizeSqft": null,
    "sizeSource": null,
    "summaryDescription": "Extremely spacious first floor apartment situated in this very quiet development situated along the Ridgeway under a mile to Gordon Hill br & next ...",
    "tags": [],
    "title": "2 bed flat to rent",
    "transports": []
  }
]

Use Cases

• Market Research: Analyze rental trends, average prices, and property types in specific areas for investment decisions.
• Competitive Intelligence: Monitor competitors' listings and pricing strategies to stay ahead in the real estate market.
• Price Monitoring: Track price changes and availability for targeted properties to identify bargains or market shifts.
• Content Aggregation: Build databases of rental listings for websites, apps, or newsletters focused on housing.
• Academic Research: Collect data for studies on housing affordability, urban development, or economic indicators.
• Business Automation: Integrate with CRM systems or dashboards for automated reporting on rental opportunities.

Installation and Usage

1. Search for "Zoopla Rent Scraper" in the Apify Store.
2. Click "Try for free" or "Run".
3. Configure input parameters (e.g., search location and max items).
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 output is a JSON array of objects, each representing a rental listing. Key fields include:

• address: Full property address.
• price: Formatted price (e.g., "£1,250 pcm").
• propertyType: Type of property (e.g., "flat").
• features: Array of property features (e.g., bedrooms).
• image: Main image with responsive URLs.
• location: Geographic coordinates.
• listingId: Unique identifier for the listing.
• summaryDescription: Brief property description. This structured format ensures easy parsing and integration.

Error Handling

The Actor includes built-in error handling for network issues, invalid inputs, or site changes. If errors occur, check the run logs for details. Common issues include invalid locations or proxy failures—retry with adjusted parameters.

Rate Limiting and Best Practices

Zoopla may impose rate limits; use the proxy configuration to rotate IPs. Best practices: Limit maxItems to avoid overload, run during off-peak hours, and monitor logs for warnings. Respect Zoopla's terms of service.

Limitations

Data accuracy depends on Zoopla's site; listings may change. Not all fields are always populated. For large-scale needs, consider batching runs.

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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Extract rental property data from Zoopla effortlessly! This scraper pulls detailed listings including prices, addresses, features, and images. Key features: customizable location search, proxy support for reliability, and structured JSON output. Perfect for market research, price monitoring, and real estate analytics. Start scraping today on Apify! (248 characters)