OpenRent Property Scraper | Unlimited Usage

Unlimited runs, no per-result fees!

This Apify actor lets you scrape property listings from OpenRent.co.uk as often as you like, with no extra charges for the number of results. Perfect for power users, agencies, or anyone who needs regular, large-scale data collection.

Description

This Apify actor helps you collect property listings from OpenRent.co.uk. It automatically gathers detailed information about available properties, making it easy to analyze housing options in your desired area. With unlimited usage, you can run the actor as many times as you need without worrying about per-result costs.

On this page

• 🚀 Quick Start
• 📋 What You'll Get
• ⚙️ Advanced Configuration
• 🔄 Deduplication
• 💡 Tips for Best Results
• ❓ Need Help?
• 📄 License

🚀 Quick Start

1. Find Your Search URL
   • Go to OpenRent.co.uk
   • Enter your desired location in the search bar
   • Apply your filters:
     • Click "More Filters" to access all options
     • Set your price range
     • Choose property type (house, flat, etc.)
     • Select number of bedrooms
     • Add any other preferences (furnished, garden, etc.)
   • Click "Search" to see your results
   • Once you see your search results, copy the URL from your browser
   • The URL will look something like: https://www.openrent.co.uk/properties-to-rent?location=london&minPrice=1000&maxPrice=2000&bedrooms=2

2. Run the Actor
   • Go to your Apify Console
   • Find "OpenRent Scraper" in your actors list
   • Click "Run"
   • Paste your search URL into the startUrls field
   • Click "Run" to start scraping

📋 What You'll Get

Each property listing includes:

Field	Description	Example
title	Property title	"2 Bed Flat, Capitol Square"
rent	Monthly rent	"£1950.00"
location	City/town	"Epsom"
bedrooms	Number of bedrooms	"2"
bathrooms	Number of bathrooms	"2"
available_from	Move-in date	"26 May, 2025"
property_type	Type of property	"Flat"
address	Full address	"Capitol Square"
postcode	UK postcode	"KT17"
minimum_tenancy	Minimum tenancy length	"3 Months"

Additional details you get:

• Landlord information (e.g., landlord name)
• Property features (e.g., pets allowed, garden, parking, bills included, furnishing, EPC rating)
• Tenancy requirements (e.g., max tenants, DSS accepted, families/students/smokers allowed)
• Deposit amount
• And many more property-specific details!

⚙️ Advanced Configuration

The actor accepts the following input parameters:

{
    "startUrls": [
        {
            "url": "https://www.openrent.co.uk/properties-to-rent/london?term=London&area=1"
        }
    ],
    "includeDuplicates": false,
    "onlyAvailableProperties": true,
    "proxyConfiguration": {
        "useApifyProxy": true
    }
}

Configuration Options

Option	Description	Default
startUrls	List of OpenRent search URLs to scrape	Required
includeDuplicates	Include duplicate listings	false
onlyAvailableProperties	Only scrape properties that are currently available	true
proxyConfiguration	Proxy settings	Optional

🔄 Deduplication

The actor automatically handles duplicate listings by:

• Tracking previously seen listings
• Excluding duplicates by default
• Maintaining data consistency
• Optimizing storage and processing

💡 Tips for Best Results

• Search URLs

  • Use specific search filters on OpenRent
  • Copy the exact URL from your browser
  • You can use multiple URLs in one run
  • Save your favorite search URLs for future use

• Running Regularly

  • Set up scheduled runs to catch new listings
  • The tool will automatically track what's new
  • No need to worry about duplicates

• Data Usage

  • Results are in JSON format
  • Easy to import into spreadsheets or databases
  • Compatible with most data analysis tools

❓ Need Help?

If you encounter any issues:

• Check your search URL is correct
• Ensure you have proper permissions
• Contact support if problems persist

📄 License

MIT

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