SpareRoom Scraper | Unlimited Usage

An Apify actor for scraping property listings from SpareRoom.co.uk. This version offers unlimited usage, perfect for regular users who need to scrape data frequently.

Description

This Apify actor helps you collect property listings from SpareRoom.co.uk. It automatically gathers detailed information about available rooms and 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.

🚀 Quick Start Guide

1. Find Your Search URL

   • Go to SpareRoom.co.uk
   • Enter your desired location
   • Apply your filters (price range, room type, etc.)
   • Once you see your search results, copy the URL from your browser
   • The URL will look something like: https://www.spareroom.co.uk/flatshare/?search_id=1234567890&mode=list

2. Run the Actor

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

✨ Features

• Scrapes property listings from SpareRoom.co.uk
• Handles pagination automatically
• Supports proxy configuration
• Excludes duplicate listings
• Stores data in Apify dataset
• Uses Python for robust scraping and data processing
• Unlimited usage for frequent scraping needs

⚙️ Input Configuration

The actor accepts the following input parameters:

{
    "startUrls": [
        {
            "url": "https://www.spareroom.co.uk/flatshare/?search_id=1363034394&mode=list"
        }
    ],
    "includeDuplicates": false,
    "proxyConfiguration": {
        "useApifyProxy": true
    }
}

📋 What You'll Get

Each property listing includes:

Field	Description	Example
url	Property listing URL	"https://www.spareroom.co.uk/flatshare/flatshare_detail.pl?flatshare_id=1234567"
title	Room title	"Double Room in Zone 2"
price	Monthly rent	"£800 pcm"
location	Area/zone	"London, Zone 2"
description	Room description	"Spacious double room..."
features	Room features	["Furnished", "Bills included"]
postedDate	Listing date	"2024-03-20"
contactInfo	Contact details	{"name": "John Doe", "phone": "1234567890"}

🛠️ Development Setup

1. Install dependencies:

$pip install -r requirements.txt

2. Run locally:

$python src/main.py

🚀 Deployment to Apify

1. Install the Apify CLI:

$npm install -g apify-cli

2. Login to your Apify account:

$apify login

3. Push the actor to Apify:

$apify push

💡 Tips for Best Results

• Search URLs

  • Use specific search filters on SpareRoom
  • Copy the exact URL from your browser
  • You can use multiple URLs in one run

• 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

Related Actors

Looking for more property data? Check out these related actors:

• Openrent Property Scraper - Scrape property listings from OpenRent.co.uk

License

MIT