This actor has been retired

This subscription-priced actor is no longer maintained. Please use the active pay-per-result version instead:

Use the active SpareRoom Property Scraper

Pricing is already configured on the active actor. Move any schedules, tasks, integrations, and API calls to it before your next run. This actor remains available only as a migration notice. Do not start new runs here.

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Previous documentation, retained for reference

What Does This Tool Do?

This tool automatically collects property information from SpareRoom.co.uk without you having to visit each listing manually. Instead of spending hours:

• Browsing through hundreds of property pages
• Copying details into spreadsheets
• Repeatedly checking for new listings

Our tool does all this work for you! It searches through SpareRoom according to your criteria (location, price range, etc.) and creates a complete list of all matching properties with their details. You can then easily:

• Compare multiple properties at once
• Track price changes over time
• Find the best deals before others
• Make data-driven decisions for property investment or rental searches

🚀 How to Use SpareRoom Scraper

Follow these simple steps to start collecting property data:

1. Set Up Your Search

   • Visit SpareRoom.co.uk
   • Enter your desired location
   • Apply your filters (price, room type, etc.)
   • Click "Search" to see your results
   • Copy the URL from your browser

2. Run the Scraper

   • 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

3. Get Your Results

   • Wait for the scraper to finish
   • Download your data in JSON, CSV, or Excel format
   • Use the data to analyze properties and make informed decisions

📋 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"}

⚙️ Advanced 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
    }
}

🔄 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 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 | Unlimited Usage - Scrape property listings from OpenRent.co.uk
• OpenRent Property Scraper | Pay Per Result - Scrape property listings from OpenRent.co.uk
• SpareRoom Property Scraper | Pay Per Result - Scrape property listings from SpareRoom.co.uk
• Gumtree Property Scraper | Unlimited Usage - Scrape property listings from Gumtree.com
• Gumtree Property Scraper | Pay Per Result - Scrape property listings from Gumtree.com
• Facebook Marketplace Property Scraper - Scrape Facebook Marketplace property listings with prices, locations, descriptions, seller details, phone numbers, images, and listing URLs

📄 License

MIT