# Trulia Rental Scraper (`silentflow/trulia-rental-scraper`) Actor

Extract Trulia rental listings — addresses, prices, beds, baths, sqft, photos, pet policy, parking, utilities and more. Search by city, ZIP or URL. Filter by price, bedrooms and listing type.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/silentflow/trulia-rental-scraper.md
- **Developed by:** [SilentFlow](https://apify.com/silentflow) (community)
- **Categories:** Real estate, Lead generation, Automation
- **Stats:** 2 total users, 0 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 1 bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet

## Pricing

$14.99/month + usage

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Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/actors/running/actors-in-store.md#rental-actors

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For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below.

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# README

## Trulia Rental Scraper

by [SilentFlow](https://apify.com/silentflow)

Extract rental listings from Trulia with addresses, prices, beds, baths, square footage, coordinates, photos, and rental-specific features like pet policy, utilities, parking, heating, cooling, and laundry.

### ✨ Why use this scraper?

- 🏠 **Rental-focused data**: Pet policy, utilities included, parking, heating, cooling, laundry, fields that matter for rental decisions
- 📍 **Full location data**: Coordinates, neighborhood, community name, ZIP code, ready for mapping and geo-analysis
- 💰 **Price range support**: Min/max prices and bedroom ranges for communities listing multiple unit types
- 🖼️ **Full photo sets**: All listing photos at full resolution, street view image, and 3D virtual tours
- 📊 **More data than competitors**: Price history, HOA fee, tax records, local protections, MLS attribution, cross-reference IDs

### 🎯 Use cases

| Industry | Application |
|----------|-------------|
| **Rental market research** | Compare prices across neighborhoods, track rent trends over time |
| **Investment analysis** | Identify undervalued properties, analyze yield by area |
| **Tenant tools** | Bulk-search apartments matching specific criteria (pets, budget, size) |
| **Property management** | Monitor competing listings and pricing |
| **Real estate data pipelines** | Feed pricing databases, BI dashboards, or ML models |
| **Relocation assistance** | Compare cost of living between cities |

### 📥 Input parameters

#### Location

| Parameter | Type | Description |
|-----------|------|-------------|
| `location` | string | City + state (`New York, NY`), state (`TX`), or ZIP code (`78701`) |
| `startUrls` | array | Trulia search or listing detail page URLs |

#### Filters

| Parameter | Type | Default | Description |
|-----------|------|---------|-------------|
| `listingType` | string | `for_rent` | `for_rent`, `for_sale`, or `sold` |
| `minPrice` | integer |, | Minimum monthly rent in USD |
| `maxPrice` | integer |, | Maximum monthly rent in USD |
| `minBeds` | integer |, | Minimum number of bedrooms |

#### Limits

| Parameter | Type | Default | Description |
|-----------|------|---------|-------------|
| `maxItems` | integer | 100 | Maximum number of listings to return |

#### Options

| Parameter | Type | Default | Description |
|-----------|------|---------|-------------|
| `includeDetails` | boolean | false | Fetch each listing's detail page for full amenity list, description, price history, taxes, and more |

### 📊 Output data

#### Rental unit example

```json
{
  "id": "7448842386",
  "url": "https://www.trulia.com/home/714-w-22nd-st-austin-tx-78705-448842386",
  "listingType": "HOME_RentalUnit",
  "price": "$2,400/mo",
  "priceValue": 2400,
  "priceMin": 2400,
  "priceMax": 2400,
  "priceFormatted": "$2,400/mo",
  "hoaFee": "",
  "bedrooms": "2 Beds",
  "bedroomsMin": 2,
  "bedroomsMax": 2,
  "bathrooms": "2 Baths",
  "bathroomsMin": 2,
  "bathroomsMax": 2,
  "floorSpace": "1,050 sqft",
  "floorSpaceMin": 850,
  "floorSpaceMax": 1200,
  "streetAddress": "714 W 22nd St",
  "city": "Austin",
  "stateCode": "TX",
  "zipCode": "78705",
  "fullAddress": "714 W 22nd St, Austin, TX 78705",
  "communityName": "The Grove at Shoal Creek",
  "neighborhood": "West Campus",
  "latitude": 30.285513,
  "longitude": -97.746315,
  "description": "Spacious 2BR/2BA apartment in the heart of West Campus...",
  "petsAllowed": "Cats and Dogs OK",
  "utilitiesInfo": "Water included",
  "parkingInfo": "Garage available",
  "heatingInfo": "Central",
  "coolingInfo": "Central AC",
  "laundryInfo": "In Unit",
  "tags": ["PET FRIENDLY", "NEW"],
  "amenities": [
    { "name": "Building", "attributes": ["Pool", "Gym", "Concierge"] },
    { "name": "Unit", "attributes": ["Dishwasher", "In-unit Laundry"] }
  ],
  "heroImage": "https://www.trulia.com/pictures/thumbs_4/zillowstatic/fp/abc123-full.jpg",
  "photos": [
    "https://www.trulia.com/pictures/thumbs_5/zillowstatic/fp/abc123-full.jpg",
    "https://www.trulia.com/pictures/thumbs_5/zillowstatic/fp/def456-full.jpg"
  ],
  "photoCount": 18,
  "streetViewImage": "https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/streetview?...",
  "hasStreetView": true,
  "virtualTourUrl": "https://www.trulia.com/virtual-tour/...",
  "virtualTours": [{ "url": "https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=abc123", "heading": "3D Tour" }],
  "priceHistory": [
    { "date": "2024-11-01", "event": "Listed", "price": "$2,500/mo", "source": "MLS" },
    { "date": "2025-01-15", "event": "Price Drop", "price": "$2,400/mo", "source": "MLS" }
  ],
  "taxes": [
    { "year": "2023", "amount": "$4,820" },
    { "year": "2022", "amount": "$4,650" }
  ],
  "lastSold": { "agent": "John Smith", "broker": "Realty Austin", "source": "MLS" },
  "localProtections": [
    { "name": "Austin Renter Protection", "description": "72-hour notice required before entry" }
  ],
  "provider": "Zillow",
  "listingId": "448842386",
  "zPID": "448842386",
  "ssid": "X1Y2Z3",
  "isAvailable": true,
  "scrapedAt": "2025-02-28T10:30:00Z"
}
```

### 🗂️ Data fields

| Category | Fields |
|----------|--------|
| **Identity** | id, typedHomeId, url, dataType, listingType |
| **Price** | price, priceValue, priceMin, priceMax, priceFormatted, priceRange, hoaFee |
| **Property specs** | bedrooms, bedroomsMin, bedroomsMax, bathrooms, bathroomsMin, bathroomsMax, floorSpace, floorSpaceMin, floorSpaceMax, lotSize |
| **Location** | streetAddress, city, stateCode, zipCode, fullAddress, communityName, neighborhood, latitude, longitude |
| **Rental features** | petsAllowed, utilitiesInfo, parkingInfo, heatingInfo, coolingInfo, laundryInfo, amenities |
| **Media** | heroImage, photos, photoCount, streetViewImage, hasStreetView, virtualTourUrl, virtualTours |
| **History** | priceHistory, taxes, lastSold, localProtections |
| **Other** | tags, description, provider, isAvailable, scrapedAt |
| **Identifiers** | listingId, maloneId, zPID, ssid |

### 🚀 Examples

#### Search rentals in Austin, TX

```json
{
  "location": "Austin, TX",
  "listingType": "for_rent",
  "maxItems": 200
}
```

#### Filter by price and bedrooms

```json
{
  "location": "Seattle, WA",
  "listingType": "for_rent",
  "minPrice": 1500,
  "maxPrice": 3000,
  "minBeds": 2,
  "maxItems": 100
}
```

#### Scrape a specific search URL

```json
{
  "startUrls": [
    { "url": "https://www.trulia.com/for_rent/Los_Angeles,CA/2000-4000_price/2-3_beds/" }
  ],
  "maxItems": 500
}
```

#### Full data with amenities and price history

```json
{
  "location": "New York, NY",
  "listingType": "for_rent",
  "maxItems": 50,
  "includeDetails": true
}
```

### 💻 Integrations

#### Python

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

client = ApifyClient("YOUR_API_TOKEN")

run = client.actor("silentflow/trulia-rental-scraper").call(run_input={
    "location": "Austin, TX",
    "listingType": "for_rent",
    "minPrice": 1500,
    "maxPrice": 3500,
    "minBeds": 2,
    "maxItems": 100,
})

for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items():
    print(f"{item['fullAddress']}, {item['price']}, {item['petsAllowed']}")
```

#### JavaScript

```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

const client = new ApifyClient({ token: 'YOUR_API_TOKEN' });

const run = await client.actor('silentflow/trulia-rental-scraper').call({
    location: 'Austin, TX',
    listingType: 'for_rent',
    minPrice: 1500,
    maxPrice: 3500,
    minBeds: 2,
    maxItems: 100,
});

const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach(item => {
    console.log(`${item.fullAddress}, ${item.price}, ${item.petsAllowed}`);
});
```

### 📈 Performance & limits

| Metric | Value |
|--------|-------|
| Listings per page | 40 |
| Default max items | 100 |
| Trulia search limit | ~4,000 results per search |
| Speed (search only) | ~100 listings in under 2 minutes |
| Speed (with details) | ~2s extra per listing |

### 💡 Tips for best results

1. **Use price and bedroom filters**: Narrow results to relevant listings before hitting the 4,000 result cap
2. **Combine location + URL**: Pass a pre-filtered Trulia URL via `startUrls` for precise targeting
3. **Enable `includeDetails`**: Required for amenities list, description, price history, taxes, and virtual tours
4. **Scrape by ZIP code**: More precise than city-level searches for dense markets
5. **Scale with multiple URLs**: Pass several filtered search URLs to cover full inventory in large cities

### ❓ FAQ

**Q: Do I need a Trulia account?**
A: No. The scraper accesses only publicly available listing data, no login required.

**Q: Why are some fields empty?**
A: Fields like `description`, `amenities`, `priceHistory`, and `taxes` require `includeDetails: true`. Fields like `neighborhood` or `communityName` are only present when Trulia includes them in the listing.

**Q: Can I scrape for-sale listings too?**
A: Yes. Set `listingType` to `for_sale` or `sold`. All fields apply to sale listings as well.

**Q: How many listings can I get per search?**
A: Trulia returns up to 4,000 results per search. Use price and bedroom filters to segment large markets and access the full inventory.

**Q: What happens if a listing is no longer available?**
A: The scraper captures `isAvailable: false` for inactive listings encountered during scraping.

### 📬 Support

Need help? We're here for you:

- **Feature requests**: Let us know what you need
- **Custom solutions**: Contact us for enterprise integrations or high-volume needs

Check out our other scrapers: [SilentFlow on Apify](https://apify.com/silentflow)

# Actor input Schema

## `startUrls` (type: `array`):

Trulia search or detail URLs to scrape. Supports search pages (e.g. https://www.trulia.com/for\_rent/Austin,TX/), building pages, and individual rental listings.

## `location` (type: `string`):

City and state (e.g. 'Austin, TX'), state only (e.g. 'TX'), or ZIP code (e.g. '78701'). Leave empty if using Start URLs.

## `listingType` (type: `string`):

Type of listings to scrape.

## `minPrice` (type: `string`):

Minimum monthly rent in USD (e.g. '1000'). Leave empty for no minimum.

## `maxPrice` (type: `string`):

Maximum monthly rent in USD (e.g. '3000'). Leave empty for no maximum.

## `minBeds` (type: `string`):

Minimum number of bedrooms (e.g. '2'). Leave empty for no minimum.

## `maxItems` (type: `integer`):

Maximum number of listings to scrape.

## `includeDetails` (type: `boolean`):

Fetch each listing's detail page for complete amenities, description, and more photos.

## `proxy` (type: `object`):

Proxy settings. Residential proxies are recommended for best results.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "startUrls": [
    {
      "url": "https://www.trulia.com/for_rent/Austin,TX/"
    }
  ],
  "location": "Austin, TX",
  "listingType": "for_rent",
  "maxItems": 100,
  "includeDetails": false,
  "proxy": {
    "useApifyProxy": true,
    "apifyProxyGroups": [
      "RESIDENTIAL"
    ]
  }
}
```

# Actor output Schema

## `results` (type: `string`):

Complete listing data including: id, fullAddress, price, bedrooms, bathrooms, floorSpace, petsAllowed, city, stateCode, zipCode, photos, features, url, and more.

## `resultsCSV` (type: `string`):

Rental listings in CSV format.

## `resultsExcel` (type: `string`):

Rental listings in Excel format.

# API

You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup.

## JavaScript example

```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

// Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
// Replace the '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>',
});

// Prepare Actor input
const input = {
    "startUrls": [
        {
            "url": "https://www.trulia.com/for_rent/Austin,TX/"
        }
    ],
    "location": "Austin, TX",
    "proxy": {
        "useApifyProxy": true,
        "apifyProxyGroups": [
            "RESIDENTIAL"
        ]
    }
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("silentflow/trulia-rental-scraper").call(input);

// Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any)
console.log('Results from dataset');
console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach((item) => {
    console.dir(item);
});

// 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs

```

## Python example

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

# Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
# Replace '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = {
    "startUrls": [{ "url": "https://www.trulia.com/for_rent/Austin,TX/" }],
    "location": "Austin, TX",
    "proxy": {
        "useApifyProxy": True,
        "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"],
    },
}

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("silentflow/trulia-rental-scraper").call(run_input=run_input)

# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print(f"💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/{run.default_dataset_id}")
for item in client.dataset(run.default_dataset_id).iterate_items():
    print(item)

# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start

```

## CLI example

```bash
echo '{
  "startUrls": [
    {
      "url": "https://www.trulia.com/for_rent/Austin,TX/"
    }
  ],
  "location": "Austin, TX",
  "proxy": {
    "useApifyProxy": true,
    "apifyProxyGroups": [
      "RESIDENTIAL"
    ]
  }
}' |
apify call silentflow/trulia-rental-scraper --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,silentflow/trulia-rental-scraper"
        }
    }
}

```

The hosted server signs you in with OAuth on first connect, so no API token belongs in this config. Clients without OAuth support can send an `Authorization: Bearer <APIFY_API_TOKEN>` header instead, using a token from API & Integrations in Apify Console (https://console.apify.com/settings/integrations).

## OpenAPI specification

Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/actors/JxOCeh51aLmyeB3Mj/builds/AgfjqdzQbKbJ5RO4Z/openapi.json