# Rightmove Scraper — Property For Sale & To Rent UK (`studio-amba/rightmove-scraper`) Actor

Scrape property listings for sale and to rent, prices, and details from Rightmove.co.uk — the UK's largest property portal.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/studio-amba/rightmove-scraper.md
- **Developed by:** [Studio Amba](https://apify.com/studio-amba) (community)
- **Categories:** Real estate
- **Features:** Limited permissions
- **Stats:** 1 total users, 0 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet

## Pricing

from $2.00 / 1,000 result scrapeds

This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events.

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

## What's an Apify Actor?

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In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours,
and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store.
In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server.

Apify vocabulary and the platform model are defined once, in the agent quickstart at https://apify.com/agents.md.

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Do not guess an integration path. Every one of them is in the agent quickstart at https://apify.com/agents.md: the Apify MCP server, Agent Skills with the Apify CLI, the JavaScript and Python clients, the REST API, and the account-free path for an agent with no human to sign in. It also carries the rule on stating cost before the first paid run.

For examples already wired to this Actor's own input schema, see the [API](#api) section below.

Each client library has reference documentation the quickstart does not restate: [JavaScript/TypeScript](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs.md) (`npm install apify-client`) and [Python](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs.md) (`pip install apify-client`).

# README

## Rightmove Scraper

Extract UK property listings from rightmove.co.uk, the country's largest real estate portal. Gets properties for sale and to rent, with prices, bedroom counts, agent details, property features, and photos.

### Input

| Field | Type | Description |
|-------|------|-------------|
| `searchQuery` | string | Location to search (e.g., `"London"`, `"Manchester"`) |
| `startUrls` | array | Rightmove search result URLs |
| `listingType` | string | `"sale"` or `"rent"` (default: `"sale"`) |
| `maxResults` | integer | Limit (default: 100) |
| `sortBy` | string | `"newest"`, `"lowestPrice"`, `"highestPrice"` or `"oldest"`. A Search Location run uses newest first when empty. Rightmove's own default is highest price first, so a broad search without a sort returns only the most expensive homes. |
| `proxyConfiguration` | object | Proxy settings |

### Output

| Field | Type | Example |
|-------|------|---------|
| `title` | string | `"3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale"` |
| `price` | number | `425000` |
| `priceText` | string | `"£425,000"` |
| `currency` | string | `"GBP"` |
| `propertyType` | string | `"Semi-detached"` |
| `address` | string | `"Oak Lane, Liverpool L12"` |
| `bedrooms` | number | `3` |
| `bathrooms` | number | `2` |
| `receptionRooms` | number | `1` |
| `description` | string | Full property description |
| `features` | array | `["Garden", "Garage", "Central heating"]` |
| `agent` | string | `"Purplebricks"` |
| `agentPhone` | string | `"0121 123 4567"` |
| `imageUrl` | string | Main property photo |
| `imageUrls` | array | All photos |
| `addedOn` | string | `"Added on 15/03/2026"` |
| `listingType` | string | `"sale"` or `"rent"` |
| `propertyId` | string | `"123456789"` |

### Notes

- Bedroom count extracted from title if not in structured data ("3 bedroom...")
- Pagination uses `?index=N` with 24 results per page
- Property IDs from `/properties/123456` URL pattern
- The scraper also checks `window.__PRELOADED_STATE__` for additional listing data
- Rightmove may require proxy for sustained scraping

### How to scrape Rightmove data

1. Go to this actor's page on the [Apify Store](https://apify.com/store).
2. Click **Try for free** to open it in Apify Console.
3. Configure your search query or URL, set the maximum number of results, and adjust proxy settings if needed.
4. Click **Start** and wait for the run to finish.
5. Download your data in JSON, CSV, Excel, or connect it to your workflow via API.

You can also schedule regular runs, set up webhooks for real-time notifications, or integrate the results directly into your application using the [Apify API](https://docs.apify.com/api).

### Cost and performance

This actor charges $0.02 per run (start fee, based on its 4 GB memory allocation) plus $0.002 per result scraped. 100 results costs about $0.22; 1,000 results about $2.02. A run's usage cost only settles after it reports SUCCEEDED.

### Tips and tricks

- **Start small**: test with `maxResults: 5` before running large scrapes.
- **Use proxies**: residential proxies give the best success rates for Rightmove.
- **Schedule runs**: set up recurring runs to keep your data fresh automatically.
- **Integrate via API**: use the [Apify API](https://docs.apify.com/api) or [client libraries](https://docs.apify.com/api/client) to fetch results programmatically.
- **No login required**: this actor scrapes publicly available data without needing an account.

### Limitations

- Data is scraped from the public website and may change without notice.
- Some products or listings may not be available in all regions.
- Very large scraping jobs may be slower due to proxy rotation and rate limiting.
- Respect the website's terms of service and use responsibly.

### Features

- **No login required** — scrapes publicly available data from Rightmove without needing credentials or cookies.
- **Structured output** — results are returned as clean JSON objects, ready for processing.
- **Pagination handling** — automatically follows multiple pages of results.
- **Proxy support** — configurable proxy settings for reliable, large-scale scraping.
- **Flexible input** — search by keyword, provide specific URLs, or crawl categories.
- **Scheduled runs** — run on a schedule to keep your dataset up to date automatically.
- **API access** — integrate results into your workflow using the Apify API or webhooks.

### FAQ

**Is it legal to scrape Rightmove?**
Web scraping of publicly available data is generally permitted. This actor only accesses information that is publicly visible to any website visitor. Always review the website's terms of service before scraping.

**How often should I run this scraper?**
For price monitoring or competitive intelligence, daily or weekly runs are common. Set up a [schedule](https://docs.apify.com/schedules) in Apify Console to automate this.

**Can I export the data to Google Sheets or Excel?**
Yes. After each run, you can download results in CSV, JSON, or Excel format directly from Apify Console. You can also connect results to Google Sheets using Apify integrations.

**What if the scraper stops working?**
Websites change their structure occasionally. If you notice issues, please open an issue on the actor's page. We actively maintain this scraper and fix issues promptly.

### Need help?

If you have questions about this actor, need a custom modification, or want automated data delivery, reach out at [studioamba.dev](https://studioamba.dev) or open an issue on this actor's page.

We maintain 300+ web scrapers across Europe and offer managed data services for businesses that need structured data on a recurring basis.

# Actor input Schema

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

Rightmove search result pages. Example: https://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/find.html?locationIdentifier=REGION%5E87490

## `searchQuery` (type: `string`):

Search by location (e.g., 'London', 'Manchester'). Overrides start URLs.

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

Type of listing to search for.

## `maxResults` (type: `integer`):

Maximum number of listings to return.

## `sortBy` (type: `string`):

Order of the search results. Rightmove's own default is highest price first, which returns only the most expensive homes on a broad search. A Search Location run uses newest first when this is empty. Pasted start URLs keep their own sort unless you set this.

## `proxyConfiguration` (type: `object`):

Proxy settings for better reliability.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "startUrls": [
    {
      "url": "https://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/find.html?locationIdentifier=REGION%5E87490"
    }
  ],
  "listingType": "sale",
  "maxResults": 100,
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": true,
    "apifyProxyGroups": [
      "RESIDENTIAL"
    ],
    "apifyProxyCountry": "GB"
  }
}
```

# Actor output Schema

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

No description

# 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.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/find.html?locationIdentifier=REGION%5E87490"
        }
    ],
    "proxyConfiguration": {
        "useApifyProxy": true,
        "apifyProxyGroups": [
            "RESIDENTIAL"
        ],
        "apifyProxyCountry": "GB"
    }
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("studio-amba/rightmove-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.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/find.html?locationIdentifier=REGION%5E87490" }],
    "proxyConfiguration": {
        "useApifyProxy": True,
        "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"],
        "apifyProxyCountry": "GB",
    },
}

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("studio-amba/rightmove-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.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/find.html?locationIdentifier=REGION%5E87490"
    }
  ],
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": true,
    "apifyProxyGroups": [
      "RESIDENTIAL"
    ],
    "apifyProxyCountry": "GB"
  }
}' |
apify call studio-amba/rightmove-scraper --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,studio-amba/rightmove-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/oE7STlOHC5KgJtFDa/builds/KyqcrC44nWmM60ZQs/openapi.json