Extract Property Listings from CIAN Scraper in 3 Steps
Extract property listings from CIAN Scraper — a practical guide with a ready-to-run configuration and structured output.
The fastest path from page to dataset is an Actor that already knows the site. Thirdwatch's CIAN Scraper turns CIAN Scraper into structured property listings — the fields you need, ready to export.
Skip the setup: Run this as a ready-to-go task on Apify — pre-loaded with the configuration from this guide.
Why quickstart property listings
Every data project starts the same way: someone spends a week writing a scraper, then another week un-breaking it. Skipping the build step means the first rows land in minutes.
The Actor takes a short input list and returns structured rows — no selectors, no sessions, no retries to write.
The scraper handles the extraction details so a short input list in means usable property listings out.
How does this compare to the alternatives?
| Approach | Cost model | Coverage | Effort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual browsing and copy-paste | Free | Whatever you can read | Doesn't scale |
| Custom one-off script | Your infra and maintenance | One brittle path | You own the upkeep |
| Thirdwatch CIAN Scraper | Pay per result row | Structured property listings at scale | One run |
Why this Actor
- Purpose-built for this source —
searchUrlsin, structured rows out. - Pay per result — no subscriptions, free tier to test.
- Dataset output exports as JSON, CSV, Excel, or via API.
- Schedulable — save the task and run it daily or weekly.
- Part of the Thirdwatch portfolio — 140+ public Actors maintained as a fleet.
How to do it in 3 steps
Step 1: Configure the input
Set the inputs as shown below — searchUrls takes the targets, the optional fields bound run size — start small and scale.
Step 2: Run the Actor
Run it from the console, the API, or the linked saved task. One dataset row is written per property listing.
Step 3: Use the output
Each row carries the fields this source exposes (title, url, description).
{
"searchUrls": [
"https://example.com"
],
"maxResults": 20
}Each dataset row looks like:
{
"title": "\u2026",
"url": "\u2026",
"description": "\u2026"
}What to watch for
Results reflect what's publicly visible at run time. Very large pulls take proportionally longer; bound them with the max/limit fields. For comps and market analysis, scheduled small runs beat occasional giant ones.
Related use cases
- Monitor Property Listings on CIAN Scraper on a Schedule
- Feed CIAN Scraper Data Into Your Pipeline
- Compare Property Listings Across CIAN Scraper at Scale
- Export CIAN Scraper Results to CSV
- All Thirdwatch use-case guides
Run the CIAN Scraper on Apify Store — pay per result, free to try, no credit card to test.
Frequently asked questions
What does CIAN Scraper return?
One dataset row per property listing — with the fields shown in the sample output. Export as JSON, CSV, or Excel.
How do I control run size?
`searchUrls` selects the targets and the max/limit fields bound how many rows come back. Start small, then scale.
Can I run this on a schedule?
Yes — save it as a task and attach a schedule in Apify Console for daily/weekly pulls.
Is this data public?
The Actor collects publicly visible data only — the same information a logged-out visitor sees.
What formats can I export?
JSON, CSV, Excel, XML, or direct API access to the dataset — plus webhooks and integrations.
What if a run returns fewer rows than expected?
The source limits some results; retry once, and widen the query or filters if the target surface is genuinely thin.