Craigslist Data Scraper
Need to scrape data from Craigslist? This professional-grade scraper handles it in minutes — no coding, no complex setup, no expensive Facebook Marketplace subscription required.
What this scraper does
- Scrape data from Craigslist at scale (1 to 100,000+ records per run)
- Bulk URL or query input — no manual scraping, no CAPTCHAs
- Structured JSON / CSV / Excel output ready for your CRM, BI tool, or pipeline
- Free tier — start scraping Craigslist data without a credit card
- Drop-in replacement for Facebook Marketplace — significantly cheaper, faster setup
Use cases
Lead generation
Build prospect lists from Craigslist for outbound sales, recruiting, or partnerships.
Market research
Track competitors and trends across Craigslist data at scale.
Data enrichment
Append fresh data to your existing CRM or database — automated.
Why use this instead of Facebook Marketplace?
Facebook Marketplace costs $99-$499/month with annual contracts. This Craigslist data scraper costs $0 to start, runs on Apify infrastructure (production-grade, used by 50,000+ developers), and outputs the same data quality.
| Facebook Marketplace | This scraper | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | $99-$499/mo | Pay-per-use |
| Free tier | 14-day trial | Forever free |
| Setup time | 30+ min | < 1 min |
| Output format | CSV only | JSON, CSV, Excel |
FAQ
How do I scrape Craigslist data?
Click "Try Free" above. Open the scraper on Apify, paste your input (URLs or queries), click run. Results download as JSON or CSV in seconds.
Is the Craigslist scraper free?
Yes — there is a forever-free tier. No credit card required to start. Pay only when you exceed the free quota.
Is scraping Craigslist legal?
Scraping public data is generally legal in most jurisdictions, including under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act after the 2022 hiQ Labs v. LinkedIn ruling. Always review the target site's Terms of Service for your specific use case.
Can I get Craigslist data via API?
Yes. The scraper exposes a REST API — POST your input, GET your dataset. Webhooks supported. Authentication via Apify token.
What's the difference vs Facebook Marketplace?
This scraper is pay-per-use (no monthly minimum), runs on Apify (50K+ devs), and outputs more formats (JSON / CSV / Excel). Facebook Marketplace typically requires annual contracts.
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