Name: US Rent Estimate API: Get Property Rental Prices Instantly
Brand: thedataclouds
SKU: api-thedataclouds-rent-estimate
Availability: InStock
Author: API Market

# Rent Estimate

## Overview

The Rent Estimate API provides accurate rental price estimations for properties in the United States, similar to Zillow. It leverages location data to determine estimated monthly rent and a price range for a given property. This API is designed for developers, prop-tech platforms, and real estate products to quickly determine rental valuations. The API is built for high volume and commercial usage with continuously updated rental data.

## Features

*   **Estimated Monthly Rent:** Provides an estimated monthly rent for a given property based on its location.
*   **Rent Range:** Delivers a minimum and maximum rent range to provide a more complete understanding of the potential rental price.
*   **Precise Location Mapping:** Utilizes latitude and longitude for accurate location determination.
*   **Structured Address Details:** Returns complete address information, including city, state, ZIP code, and street address.
*   **Flexible Property Data:** Supports estimations even when bedroom and bathroom data is unavailable.
*   **Fast and Scalable:** Optimized for speed and scalability, making it suitable for production environments.

## Use Cases

*   **Real Estate and Property Listing Platforms:** Integrate the Rent Estimate API to provide potential renters with an estimated rental price directly on property listings. This enhances user experience and provides valuable information to prospective tenants.
*   **Rental Price Comparison Apps:** Power rental price comparison applications by providing users with accurate and up-to-date rental estimations. This allows users to easily compare rental prices across different properties and locations.
*   **Market Analysis and Investment Tools:** Utilize the API to analyze rental markets and identify investment opportunities. Analyze rental prices in specific areas to make informed decisions about real estate investments.
*   **Property Management Software:** Integrate rent estimations into property management software to assist in setting appropriate rental rates for properties under management. This can streamline the process of determining optimal rental prices and maximizing revenue.


## Pricing

*   1 API unit equals 1 request for rent estimation

*   Different pricing tiers are available based on usage volume.

## API Documentation

### Base URL

All API requests should be made to:

```
https://prod.api.market/api/v1/thedataclouds/rent-estimate
```

### Authentication

Authentication is handled via API key. Include your API key in the request header:

```
x-api-market-key: YOUR_API_MARKET_KEY
```

### Endpoints

#### Get Rent Estimate

This endpoint returns an estimated rent value and property details based on address information.

**Endpoint:** `GET /rent-estimate/v2`

**Description:** Returns estimated rent value and property details based on address.

**Parameters:**

| Name   | In    | Required | Schema | Example        | Description                               |
| ------ | ----- | -------- | ------ | -------------- | ----------------------------------------- |
| zip    | query | true     | string | "77015"        | The ZIP code of the property.             |
| city   | query | true     | string | "Houston"      | The city of the property.                  |
| state  | query | true     | string | "TX"           | The state of the property.                 |
| street | query | true     | string | "13622 Oleoke Lane" | The street address of the property.      |

**Security:**

*   ApiKeyAuth: `x-api-market-key` in the header.

**Request Example:**

```bash
curl -X GET "https://prod.api.market/api/v1/thedataclouds/rent-estimate/rent-estimate/v2?zip=77015&city=Houston&state=TX&street=13622 Oleoke Lane" \
-H "x-api-market-key: YOUR_API_MARKET_KEY"
```

**Response Example:**

```json
{
  "status": "success",
  "data": {
    "property_address": {
      "street": "13622 Oleoke Ln",
      "city": "Houston",
      "state": "TX",
      "zip_code": "77015",
      "full_address": "13622 Oleoke Lane, Houston, TX, 77015"
    },
    "location_coordinates": {
      "latitude": 29.802245,
      "longitude": -95.180381
    },
    "rent_estimation": {
      "estimated_value": 1850,
      "value_per_bedroom": 616.6666666666666,
      "estimated_range": {
        "min": 1650,
        "min_per_bedroom": 550,
        "max": 2060,
        "max_per_bedroom": 686.6666666666666
      }
    },
    "property_description": {
      "property_type": "single-family",
      "bedrooms": 3,
      "bathrooms": 2
    }
  }
}
```

**Response Schema:**

```json
{
  "status": "success",
  "data": {
    "property_address": {
      "street": "string",
      "city": "string",
      "state": "string",
      "zip_code": "string",
      "full_address": "string"
    },
    "location_coordinates": {
      "latitude": "number",
      "longitude": "number"
    },
    "rent_estimation": {
      "estimated_value": "number",
      "value_per_bedroom": "number",
      "estimated_range": {
        "min": "number",
        "min_per_bedroom": "number",
        "max": "number",
        "max_per_bedroom": "number"
      }
    },
    "property_description": {
      "property_type": "string",
      "bedrooms": "integer",
      "bathrooms": "integer"
    }
  }
}
```

## Status Codes

*   **200 OK:** Request successful.
*   **400 Bad Request:** Invalid input parameters.  Ensure that all required parameters (zip, city, state, street) are provided and are of the correct format.
*   **401 Unauthorized:** Missing or invalid API key.  Verify that the `x-api-market-key` header is present and contains a valid API key.
*   **500 Internal Server Error:** An unexpected error occurred on the server.  If this error persists, contact support.

## Rate Limits

Information about rate limits will be provided separately. Please contact API.market support for details.

## Error Handling

Error responses are returned in JSON format.

**Example Error Response:**

```json
{
"status":"error"
"message":"Missing required parameters"
}
```

*   **Interpreting Error Responses:** The `code` field provides a specific error code, the `message` field gives a human-readable explanation of the error, and the `status` field indicates the HTTP status code.
*   **Common Errors and Resolutions:**
    *   `invalid_parameter`:  Indicates an issue with one or more of the input parameters.  Double-check the spelling, format, and values of the parameters.
    *   `unauthorized`:  Indicates an invalid or missing API key.  Ensure that the `x-api-market-key` header is present and valid.

## Implementation Guide

### Example Code

#### Python Example

```python
import requests

API_KEY = "YOUR_API_MARKET_KEY"
BASE_URL = "https://prod.api.market/api/v1/magicapi/rent-estimate"

def get_rent_estimate(zip_code, city, state, street):
    """
    Retrieves a rent estimate for a property based on its address.
    """
    url = f"{BASE_URL}/rent-estimate/v2"
    headers = {"x-api-market-key": API_KEY}
    params = {
        "zip": zip_code,
        "city": city,
        "state": state,
        "street": street
    }
    
    try:
        response = requests.get(url, headers=headers, params=params)
        response.raise_for_status()  # Raise an exception for bad status codes
        return response.json()
    except requests.exceptions.RequestException as e:
        print(f"Error: {e}")
        return None

if __name__ == "__main__":
    zip_code = "77015"
    city = "Houston"
    state = "TX"
    street = "13622 Oleoke Lane"
    
    rent_estimate = get_rent_estimate(zip_code, city, state, street)
    
    if rent_estimate:
        print(f"Rent Estimate: {rent_estimate}")

```

#### cURL Example

```bash
curl -X GET "https://prod.api.market/api/v1/magicapi/rent-estimate/rent-estimate/v2?zip=77015&city=Houston&state=TX&street=13622 Oleoke Lane" \
-H "x-api-market-key: YOUR_API_MARKET_KEY"
```

## Performance Optimization

*   Cache results whenever appropriate to minimize API calls for the same location.
*   Monitor your API usage to avoid exceeding rate limits.
*   Implement error handling and retry logic to gracefully handle transient issues.

## FAQ

**Q: What data sources are used to determine the rent estimates?**

A: Our API leverages a variety of continuously updated rental data sources, including public records and market data.

**Q: How accurate are the rent estimates?**

A: Our rent estimates are designed to provide a reliable indication of market rental prices. However, actual rental prices may vary based on property-specific factors and market conditions.

**Q: What if bedroom/bathroom data is unavailable?**

A: The API can still provide an estimated rent even when bedroom and bathroom data is not available, by relying on location data.

**Q: How often is the data updated?**

A: The underlying rental data is continuously updated to ensure accuracy and reflect current market trends.

## Contact Us

If you have any questions or need assistance, you can reach out to us through the embedded chat on the bottom right corner of the page or send an email to support@thedataclouds.com.


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