Services Section
$5 per ad Craigslist fee (passed through at cost)
The largest and most active section for service businesses. Sub-categories include automotive services, beauty, computer services, creative services, event services, financial services, household services, legal services, lessons and tutoring, pet services, real estate services, skilled trade services, small business ads, therapeutic, travel services, and more.
Best for: HVAC, plumbing, roofing, electrical, painting, landscaping, moving, cleaning, locksmiths, appliance repair, attorneys, financial advisors, tutors, mechanics, and any other US service business.
Housing Section
Free for most listings (Office & Commercial carries a $5 fee)
Critical section for real estate professionals. Sub-categories include apartments and housing for rent, housing wanted, housing swap, office and commercial rentals, parking and storage, real estate for sale, rooms and shared, sublets and temporary, and vacation rentals.
Best for: Realtors, real estate investors, motivated-seller and we-buy-houses campaigns, rental property managers, wholesalers, fix-and-flip operators, property managers.
For Sale (by Dealer and by Owner)
Dealer listings: $5 per ad. By-owner listings: free for most (cars & trucks, motorcycles, and RVs carry a $5 fee)
Covers both dealers selling inventory and individuals or small businesses selling specific items. Sub-categories include cars and trucks, motorcycles, RVs, boats, heavy equipment, business inventory, furniture, appliances, electronics, tools, auto parts, and the full range of for-sale categories.
Best for: Used car, motorcycle, RV, and boat dealers, heavy equipment sellers, commercial liquidators, junk car buyers, and individual or small-business product sellers.
Jobs Section
$10 to $75 per ad Craigslist fee by city (passed through at cost)
Required section for any job posting. Sub-categories include accounting and finance, administrative, customer service, education, food and beverage, general labor, healthcare, legal, manufacturing, marketing, sales, skilled trades, software, technical support, transportation, and more.
Best for: Trucking companies, healthcare providers, manufacturers, restaurants and service businesses, recruiting agencies, and any US employer hiring at scale.
Gigs Section
$3 to $10 per gig Craigslist fee by city (passed through at cost)
For short-term, one-off, and freelance work. Sub-categories include computer gigs, creative gigs, crew gigs, domestic gigs, event gigs, labor gigs, talent gigs, and writing gigs.
Best for: Moving and labor help, event staffing, creative and talent freelancers, delivery and crew work, and any business hiring for short-term or project-based gigs.
Community Section
Free for most listings
Sub-categories include activities, artists, childcare, classes, events, general community, groups, local news, lost and found, musicians, pets, rideshare, and volunteers. Limited commercial use but valid for certain business types.
Best for: Event promoters, class providers, fitness instructors, music teachers, and certain childcare services.