Best Indoor Rabbit Cages & Pens (2026)

This pen ranks first because its listing covers the most of what a rabbit's space needs. Its title gives a size of 47.5x23.7x31.5 (inches, matching its 24 x 48 inch mat), and it lists 8 transparent panels that fit on top as lids, a door, grid spacing of about 0.5 inches, and a 24 x 48 inch 600D oxford cloth floor mat with 4.7-inch sides.

The walls stand well above the 45 cm RSPCA Australia sets as the minimum cage height for rabbits over 12 weeks, so a rabbit can sit up with its ears raised even with the lids on. The mat gives a solid layer under the rabbit's feet; the RSPCA also wants floors non-slip, so watch how the rabbit moves on it.

Its floor area is the limit. At 47.5 x 23.7 inches it covers about half the area of the 4 x 4 foot pen House Rabbit Society describes: "A 4’x4’ puppy exercise pen set up with access to free roam time is an ideal size setup for most." Treat it as a run for one rabbit, or as a zone inside a larger rabbit-proofed room. At 31.5 inches it is also short of the 1 m height the RWAF sets for its recommended living area.

Getting a rabbit out of a cage is often harder than getting food in. The Living World habitat is built around that problem: its listing says the top opens easily in 2 separate parts, with a wire door at the front as well, so you can lift a rabbit out from above rather than reaching through a side door.

Underneath the wire frame sits a plastic bottom base. That matters for the RSPCA's floor advice: "The floors of their housing should be solid (not wired or barred, as this can hurt their feet) and non-slip – rabbits are burrowers, so their housing needs to be designed to stop them digging and escaping, or predators digging their way in." If the base feels slick, a mat or bedding on top covers the non-slip half.

The listing gives 46.9 x 22.8 x 24 inches. At 3 times the stretched-out length, that suits a rabbit that stretches up to about 15.6 inches; at 4 times, up to about 11.7 inches. It costs nearly three times as much as the Wabbitat, and no extension is named in its listing.

A rabbit cage earns its keep on two jobs: holding a litter area without spilling it across the floor, and letting you reach the rabbit and the mess without a struggle. The Wabbitat does both on paper. Its listing describes a 5.5-inch deep base to contain litter and access from the top as well as a full side door, which is the combination that makes daily spot-cleaning quick.

Size holds it back. The listing gives 39.5 x 23.62 x 19.75 inches, the shortest cage on this page. House Rabbit Society's rule is "Any provided cage should be 3-4x the stretch out length of the rabbit." At 3 times, 39.5 inches suits a rabbit that stretches up to about 13.2 inches; at 4 times, up to about 9.9 inches. Measure your rabbit before you order.

It is the only cage here whose listing names an extension. MidWest says model 158 is compatible with both extensions to create an even larger living space, a wire 158WEX or a wood 158HEX. This guide did not read or price either extension, so check that listing separately. Pair the cage with a pen or a rabbit-proofed room for the hours the rabbit is awake.

Pens are where most house rabbits now live. Rabbit.org puts it this way: "Metal-wire exercise pens (or x-pens), sold in pet supply stores, are by far the most popular rabbit housing of recent years." The RSPCA agrees that an indoor pen can be a rabbit's enclosure, as long as hazards are removed.

The PAWING playpen's listing describes 20 coated steel panels, 8 of them transparent panels for the roof, 0.5-inch spaced iron mesh, a removable top cover, a built-in door, and a 24 x 48 inch PVC-coated waterproof mat. It is the lowest price on this page.

Height is why it ranks fourth. The listing's product dimensions are 48.4 x 24.8 x 16.1 inches. With the roof on, 16.1 inches is below the 45 cm (about 17.7 inches) RSPCA Australia sets as the minimum cage height for rabbits over 12 weeks, and a rabbit may not be able to sit upright with its ears raised. Check that your rabbit can, or leave the roof off for a rabbit that does not jump. The footprint is also about half the area of House Rabbit Society's 4 x 4 foot pen.

This is the biggest cage on the page. The listing gives 59.06 x 36.22 x 23.03 inches in a vertical multi-level structure, and names rabbits first among the animals it is meant for. That footprint is a little under the floor area of the 4 x 4 foot pen House Rabbit Society describes. At 3 times the stretched-out length, a 59-inch cage suits a rabbit that stretches up to about 19.7 inches; at 4 times, up to about 14.8 inches.

The floor is the problem. The listing's special features include a removable grid tread plate over a detachable bottom tray. The RSPCA says "The floors of their housing should be solid (not wired or barred, as this can hurt their feet) and non-slip – rabbits are burrowers, so their housing needs to be designed to stop them digging and escaping, or predators digging their way in." Cover the grid with a solid, non-slip layer, or take it out. The listing also describes removable trays and locking casters.

Height is the other check. The 23.03-inch figure is the overall height across more than one level, and the listing gives no clearance for each level, so confirm the rabbit can sit up with its ears raised on the level where it spends most time. It is also the highest price here.

Cleaning is the reason to choose this cage. Its listing says the base is equipped with drawer-type trays that pull out for cleaning, with no need to move the cage, and describes iron mesh with a thickened plastic base. The front is a clear acrylic panel, and 4 lockable casters let the cage roll out of the way.

Size is the gap. The listing title gives "(140 * 45 * 52)" with no unit, and this guide could not find a stated size in inches or centimeters, so it scores low on stated size. Before buying, check its measurements against House Rabbit Society's 3-4x stretch-length rule, and confirm what the rabbit stands on above the trays.