10 Best Rat Cages 2025: According to Reviews | Chewy

How we created this rat cage list

We leveraged input from our veterinarians and artificial intelligence to identify key considerations to help you find the best rat cage.
We scanned thousands of customer reviews and ratings and scored each product based on its performance against each of the key considerations. We then considered how popular a product is with Chewy customers and combined that with its key consideration scores to create the list of the best rat cages.

Key rat cage considerations

Accessibility and Security

Material and Durability

Size and Space

Ventilation and Airflow

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MidWest Critter Nation Deluxe Small Animal Cage, Single Story
MidWest Critter Nation Deluxe Small Animal Cage, Single Story
MidWest Critter Nation Deluxe Small Animal Cage, Single Story
MidWest Critter Nation Deluxe Small Animal Cage, Single Story
MidWest Critter Nation Deluxe Small Animal Cage, Single Story
MidWest Critter Nation Deluxe Small Animal Cage, Single Story
MidWest Critter Nation Deluxe Small Animal Cage, Single Story
MidWest Critter Nation Deluxe Small Animal Cage, Single Story
MidWest Critter Nation Deluxe Small Animal Cage, Single Story

MidWest Critter Nation Deluxe Small Animal Cage, Single Story

Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars
552
$235.99Chewy Price
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Our ratings

Accessibility and Security

4.5/5
Great

Material and Durability

4.6/5
Excellent

Size and Space

4.7/5
Excellent

Ventilation and Airflow

4.6/5
Excellent

Is this rat cage right for my pet?

Material

Coated Metal, Metal

Features

Water-resistant, Indoor

Small Pet Type

Ferret, Chinchilla, Rat, Degu...

Assembly Required

Yes
2
Prevue Pet Products Multi-Color Small Animal Playpen, 36-in
Prevue Pet Products Multi-Color Small Animal Playpen, 36-in
Prevue Pet Products Multi-Color Small Animal Playpen, 36-in
Prevue Pet Products Multi-Color Small Animal Playpen, 36-in
Prevue Pet Products Multi-Color Small Animal Playpen, 36-in
Prevue Pet Products Multi-Color Small Animal Playpen, 36-in
Prevue Pet Products Multi-Color Small Animal Playpen, 36-in
Prevue Pet Products Multi-Color Small Animal Playpen, 36-in
Prevue Pet Products Multi-Color Small Animal Playpen, 36-in

Prevue Pet Products Multi-Color Small Animal Playpen, 36-in

Rated 4.1 out of 5 stars
260
$16.99Chewy Price
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Our ratings

Accessibility and Security

4.0/5
Great

Material and Durability

4.2/5
Great

Size and Space

4.2/5
Great

Ventilation and Airflow

4.1/5
Great

Is this rat cage right for my pet?

Material

Stainless Steel, Metal

Small Pet Type

Chinchilla, Degu, Ferret, Gerbil...
3
Frisco Wire Small Pet Playpen with Door, White, 15-in, Unscented
Frisco Wire Small Pet Playpen with Door, White, 15-in, Unscented
Frisco Wire Small Pet Playpen with Door, White, 15-in, Unscented
Frisco Wire Small Pet Playpen with Door, White, 15-in, Unscented
Frisco Wire Small Pet Playpen with Door, White, 15-in, Unscented

Frisco Wire Small Pet Playpen with Door, White, 15-in, Unscented

Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars
82
$23.44Chewy Price
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Our ratings

Accessibility and Security

4.3/5
Great

Material and Durability

4.3/5
Great

Size and Space

4.4/5
Great

Ventilation and Airflow

4.2/5
Great

Is this rat cage right for my pet?

Material

Coated Metal, Metal

Small Pet Type

Guinea Pig, Rabbit, Rat, Hamster

Scent

Unscented
4
CrazyCritterThings Kiln Dried Pine Leaping Ledges Small Pet Habitat Accessory, 10 count

CrazyCritterThings Kiln Dried Pine Leaping Ledges Small Pet Habitat Accessory, 10 count

Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars
18
$42.99Chewy Price
($4.30/ea)
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Our ratings

Accessibility and Security

4.3/5
Great

Material and Durability

4.4/5
Great

Size and Space

4.6/5
Excellent

Ventilation and Airflow

4.3/5
Great

Is this rat cage right for my pet?

Material

Stainless Steel, Metal

Small Pet Type

Chinchilla, Degu, Mouse, Gerbil...
5
Prevue Pet Products Ranch Universal Small Pet House
Prevue Pet Products Ranch Universal Small Pet House
Prevue Pet Products Ranch Universal Small Pet House
Prevue Pet Products Ranch Universal Small Pet House
Prevue Pet Products Ranch Universal Small Pet House
Prevue Pet Products Ranch Universal Small Pet House
Prevue Pet Products Ranch Universal Small Pet House
Prevue Pet Products Ranch Universal Small Pet House
Prevue Pet Products Ranch Universal Small Pet House

Prevue Pet Products Ranch Universal Small Pet House

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
13
$169.99Chewy Price
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Our ratings

Accessibility and Security

4.4/5
Great

Material and Durability

4.6/5
Excellent

Size and Space

4.8/5
Excellent

Ventilation and Airflow

4.8/5
Excellent

Is this rat cage right for my pet?

Material

Plastic, Coated Steel

Features

Double Door

Small Pet Type

Hamster, Sugar Glider, Rat, Gerbil...

Assembly Required

Yes
6
CrazyCritterThings 4 Step Stairs Small Pet Habitat Accessory
CrazyCritterThings 4 Step Stairs Small Pet Habitat Accessory

CrazyCritterThings 4 Step Stairs Small Pet Habitat Accessory

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
30
$15.99Chewy Price
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Our ratings

Accessibility and Security

4.0/5
Great

Material and Durability

4.1/5
Great

Size and Space

4.3/5
Great

Ventilation and Airflow

4.1/5
Great

Is this rat cage right for my pet?

Material

Stainless Steel, Metal

Small Pet Type

Chinchilla, Degu, Mouse, Gerbil...
7
CrazyCritterThings Wrap Around Ledge with Railing Small Pet Habitat Accessory

CrazyCritterThings Wrap Around Ledge with Railing Small Pet Habitat Accessory

Rated 4.1 out of 5 stars
15
$16.99Chewy Price
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Our ratings

Accessibility and Security

4.1/5
Great

Material and Durability

4.3/5
Great

Size and Space

4.2/5
Great

Ventilation and Airflow

3.7/5
Good

Is this rat cage right for my pet?

Material

Stainless Steel, Metal

Small Pet Type

Chinchilla, Degu, Mouse, Gerbil...
8
Prevue Pet Products Suburban Universal Small Pet House
Prevue Pet Products Suburban Universal Small Pet House
Prevue Pet Products Suburban Universal Small Pet House
Prevue Pet Products Suburban Universal Small Pet House
Prevue Pet Products Suburban Universal Small Pet House
Prevue Pet Products Suburban Universal Small Pet House
Prevue Pet Products Suburban Universal Small Pet House
Prevue Pet Products Suburban Universal Small Pet House
Prevue Pet Products Suburban Universal Small Pet House

Prevue Pet Products Suburban Universal Small Pet House

Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars
9
$120.80Chewy Price
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Our ratings

Accessibility and Security

4.6/5
Excellent

Material and Durability

4.3/5
Great

Size and Space

4.8/5
Excellent

Ventilation and Airflow

4.8/5
Excellent

Is this rat cage right for my pet?

Material

Plastic, Coated Steel

Features

Double Door

Small Pet Type

Hamster, Sugar Glider, Rat, Gerbil...

Assembly Required

Yes
9
CrazyCritterThings Cage To Castle Small Pet Habitat Accessory
CrazyCritterThings Cage To Castle Small Pet Habitat Accessory

CrazyCritterThings Cage To Castle Small Pet Habitat Accessory

Rated 4.1 out of 5 stars
10
$67.99Chewy Price
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Our ratings

Accessibility and Security

4.2/5
Great

Material and Durability

4.5/5
Great

Size and Space

4.5/5
Great

Ventilation and Airflow

3.8/5
Good

Is this rat cage right for my pet?

Material

Stainless Steel, Metal

Small Pet Type

Chinchilla, Degu, Mouse, Gerbil...
10
CrazyCritterThings Lily Pad Ledges Small Pet Habitat Accessory

CrazyCritterThings Lily Pad Ledges Small Pet Habitat Accessory

Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars
12
$22.03Chewy Price
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Our ratings

Accessibility and Security

4.2/5
Great

Material and Durability

4.2/5
Great

Size and Space

4.1/5
Great

Ventilation and Airflow

4.5/5
Great

Is this rat cage right for my pet?

Material

Stainless Steel, Metal

Small Pet Type

Chinchilla, Degu, Mouse, Gerbil...