8 Best Rat Cages 2026: 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, Double Story
MidWest Critter Nation Deluxe Small Animal Cage, Double Story
MidWest Critter Nation Deluxe Small Animal Cage, Double Story
MidWest Critter Nation Deluxe Small Animal Cage, Double Story
MidWest Critter Nation Deluxe Small Animal Cage, Double Story
MidWest Critter Nation Deluxe Small Animal Cage, Double Story
MidWest Critter Nation Deluxe Small Animal Cage, Double Story
MidWest Critter Nation Deluxe Small Animal Cage, Double Story
MidWest Critter Nation Deluxe Small Animal Cage, Double Story

MidWest Critter Nation Deluxe Small Animal Cage, Double Story

Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars
570
$326.99 Chewy Price
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Our ratings

Accessibility and Security

4.5/5
Great

Material and Durability

4.6/5
Excellent

Size and Space

4.6/5
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
Frisco Small Pet Habitat, Large
Frisco Small Pet Habitat, Large
Frisco Small Pet Habitat, Large
Frisco Small Pet Habitat, Large
Frisco Small Pet Habitat, Large

Frisco Small Pet Habitat, Large

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
72
$137.33 Chewy Price
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Our ratings

Accessibility and Security

4.7/5
Excellent

Material and Durability

4.6/5
Excellent

Size and Space

4.7/5
Excellent

Ventilation and Airflow

4.7/5
Excellent

Is this rat cage right for my pet?

Material

Plastic

Small Pet Type

Rabbit, Guinea Pig, Chinchilla, Rat
3
Prevue Pet Products Deluxe Hamster Home
Prevue Pet Products Deluxe Hamster Home
Prevue Pet Products Deluxe Hamster Home
Prevue Pet Products Deluxe Hamster Home
Prevue Pet Products Deluxe Hamster Home
Prevue Pet Products Deluxe Hamster Home
Prevue Pet Products Deluxe Hamster Home
Prevue Pet Products Deluxe Hamster Home
Prevue Pet Products Deluxe Hamster Home

Prevue Pet Products Deluxe Hamster Home

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
71
$111.37 Chewy Price
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Our ratings

Accessibility and Security

4.3/5
Great

Material and Durability

4.7/5
Excellent

Size and Space

4.7/5
Excellent

Ventilation and Airflow

4.7/5
Excellent

Is this rat cage right for my pet?

Material

Coated Metal, Metal

Small Pet Type

Hamster, Hedgehog, Ferret, Rabbit...
4
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
$169.99 Chewy 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
5
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 4.3 out of 5 stars
10
$134.99 Chewy Price
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Our ratings

Accessibility and Security

4.6/5
Excellent

Material and Durability

4.4/5
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
6
Prevue Pet Products Small Pet Haven 3-Story Deluxe Small Pet Cage, Blue
Prevue Pet Products Small Pet Haven 3-Story Deluxe Small Pet Cage, Blue
Prevue Pet Products Small Pet Haven 3-Story Deluxe Small Pet Cage, Blue
Prevue Pet Products Small Pet Haven 3-Story Deluxe Small Pet Cage, Blue
Prevue Pet Products Small Pet Haven 3-Story Deluxe Small Pet Cage, Blue
Prevue Pet Products Small Pet Haven 3-Story Deluxe Small Pet Cage, Blue
Prevue Pet Products Small Pet Haven 3-Story Deluxe Small Pet Cage, Blue
Prevue Pet Products Small Pet Haven 3-Story Deluxe Small Pet Cage, Blue
Prevue Pet Products Small Pet Haven 3-Story Deluxe Small Pet Cage, Blue

Prevue Pet Products Small Pet Haven 3-Story Deluxe Small Pet Cage, Blue

Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars
7
$74.99 Chewy Price
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Our ratings

Accessibility and Security

4.7/5
Excellent

Material and Durability

4.5/5
Great

Size and Space

4.7/5
Excellent

Ventilation and Airflow

4.6/5
Excellent

Is this rat cage right for my pet?

Material

Plastic, Coated Metal

Small Pet Type

Hamster, Degu, Gerbil, Mouse...
7
Prevue Pet Products Two Story Small Pet Home
Prevue Pet Products Two Story Small Pet Home
Prevue Pet Products Two Story Small Pet Home
Prevue Pet Products Two Story Small Pet Home
Prevue Pet Products Two Story Small Pet Home
Prevue Pet Products Two Story Small Pet Home
Prevue Pet Products Two Story Small Pet Home
Prevue Pet Products Two Story Small Pet Home
Prevue Pet Products Two Story Small Pet Home

Prevue Pet Products Two Story Small Pet Home

Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars
19
$329.99 Chewy Price
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Our ratings

Accessibility and Security

4.6/5
Excellent

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

Rolling, Heavy Duty, Storage Space

Small Pet Type

Ferret, Sugar Glider, Hedgehog, Rat...
8
Nibbles Small Animal Cage with Ladder & Platform, Green
Nibbles Small Animal Cage with Ladder & Platform, Green
Nibbles Small Animal Cage with Ladder & Platform, Green
Nibbles Small Animal Cage with Ladder & Platform, Green

Nibbles Small Animal Cage with Ladder & Platform, Green

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
1
$98.90 Chewy Price
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Our ratings

Accessibility and Security

4.6/5
Excellent

Material and Durability

4.6/5
Excellent

Size and Space

4.6/5
Excellent

Ventilation and Airflow

4.6/5
Excellent

Is this rat cage right for my pet?

Material

Metal, Plastic

Features

Carry Handle

Small Pet Type

Rabbit, Ferret, Hedgehog, Rat