Pet rabbit price in 2026
Pet rabbit costs $25 to $1,490 per rabbit in 2026, and most people pay about $100.
What moves the price
- Shelter adoption costs less than buying from a breeder.
- Rare or show breeds cost more than common breeds.
- Rabbits from a breeder with a pedigree cost more.
- Spay or neuter surgery is often a separate cost.
- The area where the buyer lives changes vet and shelter fees.
- Where you live. Prices in big cities usually run higher than in small towns.
What is included
The range is per rabbit (adoption fee or breeder price). The adoption fee often covers a health check and sometimes spay or neuter. A breeder price is usually for the rabbit only. Cage, hay, litter, a carrier and vet care are extra.
Rabbit price by where it comes from
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| Shelter adoption (Hepper) | $25 to $120 |
| Shelter adoption (Pango/TheVetDesk) | $50 to $100 |
| Shelter or rescue (Chewy) | $85 to $450 |
| Breeder (Hepper) | $25 to $250+ |
| Breeder, common breeds (TheVetDesk) | $50 or less |
| Breeder (Chewy) | $885 to $1,490 |
Average prices in US dollars. Source: Hepper.
Yearly cost after buying
| Source | Yearly cost |
|---|---|
| TheVetDesk | $300 to $800 |
| Chewy | $1,672 to $3,354 |
| Hepper (monthly) | $30 to $100 per month |
Average prices in US dollars. Source: Hepper.
Ways to pay less
- Adopt from a shelter or rescue instead of buying from a breeder.
- Buy a used cage or play pen instead of a new one.
- Buy hay and pellets in bulk.
What price guides say
We checked 3 price guides and read every number on their pages. They do not all measure the same thing, so the ranges on this page come from putting them side by side.
- Hepper: How Much Does a Rabbit Cost?
- Chewy: How Much Do Rabbits Cost?
- TheVetDesk (Pango): Rabbit Cost
Common questions
How much does this cost in 2026?
Pet rabbit costs $25 to $1,490 per rabbit in 2026, and most people pay about $100. Most people pay about $100 per rabbit. The low end is $25 and the high end is $1,490.
What changes the price the most?
The biggest factors are: Shelter adoption costs less than buying from a breeder; Rare or show breeds cost more than common breeds; Rabbits from a breeder with a pedigree cost more.
How can I pay less?
Adopt from a shelter or rescue instead of buying from a breeder. Buy a used cage or play pen instead of a new one. Buy hay and pellets in bulk.
Where do these numbers come from?
From 3 named price guides: Hepper, Chewy, TheVetDesk (Pango). Each one is linked on this page with the date we read it.
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