Renting can be a minefield at the best of times but throw a pet or two into the mix and it can get even more tricky!
Finding a property that allows pets, however, isn’t as difficult as you might think, according to new research from HireAHelper. In fact, almost three-quarters (73.2%) of rental listings in the US allow small dogs, large dogs, or cats.
But which cities and states are the best for pet parents to rent in? The study takes a look at this, too, so let’s dive in.
The most pet-friendly state is Colorado, in which a whopping 86.3% of listings are pet-friendly. It’s followed by Minnesota (84.8%) and North Carolina (83.2%). In contrast, Hawaii is the least pet-friendly, with only a third (33.2%) of listings being pet-friendly. It’s bottom of the rankings by some margin, with the next state up being Rhode Island (49.3%). Next is Alaska with 50.2% of listings allowing pets.
But what if you prefer city living, and you’d rather know that the particular city you’re moving to welcomes pets? Well, Austin is the most pet-friendly city. The Texan city loves furry friends, with a huge 93.3% of listings allowing pets. And while Texas might not be one of the three most pet-friendly states overall, Texan cities complete the top three pet-friendly cities with Plano (93.2%) and Dallas (92.7%).
As for the least pet-friendly cities, there seems to be a trend of them being near the coast – 11 of the 15 least pet-friendly cities are near bodies of water, with five of them being in California. Perhaps unsurprisingly, Honolulu in Hawaii is the least pet-friendly city for renters, with just 19.8% of listings permitting pets. Next up, meanwhile, are Bakersfield, CA (39.5%) and Fresno, CA (44.7%).
Interestingly, the most dog-friendly and cat-friendly states can differ. While Colorado has the highest percentage of dog-friendly listings with 85.4%, it’s pushed into second place in the cat-friendly rankings by Minnesota, in which 82.7% of listings are pet-friendly. North Carolina and Texas make up the top three dog-friendly states, while Washington comes after Minnesota and Colorado in the cat-friendly rankings. Why not take a look at the top US cities to have a dog and top US cities to have a cat, too?
But what if you’re not planning on moving to a new city or state, and you’d just like to take a trip or a vacation with your four-legged friends? Check out the best places to take your pet on vacation, and don’t forget to brush up on our tips for traveling with pets before you embark on your journey!
