67% of US households (around 85 million families) own a pet, and 43 million houses are occupied by renters. So, what if you need to relocate with your furry friend?
New research from All About Cats has revealed the best states (& worst) and cities in the USA to find a pet-friendly rental property – Georgia has made the top 10, with 47.0% of properties allowing pets!
You can see the full list of states and cities alongside % of available lets here:https://allaboutcats.com/lets-for-pets
Top 10 Best States for Pet-Friendly Rentals
| Rank | State | Pet Friendly Lets | Total Lets | % Pet Friendly |
| 1 | Illinois | 2468 | 4122 | 59.87% |
| 2 | Mississippi | 229 | 438 | 52.28% |
| 3 | New York | 6320 | 13196 | 47.89% |
| 4 | Georgia | 1914 | 4072 | 47.00% |
| 5 | North Carolina | 1765 | 3917 | 45.06% |
| 6 | Tennessee | 895 | 2156 | 41.51% |
| 7 | Indiana | 804 | 2050 | 39.22% |
| 8 | Nevada | 494 | 1344 | 36.76% |
| 9 | Alabama | 494 | 1351 | 36.57% |
| 10 | Missouri | 877 | 2506 | 35.00% |
Top 10 Worst States for Pet-Friendly Rentals
| Rank | State | Pet Friendly Lets | Total Lets | % Pet Friendly |
| 1 | Hawaii | 22 | 361 | 6.09% |
| 2 | Alaska | 12 | 129 | 9.30% |
| 3 | West Virginia | 25 | 264 | 9.47% |
| 4 | Montana | 18 | 190 | 9.47% |
| 5 | New Jersey | 520 | 5465 | 9.52% |
| 6 | Massachusetts | 644 | 6336 | 10.16% |
| 7 | Rhode Island | 43 | 410 | 10.49% |
| 8 | Connecticut | 140 | 1284 | 10.90% |
| 9 | Louisiana | 136 | 1159 | 11.73% |
| 10 | Michigan | 222 | 1777 | 12.49% |
When looking into city splits, the research also reveals:
- The best cities to find a pet-friendly rental property in the USA include New York City, Charlotte, Arlington and Fort Worth.
- The worst cities to find your perfect pet-paradise include Frenso and San Jose in California who only have 4.88% and 6.24% pet-friendly properties.
You can see the full research and all 50 states’ data here.
