How much does a rabbit cost?
Budget about $760 to $2,590 for two Mini Rex rabbits in the first year. A rabbit costs $20 to $400 depending on the breed. The cage and a year of feed make up the rest.
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Purchase price by breed
Prices read from breeders' own pages, cheapest first. What a price covers differs by breed: each breed's page says whether it is for pet, pedigreed or show stock.
| Breed | Price range | Adult weight |
|---|---|---|
| Mini Rex | $20–$90 | Up to 4.5 lb |
| Rex | $25–$100 | 8–10.5 lb |
| Silver Fox | $25–$150 | 9–12 lb |
| Lionhead | $75–$100 | Up to 3.75 lb |
| Belgian Hare | $150–$400 | 6–9.5 lb |
| Flemish Giant | $150–$200 | 13 lb or more |
| Holland Lop | $150–$375 | Up to 4 lb |
What you buy once
| Item | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cage or hutch | $60–$250 | Wire cage at the low end, insulated outdoor hutch at the high end |
| Feeder and water bottle or crock | $15–$40 | Per rabbit |
| Resting mat | $5–$10 | Needed on wire floors for breeds over 9 lb |
| Carrier | $20–$40 | Per household |
| Nail clippers and brush | $10–$25 | Per household |
| Nest box | $15–$30 | Breeding does only |
What you pay every month
| Item | Per rabbit | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pellets | $8–$20 a month | Scales with body weight |
| Grass hay | $5–$20 a month | |
| Bedding or litter | $5–$20 a month | |
| Vet check and vaccination | $50–$150 a year | Where an RHDV2 vaccine is offered |
Common questions
How much does a rabbit cost?
The breeds we have priced cost $20 to $400 each from a breeder, depending on the breed and whether the rabbit is pedigreed. Feed, hay and bedding then run about $18 to $60 a month for each rabbit.
What is the cheapest rabbit breed?
Of the breeds we have priced, the Mini Rex is the cheapest, from about $20.