The state with the least pet-friendly rental market is Hawaii, where only 6.09% of landlords accept tenants with pets. It seems the island state has little room for pets, so enjoying this Polynesian paradise with your pets could be a pipe dream.
Alaska has the second-lowest rate of pet-friendly rentals, as just 9.30% of properties in the state are available to pet owners. Unfortunately, you’ll have a hard time finding a den for you and your four-legged friends to curl up and keep cosy in the US’ most northerly state.
The third worst state for renting with pets is West Virginia, as only 9.47% of properties here allow pets on the premises. With less than one in ten properties here offering pet-friendly accommodation, house hunting here can be a tricky prospect for anyone with a furry companion.
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.
