Kayaks under $1,000

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21 kayaks under $1,000 from Perception, Albott, Sea Eagle and more. Most cost $929 to $999, and half cost less than $991.

Top brands: Perception (4)

Old Town

Sit-on-top, 2 persons, 12 to 13.9 ft

+Seats two people for tandem paddling

+Recreational kayak for calm water paddling

+13 ft 3.96 in length suits a tandem kayak

−Weighs 491 lb with a 2-person capacity

$999.99-14%Was: ~~$1,164.73~~

as of 11/04/2026 00:31 PST - Details

Albott

Sit-on-top, Under 10 ft

+Fin drive system for hands-free propulsion

+Modular design splits into two pieces for transport

+Folding design for compact storage

$989.99-10%List: ~~$1,099.99~~

as of 11/03/2026 21:45 PST - Details

BKC

Sit-on-top

+600 lb capacity for two or three people and gear

+Two padded seats for shared paddling

+Two paddles included

−Heavier than single-seat kayaks for carrying

$947.00

as of 11/03/2026 22:08 PST - Details

Reel Yaks

Sit-on-top, 10 to 11.9 ft

+Length between 10 and 11.9 feet

+Fishing kayak designed for angling use

+Folding design for easier transport and storage

−No pedal drive, propulsion is by paddle

$999.00

as of 11/04/2026 00:52 PST - Details

Sea Eagle

1 person

+Inflatable design packs down for easy storage

+Single-seat layout suits solo paddling

+Whitewater capable for rougher river runs

−Single seat limits it to one paddler

$999.00

as of 11/04/2026 02:36 PST - Details

Perception

Sit-on-top, 12 to 13.9 ft

+Length of 12 to 13.9 feet

+Front storage well and large rear storage

+Dual rod holders

−Longer 12-foot hull is harder to transport than shorter kayaks

$984.92

as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details

Wilderness Systems

Sit-inside, 12 to 13.9 ft

+Sit-inside design with a 12.2 ft length

+Recreational kayak for calm water paddling

+Phase 3 Air Pro comfort seating

$975.20

as of 11/04/2026 07:42 PST - Details

Pelican

Sit-inside, 10 to 11.9 ft

+Sit-inside design for touring paddling

+Length of 10 to 11.9 ft suits touring trips

+Lightweight Ram-X material for easier handling

$916.47

as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details

Perception

Sit-on-top, 10 to 11.9 ft

+Large rear storage compartment for carrying gear

+Tie-down points for securing the kayak to a vehicle

+Length of 11 feet 5 inches for longer tracking

$990.95

as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details

Albott

Sit-on-top, 10 to 11.9 ft

+Modular design splits into two pieces for transport

+Folding design for compact storage

+Transom mount for accessories

$999.99

as of 11/03/2026 21:45 PST - Details

Kokopelli

+Inflatable design for compact storage

+Touring kayak built for longer paddling trips

+Drop-stitch floor for added rigidity

$949.00

as of 11/03/2026 23:48 PST - Details

Lifetime

+Designed specifically for fishing

+Pro Angler 118 model name points to a larger fishing frame

+Gator Camo pattern suits wooded and marsh settings

$964.04

as of 11/03/2026 23:59 PST - Details

Lifetime

Sit-on-top

+Includes a paddle

+Adjustable seat back

+Deep hull for tracking

$999.99

as of 11/03/2026 23:59 PST - Details

Old Town

Sit-inside, 1 person, 10 to 11.9 ft

+Sit-inside design keeps paddler sheltered from wind

+Recreational kayak for calm water paddling

+Compact 10 ft 3 in length for solo use

$999.99

as of 11/04/2026 00:31 PST - Details

Sea Eagle

+Inflatable design packs down for compact storage

+Pro package includes a complete setup for paddling

$999.00

as of 11/04/2026 02:36 PST - Details

NRS

+Inflatable design packs down for easier storage and transport

+Inflatable build suits travel where a rigid kayak is hard to carry

$995.00

as of 11/04/2026 00:28 PST - Details

Pelican

10 to 11.9 ft

$929.10

as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details

Perception

Sit-on-top, 2 persons

$949.00

as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details

Perception

Sit-on-top, 12 to 13.9 ft

$999.00

as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details

Intex

Sit-on-top, 2 persons, 12 to 13.9 ft

$922.56

as of 11/03/2026 23:37 PST - Details

Vibe

$999.99

as of 11/04/2026 02:39 PST - Details

Compare specs

Type	Length	Spec score	Price
Sit-on-top	12 to 13.9 ft	n/a	$999.99 as of 11/04/2026 00:31 PST - Details
Sit-on-top	Under 10 ft	n/a	$989.99 as of 11/03/2026 21:45 PST - Details
Sit-on-top		n/a	$947.00 as of 11/03/2026 22:08 PST - Details
Sit-on-top	10 to 11.9 ft	n/a	$999.00 as of 11/04/2026 00:52 PST - Details
		n/a	$999.00 as of 11/04/2026 02:36 PST - Details
Sit-on-top	12 to 13.9 ft	n/a	$984.92 as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details
Sit-inside	12 to 13.9 ft	n/a	$975.20 as of 11/04/2026 07:42 PST - Details
Sit-inside	10 to 11.9 ft	n/a	$916.47 as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details
Sit-on-top	10 to 11.9 ft	n/a	$990.95 as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details
Sit-on-top	10 to 11.9 ft	n/a	$999.99 as of 11/03/2026 21:45 PST - Details

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