Kayaks under $1,000

5 kayaks under $1,000 from Perception, Sea Eagle, Albott and more. Most cost $923 to $999, and half cost less than $985.

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

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

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

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	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-on-top	12 to 13.9 ft	n/a	$999.00 as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details
Sit-on-top	12 to 13.9 ft	n/a	$922.56 as of 11/03/2026 23:37 PST - Details

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