On October 12, 2026, 289 cottages were listed for sale in Rideau Lakes & Thousand Islands and half of them were priced under $549,950. Here is what is on the market, where it is, and what it tells buyers and sellers this month.
Rideau Lakes & Thousand Islands cottage prices in October 2026
The median asking price for a cottage in Rideau Lakes & Thousand Islands is $549,950, so half of the cottages for sale are listed above it and half below. The middle half of listings are priced between $239K and $950K, and the full range runs from $110K to $5.35M. Using the size ranges in the listings, that works out to a median of about $600 per square foot.
Rideau Lakes & Thousand Islands sits 13% below the median of $635,000 for all 8,473 cottages for sale on Cottage Connect. Of the 16 areas in this month's reports, it is the 7th-most affordable by median asking price.
| Asking price | For sale | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under $500K | 116 | 45% |
| $500K to $800K | 60 | 23% |
| $800K to $1.2M | 35 | 14% |
| $1.2M to $2M | 34 | 13% |
| $2M and up | 13 | 5% |
Prices by type of cottage
Waterfront cottages and homes are the most common in Rideau Lakes & Thousand Islands right now, with 120 listed at a median of $868K. Land listings follow with 112 at a median of $200K.
| Type | For sale | Median asking price |
|---|---|---|
| Waterfront cottage or home | 120 | $868K |
| Land | 112 | $200K |
| Resort condo or fractional | 21 | $630K |
| Off-water cottage or home | 5 | $800K |
What each size costs
By size, the median asking prices in Rideau Lakes & Thousand Islands are 1 or 2 bedrooms at $577K, 3 bedrooms at $785K and 4 or more bedrooms at $1.26M. The step up from one size to the next is roughly what the extra bedroom costs, which is worth knowing before you decide how much space you need.
| Size | For sale | Median asking price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 or 2 bedrooms | 45 | $577K |
| 3 bedrooms | 47 | $785K |
| 4 or more bedrooms | 54 | $1.26M |
Where the cottages are in Rideau Lakes & Thousand Islands
Rideau Lakes has the most cottages for sale (59), followed by Leeds and the Thousand Islands (45) and North Grenville (34). Among the busiest towns, Edwardsburgh/Cardinal has the lowest median asking price ($190K) and North Grenville the highest ($730K).
| Town | For sale | Median asking price |
|---|---|---|
| Rideau Lakes | 59 | $600K |
| Leeds and the Thousand Islands | 45 | $599K |
| North Grenville | 34 | $730K |
| Augusta | 26 | $250K |
| Gananoque | 22 | $712K |
| Edwardsburgh/Cardinal | 19 | $190K |
| Merrickville-Wolford | 14 | $463K |
| Brockville | 12 | $723K |
Waterfront and off-water prices in Rideau Lakes & Thousand Islands
Almost every cottage and home for sale in Rideau Lakes & Thousand Islands is on the water: 120 of 125, at a median asking price of $868K. The typical waterfront listing that states its frontage has about 97 feet of shoreline. Frontage, the slope down to the water, which way the shore faces and whether the water is deep off the dock all move the price as much as the cottage itself.
Lakes with the most cottages for sale in Rideau Lakes & Thousand Islands
Rideau River has the most listings right now (11, median $950K), followed by Charleston Lake (7, median $609K). Each lake has its own market, so compare a cottage with the others on the same lake before you compare it with the region.
| Lake | For sale | Median asking price |
|---|---|---|
| Rideau River | 11 | $950K |
| Charleston Lake | 7 | $609K |
| Lower Beverley Lake | 7 | $719K |
| Gananoque Lake | 6 | $620K |
| Upper Rideau Lake | 6 | $1.1M |
| Whitefish Lake | 4 | $887K |
| Upper Beverley Lake | 3 | $567K |
| Big Rideau Lake | 3 | $1.04M |
How fast cottages are moving in Rideau Lakes & Thousand Islands
The typical cottage for sale in Rideau Lakes & Thousand Islands has been listed for 81 days. That is a slower pace, which usually gives buyers time to compare and room to negotiate on price and conditions. 59 of today's listings (20%) came on the market in the last 30 days, 13 of them in the last week.
What it means if you are buying or selling
Buyers: Use the tables above to see where your budget goes furthest in Rideau Lakes & Thousand Islands, then browse all 289 cottages for sale in Rideau Lakes & Thousand Islands. Listings change through the day, so an email alert is the easiest way to see new ones first.
Sellers: These 289 cottages are your competition. Buyers will compare yours with the ones in the same price band and town, so price against what is listed now and what has sold recently. Find out what your cottage is worth.
- Have the septic system inspected and the well water tested before your offer is firm. Both are common conditions on cottage purchases and can be expensive to fix.
- Check how the property is reached all year: a municipal road maintained in winter, a private road with a road association, or water access only. It affects insurance, financing and resale.
- On waterfront, confirm whether there is a shore road allowance between the cottage and the water, and whether it has been closed and bought. It decides who owns the shoreline.
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Frequently asked questions
How many cottages are for sale in Rideau Lakes & Thousand Islands?
On October 12, 2026 there were 289 cottages for sale in Rideau Lakes & Thousand Islands on Cottage Connect, 59 of them listed in the last 30 days. The number changes through the day as homes are listed and sold.
What is the median asking price for a cottage in Rideau Lakes & Thousand Islands?
$549,950 as of October 12, 2026. The middle half of listings are priced between $239K and $950K.
How long do cottages take to sell in Rideau Lakes & Thousand Islands?
The cottages for sale on October 12, 2026 had been listed for a median of 81 days. Well-priced homes in popular towns often go faster than that.
Which Rideau Lakes & Thousand Islands town has the most cottages for sale?
Rideau Lakes, with 59 listed at a median asking price of $600K.
Are these sold prices?
No. Every figure in this report is an asking price for a property that is for sale. Sold prices are shown to members of The Inner Circle on each listing page, or ask us and we will send you recent sales on the lake or road you are looking at.
How this report is made: every figure comes from the cottages for sale in Rideau Lakes & Thousand Islands on Cottage Connect on October 12, 2026, from active MLS® listings. Prices are asking prices, not sold prices. Listings under $100,000 are left out of the price figures. Time listed is the median number of days since each home came on the market.