If you still make use of a landline or know someone who does, Newegg.ca has a pretty good deal right now on a Panasonic DECT Cordless Phone set. The Panasonic KX-TG6645B 1.9 GHz Digital DECT 6.0 5X Handsets Cordless Phone w/Integrated Answering Machine is $109.99 with free shipping. That works out to $22 per handset, and for Panasonic phones, it's usually a good time to buy when the price hits $20-$25 per handset. This phone has the upshot of having an integrated answering machine, too.
Reviews are excellent -- 24 reviews on Newegg.ca and an average rating of 5/5. Ratings on BestBuy.com (US) are similar -- 66 reviews in all, and an average rating of 4.8/5. At $110 with free shipping, this is the best price we can currently find at Canadian or American retailers.