The Best CS:GO Skins Under $5 (Top 25 List)

By now, most CS:GO players know that CS:GO skins play a huge role when it comes to fully enjoying the game. Most CS:GO players also know that not all CS:GO skins are the same. In fact, some are rarer and more sought after than others, and this is usually reflected in their price.

However, there are great-looking skins out there that are affordable and won’t cost you an arm and a leg to look cool. With that said, let’s check out some of the best CS:GO skins that you can get for under $5.

1. M4A1-S | Leaded Glass (Field-Tested)

Flavor Text: Lethal fragility
Added: 14 September 2017
Quality: Classified
Starting Price: $3.26
Case: Spectrum 2 Case
Collection: The Spectrum 2 Collection

Buy (Field-Tested)

2. AWP | Atheris (Minimal Wear)

Flavor Text: As deadly as it is beautiful
Added: 14 March 2019
Quality: Restricted
Starting Price: $3.93
Case: Prisma Case
Collection: The Prisma Collection

Buy AWP | Atheris (Minimal Wear)

3. P250 | Visions (Field-Tested)

Flavor Text: One crow short of a murder
Added: 1 July 2022
Quality: Classified
Starting Price: $3.77
Case: Recoil Case
Collection: The Recoil Collectionn

Buy P250 | Visions (Field-Tested)

4. M4A4 | Spider Lily (Minimal Wear)

Flavor Text: Bright colors are a warning, not an invitation
Added: 22 September 2021
Quality: Restricted
Starting Price: $3.82
Case: Operation Riptide Case
Collection: The Operation Riptide Collection

Buy M4A4 | Spider Lily (Minimal Wear) CS:GO is a game that is usually played with two opposing teams of five players going against each other, however nothing beats a good old 1v1 match, especially if you are looking to compare your skills against one of your friends. There is truly nothing like a small map, you and your opponent on opposite sides of it, and the constant tension in the air. Over the years, the CS:GO community has developed many 1v1 maps so if you are looking for the perfect one to try out with a friend, then check out the best 1v1 maps in CS:GO.

5. Tec-9 | Isaac (Minimal Wear)

Added: 1 May 2014
Quality: Mil-Spec
Starting Price: $2.01
Case: Huntsman Weapon Case
Collection: The Huntsman Collection

Buy Tec-9 | Isaac (Minimal Wear)

6. MP7 | Neon Ply (Factory New)

Flavor Text: “Roy G. Biv? Never heard of ’em.”
Added: 19 November 2019
Quality: Restricted
Starting Price: $4.17
Case: Shattered Web Case
Collection: The Shattered Web Collection

Buy MP7 | Neon Ply (Factory New)

7. MAC-10 | Disco Tech (Minimal Wear)

Flavor Text: Watch when you point that thing
Added: 31 March 2020
Quality: Classified
Starting Price: $4.22
Case: Prisma 2 Case
Collection: The Prisma 2 Collection

Buy MAC-10 | Disco Tech (Minimal Wear)

8. AUG | Syd Mead (Minimal Wear)

Flavor Text: In the past he gave us visions of the future; in the present he placed the future in our hands…
Added: 19 August 2016
Quality: Classified
Starting Price: $3.00
Case: Gamma 2 Case
Collection: The Gamma 2 Collection

Buy AUG | Syd Mead (Minimal Wear) Crosshair settings allow the player to tweak the size, position, and color of their crosshairs in order to improve their accuracy. While that may not seem much at first glance, it is important to note that every little bit counts, especially when it comes to competitive play. If you are looking for a way to optimize your crosshairs, consider taking a look at the best CS:GO crosshair codes.

9. Glock-18 | Water Elemental (Field-Tested)

Added: 1 July 2014
Quality: Classified
Starting Price: $3.49
Case: Operation Breakout Weapon Case
Collection: The Breakout Collection

Buy Glock-18 | Water Elemental (Field-Tested)

10. AK-47 | Slate (Minimal Wear)

Flavor Text: “Call a doctor, they’re gonna need one”
Added: 3 May 2021
Quality: Restricted
Starting Price: $2.88
Case: Snakebite Case
Collection: The Snakebite Collection

Buy AK-47 | Slate (Minimal Wear)

11. MAG-7 | Justice (Minimal Wear)

Flavor Text: Judgement for all
Added: 31 March 2020
Quality: Classified
Starting Price: $3.50
Case: Prisma 2 Case
Collection: The Prisma 2 Collection

Buy MAG-7 | Justice (Minimal Wear)

12. P250 | See Ya Later (Minimal Wear)

Flavor Text: In a while…
Added: 14 September 2017
Quality: Covert
Starting Price: $4.52
Case: Spectrum 2 Case
Collection: The Spectrum 2 Collection

Buy P250 | See Ya Later (Minimal Wear)

With the brand new Counter-Strike 2 version of CS:GO just around the corner, many players are wondering what kind of changes they can expect and perhaps equally importantly, what will happen to their skin collection that they have accumulated over the years. This is why we have collated everything we know so far about CS2 skins into a single article.

13. USP-S | Cortex (Minimal Wear)

Flavor Text: Keep your head
Added: 16 February 2018
Quality: Classified
Starting Price: $3.04
Case: Clutch Case
Collection: The Clutch Collection

Buy USP-S | Cortex (Minimal Wear)

14. MP7 | Bloodsport (Factory New)

Flavor Text: Space for rent
Added: 16 February 2018
Quality: Covert
Starting Price: $3.22
Case: Clutch Case
Collection: The Clutch Collection

Buy MP7 | Bloodsport (Factory New)

15. Desert Eagle | Mecha Industries (Minimal Wear)

Flavor Text: Same technology, now available in a smaller form factor
Added: 6 December 2018
Quality: Classified
Starting Price: $4.30
Case: Danger Zone Case
Collection: The Danger Zone Collectionn

Buy Desert Eagle | Mecha Industries (Minimal Wear)

16. M4A4 | Evil Daimyo (Factory New)

Flavor Text: Carmen. I found him…- The Oni and The Valkyrie Part 1
Added: 26 May 2015
Quality: Restricted
Starting Price: $3.78
Case: Falchion Case
Collection: Falchion Collection

Buy M4A4 | Evil Daimyo (Factory New) Being able to express yourself through your favorite skins and cosmetic items has always been a part of CS:GO charm. However, some CS:GO skins can be difficult to obtain due to their rarity or price. Fortunately there are ways to obtain free CS:GO skins.

17. FAMAS | Eye of Athena (Field-Tested)

Flavor Text: +1 to Wisdom
Added: 3 August 2018
Quality: Classified
Starting Price: $3.94
Case: Horizon Case
Collection: The Horizon Collection

Buy FAMAS | Eye of Athena (Field-Tested)

18. Dual Berettas | Flora Carnivora (Factory New)

Flavor Text: Help them grow up big and strong
Added: 1 July 2022
Quality: Restricted
Starting Price: $2.18
Case: Recoil Case
Collection: The Recoil Collectionn

Buy Dual Berettas | Flora Carnivora (Factory New)

19. UMP-45 | Primal Saber (Minimal Wear)

Flavor Text: Every predator eventually meets their end
Added: 28 April 2016
Quality: Classified
Starting Price: $3.52
Case: Chroma 3 Case
Collection: The Chroma 3 Collection

Buy UMP-45 | Primal Saber (Minimal Wear)

20. SG 553 | Pulse (Minimal Wear)

Flavor Text: Striking colors for a striking weapon
Added: 20 February 2014
Quality: Restricted
Starting Price: $3.22
Case: Operation Phoenix Weapon Case
Collection: The Phoenix Collection

Buy SG 553 | Pulse (Minimal Wear)

21. P2000 | Space Race (Minimal Wear)

Flavor Text: Send and receive
Added: 22 September 2021
Quality: Restricted
Starting Price: $2.84
Collection: The 2021 Train Collection

Buy P2000 | Space Race (Minimal Wear)

CS:GO radar can be used to detect enemies, and show other important information, which is why having it perfectly set up can often be the difference between winning and losing a match. So if optimal radar settings are something you are looking for, then check out our CS:GO radar settings guide.

22. FAMAS | ZX Spectron (Minimal Wear)

Flavor Text: Clive would be proud
Added: 22 September 2021
Quality: Restricted
Starting Price: $2.01
Case: Operation Riptide Case
Collection: The Operation Riptide Collection

Buy FAMAS | ZX Spectron (Minimal Wear)

23. Galil AR | Eco (Field-Tested)

Flavor Text: For enough money, Elite Crew will take any cause on as their own
Added: 15 April 2015
Quality: Classified
Starting Price: $2.76
Case: Chroma 2 Case
Collection: The Chroma 2 Collection

Buy Galil AR | Eco (Field-Tested)

24. P90 | Neoqueen (Factory New)

Flavor Text: Custom crafted for all your rushing needs
Added: 10 February 2023
Quality: Restricted
Starting Price: $2.31
Case: Revolution Case
Collection: The Revolution Collection

Buy P90 | Neoqueen (Factory New)

25. AWP | POP AWP (Factory New)

Flavor Text: Wars are won with information
Added: 22 September 2021
Quality: Restricted
Starting Price: $4.61
Collection: The 2021 Train Collection

Buy AWP | POP AWP (Factory New) This concludes our list of CS:GO skins that you can obtain for under $5. So if you are somebody who wants to own cool skins but doesn’t want to spend a lot of money on them, then head on over to DMarket and get your hands on some of the extraordinary skins from this list. We have included all kinds of weapons and skins in unique designs and so you are bound to find something that tickles your fancy.

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