The best AK-47 skins under $5 — that is exactly what this guide delivers. We crunched current Steam market prices so you can spend your budget where it counts.
Click through any card for the complete breakdown: wear-tier prices, float range, rarity and where the skin actually drops from.
Quick price overview
AK-47 | Slate — from $5.00 (StatTrak from $16.13)
AK-47 | Midnight Laminate — from $3.64
AK-47 | Breakthrough — from $2.72
AK-47 | Safety Net — from $4.10
AK-47 | Emerald Pinstripe — from $3.27
AK-47 | Crossfade — from $2.93
AK-47 | Steel Delta — from $2.61
AK-47 | Elite Build — from $2.21 (StatTrak from $5.33)
AK-47 | Uncharted — from $1.00 (StatTrak from $3.15)
AK-47 | Wintergreen — from $0.93
Prices are live Steam Community Market values and change constantly — open any item below for the current number, or browse the full database in our CS2 skin price tracker.
What is the cheapest option on this list?expand_more
AK-47 | Wintergreen is currently the cheapest pick here, starting around $0.93 on the Steam Community Market.
What is the most expensive option on this list?expand_more
AK-47 | Slate tops the list, starting around $5.00 depending on wear and demand.
How current are these prices?expand_more
Prices were pulled from live Steam Community Market data at the time of writing. Each embedded item card links to a live price page on SlothiW that updates continuously.
Is it safe to buy CS2 skins from third-party sites?expand_more
Stick to established platforms with a track record. SlothiW maintains a vetted list of partner sites with bonus codes on the rewards page — and never share your Steam credentials with anyone.
Restricted rarity, part of The Snakebite Collection, float range 0–1. Market price currently runs from $5.00 up to $23.97 depending on wear. StatTrak versions start near $16.13.
One of those skins that consistently outperforms its price tag in the inventory department.
Mil-Spec Grade rarity, part of The Graphic Design Collection, float range 0–0.5. Market price currently runs from $2.93 up to $11.75 depending on wear.
One of those skins that consistently outperforms its price tag in the inventory department.
Mil-Spec Grade rarity, part of The Chroma 2 Collection, float range 0–1. Market price currently runs from $2.21 up to $13.74 depending on wear. StatTrak versions start near $5.33.
If you flip skins, this one trades fast thanks to constant demand.
Mil-Spec Grade rarity, part of The Prisma Collection, float range 0–0.75. Market price currently runs from $1.00 up to $4.84 depending on wear. StatTrak versions start near $3.15.
One of those skins that consistently outperforms its price tag in the inventory department.
Mil-Spec Grade rarity, part of The Boreal Collection, float range 0–0.75. Market price currently runs from $0.93 up to $8.51 depending on wear.
Underrated by the market right now, which makes it a smart pickup at current prices.
How to get these skins
You have three main routes: buy directly off the Steam Community Market, trade up with our free CS2 trade-up calculator, or test your luck on cases — run the math first with the case opening calculator so you know the real odds before spending a cent.
If you prefer third-party sites, we keep a vetted list of partner platforms with bonus codes and free-case promos on our rewards page. One we currently recommend:
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