Looking for the best M4A1-S skins under $5? This guide is built on live market prices, not guesswork — every figure below reflects what the Steam Community Market is charging right now.
Each pick links straight to our live price tracker, so you can verify Factory New through Battle-Scarred pricing, StatTrak premiums and float caps before you buy.
Quick price overview
M4A1-S | Flashback — from $4.27 (StatTrak from $3.79)
M4A1-S | Liquidation — from $1.53 (StatTrak from $3.79)
M4A1-S | Electrum — from $1.57 (StatTrak from $6.10)
M4A1-S | Fizzy POP — from $2.69
M4A1-S | Glitched Paint — from $2.13
M4A1-S | Solitude — from $2.02
M4A1-S | Night Terror — from $0.89 (StatTrak from $2.02)
M4A1-S | Emphorosaur-S — from $0.66 (StatTrak from $1.57)
M4A1-S | Mud-Spec — from $0.50
M4A1-S | Nitro — from $0.60
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
M4A1-S | Mud-Spec is currently the cheapest pick here, starting around $0.50 on the Steam Community Market.
What is the most expensive option on this list?expand_more
M4A1-S | Flashback tops the list, starting around $4.27 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 Glove Collection, float range 0–1. Market price currently runs from $4.27 up to $173.55 depending on wear. StatTrak versions start near $3.79.
Underrated by the market right now, which makes it a smart pickup at current prices.
Restricted rarity, part of The Genesis Collection, float range 0–1. Market price currently runs from $1.53 up to $17.76 depending on wear. StatTrak versions start near $3.79.
A community favorite that shows up in pro streams and pugs alike.
Restricted rarity, part of The Dead Hand Collection, float range 0–1. Market price currently runs from $1.57 up to $15.66 depending on wear. StatTrak versions start near $6.10.
Underrated by the market right now, which makes it a smart pickup at current prices.
Restricted rarity, part of The Dreams & Nightmares Collection, float range 0–0.7. Market price currently runs from $0.89 up to $3.82 depending on wear. StatTrak versions start near $2.02.
The kind of skin that ages well — demand has stayed steady for years.
Restricted rarity, part of The Revolution Collection, float range 0–0.8. Market price currently runs from $0.66 up to $4.98 depending on wear. StatTrak versions start near $1.57.
A community favorite that shows up in pro streams and pugs alike.
Restricted rarity, part of The Safehouse Collection, float range 0.06–0.8. Market price currently runs from $0.60 up to $27.92 depending on wear.
One of those skins that consistently outperforms its price tag in the inventory department.
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:
Bottom line: any pick on this list is solid value at current prices. Set your budget, check the live price page, and pull the trigger before the market moves.