If you are hunting for the best Nova skins under $10, you are in the right place. We pulled live Steam Community Market prices and ranked the picks that actually make sense right now.
Every item below links to its own price page on SlothiW, where you can check wear-by-wear pricing, StatTrak values, float ranges and the cases or collections it drops from.
Quick price overview
Nova | Sobek's Bite — from $7.86
Nova | Quick Sand — from $3.71
Nova | Rust Coat — from $7.19
Nova | Tempest — from $6.99 (StatTrak from $7.82)
Nova | Moon in Libra — from $7.06
Nova | Rising Skull — from $6.38 (StatTrak from $10.81)
Nova | Gila — from $6.03 (StatTrak from $2.24)
Nova | Forest Leaves — from $4.60
Nova | Clear Polymer — from $3.72 (StatTrak from $4.29)
Nova | Ghost Camo — from $3.93 (StatTrak from $3.75)
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
Nova | Quick Sand is currently the cheapest pick here, starting around $3.71 on the Steam Community Market.
What is the most expensive option on this list?expand_more
Nova | Sobek's Bite tops the list, starting around $7.86 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.
Mil-Spec Grade rarity, part of The Bravo Collection, float range 0.06–0.22. Market price currently runs from $6.99 up to $25.09 depending on wear. StatTrak versions start near $7.82.
One of those skins that consistently outperforms its price tag in the inventory department.
Consumer Grade rarity, part of The Gods and Monsters Collection, float range 0–0.5. Market price currently runs from $7.06 up to $9.97 depending on wear.
Great first impression in the loadout screen, and the finish hides scratches well at lower floats.
Restricted rarity, part of The Winter Offensive Collection, float range 0–0.5. Market price currently runs from $6.38 up to $13.80 depending on wear. StatTrak versions start near $10.81.
The kind of skin that ages well — demand has stayed steady for years.
Restricted rarity, part of The Glove Collection, float range 0–0.3. Market price currently runs from $6.03 up to $17.29 depending on wear. StatTrak versions start near $2.24.
Underrated by the market right now, which makes it a smart pickup at current prices.
Restricted rarity, part of The Operation Broken Fang Collection, float range 0–1. Market price currently runs from $3.72 up to $31.54 depending on wear. StatTrak versions start near $4.29.
If you flip skins, this one trades fast thanks to constant demand.
Mil-Spec Grade rarity, part of The eSports 2013 Winter Collection, float range 0–0.4. Market price currently runs from $3.93 up to $7.70 depending on wear. StatTrak versions start near $3.75.
Liquid, easy to resell, and instantly recognizable — exactly what you want at this price point.
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: