The 15 Cheapest Red Skins Right Now
Each skin is listed once, at its cheapest wear, without StatTrak or Souvenir. The price is SteamAnalyst's market price, built from the marketplaces we track; click a skin to compare every market and find the cheapest listing. The cheapest red skin in the game today is the AK-47 | Aphrodite at $10.10.
| Weapon | Skin | Cheapest wear | Live price |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK-47 |  AK-47 | Aphrodite | Battle-Scarred | $10.10 |
| M4A4 |  M4A4 | Full Throttle | Battle-Scarred | $21.51 |
| AWP |  AWP | Chrome Cannon | Battle-Scarred | $23.22 |
| AK-47 |  AK-47 | The Oligarch | Battle-Scarred | $24.47 |
| AK-47 |  AK-47 | Head Shot | Battle-Scarred | $25.33 |
| M4A4 |  M4A4 | Temukau | Battle-Scarred | $25.59 |
| Glock-18 |  Glock-18 | Gold Toof | Battle-Scarred | $26.03 |
| M4A4 |  M4A4 | Neo-Noir | Battle-Scarred | $26.18 |
| M4A4 |  M4A4 | Desert-Strike | Field-Tested | $26.55 |
| M4A4 |  M4A4 | The Battlestar | Field-Tested | $27.06 |
| M4A4 |  M4A4 | In Living Color | Battle-Scarred | $27.14 |
| USP-S |  USP-S | The Traitor | Battle-Scarred | $27.55 |
| AK-47 |  AK-47 | Aquamarine Revenge | Battle-Scarred | $27.59 |
| FAMAS |  FAMAS | Commemoration | Field-Tested | $27.75 |
| MP7 |  MP7 | Bloodsport | Battle-Scarred | $27.99 |
The Cheapest Red Skin for Every Weapon
Want a red skin on a specific gun? Here is the cheapest Covert finish for each weapon that has one.
| Weapon | Skin | Cheapest wear | Live price |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK-47 | AK-47 | Aphrodite | Battle-Scarred | $10.10 |
| AWP | AWP | Chrome Cannon | Battle-Scarred | $23.22 |
| M4A4 | M4A4 | Full Throttle | Battle-Scarred | $21.51 |
| M4A1-S |  M4A1-S | Vaporwave | Battle-Scarred | $37.35 |
| Desert Eagle |  Desert Eagle | Printstream | Battle-Scarred | $31.52 |
| USP-S | USP-S | The Traitor | Battle-Scarred | $27.55 |
| Glock-18 | Glock-18 | Gold Toof | Battle-Scarred | $26.03 |
| P250 |  P250 | See Ya Later | Field-Tested | $97.03 |
| Five-SeveN |  Five-SeveN | Angry Mob | Battle-Scarred | $50.12 |
| CZ75-Auto |  CZ75-Auto | Victoria | Field-Tested | $75.74 |
| P2000 |  P2000 | Fire Elemental | Battle-Scarred | $73.69 |
| R8 Revolver |  R8 Revolver | Fade | Minimal Wear | $76.19 |
| FAMAS | FAMAS | Commemoration | Field-Tested | $27.75 |
| Galil AR |  Galil AR | Chatterbox | Battle-Scarred | $102 |
| AUG |  AUG | Chameleon | Field-Tested | $73.94 |
| SSG 08 |  SSG 08 | Blood in the Water | Minimal Wear | $82.68 |
| MP7 | MP7 | Bloodsport | Battle-Scarred | $27.99 |
| MP9 |  MP9 | Starlight Protector | Battle-Scarred | $53.25 |
| MAC-10 |  MAC-10 | Stalker | Battle-Scarred | $33.05 |
| P90 |  P90 | Death by Kitty | Field-Tested | $73.58 |
| PP-Bizon |  PP-Bizon | Judgement of Anubis | Well-Worn | $107 |
| Sawed-Off |  Sawed-Off | The Kraken | Minimal Wear | $74.99 |
What Red (Covert) Means
Covert is the highest rarity for regular weapon skins in cases, shown in red. Above it there are only the gold rare special items (knives and gloves) and the single Contraband skin, the M4A4 Howl. Covert skins are the rarest regular drop from a case: see our case odds guide for the exact chances, or try your luck for free in the case simulator.
Covert skins also come from trade-ups: ten Classified (pink) skins can be traded up into a Covert from the collection of one of the skins you put in. Use our trade-up calculator to check whether that is cheaper than buying the skin outright.
Knife Trade-Ups and Covert Prices
Valve's October 2025 update made it possible to trade up five Covert skins for a knife or pair of gloves from the collection of one of the skins you put in. Five StatTrak Covert skins can produce a StatTrak knife. Overnight, the cheapest Covert skins became trade-up material.
That is why some Covert skins cost more than their looks alone would suggest: cheap Covert skins from collections with good knives or gloves are bought in bulk for trade-ups. If you are buying to use the skin, that demand is worth knowing about; if you are buying to trade up, check the expected value first with the trade-up calculator and our list of trade-ups worth doing.
Tips for Buying a Cheap Red Skin
- Battle-Scarred and Well-Worn are where the deals are. The same Covert skin can cost several times more in Factory New. Some finishes hide wear well; others look rough. Check before you buy in our 3D inspector.
- Check the float. Within one wear, a lower float looks cleaner. A low-float Field-Tested can look close to Minimal Wear for less money. Our float value guide explains how.
- Compare marketplaces. The prices above are our cross-market price, so the cheapest single listing can be lower. Buying on the Steam Market usually costs more, and the Steam Wallet balance can't be withdrawn. See all marketplaces compared.
- StatTrak costs extra. StatTrak versions of the same skin are usually much more expensive. This page lists only the normal versions.
- Mind trade protection. Items received in a Steam trade are trade protected for 7 days and the trade can be reversed in that window. Our scam prevention guide covers how to buy safely.
For a whole loadout on a budget, see the best skins under $10 and the best loadout under $100.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cheapest red skin in CS2?
Right now the cheapest Covert (red) weapon skin is the AK-47 | Aphrodite in Battle-Scarred, at about $10.10. Prices move daily; this page re-reads them every hour.
What is the cheapest red AK-47?
The cheapest Covert AK-47 skin right now is the AK-47 | Aphrodite in Battle-Scarred, at about $10.10.
What is the cheapest red AWP?
The cheapest Covert AWP skin right now is the AWP | Chrome Cannon in Battle-Scarred, at about $23.22.
What does red mean on CS2 skins?
Red is the Covert rarity, the highest tier a regular weapon skin can drop at from a case. Only knives and gloves (the gold "rare special items") and the M4A4 Howl (Contraband) sit above it.
Why did Covert skins get more expensive?
Since Valve's October 2025 update, five Covert skins can be traded up for a knife or gloves from the collection of one of the skins you put in. That gave Covert skins a new use, and demand rose, especially for cheap Covert skins from collections that contain knives or gloves.
Is a Battle-Scarred red skin worth it?
Often, yes, if you just want the look. Some Covert skins hide wear well, and Battle-Scarred is usually the cheapest version by a wide margin. Open the skin in our 3D inspector or check its wear screenshots before buying, because others look rough.
