Cheapest Red Skins CS2 (UPDATED)

If you are searching “cheapest redskins CS2” you are really talking about covert rarity skins. In CS2, covert is the red tier, and it is the tier that players chase for trade ups, flex value, and now even more because of the newest trade up changes.

Important note about pricing
Skin prices move fast, especially after the October 2025 trade up update that lets players exchange five covert items for a knife or gloves, which shook the entire market.
All prices below are a snapshot from late 2025 Steam market listings and can change day to day.

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Top 10 cheapest redskins CS2 right now

These are the cheapest covert skins based on typical lowest listings, usually Battle Scarred or Field Tested, non StatTrak.

Rank	Redskin name	Typical cheapest exterior	Typical starting price USD	Why it is popular
1	AK47 Aquamarine Revenge	Battle Scarred	about $33	Often the lowest entry price for a true AK redskin
2	M4A4 Temukau	Battle Scarred	about $40	One of the most bought “anime style” reds, strong demand
3	AWP Wildfire	Any low exterior	about $42	Classic AWP red, liquid, always gets attention in inventories
4	USP S Printstream	Battle Scarred	about $43	Clean white look, huge fanbase, easy to resell
5	M4A1 S Vaporwave	Any low exterior	about $43	Popular modern M4A1 S red, strong demand and trade up interest
6	AK47 Asiimov	Battle Scarred	about $48	Asiimov name carries, good budget AK redskin option
7	AWP Neo Noir	Field Tested	about $53	Neo Noir is a top tier theme, buyers keep it liquid
8	M4A1 S Player Two	Battle Scarred	about $69	Still one of the most recognized M4A1 S reds
9	Glock18 Bullet Queen	Any low exterior	about $70	Iconic Glock red, popular for pistol round loadouts
10	AK47 Neon Revolution	Any low exterior	about $87	Loud AK redskin, often bought for sticker combos

Quick notes on each pick

1 AK47 Aquamarine Revenge
This is one of the most common answers when people ask for the cheapest usable AK redskin. Battle Scarred tends to be the cheapest entry point.

2 M4A4 Temukau
Even in rough condition, Temukau stays desirable because the artwork stands out and it is a true “statement” M4A4.

3 AWP Wildfire
Wildfire is a classic AWP redskin that has stayed relevant for years. If you want a red AWP without going into Asiimov money, this is usually the first stop.

4 USP S Printstream
Printstream has that clean high end vibe even in Battle Scarred, so it keeps buyers. It is rarely the absolute cheapest red, but it is one of the safest to own.

5 M4A1 S Vaporwave
Vaporwave sits in a sweet spot: modern, desirable, and it moves quickly because M4A1 S users are everywhere.

6 AK47 Asiimov
Asiimov branding is powerful. Battle Scarred is the value buy, and if you ever upgrade later, it is usually easy to sell.

7 AWP Neo Noir
Neo Noir has been a fan favorite theme for years. It is not the cheapest AWP redskin in every moment, but it consistently stays near the bottom of the covert AWP range.

8 M4A1 S Player Two
Player Two is a known classic now. Not the absolute cheapest, but it is one of the most recognizable “real” M4A1 S reds people want.

9 Glock18 Bullet Queen
If you want a red pistol that still feels like a premium skin, Bullet Queen is the one a lot of people pick first.

10 AK47 Neon Revolution
Neon Revolution tends to be more expensive than the other budget reds, but it earns its spot because it is a true AK redskin that buyers still chase for loud loadouts.

Trade ups and why “cheap reds” are not as cheap anymore

In October 2025, Valve added the ability to trade up five covert items into a knife or gloves, including a StatTrak version when using five StatTrak coverts. That single change boosted demand for basically every redskin, because reds are now a direct path to top tier items.

What this means if you are buying the cheapest redskins CS2

1 The floor price matters more than ever
The cheapest reds get bought first when players spam trade ups, so the bottom of the market can jump quickly.

2 Collection matters
The trade up result depends on the collections you feed in, so some reds become “trade up fuel” and spike harder than others.

3 Condition is your budget lever
Battle Scarred is usually the cheapest entry. If you just want the red rarity for trade ups, you are typically paying extra for better wear that does not increase trade up value enough to justify it.