In general, weapon skins are one of the most important elements of the entire gameplay. Players constantly open weapon cases or trade various skins in order to customize their favorite guns. The hype is so big that Valve earns millions of dollars per month just from skin trading. Unfortunately, most beautiful and good-looking skins are quite expensive. Everybody would love to have an AWP Dragon Lore, M4A4 Howl, AK-47 Case Hardened, AK-47 Gold Arabesque, or Gamma Doppler Butterfly Knife. However, most of us are not able to get them or do not have enough money to buy such skins.

Still, it should be noted that in CS:GO we can also find common and uncommon skins which are rather cheap. Most of them are not great, but even in the category of skins under $1 we can find a few which are a real gem. Taking this into consideration, we decided to provide you with a list of the top 15 CS:GO skins under $1. They are really cheap and, at the same time, they look really great. Thanks to them, you will be able to customize most of your weapons. Let's start the list.

Skin 1: M4A1-S Night Terror

It might be surprising, especially when taking into consideration that most skins for M4A1-S are really expensive. Here we are though, with a really cheap skin known as M4A1-S Night Terror which was introduced in the game on January 20th, 2022. It was released in the Dreams & Nightmares Case in the “Dreams & Nightmares Case Update''. The skin is painted red and black and has a Night Terror finish. It is simplistic yet looks like it was just created by a master gunsmith. How expensive is this skin? Well, the Field Tested M4A1-S Night Terror costs about $0.70, while the minimal wear version of this skin costs $0.95. The most expensive variation of it is the Stat Trak Factory New M4A1-S Night Terror which costs about $7. As you can see, you can buy a really great looking skin for M4 for less than a dollar.

Skin 2: USP-S Ticket to Hell

Pistol rounds are a crucial element of every CS:GO match. While terrorists usually use the Glock-18, CT players prefer the USP-S with a silencer. It is an accurate and deadly weapon if used correctly. The Ticket to Hell skin was released on January 20th as part of the Dreams & Nightmares Case in the "Dreams & Nightmares Case Update" (the second cheapest skin from this update, interesting, isn't it?). This USP-S is one of the most popular skins on the CS:GO market, mainly due to its low price and great appearance. It is painted black and white, with a demon mouth near the base of the gun, giving it an interesting design, and filled with various icons and images. This skin is so great that it is even used by pro players like KRIMZ and GuardiaN. How expensive is this skin? The minimal wear version costs $0.99, and the factory new version costs about $2.20. In other words, you can get a beautiful and popular skin for the USP-S for less than a dollar. What more could you want?

Skin 3: Desert Eagle Trigger Discipline

Desert Eagle is the strongest handgun in the game. It can kill you with one proper hit to the head. On the other hand, it is also one of the hardest weapons to master. Still, many players love to use this handgun, usually in combination with the AWP. This allows them to fight back when the enemy is able to close the distance. The Trigger Discipline skin was released on May 3rd, 2021 in the Snakebite Case, alongside the "Snakebite Case" update. The skin was painted in the "Custom Paint Job" style and its most distinctive feature is its primary color of pink. On the upper side of the slide, there is a white inscription that reads "Trigger Discipline". The skin costs $0.98 in its minimal wear version, while the Factory New Desert Eagle Trigger Discipline costs about $2.50.

Skin 4: USP-S Black Lotus

Another skin for a fan-favorite gun, the USP-S, was added to the game on September 22nd, 2021. It was released in the Operation Riptide Case, which was a part of the Operation Riptide update. The most interesting feature of this gun is the fact that the pistol slide was painted with an image of a purple flower. Furthermore, the outline of the handle is painted with a purple gradient, and on the rear part of the slide, we can find a lotus icon. The Field Tested USP-S Black Lotus costs about $0.61, while the Factory New version of this skin costs about $4.33. It is definitely worth buying, mainly due to its very original look.

Skin 5:  P2000 Acid Etched

We have yet another pistol skin; this time it is for the P2000 gun. The P2000 Acid Etched was introduced in the game on March 31st, 2020 and was released in the Prisma 2 Case as part of the "Prisma 2 Case Skins" update. The P2000 Acid Etched is one of the most original skins we have to present in this list. It was painted with a purple metallic paint and has various colors on it, creating an interesting gradient transition. On the slide, we can also find an image of a green four-leaf clover. Among the cheapest skins, this is one of the most colorful and original you can find. The minimal wear version of this skin costs about $0.68, while the factory new version costs $1.66. Even the Stat Trak Factory New P2000 Acid Etched is quite cheap, costing only about $5. With just a few stickers, it would look great and original.

Skin 6: AK-47 Uncharted

In general, most skins for AK-47s are quite expensive. However, we can find a few cheap skins for this very popular gun that look really great. The best example is the AK-47 Uncharted. This skin was introduced back in 2019 in the Prisma Case alongside the "Seeing The Light" update. If you think of a popular game series known as Uncharted, then you are right. This skin looks like it was part of this game (or a Tomb Raider or Indiana Jones movie). The entire skin paint looks like it was made of wood and, to top it all off, it is filled with symbols and faces straight from Aztec or Mayan culture. This skin costs only $1 for a Factory New version of it. In our humble opinion, it is definitely worth such an amount of money.

Skin 7: AWP Capillary

In general, everyone wants to have AWP Dragon Lore, but only a select few will ever be able to get it. However, there are some cheaper alternatives that also look interesting. A primary example might be AWP Capillary, which was released on March 31, 2020 in the Prisma 2 Case with the "Prisma 2 Case" update. It's a great skin for stickers, with a dark gray body filled with an interesting pattern of teal and coral veins. It's simplistic yet effective, and costs about $0.35 in the minimal wear version.

Skin 8: Desert Eagle Sputnik

Another skin for the Desert Eagle, this time we are talking about the Desert Eagle Sputnik. It was first released on September 21st, 2021 and was a part of the "Operation Riptide" update. It has many different patterns and looks like it was taken straight from outer space. It is one of the most beautiful skins in its category, which you can find on the Steam market. The Factory New version of this skin costs only about $1. It is also a great base for potential stickers. You should definitely buy it.

Skin 9: Glock-18 High Beam

We have already covered a few skins for the CT basic pistol, but what about the terrorist team? Well, here you have it: the Glock-18 High Beam. This skin was released on September 3rd, 2018, as part of the 2018 Inferno Collection, released with the "Faceit 2018 - Ways to Watch" update. The skin is quite simplistic; the slide is painted with a blue metallic paint and has a pattern of light blue stripes. It is a simple design, but it works, and it looks great with many different stickers. What else do you need? Well, let us tell you this: it is one of the cheapest skins here. The factory new version of the Glock-18 High Beam costs only about $0.25.

Skin 10: SSG 08 Fever Dream

The Scout Sniper Rifle, or the cheaper sister of the AWP, is widely utilized by many players. Though not as powerful as the AWP, it still has a variety of things to offer. What about skins? Well, the primary example of a cheap and good-looking skin for the SSG 08 is Fever Dream. The skin was released on March 31st, 2020 in the Prisma 2 Case with the "Prisma 2 Case Skins" update. This skin is filled with patterns of children's drawings, thanks to which it has a really interesting palette of crayon colors, such as blue, pink, and white. The minimal wear SSG 08 Fever Dream costs only about $0.85, making it one of the cheapest skins for sniper rifles in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.

Skin 11: SG 553 Dragon Tech

Good old SG 553. Some players consider it a noob gun while others love it. No matter what you think about it, SG 553 is quite a popular pick, especially on lower ranks. If you are a fan of this gun and you want to make it look good, then you should definitely invest in the SG 553 Dragon Teach skin. The skin first appeared on July 1st, 2022, and was released in a Recoil Case in the "Recoil Case Skins" update. The name fits it perfectly, as the entire skin is covered with an image of a green-teal dragon taken straight from a Cyberpunk RPG game. Currently, the skin costs only about $0.65 for the Field Tested version, and the Factory New SG 553 Dragon Teach costs $2.40.

Skin 12: M4A1-S Fizzy Pop

Another skin for the widely popular M4A1-S was released on September 21st, 2021 as part of the "Operation Riptide" update. The entire skin was painted with abstract geometric shapes and had inscriptions in Russian. It is definitely an interesting skin and rather cheap; the M4A1-S Fizzy Pop in minimal wear version costs only about $0.90.

Skin 13: Glock-18 Umbral Rabbit

Another skin for our beloved pistol, Umbral Rabbit, was released back on February 9th, 2023, making it one of the newest skins on this list. It was released in the Revolution Case as part of the “Revolution Case Skins” update. The most interesting thing about this skin is the fact that it has a painting resembling classic Chinese artwork, with an image of a pink rabbit on it. It is quite an original skin, and it costs only about $1 for a well-worn version. The Factory New Umbral Rabbit costs about $3.8.

Skin 14: M4A4 Magnesium

Some players use the M4A1-S while others prefer the M4A4. That is why we provide you with an interesting and inexpensive skin for the M4A4, called Magnesium. The M4A4 Magnesium was introduced in the game on December 6th, 2018, making it one of the oldest skins on this list. It was released in the Danger Zone Case as part of the "Welcome to the Danger Zone" update. The entire skin is covered with a metallic paint (hence the name) and also features an image of flames. The Factory New M4A4 Magnesium costs only about $1.

Skin 15: AWP Pit Viper

The last skin we want to present on this list is also for the AWP gun. This time it is the AWP Pit Viper. The Pit Viper was introduced in the game on November 27th, 2013, making it the oldest skin here. It was released as part of the Italy Collection with the “Out with the old, in with the new” update. The entire body of the rifle looks like a snakeskin (hence the name). The Pit Viper is also quite a popular skin and is a great base for stickers. The skin costs $0.67 for minimal wear.

Top 15 CS:GO Skins under $1 summary

As you can see, it is entirely possible to buy a relatively large amount of inexpensive skins for CS:GO, and some of them look really great. Thanks to these skins, you will be able to easily customize your weapons and make them look better than ever before. In our opinion, you should definitely invest in them.