The Cheapest Gloves in CS2

The cheapest gloves in CS2 right now are the Hydra Gloves | Rattler at $27.68. The cheapest finish on each of the 8 glove models, and the 15 cheapest pairs overall — live marketplace prices throughout.

Cheapest finish on every glove model

The 15 cheapest glove skins overall

Browse all glove skins, or pair a budget set with a knife from the cheapest knives our combo guide covers which cheap pairings actually look deliberate.

Frequently asked questions

What are the cheapest gloves in CS2?

Currently the Hydra Gloves | Rattler at $27.68. The glove floor sits lower than the knife floor — but the catalogue is far smaller, so there is no $5 pair and never has been.

Why are gloves expensive?

Gloves drop the same way knives do — as the Rare Special Item in specific cases, at roughly 0.26%. Fewer cases carry gloves than knives, and each case's glove pool is small, so supply per finish is thin. Battle-Scarred examples of quieter colourways are where the affordable end lives.

Does wear matter more on gloves than knives?

Visually, yes. Glove finishes are fabric and leather textures where wear shows as fraying and grime across the whole surface you stare at all match. A Battle-Scarred pair is the cheap way in, but inspect the exact float before buying — the difference between 0.45 and 0.75 on gloves is dramatic.

Can gloves come from trade-ups?

No. Like knives, gloves are Rare Special Items — trade-up contracts cap at Covert and cannot produce them. Marketplace or case luck are the only routes.