>>7186942The cheapest good skeleton you can find is likely a Re Ment mini skeleton. They're super poseable (lots of ball and socket joints) and about four inches tall. Expect to pay around 8 bucks for one but they're pretty good quality.
They're pretty common around here and in fact you can see quite a few in this thread.
One warning I'll give is that their jaws, while separated from the skulls, are on pegs and not hinges so they pop right out if you force them open even a little. Very sturdy when undisturbed though. Very photogenic and fun skeleton over all, and with tons of official furniture tailored just for them.