Used Jeep Renegade for Sale near Iowa

How much does the Jeep Renegade cost in today's market?

Used Jeep Renegade prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Jeep Renegade's current nationwide average price is $14,585, and its lowest point over the past year was $14,585. Recently, prices have come down for the 2021, 2022, and 2023 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Jeep Renegade a good car?

Yes — the Jeep Renegade earns strong marks from owners across the full model range, and its appeal is easy to see if you want a small SUV with personality. The all-generations owner rating is 4.61/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise its comfortable ride, unique styling, and versatility. They also like its practical interior, easy-to-use features, and the way it handles both daily driving and more adventurous use.

Expert reviews rate the 2021 and 2015 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs center on the base engine, the transmission, and the way some versions balance capability with everyday refinement.

33.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Jeep Renegade models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the Renegade’s comfortable ride, distinctive styling, and useful everyday character. Across the model range, it also earns praise for versatility and the way it blends city driving with more adventurous use.

• Owners rate the Jeep Renegade between 4.0 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, the long-term ownership picture looks strongest when you focus on well-kept examples with clean history and solid maintenance records.

What should I look for when buying a used Jeep Renegade?

Across all model years, at 73.1% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2021 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Jeep’s standard safety suite includes automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-path detection.
• Infotainment: Uconnect infotainment with a 7-inch touchscreen, with an available 8.4-inch screen on some mid-tier trims and standard on higher trims; both screens include Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Fuel efficiency: EPA-estimated fuel economy of 24 mpg city, 32 highway, 27 combined for the 1.3-liter turbo engine with FWD; 23 mpg city, 29 highway, 26 combined with FWD; 22 mpg city, 27 highway, 24 combined in the Trailhawk; 22 mpg city, 30 highway, 25 combined for the 2.4-liter engine with FWD; and 21 mpg city, 29 highway, 24 combined with 4WD.

Which Jeep Renegade trim should I buy?

The 2021 Jeep Renegade offers these trims:

• Sport: The entry trim brings push-button start, dual-zone climate control, a USB port, and a 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It’s the value-focused starting point.
• Latitude: This trim adds an additional USB port and 17-inch alloy wheels, while keeping the core everyday equipment. It’s the best-value trim for many shoppers.
• Jeepster: This special edition adds keyless passive entry, remote start, 19-inch alloy wheels, and unique badging.
• Upland: This adventure-minded trim adds beefed-up skid plates, a unique front bumper, and exclusive 4WD.
• 80th Anniversary: This edition adds 19-inch alloy wheels, HD radio, and the larger 8.4-inch touchscreen with navigation.
• Islander: This limited-edition model adds exclusive hood graphics, white roof panels, a dual-panel panoramic moonroof, and a unique color palette.
• Limited: The range-topping luxury trim adds leather upholstery, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, remote start, a power-adjustable driver's seat, rain-sensing windshield wipers, and standard 4WD.
• Trailhawk: This capability-focused trim adds skid plates, tow hooks, a lifted suspension, all-terrain tires, and an upgraded 4WD system.

What Jeep Renegade do most buyers choose?

The Jeep Renegade years with the most listings are 2022, 2017, and 2018.

These higher-volume years tend to draw more shoppers because they offer a wider selection and more pricing competition. That usually makes it easier to find a Renegade that fits your budget and equipment preferences.

What is the Jeep Renegade's resale value?

Most model years are down year over year, and several recent ones show double-digit declines. That creates a favorable setup for used buyers who want more recent Renegades at lower prices than a year ago. The smallest declines are concentrated in the older and 2022 model years, which suggests those versions have been holding value a bit better than the rest.

The 2022, 2015, and 2017 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Jeep Renegade safe?

• 2021: 8/10
• 2020: 7/10
• 2016: 3/10
• 2015: 7/10

For the safest used buy, the 2021 model posts the highest confirmed score of 8/10.

Should I buy a used Jeep Renegade now?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2022 model is at −4.99% versus a year ago, and the 2021 model is at −9.63%.
• Deal availability: The 2022 model has 35.2% good and great deals, and the 2021 model has 33.4%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2022 model has the most listings at a current average price of $19,113. The Jeep Renegade offers a distinctive design and a practical cabin that make it easy to live with every day.

If you're buying used today, the 2022 model year offers the best mix of value and availability.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 29, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.