Used Jeep Renegade for Sale nearPalm Desert, CA

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 $14,859, and its year-round low is $14,871.99. That gives you a useful snapshot of where this model sits right now across the lineup. 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 owner feedback overall, with a 4.61/5 all-generations owner rating across every model year in the data. Owners consistently praise its comfortable ride, unique styling, spacious interior, and versatility, along with its useful feature set and capable feel on highways and rougher terrain. Expert reviews also reinforce its easy-to-use technology, practical cabin, and Jeep character.

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 rear-seat practicality, especially in the context of family use. 31.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Jeep Renegade models reliable?

Owners consistently give the Jeep Renegade strong marks for comfort, style, and everyday drivability, and expert reviews highlight its solid ride quality and approachable technology. Across the model years in the data, that combination points to a small SUV that many shoppers find easy to live with.

• 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, long-term ownership risk is best managed by checking maintenance history and choosing a well-kept example with a clean record.

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

Across all model years, at 73.9% 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: 2021 brings automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-path detection across the lineup, with the Trailhawk as the exception for automatic emergency braking.
• Infotainment: The standard infotainment system is a 7-inch touchscreen with Uconnect, and both touchscreens come standard with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Fuel efficiency: The most efficient version of the Renegade is the 1.3-liter turbo engine with FWD. It returns EPA-estimated fuel economy of 24 mpg city, 32 highway, 27 combined.

Which Jeep Renegade trim should I buy?

The 2021 Jeep Renegade offers these trims:

• Sport: Best-value starting point with push-button start, dual-zone climate control, a USB port, and a 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Jeepster: Adds keyless passive entry, remote start, 19-inch alloy wheels, and unique badging.
• Latitude: Adds an additional USB port and 17-inch alloy wheels, while opening up more options packages.
• Upland: Adds beefed-up skid plates, a unique front bumper, and four-wheel drive.
• 80th Anniversary: Adds 19-inch alloy wheels, HD radio, and the larger 8.4-inch touchscreen with navigation.
• Islander: Adds exclusive hood graphics, white roof panels, a dual-panel panoramic moonroof, and a unique color palette.
• Limited: 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: Adds skid plates, tow hooks, a lifted suspension, all-terrain tires, and an upgraded 4WD system for buyers who want the most capability.

What Jeep Renegade do most buyers choose?

The Jeep Renegade years with the most listings are 2022, 2017, and 2021.

Higher-volume years tend to draw more shopper attention because they usually offer a broader mix of prices, trims, and listing availability. That makes it easier for you to compare options and find a version that fits your budget and feature priorities.

What is the Jeep Renegade's resale value?

Most model years show year-over-year price declines, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. The larger drops are especially noticeable on several recent and mid-cycle years, while a few older years have moved down more slowly. That mix suggests there are still opportunities to find value across the lineup.

The 2022, 2017, and 2015 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 2021, Jeep made previously optional safety features standard across the lineup, including automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-path detection.

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

Should I buy a used Jeep Renegade now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2022 model is at −4.33% versus a year ago, and the 2021 model is at −9.49%.
• Deal availability: The 2022 model has 33.4% good and great deals, and the 2021 model has 31.4%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2022 model has the most listings at a current average price of $19,447. The Jeep Renegade offers a distinctive Jeep look and a practical, easy-to-live-with cabin that many shoppers find appealing.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The base engine in the Renegade is a 2.4-liter four-cylinder. It makes 180 horsepower and 175 pound-feet of torque. The upgraded engine is a turbocharged 1.3-liter four-cylinder unit. Though it makes a bit less power, at 177 hp, it delivers an impressive 210 lb-ft of torque.
• Tech: The standard infotainment system is a 7-inch touchscreen. A large 8.4-inch screen is optional on some mid-tier trims and comes standard on higher trims. Both touchscreens run the intuitive Uconnect infotainment system.
• Safety: For 2021, Jeep has made previously optional safety features standard features across the lineup. These include automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-path detection.
• Starting price: Base MSRP for the 2021 Jeep Renegade is $24,695 for the Sport trim.

If you're buying used today, the 2022 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for 2024 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 4, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.