# Used 2021 Nissan Altima prices

> The average asking price for a used 2021 Nissan Altima is $16,434, with 77,475 miles on average, across 812 cars for sale at U.S. dealers as of Nov 10, 2026.

Data as of Nov 14, 2026 · [ottoquest.com](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-altima/2021) · [all Nissan Altima model years](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-altima.md)

- Average asking price: $16,434 (median $16,495)
- Average miles: 77,475
- For sale now: 812
- Average days listed: 69 (of 644 with a listing date)

## 2021 Nissan Altima prices by state

States with 5 or more cars for sale.

| State | Average asking | Average miles | For sale | Days listed |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| Texas | $16,149 | 80,552 | 79 | 73 |
| California | $15,631 | 76,562 | 78 | 67 |
| Florida | $15,594 | 80,867 | 66 | 72 |
| Georgia | $16,030 | 84,030 | 42 | 92 |
| Tennessee | $18,038 | 76,061 | 41 | 67 |
| Ohio | $16,065 | 75,424 | 37 | 50 |
| North Carolina | $15,744 | 92,845 | 31 | 80 |
| Virginia | $16,896 | 72,674 | 29 | 88 |
| Arizona | $15,766 | 83,277 | 26 | 51 |
| Illinois | $16,633 | 80,169 | 23 | 197 |
| Pennsylvania | $18,162 | 65,182 | 20 | 72 |
| South Carolina | $16,635 | 85,941 | 20 | 25 |
| Missouri | $16,267 | 84,043 | 19 | 67 |
| New York | $17,242 | 54,618 | 18 | 50 |
| Indiana | $15,876 | 82,536 | 18 | 70 |
| New Jersey | $14,693 | 72,841 | 16 | 68 |
| Washington | $14,945 | 84,393 | 15 | 97 |
| Louisiana | $17,155 | 90,280 | 15 | 109 |
| Minnesota | $16,578 | 77,186 | 14 | 44 |
| New Hampshire | $16,909 | 44,627 | 14 | 23 |
| Kentucky | $17,246 | 68,743 | 13 | 121 |
| New Mexico | $18,927 | 55,446 | 13 | 22 |
| Maryland | $16,139 | 73,475 | 12 | 64 |
| Connecticut | $15,900 | 87,002 | 12 | 105 |
| Nevada | $16,549 | 78,826 | 10 | 52 |
| Colorado | $14,797 | 111,122 | 10 | 58 |
| Massachusetts | $16,769 | 64,947 | 9 | 58 |
| Wisconsin | $17,473 | 66,771 | 8 | 87 |
| Alabama | $16,002 | 100,285 | 8 | 49 |
| Michigan | $16,652 | 78,016 | 8 | 50 |
| Mississippi | $19,017 | 65,109 | 8 | 27 |
| Oklahoma | $17,588 | 78,166 | 8 | 71 |
| Nebraska | $15,379 | 58,526 | 7 | 85 |
| Kansas | $17,131 | 84,487 | 7 | 71 |
| Utah | $15,783 | 81,185 | 6 | 70 |
| Oregon | $17,727 | 44,805 | 5 | 61 |

## Other Nissan Altima years

| Year | Average asking | Miles | For sale |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| [2027](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-altima/2027.md) | $32,757 | 6 | 723 |
| [2026](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-altima/2026.md) | $29,265 | 1,178 | 5,231 |
| [2025](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-altima/2025.md) | $20,852 | 37,189 | 5,440 |
| [2024](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-altima/2024.md) | $20,029 | 47,978 | 3,561 |
| [2023](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-altima/2023.md) | $20,226 | 49,076 | 2,270 |
| [2022](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-altima/2022.md) | $17,266 | 69,044 | 1,023 |
| **2021** | $16,434 | 77,475 | 812 |
| [2020](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-altima/2020.md) | $14,377 | 92,198 | 979 |
| [2019](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-altima/2019.md) | $13,831 | 98,273 | 837 |
| [2018](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-altima/2018.md) | $11,151 | 106,047 | 559 |
| [2017](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-altima/2017.md) | $9,993 | 110,484 | 656 |
| [2016](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-altima/2016.md) | $9,678 | 111,451 | 530 |
| [2015](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-altima/2015.md) | $8,415 | 118,361 | 669 |
| [2014](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-altima/2014.md) | $7,733 | 123,869 | 320 |
| [2013](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-altima/2013.md) | $6,850 | 132,423 | 389 |
| [2012](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-altima/2012.md) | $6,208 | 124,721 | 254 |
| [2011](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-altima/2011.md) | $5,656 | 135,375 | 129 |
| [2010](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-altima/2010.md) | $5,777 | 132,773 | 133 |
| [2009](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-altima/2009.md) | $5,453 | 126,658 | 100 |
| [2008](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-altima/2008.md) | $5,340 | 142,501 | 86 |
| [2007](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-altima/2007.md) | $4,595 | 146,679 | 29 |
| [2006](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-altima/2006.md) | $5,176 | 133,320 | 25 |
| [2005](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-altima/2005.md) | $5,303 | 121,700 | 28 |
| [2004](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-altima/2004.md) | $5,436 | 118,430 | 5 |
| [2003](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-altima/2003.md) | $4,686 | 136,640 | 12 |
| [2002](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-altima/2002.md) | $3,976 | 147,378 | 8 |
| [2001](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-altima/2001.md) | $5,659 | 66,478 | 3 |
| [2000](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-altima/2000.md) | $6,949 | 68,910 | 1 |
| [1999](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-altima/1999.md) | $64,367 | 113,867 | 2 |
| [1997](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-altima/1997.md) | $3,995 | 59,856 | 1 |
| [1995](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-altima/1995.md) | $6,995 | 52,450 | 1 |

## Recalls · 2

NHTSA, this model year.

- BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA (Sep 8, 2023): Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Altima and 2020-2021 Sentra vehicles.  Damage to the camera harness can cause distortion or loss of the rearview camera display image.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY (Mar 4, 2021): Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Nissan Altima vehicles.  The tie rod ball joint fastener was not tightened properly, which could result in the tie rod ball joint detaching from the steering knuckle.

## Used 2021 Nissan Altima prices: common questions

### What is a fair price for a used 2021 Nissan Altima?

Used 2021 Nissan Altimas for sale at U.S. dealers ask $16,434 on average (half ask less than $16,495), across 812 cars. The cars for sale have 77,475 miles on average: one with fewer miles is worth more, and one with more is worth less. To check one car's price against cars of its trim and mileage, enter its VIN in OttoQuest's free Deal Check.

### Where is a used 2021 Nissan Altima cheapest?

Among states with at least 10 for sale, New Jersey has the lowest average asking price, $14,693 across 16 cars with 72,841 miles on average, and New Mexico the highest, $18,927 across 13 with 55,446 miles on average. Part of a gap between states is mileage and trim, not the state.

### How long are used 2021 Nissan Altimas for sale?

The 644 for sale with a listing date have been listed 69 days on average. A car listed much longer than that, or one whose price has already been cut, usually leaves more room to negotiate.

### How does the 2021 Nissan Altima compare with the 2020 and 2022?

The 2021 asks $16,434 on average with 77,475 miles; the 2020 asks $14,377 with 92,198 miles, and the 2022 asks $17,266 with 69,044 miles.

### Does the 2021 Nissan Altima have recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns that cover the 2021 Nissan Altima. Repairs are free at a dealer of the make; check a car's VIN with NHTSA before you buy to see whether its recalls were fixed.

## More

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Used and certified cars for sale at U.S. dealers, each car counted once. Days listed are the dealer's own days on market where they publish it. Price moves compare the same cars at both ends of the window.

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