Ridgefield

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Ridgefield, WA Area Guide

Enjoy tranquil suburban life on the cusp of Portland

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Located on the I-5 Discovery Corridor in the countryside of northern Clark County, Ridgefield is a growing suburb with a small-town feel. Ridgefield residents enjoy a peaceful reprieve from city life, within 20 minutes’ driving distance from Portland, Oregon. Downtown Ridgefield bridges the gap between the city and the country, with plenty of shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues in a walkable environment.

Ridgefield is also known for its significant Native American and Lewis and Clark Expedition history. Natural beauty abounds in Ridgefield, with convenient access to the Lake River, Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, and pristine local parks. Ridgefield fosters a strong sense of community through numerous events, including a popular Fourth of July celebration and the exciting Birdfest and Bluegrass event. Close proximity to the Portland-Vancouver metro area ensures easy access to its world-class food scene, theater, ballet, and professional sporting events without any of the hassles of living in a big city.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Ridgefield, WA is $1,618 for one bedroom, $1,907 for two bedrooms, and $2,460 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ridgefield has decreased by -1.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,618/month
732 Sq Ft
House
$2,981/month
1,735 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

20 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Schools

Union Ridge Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

713 Students

South Ridge Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

720 Students

Sunset Ridge Intermediate School

Public

Grades K-5

629 Students

View Ridge Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

591 Students

Ridgefield High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,133 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Daybreak Park & Boat Launch
  • La Center Bottoms Stewardship Site
  • Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge
  • Paradise Point State Park
  • Whipple Creek Regional Park

Airports

  • Portland International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.