How much does it cost to rent in Ridgefield, WA?

As of August 2026, the median monthly rent in Ridgefield, WA is $2,186. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Ridgefield cheaper than other Washington cities?

Ridgefield falls in the middle range for Washington, ranking #48 out of 110 cities at $2,186/mo.

When was Ridgefield rent data last updated?

Ridgefield rent data reflects August 2026 and was last refreshed on August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

What is the Fair Market Rent in Ridgefield, WA?

HUD sets the Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in Ridgefield, WA at $2,450 per month, which is 12% above the $2,186 market median. Fair Market Rent is the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) payment standard. It is a 40th-percentile gross rent that includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash, and HUD updates it once a year, so it measures something different from current market asking rent.

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Ridgefield

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Pop. 13,408·48th most expensive in Washington·Ridgefield rents are up 9.5% over the past year

Median rent (all units)

$2,186/mo

Year-over-Year

+9.5%

Month-over-Month

-0.5%

vs US Median

+$224

Stable (Monthly)

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Ridgefield · $2,186

More expensive than 68% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo

Affordability

23% of income

VERY AFFORDABLE

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At $2,186/mo, rent takes about 23% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford

$87,000/yr

Local median income

$116,389/yr

Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Ridgefield's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$2,000

1 BR

$2,150

2 BR

$2,450

3 BR

$3,360

4 BR+

$3,950

Fair Market Rent (HUD)

$2,450/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,186 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost

$26,232/yr

At $2,186/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 9.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+9.5% YoY, -0.5% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Ridgefield, WA is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 38.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

13,408

Median income

$116,389

Median age

35.7

Renters

18%

Age distribution

28.1%

20.7%

29.7%

12.6%

Under 1828.1%

18–3420.7%

35–5429.7%

55–648.9%

65+12.6%

Gender

45.9%

54.1%

Male45.9%

Female54.1%

Race & ethnicity

80.1%

White80.1%

Black1.4%

Hispanic10.3%

Asian3.6%

Other4.5%

Education (25+)

18.2%

38.8%

38.9%

No HS diploma4.2%

HS diploma18.2%

Some college38.8%

Bachelor's+38.9%

Housing tenure

82%

18%

Owner82%

Renter18%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2022 vs 2026

How Ridgefield, WA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,988 → $2,186

up 10.0%

Income

$107,861 → $116,389

up 7.9%

Population

10,432 → 13,408

up 28.5%

Renter share

21.1% → 18%

-3.1 pts

Bachelor's+

34.3% → 38.9%

+4.6 pts

Median age

34.6 → 35.7

+1.1 yrs

The median rent in Ridgefield, WA stood at $1,988 in 2022 and currently runs about $2,186, reflecting a 10.0% increase over the period. Median household income rose from $107,861 to $116,389 between 2021 and 2024, a 7.9% shift. The population has grown by 28.5% since 2021, moving from about 10,432 residents to roughly 13,408. Renters now make up 18% of households, compared with 21.1% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 38.9% of adults here, versus 34.3% in 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in Ridgefield, WA reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Ridgefield on your salary?

At $2,186/mo, how Ridgefield rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $105,818/yr · Rent = 24.8% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $75,130/yr · Rent = 34.9% income

stretched

Police Officer

Avg $86,542/yr · Rent = 30.3% income

stretched

Software Developer

Avg $154,683/yr · Rent = 17% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $197,646/yr · Rent = 13.3% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $70,347/yr · Rent = 37.3% income

stretched

Truck Driver

Avg $63,515/yr · Rent = 41.3% income

rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $78,288/yr · Rent = 33.5% income

stretched

By apartment size

Ridgefield rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Ridgefield. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Ridgefield, WA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Ridgefield is $2,186/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,000/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,450/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,150/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,360/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($116,389/yr), Ridgefield ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Ridgefield an affordable city for renters?

Ridgefield is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,186/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($116,389/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Ridgefield falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Ridgefield?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $87,000/year (~$42/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,186/mo in Ridgefield. The local median household income is $116,389/yr, meaning the typical Ridgefield household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Ridgefield?

Rent in Ridgefield has increased 9.5% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Ridgefield rent compare to other cities in Washington?

Ridgefield is middle-of-the-pack for Washington for rent, ranking #48 out of 110 tracked cities at $2,186/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Ridgefield?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Ridgefield ($2,186/mo): Scappoose ($1,595/mo), Saint Helens ($1,698/mo), Vancouver ($1,822/mo).

What percentage of Ridgefield residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 18% of Ridgefield households are renters, while 82% are owner-occupied. Ridgefield leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Ridgefield rent compare to the national average?

Ridgefield's median rent of $2,186/mo is $224 (11%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Washington, it ranks #48 out of 110 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

23%

VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,186/mo, rent takes ~23% of Ridgefield's median household income ($116,389/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Ridgefield 23%Benchmark 30%

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