Hillside Village
659 Shaler Blvd,
Ridgefield, NJ 07657
$2,305 - $2,724 | 2 Beds
Ridgefield
Ridgefield, NJ
Area Guide
Enjoy a small-town feel within minutes of NYC
Suburban
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Riverside
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Scenic
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Family-Friendly
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Diverse
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Historic
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Charming
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Incorporated in 1892, Ridgefield is a small suburban community located in northeastern New Jersey, where the Hackensack River meets Overpeck Creek. Ridgefield offers residents a family-friendly atmosphere, with an overall peaceful environment and easy commuting distance to New York City.
Options for enjoying the outdoors are plentiful in Ridgefield. The Ridgefield Parks and Recreation Department hosts numerous classes, sports programs, and special events for the community. Several area parks are just minutes away from Ridgefield, including Overpeck County Park, James J. Braddock North Hudson County Park, and Fort Lee Historic Park.
While Ridgefield is predominantly residential, Broad Avenue and Old Bergen Boulevard are the main commercial thoroughfares featuring a wide variety of markets, restaurants, and stores. Attractions such as Meadowlands Sports Complex and Mitsuwa Marketplace are convenient to Ridgefield in addition to all that Palisades Park, Fort Lee, and Manhattan has to offer.
Rent Trends
As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Ridgefield, NJ is $2,136 for one bedroom, $2,544 for two bedrooms, and $3,393 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ridgefield has increased by 0.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,136/month
576 Sq Ft
Transportation
69
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
1
Minimal Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
41
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Schools
Public
Grades 3-9
666 Students
6
Public
Grades K-4
212 Students
Rating Unavailable
Public
Grades PK-3
165 Students
Rating Unavailable
Public
Grades 3-9
666 Students
6
Ridgefield Memorial High School
Public
Grades 9-12
533 Students
5
School data provided by
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Overpeck County Park
- Teaneck Creek Conservancy
- Riverbank State Park
- Riverside Park
- Riverside Park
Military Bases
Airports
- Newark Liberty International
- Laguardia
