Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 121,693	$ (117,392)
Unrealized gains on foreign currency translation:
Unrealized foreign currency translation gains arising during the period	276	1,567
Unrealized gains on foreign currency translation, net	276	1,567
Total other comprehensive income	276	1,567
Comprehensive income (loss)	121,969	(115,825)
Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(43,831)	(32,177)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.’s stockholders	$ 78,138	$ (148,002)