Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net (loss) income	$ (1,216,726)	$ 510,733	$ 280,994
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Tax [Abstract]
Unrealized foreign currency translation gains (losses) during the period	15,160	(29,719)	4,916
Reclassification of losses (gains)	1,697	(637)	0
Unrealized gains (losses) on foreign currency translation, net	16,857	(30,356)	4,916
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	16,857	(30,356)	4,916
Comprehensive (loss) income	(1,199,869)	480,377	285,910
Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(212,844)	(187,784)	(177,355)
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.’s stockholders	$ (1,412,713)	$ 292,593	$ 108,555