Note 6 - Derivative Instruments, Hedging Activities and Other Comprehensive Income (Details) - Comprehensive Income (Loss) Allocable to the Company (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014		Mar. 31, 2013
Note 6 - Derivative Instruments, Hedging Activities and Other Comprehensive Income (Details) - Comprehensive Income (Loss) Allocable to the Company [Line Items]
Net income (loss) attributable to Kite Realty Group Trust common shareholders	$ 2,218		$ (82)
Other comprehensive (loss) income allocable to Kite Realty Group Trust1	(667)	[1]	602	[1]
Comprehensive income attributable to Kite Realty Group Trust common shareholders	3,665		2,634
Attributable to Common Shareholders [Member]
Note 6 - Derivative Instruments, Hedging Activities and Other Comprehensive Income (Details) - Comprehensive Income (Loss) Allocable to the Company [Line Items]
Comprehensive income attributable to Kite Realty Group Trust common shareholders	$ 1,551		$ 520

[1] Reflects the Company's share of the net change in the fair value of derivative instruments accounted for as cash flow hedges.