CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 2,009	$ 3,061	$ 27,585	$ 17,330
Other comprehensive income (loss): cash flow hedge adjustment	662	1,613	418	(2,794)
Comprehensive income	2,671	4,674	28,003	14,536
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(29)	(112)	(677)	(470)
Comprehensive income attributable to Rexford Industrial Realty, Inc.	$ 2,642	$ 4,562	$ 27,326	$ 14,066