Document And Entity Information	Jun. 30, 2020
Cover [Abstract]
Document Type	8-K
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Jun. 30, 2020
Entity Registrant Name	Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc.
Entity Central Index Key	0001728951
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity File Number	001-38530
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	MD
Entity Tax Identification Number	82-4005693
Entity Address, Address Line One	902 Carnegie Center Blvd
Entity Address, Address Line Two	Suite 520
Entity Address, City or Town	Princeton
Entity Address, State or Province	NJ
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	08540
City Area Code	(609)
Local Phone Number	436-0619
Written Communications	false
Soliciting Material	false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer	false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer	false
Title of 12(b) Security	Common Stock, $0.01 par value
Trading Symbol	EPRT
Security Exchange Name	NYSE