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Schedule - III Real Estate Owned (Details) (USD $)
1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2013
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Jun. 30, 2014
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Total Carrying Value   $ 8,383,259,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue $ 8,207,977,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue $ 8,055,828,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue  
Accumulated Depreciation   2,434,772,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation 2,208,794,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation 1,924,682,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation  
Aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes   7,700,000,000us-gaap_RealEstateFederalIncomeTaxBasis      
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year   8,207,977,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue 8,055,828,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue 8,074,471,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue  
Real estate acquired   231,225,000us-gaap_RealEstateOtherAcquisitions 0us-gaap_RealEstateOtherAcquisitions 141,648,000us-gaap_RealEstateOtherAcquisitions  
Capital expenditures and development   326,461,000us-gaap_RealEstateImprovements 452,057,000us-gaap_RealEstateImprovements 422,480,000us-gaap_RealEstateImprovements  
Real estate sold (140,000,000)us-gaap_RealEstateCostOfRealEstateSold (269,681,000)us-gaap_RealEstateCostOfRealEstateSold (70,687,000)us-gaap_RealEstateCostOfRealEstateSold (559,154,000)us-gaap_RealEstateCostOfRealEstateSold  
Retirement of fully depreciated assets   0us-gaap_RealEstateOtherDeductions 0us-gaap_RealEstateOtherDeductions (13,945,000)us-gaap_RealEstateOtherDeductions  
Hurricane related impairment of assets   (379,000)udr_RealEstateImpairmentAmountGross (2,355,000)udr_RealEstateImpairmentAmountGross (9,672,000)udr_RealEstateImpairmentAmountGross  
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate, Other Additions   0us-gaap_RealEstateOtherAdditions 0us-gaap_RealEstateOtherAdditions 0us-gaap_RealEstateOtherAdditions  
Balance at end of the year   8,383,259,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue 8,207,977,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue 8,055,828,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue  
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year   2,208,794,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation 1,924,682,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation 1,831,727,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation  
Depreciation expense for the year   356,673,000us-gaap_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateAccumulatedDepreciationDepreciationExpense 339,326,000us-gaap_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateAccumulatedDepreciationDepreciationExpense 340,800,000us-gaap_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateAccumulatedDepreciationDepreciationExpense  
Accumulated depreciation on sales   (126,151,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciationRealEstateSold (34,794,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciationRealEstateSold (233,207,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciationRealEstateSold  
Accumulated depreciation on retirements of fully depreciated assets   0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciationOtherDeductions (1,132,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciationOtherDeductions (13,945,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciationOtherDeductions  
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation, Other Additions   0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciationOtherAdditions 1,374,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciationOtherAdditions 0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciationOtherAdditions  
Write off of accumulated depreciation on hurricane related impaired assets   (316,000)udr_RealEstateImpairmentAmountAccumulatedDepreciation 0udr_RealEstateImpairmentAmountAccumulatedDepreciation (693,000)udr_RealEstateImpairmentAmountAccumulatedDepreciation  
Balance at end of year   2,434,772,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation 2,208,794,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation 1,924,682,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation  
Estimated depreciable lives of buildings range beginning          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Depreciable life for all buildings   35 years      
Estimated depreciable lives of buildings range end          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Depreciable life for all buildings   55 years      
Total Operating Properties [Member]          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         1,361,530,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TotalOperatingPropertiesMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         1,586,655,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TotalOperatingPropertiesMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         4,255,392,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TotalOperatingPropertiesMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         5,842,047,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TotalOperatingPropertiesMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         2,125,393,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TotalOperatingPropertiesMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         1,788,133,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TotalOperatingPropertiesMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         6,179,242,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TotalOperatingPropertiesMember
Total Carrying Value         7,967,375,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TotalOperatingPropertiesMember
Accumulated Depreciation         2,415,413,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TotalOperatingPropertiesMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         7,967,375,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TotalOperatingPropertiesMember
Balance at end of the year         7,967,375,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TotalOperatingPropertiesMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         2,415,413,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TotalOperatingPropertiesMember
Balance at end of year         2,415,413,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TotalOperatingPropertiesMember
Other          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OtherCorporateMember
[1]
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OtherCorporateMember
[1]
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OtherCorporateMember
[1]
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         0udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OtherCorporateMember
[1]
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         4,181,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OtherCorporateMember
[1]
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OtherCorporateMember
[1]
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         4,181,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OtherCorporateMember
[1]
Total Carrying Value         4,181,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OtherCorporateMember
[1]
Accumulated Depreciation         47,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OtherCorporateMember
[1]
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         4,181,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OtherCorporateMember
[1]
Balance at end of the year         4,181,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OtherCorporateMember
[1]
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         47,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OtherCorporateMember
[1]
Balance at end of year         47,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OtherCorporateMember
[1]
TOTAL CORPORATE          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_CorporateMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_CorporateMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_CorporateMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         0udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_CorporateMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         4,181,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_CorporateMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_CorporateMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         4,181,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_CorporateMember
Total Carrying Value         4,181,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_CorporateMember
Accumulated Depreciation         47,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_CorporateMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         4,181,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_CorporateMember
Balance at end of the year         4,181,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_CorporateMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         47,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_CorporateMember
Balance at end of year         47,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_CorporateMember
Real Estate Under Development          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_RealEstateUnderDevelopmentMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         24,584,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
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= udr_RealEstateUnderDevelopmentMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_RealEstateUnderDevelopmentMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         24,584,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_RealEstateUnderDevelopmentMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         153,048,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_RealEstateUnderDevelopmentMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         24,584,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_RealEstateUnderDevelopmentMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         153,048,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_RealEstateUnderDevelopmentMember
Total Carrying Value         177,632,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_RealEstateUnderDevelopmentMember
Accumulated Depreciation         0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_RealEstateUnderDevelopmentMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         177,632,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_RealEstateUnderDevelopmentMember
Balance at end of the year         177,632,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_RealEstateUnderDevelopmentMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_RealEstateUnderDevelopmentMember
Balance at end of year         0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_RealEstateUnderDevelopmentMember
Real Estate Under Development | Pier 4          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_Pier4Member
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= udr_RealEstateUnderDevelopmentMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         24,584,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_Pier4Member
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_RealEstateUnderDevelopmentMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_Pier4Member
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_RealEstateUnderDevelopmentMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         24,584,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_Pier4Member
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_RealEstateUnderDevelopmentMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         153,048,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_Pier4Member
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_RealEstateUnderDevelopmentMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         24,584,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_Pier4Member
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_RealEstateUnderDevelopmentMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         153,048,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_Pier4Member
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_RealEstateUnderDevelopmentMember
Total Carrying Value         177,632,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_Pier4Member
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_RealEstateUnderDevelopmentMember
Accumulated Depreciation         0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_Pier4Member
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_RealEstateUnderDevelopmentMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         177,632,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_Pier4Member
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_RealEstateUnderDevelopmentMember
Balance at end of the year         177,632,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_Pier4Member
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_RealEstateUnderDevelopmentMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
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Balance at end of year         0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
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Land          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
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Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         144,830,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         2,768,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         147,598,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         23,655,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         151,891,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         19,362,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Total Carrying Value         171,253,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Accumulated Depreciation         4,215,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         171,253,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Balance at end of the year         171,253,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         4,215,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Balance at end of year         4,215,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Land | 2919 Wilshire          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_A2919WilshireMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         6,773,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_A2919WilshireMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         527,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_A2919WilshireMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         7,300,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_A2919WilshireMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         880,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_A2919WilshireMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         6,773,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_A2919WilshireMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         1,407,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_A2919WilshireMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Total Carrying Value         8,180,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_A2919WilshireMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Accumulated Depreciation         527,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_A2919WilshireMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         8,180,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_A2919WilshireMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Balance at end of the year         8,180,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_A2919WilshireMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         527,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_A2919WilshireMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Balance at end of year         527,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_A2919WilshireMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Land | 3032 Wilshire          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_A3032WilshireMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         9,963,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_A3032WilshireMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         788,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_A3032WilshireMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         10,751,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_A3032WilshireMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         1,642,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_A3032WilshireMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         9,963,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_A3032WilshireMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         2,430,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_A3032WilshireMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Total Carrying Value         12,393,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_A3032WilshireMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Accumulated Depreciation         788,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_A3032WilshireMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         12,393,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_A3032WilshireMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Balance at end of the year         12,393,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_A3032WilshireMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         788,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_A3032WilshireMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Balance at end of year         788,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_A3032WilshireMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Land | 7 Hardcourt          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_A7HardcourtMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         884,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_A7HardcourtMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_A7HardcourtMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         884,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_A7HardcourtMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         4,734,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_A7HardcourtMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         804,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_A7HardcourtMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         4,814,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_A7HardcourtMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Total Carrying Value         5,618,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_A7HardcourtMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Accumulated Depreciation         614,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_A7HardcourtMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         5,618,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_A7HardcourtMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Balance at end of the year         5,618,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_A7HardcourtMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         614,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_A7HardcourtMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Balance at end of year         614,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_A7HardcourtMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Land | Waterside          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WatersideMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         11,862,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WatersideMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         93,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WatersideMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         11,955,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WatersideMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         189,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WatersideMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         12,084,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WatersideMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         60,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WatersideMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Total Carrying Value         12,144,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WatersideMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Accumulated Depreciation         263,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WatersideMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         12,144,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WatersideMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Balance at end of the year         12,144,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WatersideMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         263,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WatersideMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Balance at end of year         263,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WatersideMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Land | Vitruvian          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VitruvianMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         4,325,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VitruvianMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         1,360,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VitruvianMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         5,685,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VitruvianMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         7,965,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VitruvianMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         11,244,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VitruvianMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         2,406,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VitruvianMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Total Carrying Value         13,650,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VitruvianMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Accumulated Depreciation         2,023,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VitruvianMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         13,650,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VitruvianMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Balance at end of the year         13,650,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VitruvianMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         2,023,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VitruvianMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Balance at end of year         2,023,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VitruvianMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Land | Pacific City [Member]          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PacificCityMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         78,085,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PacificCityMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PacificCityMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         78,085,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PacificCityMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         7,962,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PacificCityMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         78,085,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PacificCityMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         7,962,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PacificCityMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Total Carrying Value         86,047,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PacificCityMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Accumulated Depreciation         0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PacificCityMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         86,047,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PacificCityMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Balance at end of the year         86,047,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PacificCityMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PacificCityMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Balance at end of year         0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PacificCityMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Land | Graybar [Member]          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GraybarMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         32,938,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GraybarMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GraybarMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         32,938,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GraybarMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         283,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GraybarMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         32,938,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GraybarMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         283,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GraybarMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Total Carrying Value         33,221,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GraybarMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Accumulated Depreciation         0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GraybarMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         33,221,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GraybarMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Balance at end of the year         33,221,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GraybarMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GraybarMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Balance at end of year         0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GraybarMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
Commercial Held for Development          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         32,351,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         19,108,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         51,459,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         11,359,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         40,197,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         22,621,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Total Carrying Value         62,818,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Accumulated Depreciation         15,097,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         62,818,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Balance at end of the year         62,818,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         15,097,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Balance at end of year         15,097,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Commercial Held for Development | Hanover Village          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HanoverVillageMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         1,624,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HanoverVillageMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HanoverVillageMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         1,624,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HanoverVillageMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HanoverVillageMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         1,104,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HanoverVillageMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         520,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HanoverVillageMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Total Carrying Value         1,624,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HanoverVillageMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Accumulated Depreciation         553,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HanoverVillageMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         1,624,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HanoverVillageMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Balance at end of the year         1,624,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HanoverVillageMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         553,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HanoverVillageMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Balance at end of year         553,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HanoverVillageMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Commercial Held for Development | Circle Towers Office Bldg          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CircleTowersOfficeBldgMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         1,407,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CircleTowersOfficeBldgMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         4,498,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CircleTowersOfficeBldgMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         5,905,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CircleTowersOfficeBldgMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         1,516,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CircleTowersOfficeBldgMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         1,380,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CircleTowersOfficeBldgMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         6,041,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CircleTowersOfficeBldgMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Total Carrying Value         7,421,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CircleTowersOfficeBldgMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Accumulated Depreciation         2,232,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CircleTowersOfficeBldgMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         7,421,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CircleTowersOfficeBldgMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Balance at end of the year         7,421,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CircleTowersOfficeBldgMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         2,232,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CircleTowersOfficeBldgMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Balance at end of year         2,232,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CircleTowersOfficeBldgMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Commercial Held for Development | Brookhaven Shopping Center          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BrookhavenShoppingCenterMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         4,943,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BrookhavenShoppingCenterMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         7,093,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BrookhavenShoppingCenterMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         12,036,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BrookhavenShoppingCenterMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         9,537,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BrookhavenShoppingCenterMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         7,793,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BrookhavenShoppingCenterMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         13,780,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BrookhavenShoppingCenterMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Total Carrying Value         21,573,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BrookhavenShoppingCenterMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Accumulated Depreciation         11,676,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BrookhavenShoppingCenterMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         21,573,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BrookhavenShoppingCenterMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Balance at end of the year         21,573,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BrookhavenShoppingCenterMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         11,676,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BrookhavenShoppingCenterMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Balance at end of year         11,676,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BrookhavenShoppingCenterMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Commercial Held for Development | Bellevue Plaza retail          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BellevuePlazaRetailMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         24,377,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BellevuePlazaRetailMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         7,517,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BellevuePlazaRetailMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         31,894,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BellevuePlazaRetailMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         306,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BellevuePlazaRetailMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         29,920,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BellevuePlazaRetailMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         2,280,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BellevuePlazaRetailMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Total Carrying Value         32,200,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BellevuePlazaRetailMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Accumulated Depreciation         636,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BellevuePlazaRetailMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         32,200,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BellevuePlazaRetailMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Balance at end of the year         32,200,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BellevuePlazaRetailMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         636,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BellevuePlazaRetailMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Balance at end of year         636,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BellevuePlazaRetailMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Commercial Held for Development | TOTAL COMMERCIAL & CORPORATE          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CommercialAndCorporateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         32,351,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CommercialAndCorporateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         19,108,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CommercialAndCorporateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         51,459,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CommercialAndCorporateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         15,540,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CommercialAndCorporateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         40,197,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CommercialAndCorporateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         26,802,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CommercialAndCorporateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Total Carrying Value         66,999,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CommercialAndCorporateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Accumulated Depreciation         15,144,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CommercialAndCorporateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         66,999,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CommercialAndCorporateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Balance at end of the year         66,999,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CommercialAndCorporateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         15,144,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CommercialAndCorporateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Balance at end of year         15,144,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CommercialAndCorporateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Commercial Held for Development | Total Real Estate Owned          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         1,361,530,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RealEstateOwnedMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         1,788,420,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RealEstateOwnedMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         4,277,268,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RealEstateOwnedMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         6,065,688,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RealEstateOwnedMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         2,317,636,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RealEstateOwnedMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         2,004,805,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RealEstateOwnedMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         6,378,454,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RealEstateOwnedMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Total Carrying Value         8,383,259,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RealEstateOwnedMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Accumulated Depreciation         2,434,772,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RealEstateOwnedMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         8,383,259,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RealEstateOwnedMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Balance at end of the year         8,383,259,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RealEstateOwnedMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         2,434,772,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RealEstateOwnedMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Balance at end of year         2,434,772,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RealEstateOwnedMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Western Region          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         500,587,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         876,239,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         1,549,573,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         2,425,812,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         984,777,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         950,931,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         2,459,658,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         3,410,589,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         938,886,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         3,410,589,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         3,410,589,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         938,886,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         938,886,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Western Region | Harbor at Mesa Verde          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         50,358,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HarborAtMesaVerdeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         20,476,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HarborAtMesaVerdeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         28,538,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HarborAtMesaVerdeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         49,014,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HarborAtMesaVerdeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         12,949,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HarborAtMesaVerdeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         21,058,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HarborAtMesaVerdeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         40,905,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HarborAtMesaVerdeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         61,963,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HarborAtMesaVerdeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         26,242,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HarborAtMesaVerdeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         61,963,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HarborAtMesaVerdeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         61,963,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HarborAtMesaVerdeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         26,242,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HarborAtMesaVerdeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         26,242,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HarborAtMesaVerdeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Western Region | 27 Seventy FIve Mesa Verde [Member]          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         30,660,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_A27SeventyFIveMesaVerdeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         99,329,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_A27SeventyFIveMesaVerdeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         110,644,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_A27SeventyFIveMesaVerdeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         209,973,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_A27SeventyFIveMesaVerdeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         91,693,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_A27SeventyFIveMesaVerdeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         112,333,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_A27SeventyFIveMesaVerdeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         189,333,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_A27SeventyFIveMesaVerdeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         301,666,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_A27SeventyFIveMesaVerdeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         72,689,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_A27SeventyFIveMesaVerdeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         301,666,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_A27SeventyFIveMesaVerdeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         301,666,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_A27SeventyFIveMesaVerdeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         72,689,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_A27SeventyFIveMesaVerdeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         72,689,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_A27SeventyFIveMesaVerdeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Western Region | Pacific Shores          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         34,112,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PacificShoresMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         7,345,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PacificShoresMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         22,624,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PacificShoresMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         29,969,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PacificShoresMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         9,150,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PacificShoresMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         7,759,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PacificShoresMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         31,360,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PacificShoresMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         39,119,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PacificShoresMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         19,665,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PacificShoresMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         39,119,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PacificShoresMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         39,119,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PacificShoresMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         19,665,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PacificShoresMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         19,665,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PacificShoresMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Western Region | Huntington Vista          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         27,972,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HuntingtonVistaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         8,055,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HuntingtonVistaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         22,486,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HuntingtonVistaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         30,541,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HuntingtonVistaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         7,637,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HuntingtonVistaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         8,438,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HuntingtonVistaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         29,740,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HuntingtonVistaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         38,178,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HuntingtonVistaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         18,655,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HuntingtonVistaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         38,178,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HuntingtonVistaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         38,178,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HuntingtonVistaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         18,655,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HuntingtonVistaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         18,655,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HuntingtonVistaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Western Region | Missions at Back Bay          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MissionsAtBackBayMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         229,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MissionsAtBackBayMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         14,129,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MissionsAtBackBayMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         14,358,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MissionsAtBackBayMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         2,133,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MissionsAtBackBayMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         10,802,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MissionsAtBackBayMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         5,689,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MissionsAtBackBayMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         16,491,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MissionsAtBackBayMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         3,994,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MissionsAtBackBayMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         16,491,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MissionsAtBackBayMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         16,491,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MissionsAtBackBayMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         3,994,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MissionsAtBackBayMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         3,994,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MissionsAtBackBayMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Western Region | Coronado at Newport — North          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CoronadoAtNewportNorthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         62,516,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CoronadoAtNewportNorthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         46,082,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CoronadoAtNewportNorthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         108,598,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CoronadoAtNewportNorthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         24,693,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CoronadoAtNewportNorthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         66,756,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CoronadoAtNewportNorthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         66,535,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CoronadoAtNewportNorthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         133,291,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CoronadoAtNewportNorthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         41,982,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CoronadoAtNewportNorthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         133,291,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CoronadoAtNewportNorthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         133,291,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CoronadoAtNewportNorthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         41,982,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CoronadoAtNewportNorthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         41,982,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CoronadoAtNewportNorthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Western Region | Huntington Villas          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         50,771,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HuntingtonVillasMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         61,535,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HuntingtonVillasMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         18,017,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HuntingtonVillasMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         79,552,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HuntingtonVillasMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         7,132,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HuntingtonVillasMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         62,223,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HuntingtonVillasMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         24,461,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HuntingtonVillasMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         86,684,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HuntingtonVillasMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         16,061,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HuntingtonVillasMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         86,684,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HuntingtonVillasMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         86,684,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HuntingtonVillasMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         16,061,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HuntingtonVillasMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         16,061,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HuntingtonVillasMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Western Region | Vista Del Rey          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VistaDelReyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         10,670,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VistaDelReyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         7,080,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VistaDelReyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         17,750,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VistaDelReyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         2,062,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VistaDelReyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         10,830,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VistaDelReyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         8,982,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VistaDelReyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         19,812,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VistaDelReyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         5,769,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VistaDelReyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         19,812,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VistaDelReyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         19,812,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VistaDelReyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         5,769,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VistaDelReyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         5,769,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VistaDelReyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Western Region | Foxborough          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_FoxboroughMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         12,071,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_FoxboroughMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         6,187,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_FoxboroughMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         18,258,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_FoxboroughMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         2,749,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_FoxboroughMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         12,366,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_FoxboroughMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         8,641,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_FoxboroughMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         21,007,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_FoxboroughMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         5,119,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_FoxboroughMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         21,007,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_FoxboroughMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         21,007,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_FoxboroughMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         5,119,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_FoxboroughMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         5,119,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_FoxboroughMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Western Region | Coronado South          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CoronadoSouthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         58,785,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CoronadoSouthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         50,067,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CoronadoSouthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         108,852,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CoronadoSouthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         17,875,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CoronadoSouthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         59,277,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CoronadoSouthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         67,450,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CoronadoSouthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         126,727,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CoronadoSouthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         40,783,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CoronadoSouthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         126,727,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CoronadoSouthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         126,727,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CoronadoSouthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         40,783,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CoronadoSouthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         40,783,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CoronadoSouthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Western Region | 1818 Platinum Triangle          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OneThousandEightHundredEighteenPlatinumTriangleMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         16,663,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OneThousandEightHundredEighteenPlatinumTriangleMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         51,905,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OneThousandEightHundredEighteenPlatinumTriangleMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         68,568,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OneThousandEightHundredEighteenPlatinumTriangleMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         470,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OneThousandEightHundredEighteenPlatinumTriangleMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         16,693,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OneThousandEightHundredEighteenPlatinumTriangleMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         52,345,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OneThousandEightHundredEighteenPlatinumTriangleMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         69,038,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OneThousandEightHundredEighteenPlatinumTriangleMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         13,682,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OneThousandEightHundredEighteenPlatinumTriangleMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         69,038,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OneThousandEightHundredEighteenPlatinumTriangleMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         69,038,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OneThousandEightHundredEighteenPlatinumTriangleMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         13,682,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OneThousandEightHundredEighteenPlatinumTriangleMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         13,682,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OneThousandEightHundredEighteenPlatinumTriangleMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Western Region | Beach & Ocean [Member]          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BeachOceanMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         12,878,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BeachOceanMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BeachOceanMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         12,878,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BeachOceanMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         38,160,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BeachOceanMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         13,007,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BeachOceanMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         38,031,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BeachOceanMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         51,038,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BeachOceanMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         347,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BeachOceanMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         51,038,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BeachOceanMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         51,038,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BeachOceanMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         347,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BeachOceanMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         347,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BeachOceanMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Western Region | ORANGE COUNTY, CA          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         193,873,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OrangeCountyCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         412,850,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OrangeCountyCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         377,759,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OrangeCountyCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         790,609,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OrangeCountyCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         412,386,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OrangeCountyCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         443,008,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OrangeCountyCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         759,987,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OrangeCountyCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         1,202,995,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OrangeCountyCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         280,469,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OrangeCountyCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         1,202,995,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OrangeCountyCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         1,202,995,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OrangeCountyCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         280,469,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OrangeCountyCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         280,469,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OrangeCountyCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Western Region | 2000 Post Street          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TwoThousandPostStreetMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         9,861,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TwoThousandPostStreetMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         44,578,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TwoThousandPostStreetMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         54,439,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TwoThousandPostStreetMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         8,965,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TwoThousandPostStreetMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         10,241,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TwoThousandPostStreetMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         53,163,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TwoThousandPostStreetMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         63,404,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TwoThousandPostStreetMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         24,289,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TwoThousandPostStreetMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         63,404,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TwoThousandPostStreetMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         63,404,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TwoThousandPostStreetMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         24,289,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TwoThousandPostStreetMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         24,289,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TwoThousandPostStreetMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Western Region | Birch Creek          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BirchCreekMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         4,365,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BirchCreekMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         16,696,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BirchCreekMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         21,061,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BirchCreekMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         6,544,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BirchCreekMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         5,068,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BirchCreekMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         22,537,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BirchCreekMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         27,605,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BirchCreekMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         12,889,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BirchCreekMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         27,605,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BirchCreekMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         27,605,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BirchCreekMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         12,889,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BirchCreekMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         12,889,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BirchCreekMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Western Region | Highlands Of Marin          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HighlandsOfMarinMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         5,996,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HighlandsOfMarinMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         24,868,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HighlandsOfMarinMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         30,864,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HighlandsOfMarinMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         25,720,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HighlandsOfMarinMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         7,127,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HighlandsOfMarinMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         49,457,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HighlandsOfMarinMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         56,584,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HighlandsOfMarinMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         26,904,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HighlandsOfMarinMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         56,584,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HighlandsOfMarinMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         56,584,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HighlandsOfMarinMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         26,904,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HighlandsOfMarinMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         26,904,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HighlandsOfMarinMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Western Region | Marina Playa          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MarinaPlayaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         6,224,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MarinaPlayaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         23,916,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MarinaPlayaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         30,140,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MarinaPlayaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         9,482,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MarinaPlayaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         6,908,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MarinaPlayaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         32,714,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MarinaPlayaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         39,622,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MarinaPlayaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         18,351,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MarinaPlayaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         39,622,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MarinaPlayaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         39,622,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MarinaPlayaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         18,351,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MarinaPlayaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         18,351,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MarinaPlayaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Western Region | River Terrace          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         39,310,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RiverTerraceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         22,161,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RiverTerraceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         40,137,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RiverTerraceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         62,298,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RiverTerraceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         3,315,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RiverTerraceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         22,359,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RiverTerraceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         43,254,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RiverTerraceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         65,613,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RiverTerraceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         23,857,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RiverTerraceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         65,613,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RiverTerraceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         65,613,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RiverTerraceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         23,857,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RiverTerraceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         23,857,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RiverTerraceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Western Region | CitySouth          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CitySouthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         14,031,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CitySouthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         30,537,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CitySouthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         44,568,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CitySouthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         35,190,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CitySouthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         16,261,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CitySouthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         63,497,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CitySouthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         79,758,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CitySouthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         30,810,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CitySouthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         79,758,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CitySouthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         79,758,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CitySouthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         30,810,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CitySouthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         30,810,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CitySouthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Western Region | Bay Terrace          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BayTerraceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         8,545,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BayTerraceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         14,458,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BayTerraceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         23,003,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BayTerraceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         4,571,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BayTerraceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         11,424,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BayTerraceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         16,150,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BayTerraceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         27,574,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BayTerraceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         8,710,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BayTerraceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         27,574,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BayTerraceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         27,574,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BayTerraceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         8,710,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BayTerraceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         8,710,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BayTerraceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Western Region | Highlands of Marin Phase II          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HighlandsOfMarinPhaseSecondMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         5,353,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HighlandsOfMarinPhaseSecondMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         18,559,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HighlandsOfMarinPhaseSecondMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         23,912,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HighlandsOfMarinPhaseSecondMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         11,059,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HighlandsOfMarinPhaseSecondMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         5,753,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HighlandsOfMarinPhaseSecondMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         29,218,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HighlandsOfMarinPhaseSecondMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         34,971,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HighlandsOfMarinPhaseSecondMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         13,438,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HighlandsOfMarinPhaseSecondMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         34,971,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HighlandsOfMarinPhaseSecondMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         34,971,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HighlandsOfMarinPhaseSecondMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         13,438,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HighlandsOfMarinPhaseSecondMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         13,438,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HighlandsOfMarinPhaseSecondMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Western Region | Edgewater          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_EdgewaterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         30,657,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_EdgewaterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         83,872,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_EdgewaterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         114,529,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_EdgewaterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         3,261,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_EdgewaterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         30,687,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_EdgewaterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         87,103,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_EdgewaterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         117,790,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_EdgewaterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         34,141,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_EdgewaterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         117,790,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_EdgewaterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         117,790,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_EdgewaterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         34,141,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_EdgewaterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         34,141,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_EdgewaterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Western Region | Almaden Lake Village          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         27,000,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AlmadenLakeVillageMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         594,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AlmadenLakeVillageMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         42,515,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AlmadenLakeVillageMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         43,109,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AlmadenLakeVillageMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         4,838,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AlmadenLakeVillageMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         741,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AlmadenLakeVillageMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         47,206,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AlmadenLakeVillageMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         47,947,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AlmadenLakeVillageMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         18,420,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AlmadenLakeVillageMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         47,947,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AlmadenLakeVillageMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         47,947,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AlmadenLakeVillageMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         18,420,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AlmadenLakeVillageMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         18,420,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AlmadenLakeVillageMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Western Region | 388 Beale          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ThreeHundredEightyEightBealeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         14,253,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ThreeHundredEightyEightBealeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         74,104,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ThreeHundredEightyEightBealeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         88,357,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ThreeHundredEightyEightBealeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         4,511,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ThreeHundredEightyEightBealeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         14,276,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ThreeHundredEightyEightBealeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         78,592,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ThreeHundredEightyEightBealeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         92,868,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ThreeHundredEightyEightBealeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         16,399,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ThreeHundredEightyEightBealeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         92,868,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ThreeHundredEightyEightBealeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         92,868,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ThreeHundredEightyEightBealeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         16,399,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ThreeHundredEightyEightBealeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         16,399,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ThreeHundredEightyEightBealeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Western Region | Channel @ Mission Bay [Member]          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ChannelMissionBayMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         23,625,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ChannelMissionBayMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ChannelMissionBayMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         23,625,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ChannelMissionBayMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         125,275,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ChannelMissionBayMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         23,657,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ChannelMissionBayMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         125,243,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ChannelMissionBayMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         148,900,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ChannelMissionBayMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         7,463,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ChannelMissionBayMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         148,900,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ChannelMissionBayMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         148,900,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ChannelMissionBayMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         7,463,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ChannelMissionBayMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         7,463,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ChannelMissionBayMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Western Region | 2000 Post III          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TwoThousandPostThreeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         1,756,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TwoThousandPostThreeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         7,753,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TwoThousandPostThreeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         9,509,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TwoThousandPostThreeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         3,008,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TwoThousandPostThreeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         3,291,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TwoThousandPostThreeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         9,226,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TwoThousandPostThreeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         12,517,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TwoThousandPostThreeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         5,535,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TwoThousandPostThreeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         12,517,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TwoThousandPostThreeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         12,517,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TwoThousandPostThreeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         5,535,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TwoThousandPostThreeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         5,535,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TwoThousandPostThreeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Western Region | SAN FRANCISCO, CA          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         66,310,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SanFranciscoCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         147,421,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SanFranciscoCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         421,993,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SanFranciscoCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         569,414,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SanFranciscoCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         245,739,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SanFranciscoCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         157,793,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SanFranciscoCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         657,360,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SanFranciscoCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         815,153,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SanFranciscoCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         241,206,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SanFranciscoCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         815,153,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SanFranciscoCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         815,153,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SanFranciscoCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         241,206,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SanFranciscoCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         241,206,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SanFranciscoCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Western Region | Rosebeach          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RosebeachMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         8,414,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RosebeachMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         17,449,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RosebeachMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         25,863,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RosebeachMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         2,945,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RosebeachMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         8,584,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RosebeachMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         20,224,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RosebeachMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         28,808,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RosebeachMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         11,880,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RosebeachMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         28,808,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RosebeachMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         28,808,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RosebeachMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         11,880,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RosebeachMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         11,880,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RosebeachMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Western Region | Ocean Villas          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OceanVillasMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         5,135,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OceanVillasMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         12,789,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OceanVillasMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         17,924,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OceanVillasMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         1,817,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OceanVillasMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         5,326,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OceanVillasMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         14,415,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OceanVillasMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         19,741,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OceanVillasMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         8,442,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OceanVillasMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         19,741,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OceanVillasMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         19,741,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OceanVillasMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         8,442,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OceanVillasMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         8,442,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OceanVillasMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Western Region | Tierra Del Rey          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         32,635,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TierraDelReyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         39,586,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TierraDelReyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         36,679,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TierraDelReyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         76,265,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TierraDelReyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         3,008,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TierraDelReyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         39,647,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TierraDelReyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         39,626,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TierraDelReyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         79,273,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TierraDelReyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         16,561,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TierraDelReyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         79,273,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TierraDelReyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         79,273,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TierraDelReyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         16,561,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TierraDelReyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         16,561,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TierraDelReyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Western Region | The Westerly          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         67,700,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WesterlyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         48,182,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WesterlyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         102,364,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WesterlyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         150,546,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WesterlyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         36,334,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WesterlyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         50,662,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WesterlyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         136,218,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WesterlyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         186,880,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WesterlyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         35,540,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WesterlyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         186,880,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WesterlyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         186,880,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WesterlyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         35,540,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WesterlyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         35,540,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WesterlyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Western Region | Jefferson at Marina del Rey          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_JeffersonAtMarinaDelReyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         55,651,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_JeffersonAtMarinaDelReyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_JeffersonAtMarinaDelReyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         55,651,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_JeffersonAtMarinaDelReyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         89,717,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_JeffersonAtMarinaDelReyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         61,262,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_JeffersonAtMarinaDelReyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         84,106,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_JeffersonAtMarinaDelReyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         145,368,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_JeffersonAtMarinaDelReyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         27,682,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_JeffersonAtMarinaDelReyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         145,368,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_JeffersonAtMarinaDelReyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         145,368,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_JeffersonAtMarinaDelReyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         27,682,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_JeffersonAtMarinaDelReyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         27,682,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_JeffersonAtMarinaDelReyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Western Region | LOS ANGELES, CA          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         100,335,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LosAngelesCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         151,833,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LosAngelesCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         156,492,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LosAngelesCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         308,325,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LosAngelesCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         132,004,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LosAngelesCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         160,155,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LosAngelesCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         280,174,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LosAngelesCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         440,329,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LosAngelesCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         91,663,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LosAngelesCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         440,329,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LosAngelesCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         440,329,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LosAngelesCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         91,663,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LosAngelesCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         91,663,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LosAngelesCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Western Region | Crowne Pointe          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CrownePointeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         2,486,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CrownePointeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         6,437,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CrownePointeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         8,923,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CrownePointeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         5,074,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CrownePointeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         2,822,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CrownePointeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         11,175,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CrownePointeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         13,997,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CrownePointeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         7,069,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CrownePointeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         13,997,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CrownePointeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         13,997,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CrownePointeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         7,069,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CrownePointeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         7,069,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CrownePointeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Western Region | Hilltop          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HilltopMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         2,174,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HilltopMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         7,408,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HilltopMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         9,582,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HilltopMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         3,722,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HilltopMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         2,668,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HilltopMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         10,636,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HilltopMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         13,304,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HilltopMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         6,431,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HilltopMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         13,304,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HilltopMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         13,304,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HilltopMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         6,431,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HilltopMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         6,431,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HilltopMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Western Region | The Hawthorne          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         35,500,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HawthorneMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         6,474,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HawthorneMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         30,226,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HawthorneMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         36,700,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HawthorneMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         3,187,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HawthorneMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         6,575,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HawthorneMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         33,312,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HawthorneMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         39,887,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HawthorneMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         18,512,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HawthorneMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         39,887,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HawthorneMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         39,887,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HawthorneMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         18,512,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HawthorneMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         18,512,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HawthorneMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Western Region | The Kennedy          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_KennedyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         6,179,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_KennedyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         22,307,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_KennedyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         28,486,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_KennedyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         1,742,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_KennedyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         6,242,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_KennedyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         23,986,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_KennedyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         30,228,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_KennedyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         12,640,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_KennedyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         30,228,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_KennedyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         30,228,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_KennedyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         12,640,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_KennedyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         12,640,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_KennedyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Western Region | Hearthstone at Merrill Creek          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         22,957,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HearthstoneAtMerrillCreekMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         6,848,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HearthstoneAtMerrillCreekMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         30,922,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HearthstoneAtMerrillCreekMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         37,770,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HearthstoneAtMerrillCreekMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         3,180,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HearthstoneAtMerrillCreekMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         6,984,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HearthstoneAtMerrillCreekMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         33,966,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HearthstoneAtMerrillCreekMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         40,950,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HearthstoneAtMerrillCreekMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         13,370,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HearthstoneAtMerrillCreekMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         40,950,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HearthstoneAtMerrillCreekMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         40,950,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HearthstoneAtMerrillCreekMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         13,370,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HearthstoneAtMerrillCreekMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         13,370,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HearthstoneAtMerrillCreekMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Western Region | Island Square          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_IslandSquareMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         21,284,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_IslandSquareMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         89,389,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_IslandSquareMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         110,673,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_IslandSquareMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         4,086,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_IslandSquareMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         21,413,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_IslandSquareMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         93,346,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_IslandSquareMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         114,759,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_IslandSquareMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         34,577,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_IslandSquareMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         114,759,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_IslandSquareMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         114,759,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_IslandSquareMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         34,577,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_IslandSquareMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         34,577,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_IslandSquareMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Western Region | Borgata          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BorgataMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         6,379,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BorgataMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         24,569,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BorgataMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         30,948,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BorgataMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         722,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BorgataMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         6,404,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BorgataMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         25,287,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BorgataMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         31,691,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BorgataMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         11,013,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BorgataMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         31,691,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BorgataMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         31,691,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BorgataMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         11,013,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BorgataMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         11,013,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BorgataMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Western Region | elements too          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ElementsTooMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         27,468,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ElementsTooMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         72,036,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ElementsTooMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         99,504,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ElementsTooMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         14,258,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ElementsTooMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         30,100,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ElementsTooMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         83,662,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ElementsTooMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         113,762,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ElementsTooMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         33,927,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ElementsTooMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         113,762,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ElementsTooMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         113,762,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ElementsTooMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         33,927,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ElementsTooMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         33,927,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ElementsTooMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Western Region | 989elements          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NineHundredEightyNineElementsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         8,541,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NineHundredEightyNineElementsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         45,990,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NineHundredEightyNineElementsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         54,531,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NineHundredEightyNineElementsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         1,592,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NineHundredEightyNineElementsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         8,552,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NineHundredEightyNineElementsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         47,571,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NineHundredEightyNineElementsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         56,123,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NineHundredEightyNineElementsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         13,663,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NineHundredEightyNineElementsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         56,123,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NineHundredEightyNineElementsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         56,123,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NineHundredEightyNineElementsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         13,663,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NineHundredEightyNineElementsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         13,663,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NineHundredEightyNineElementsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Western Region | Lightbox [Member]          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LightboxMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         6,449,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LightboxMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         38,884,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LightboxMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         45,333,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LightboxMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         55,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LightboxMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         6,449,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LightboxMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         38,939,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LightboxMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         45,388,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LightboxMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         854,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LightboxMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         45,388,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LightboxMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         45,388,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LightboxMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         854,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LightboxMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         854,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LightboxMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Western Region | Waterscape [Member]          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WaterscapeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         9,693,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WaterscapeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         65,176,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WaterscapeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         74,869,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WaterscapeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         50,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WaterscapeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         9,693,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WaterscapeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         65,226,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WaterscapeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         74,919,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WaterscapeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         1,028,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WaterscapeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         74,919,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WaterscapeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         74,919,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WaterscapeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         1,028,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WaterscapeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         1,028,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WaterscapeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Western Region | SEATTLE, WA          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         58,457,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SeattleWaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         103,975,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SeattleWaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         433,344,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SeattleWaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         537,319,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SeattleWaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         37,668,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SeattleWaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         107,902,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SeattleWaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         467,106,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SeattleWaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         575,008,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SeattleWaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         153,084,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SeattleWaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         575,008,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SeattleWaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         575,008,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SeattleWaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         153,084,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SeattleWaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         153,084,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SeattleWaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Western Region | Villas at Carlsbad          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VillasAtCarlsbadMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         6,517,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VillasAtCarlsbadMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         10,718,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VillasAtCarlsbadMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         17,235,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VillasAtCarlsbadMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         2,181,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VillasAtCarlsbadMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         6,763,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VillasAtCarlsbadMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         12,653,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VillasAtCarlsbadMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         19,416,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VillasAtCarlsbadMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         7,330,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VillasAtCarlsbadMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         19,416,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VillasAtCarlsbadMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         19,416,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VillasAtCarlsbadMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         7,330,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VillasAtCarlsbadMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         7,330,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VillasAtCarlsbadMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Western Region | Boronda Manor          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BorondaManorMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         1,946,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BorondaManorMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         8,982,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BorondaManorMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         10,928,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BorondaManorMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         9,398,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BorondaManorMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         3,169,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BorondaManorMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         17,136,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BorondaManorMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         20,305,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BorondaManorMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         8,611,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BorondaManorMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         20,305,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BorondaManorMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         20,305,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BorondaManorMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         8,611,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BorondaManorMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         8,611,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BorondaManorMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Western Region | Garden Court          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GardenCourtMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         888,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GardenCourtMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         4,188,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GardenCourtMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         5,076,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GardenCourtMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         5,304,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GardenCourtMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         1,552,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GardenCourtMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         8,828,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GardenCourtMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         10,380,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GardenCourtMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         4,603,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GardenCourtMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         10,380,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GardenCourtMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         10,380,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GardenCourtMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         4,603,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GardenCourtMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         4,603,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GardenCourtMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Western Region | Cambridge Court          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CambridgeCourtMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         3,039,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CambridgeCourtMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         12,883,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CambridgeCourtMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         15,922,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CambridgeCourtMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         14,266,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CambridgeCourtMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         5,274,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CambridgeCourtMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         24,914,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CambridgeCourtMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         30,188,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CambridgeCourtMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         13,065,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CambridgeCourtMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         30,188,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CambridgeCourtMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         30,188,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CambridgeCourtMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         13,065,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CambridgeCourtMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         13,065,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CambridgeCourtMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Western Region | Laurel Tree          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LaurelTreeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         1,304,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LaurelTreeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         5,115,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LaurelTreeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         6,419,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LaurelTreeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         5,872,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LaurelTreeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         2,139,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LaurelTreeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         10,152,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LaurelTreeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         12,291,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LaurelTreeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         5,264,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LaurelTreeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         12,291,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LaurelTreeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         12,291,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LaurelTreeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         5,264,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LaurelTreeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         5,264,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LaurelTreeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Western Region | The Pointe At Harden Ranch          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PointeAtHardenRanchMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         6,388,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PointeAtHardenRanchMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         23,854,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PointeAtHardenRanchMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         30,242,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PointeAtHardenRanchMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         25,703,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PointeAtHardenRanchMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         9,848,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PointeAtHardenRanchMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         46,097,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PointeAtHardenRanchMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         55,945,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PointeAtHardenRanchMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         23,292,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PointeAtHardenRanchMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         55,945,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PointeAtHardenRanchMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         55,945,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PointeAtHardenRanchMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         23,292,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PointeAtHardenRanchMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         23,292,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PointeAtHardenRanchMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Western Region | The Pointe At Northridge          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PointeAtNorthridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         2,044,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PointeAtNorthridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         8,028,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PointeAtNorthridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         10,072,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PointeAtNorthridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         9,582,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PointeAtNorthridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         3,269,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PointeAtNorthridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         16,385,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PointeAtNorthridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         19,654,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PointeAtNorthridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         8,761,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PointeAtNorthridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         19,654,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PointeAtNorthridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         19,654,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PointeAtNorthridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         8,761,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PointeAtNorthridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         8,761,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PointeAtNorthridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Western Region | The Pointe At Westlake          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PointeAtWestlakeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         1,329,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PointeAtWestlakeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         5,334,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PointeAtWestlakeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         6,663,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PointeAtWestlakeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         6,207,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PointeAtWestlakeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         2,154,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PointeAtWestlakeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         10,716,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PointeAtWestlakeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         12,870,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PointeAtWestlakeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         5,276,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PointeAtWestlakeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         12,870,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PointeAtWestlakeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         12,870,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PointeAtWestlakeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         5,276,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PointeAtWestlakeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         5,276,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PointeAtWestlakeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Western Region | MONTEREY PENINSULA, CA          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MontereyPeninsulaCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         16,938,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MontereyPeninsulaCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         68,384,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MontereyPeninsulaCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         85,322,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MontereyPeninsulaCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         76,332,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MontereyPeninsulaCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         27,405,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MontereyPeninsulaCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         134,228,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MontereyPeninsulaCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         161,633,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MontereyPeninsulaCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         68,872,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MontereyPeninsulaCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         161,633,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MontereyPeninsulaCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         161,633,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MontereyPeninsulaCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         68,872,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MontereyPeninsulaCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         68,872,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MontereyPeninsulaCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Western Region | Verano at Rancho Cucamonga Town Square          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         46,471,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VeranoAtRanchoCucamongaTownSquareMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         13,557,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VeranoAtRanchoCucamongaTownSquareMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         3,645,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VeranoAtRanchoCucamongaTownSquareMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         17,202,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VeranoAtRanchoCucamongaTownSquareMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         53,385,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VeranoAtRanchoCucamongaTownSquareMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         23,066,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VeranoAtRanchoCucamongaTownSquareMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         47,521,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VeranoAtRanchoCucamongaTownSquareMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         70,587,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VeranoAtRanchoCucamongaTownSquareMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         31,638,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VeranoAtRanchoCucamongaTownSquareMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         70,587,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VeranoAtRanchoCucamongaTownSquareMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         70,587,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VeranoAtRanchoCucamongaTownSquareMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         31,638,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VeranoAtRanchoCucamongaTownSquareMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         31,638,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VeranoAtRanchoCucamongaTownSquareMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Western Region | Windemere at Sycamore Highland          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WindemereAtSycamoreHighlandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         5,810,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WindemereAtSycamoreHighlandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         23,450,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WindemereAtSycamoreHighlandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         29,260,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WindemereAtSycamoreHighlandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         2,656,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WindemereAtSycamoreHighlandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         6,100,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WindemereAtSycamoreHighlandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         25,816,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WindemereAtSycamoreHighlandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         31,916,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WindemereAtSycamoreHighlandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         16,798,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WindemereAtSycamoreHighlandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         31,916,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WindemereAtSycamoreHighlandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         31,916,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WindemereAtSycamoreHighlandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         16,798,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WindemereAtSycamoreHighlandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         16,798,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WindemereAtSycamoreHighlandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Western Region | Other Southern CA [Member]          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         46,471,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OtherSouthernCAMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         31,019,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OtherSouthernCAMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         50,602,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OtherSouthernCAMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         81,621,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OtherSouthernCAMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         60,039,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OtherSouthernCAMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         41,255,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OtherSouthernCAMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         100,405,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OtherSouthernCAMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         141,660,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OtherSouthernCAMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         64,208,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OtherSouthernCAMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         141,660,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OtherSouthernCAMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         141,660,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OtherSouthernCAMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         64,208,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OtherSouthernCAMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         64,208,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OtherSouthernCAMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Western Region | Tualatin Heights          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TualatinHeightsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         3,273,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TualatinHeightsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         9,134,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TualatinHeightsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         12,407,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TualatinHeightsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         6,517,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TualatinHeightsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         3,839,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TualatinHeightsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         15,085,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TualatinHeightsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         18,924,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TualatinHeightsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         9,653,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TualatinHeightsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         18,924,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TualatinHeightsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         18,924,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TualatinHeightsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         9,653,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TualatinHeightsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         9,653,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TualatinHeightsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Western Region | Andover Park          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         16,818,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AndoverParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         2,916,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AndoverParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         16,995,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AndoverParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         19,911,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AndoverParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         8,174,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AndoverParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         3,210,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AndoverParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         24,875,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AndoverParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         28,085,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AndoverParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         16,127,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AndoverParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         28,085,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AndoverParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         28,085,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AndoverParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         16,127,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AndoverParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         16,127,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AndoverParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Western Region | Hunt Club          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         18,323,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HuntClubMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         6,014,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HuntClubMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         14,870,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HuntClubMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         20,884,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HuntClubMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         5,918,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HuntClubMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         6,364,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HuntClubMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         20,438,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HuntClubMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         26,802,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HuntClubMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         13,604,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HuntClubMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         26,802,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HuntClubMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         26,802,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HuntClubMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         13,604,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HuntClubMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         13,604,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HuntClubMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Western Region | PORTLAND, OR          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         35,141,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PortlandOrMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         12,203,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PortlandOrMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         40,999,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PortlandOrMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         53,202,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PortlandOrMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         20,609,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PortlandOrMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         13,413,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PortlandOrMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         60,398,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PortlandOrMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         73,811,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PortlandOrMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         39,384,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PortlandOrMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         73,811,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PortlandOrMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         73,811,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PortlandOrMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         39,384,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PortlandOrMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         39,384,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PortlandOrMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Western Region | The Residences at Bella Terra          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ResidencesAtBellaTerraMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         25,000,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ResidencesAtBellaTerraMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ResidencesAtBellaTerraMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         25,000,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ResidencesAtBellaTerraMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         125,801,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ResidencesAtBellaTerraMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         25,080,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ResidencesAtBellaTerraMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         125,721,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ResidencesAtBellaTerraMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         150,801,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ResidencesAtBellaTerraMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         11,032,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ResidencesAtBellaTerraMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         150,801,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ResidencesAtBellaTerraMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         150,801,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ResidencesAtBellaTerraMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         11,032,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ResidencesAtBellaTerraMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         11,032,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ResidencesAtBellaTerraMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Western Region | Los Alisos [Member]          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LosAlisosMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         17,298,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LosAlisosMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LosAlisosMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         17,298,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LosAlisosMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         69,882,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LosAlisosMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         16,386,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LosAlisosMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         70,794,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LosAlisosMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         87,180,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LosAlisosMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         4,449,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LosAlisosMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         87,180,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LosAlisosMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         87,180,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LosAlisosMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         4,449,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LosAlisosMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         4,449,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LosAlisosMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Mid Atlantic Region          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         285,450,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         222,920,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         886,974,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         1,109,894,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         617,946,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         300,649,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         1,427,126,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         1,727,775,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         625,493,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         1,727,775,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         1,727,775,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         625,493,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of year         625,493,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Mid Atlantic Region | Dominion Middle Ridge          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         29,820,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionMiddleRidgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         3,311,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionMiddleRidgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         13,283,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionMiddleRidgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         16,594,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionMiddleRidgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         6,738,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionMiddleRidgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         3,823,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionMiddleRidgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         19,509,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionMiddleRidgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         23,332,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionMiddleRidgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         13,634,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionMiddleRidgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         23,332,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionMiddleRidgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         23,332,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionMiddleRidgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         13,634,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionMiddleRidgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of year         13,634,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionMiddleRidgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Mid Atlantic Region | Dominion Lake Ridge          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         20,372,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionLakeRidgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         2,366,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionLakeRidgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         8,387,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionLakeRidgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         10,753,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionLakeRidgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         6,207,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionLakeRidgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         2,865,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionLakeRidgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         14,095,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionLakeRidgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         16,960,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionLakeRidgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         9,879,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionLakeRidgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         16,960,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionLakeRidgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         16,960,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionLakeRidgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         9,879,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionLakeRidgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of year         9,879,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionLakeRidgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Mid Atlantic Region | Presidential Greens          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PresidentialGreensMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         11,238,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PresidentialGreensMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         18,790,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PresidentialGreensMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         30,028,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PresidentialGreensMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         9,111,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PresidentialGreensMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         11,640,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PresidentialGreensMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         27,499,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PresidentialGreensMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         39,139,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PresidentialGreensMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         18,907,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PresidentialGreensMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         39,139,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PresidentialGreensMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         39,139,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PresidentialGreensMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         18,907,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PresidentialGreensMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of year         18,907,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PresidentialGreensMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Mid Atlantic Region | The Whitmore          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WhitmoreMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         6,418,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WhitmoreMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         13,411,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WhitmoreMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         19,829,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WhitmoreMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         20,350,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WhitmoreMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         7,493,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WhitmoreMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         32,686,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WhitmoreMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         40,179,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WhitmoreMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         21,571,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WhitmoreMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         40,179,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WhitmoreMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         40,179,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WhitmoreMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         21,571,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WhitmoreMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of year         21,571,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WhitmoreMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Mid Atlantic Region | Ridgewood          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RidgewoodMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         5,612,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RidgewoodMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         20,086,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RidgewoodMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         25,698,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RidgewoodMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         8,108,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RidgewoodMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         6,012,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RidgewoodMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         27,794,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RidgewoodMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         33,806,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RidgewoodMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         19,540,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RidgewoodMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         33,806,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RidgewoodMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         33,806,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RidgewoodMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         19,540,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RidgewoodMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of year         19,540,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RidgewoodMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Mid Atlantic Region | Waterside Towers          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WatersideTowersMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         1,139,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WatersideTowersMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         49,657,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WatersideTowersMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         50,796,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WatersideTowersMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         15,246,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WatersideTowersMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         36,028,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WatersideTowersMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         30,014,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WatersideTowersMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         66,042,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WatersideTowersMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         19,530,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WatersideTowersMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         66,042,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WatersideTowersMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         66,042,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WatersideTowersMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         19,530,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WatersideTowersMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of year         19,530,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WatersideTowersMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Mid Atlantic Region | Wellington Place at Olde Town          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         32,037,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WellingtonPlaceAtOldeTownMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         13,753,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WellingtonPlaceAtOldeTownMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         36,059,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WellingtonPlaceAtOldeTownMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         49,812,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WellingtonPlaceAtOldeTownMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         17,071,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WellingtonPlaceAtOldeTownMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         14,650,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WellingtonPlaceAtOldeTownMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         52,233,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WellingtonPlaceAtOldeTownMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         66,883,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WellingtonPlaceAtOldeTownMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         32,364,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WellingtonPlaceAtOldeTownMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         66,883,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WellingtonPlaceAtOldeTownMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         66,883,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WellingtonPlaceAtOldeTownMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         32,364,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WellingtonPlaceAtOldeTownMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of year         32,364,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WellingtonPlaceAtOldeTownMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Mid Atlantic Region | Andover House          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AndoverHouseMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         14,357,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AndoverHouseMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         51,577,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AndoverHouseMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         65,934,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AndoverHouseMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         3,173,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AndoverHouseMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         14,373,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AndoverHouseMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         54,669,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AndoverHouseMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         69,042,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AndoverHouseMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         24,673,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AndoverHouseMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         69,042,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AndoverHouseMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         69,042,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AndoverHouseMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         24,673,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AndoverHouseMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of year         24,673,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AndoverHouseMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Mid Atlantic Region | Sullivan Place          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SullivanPlaceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         1,137,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SullivanPlaceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         103,676,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SullivanPlaceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         104,813,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SullivanPlaceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         5,604,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SullivanPlaceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         1,373,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SullivanPlaceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         109,044,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SullivanPlaceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         110,417,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SullivanPlaceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         44,942,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SullivanPlaceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         110,417,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SullivanPlaceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         110,417,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SullivanPlaceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         44,942,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SullivanPlaceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of year         44,942,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SullivanPlaceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Mid Atlantic Region | Circle Towers          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         70,606,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CircleTowersMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         32,815,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CircleTowersMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         107,051,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CircleTowersMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         139,866,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CircleTowersMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         10,812,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CircleTowersMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         33,105,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CircleTowersMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         117,573,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CircleTowersMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         150,678,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CircleTowersMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         45,360,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CircleTowersMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         150,678,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CircleTowersMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         150,678,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CircleTowersMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         45,360,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CircleTowersMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of year         45,360,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CircleTowersMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Mid Atlantic Region | Delancey at Shirlington          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DelanceyAtShirlingtonMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         21,606,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DelanceyAtShirlingtonMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         66,765,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DelanceyAtShirlingtonMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         88,371,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DelanceyAtShirlingtonMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         1,770,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DelanceyAtShirlingtonMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         21,632,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DelanceyAtShirlingtonMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         68,509,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DelanceyAtShirlingtonMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         90,141,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DelanceyAtShirlingtonMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         26,624,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DelanceyAtShirlingtonMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         90,141,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DelanceyAtShirlingtonMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         90,141,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DelanceyAtShirlingtonMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         26,624,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DelanceyAtShirlingtonMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of year         26,624,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DelanceyAtShirlingtonMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Mid Atlantic Region | View 14          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ViewFourteenMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         5,710,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ViewFourteenMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         97,941,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ViewFourteenMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         103,651,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ViewFourteenMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         2,407,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ViewFourteenMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         5,721,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ViewFourteenMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         100,337,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ViewFourteenMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         106,058,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ViewFourteenMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         20,042,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ViewFourteenMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         106,058,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ViewFourteenMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         106,058,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ViewFourteenMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         20,042,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ViewFourteenMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of year         20,042,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ViewFourteenMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Mid Atlantic Region | Signal Hill          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SignalHillMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         13,290,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SignalHillMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SignalHillMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         13,290,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SignalHillMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         69,526,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SignalHillMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         25,399,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SignalHillMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         57,417,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SignalHillMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         82,816,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SignalHillMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         20,799,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SignalHillMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         82,816,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SignalHillMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         82,816,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SignalHillMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         20,799,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SignalHillMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of year         20,799,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SignalHillMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Mid Atlantic Region | METROPOLITAN DC          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         184,172,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MetropolitanDcMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         171,742,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MetropolitanDcMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         599,469,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MetropolitanDcMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         771,211,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MetropolitanDcMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         440,149,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MetropolitanDcMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         232,261,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MetropolitanDcMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         979,034,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MetropolitanDcMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         1,211,295,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MetropolitanDcMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         335,868,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MetropolitanDcMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         1,211,295,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MetropolitanDcMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         1,211,295,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MetropolitanDcMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         335,868,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MetropolitanDcMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of year         335,868,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MetropolitanDcMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Mid Atlantic Region | Dominion Kings Place          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         14,525,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionKingsPlaceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         1,565,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionKingsPlaceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         7,007,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionKingsPlaceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         8,572,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionKingsPlaceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         4,199,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionKingsPlaceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         1,808,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionKingsPlaceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         10,963,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionKingsPlaceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         12,771,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionKingsPlaceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         8,117,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionKingsPlaceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         12,771,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionKingsPlaceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         12,771,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionKingsPlaceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         8,117,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionKingsPlaceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of year         8,117,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionKingsPlaceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Mid Atlantic Region | Dominion At Eden Brook          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionAtEdenBrookMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         2,361,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionAtEdenBrookMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         9,384,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionAtEdenBrookMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         11,745,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionAtEdenBrookMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         6,515,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionAtEdenBrookMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         2,952,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionAtEdenBrookMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         15,308,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionAtEdenBrookMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         18,260,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionAtEdenBrookMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         11,890,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionAtEdenBrookMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         18,260,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionAtEdenBrookMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         18,260,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionAtEdenBrookMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         11,890,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionAtEdenBrookMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of year         11,890,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionAtEdenBrookMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Mid Atlantic Region | Ellicott Grove          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_EllicottGroveMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         2,920,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_EllicottGroveMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         9,099,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_EllicottGroveMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         12,019,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_EllicottGroveMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         23,075,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_EllicottGroveMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         5,306,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_EllicottGroveMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         29,788,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_EllicottGroveMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         35,094,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_EllicottGroveMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         22,140,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_EllicottGroveMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         35,094,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_EllicottGroveMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         35,094,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_EllicottGroveMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         22,140,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_EllicottGroveMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of year         22,140,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_EllicottGroveMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Mid Atlantic Region | Dominion Constant Friendship          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         8,783,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionConstantFriendshipMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         903,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionConstantFriendshipMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         4,669,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionConstantFriendshipMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         5,572,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionConstantFriendshipMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         3,941,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionConstantFriendshipMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         1,277,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionConstantFriendshipMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         8,236,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionConstantFriendshipMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         9,513,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionConstantFriendshipMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         5,965,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionConstantFriendshipMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         9,513,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionConstantFriendshipMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         9,513,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionConstantFriendshipMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         5,965,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionConstantFriendshipMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of year         5,965,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionConstantFriendshipMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Mid Atlantic Region | Lakeside Mill          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         12,569,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LakesideMillMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         2,666,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LakesideMillMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         10,109,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LakesideMillMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         12,775,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LakesideMillMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         4,581,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LakesideMillMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         2,985,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LakesideMillMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         14,371,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LakesideMillMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         17,356,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LakesideMillMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         10,818,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LakesideMillMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         17,356,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LakesideMillMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         17,356,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LakesideMillMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         10,818,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LakesideMillMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of year         10,818,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LakesideMillMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Mid Atlantic Region | Tamar Meadow          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TamarMeadowMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         4,145,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TamarMeadowMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         17,150,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TamarMeadowMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         21,295,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TamarMeadowMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         5,089,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TamarMeadowMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         4,577,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TamarMeadowMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         21,807,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TamarMeadowMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         26,384,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TamarMeadowMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         14,882,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TamarMeadowMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         26,384,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TamarMeadowMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         26,384,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TamarMeadowMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         14,882,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TamarMeadowMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of year         14,882,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TamarMeadowMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Mid Atlantic Region | Calvert’s Walk          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CalvertsWalkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         4,408,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CalvertsWalkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         24,692,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CalvertsWalkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         29,100,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CalvertsWalkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         6,766,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CalvertsWalkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         4,726,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CalvertsWalkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         31,140,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CalvertsWalkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         35,866,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CalvertsWalkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         19,763,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CalvertsWalkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         35,866,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CalvertsWalkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         35,866,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CalvertsWalkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         19,763,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CalvertsWalkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of year         19,763,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CalvertsWalkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Mid Atlantic Region | Arborview Apartments          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ArborviewApartmentsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         4,653,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ArborviewApartmentsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         23,952,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ArborviewApartmentsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         28,605,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ArborviewApartmentsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         7,731,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ArborviewApartmentsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         5,209,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ArborviewApartmentsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         31,127,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ArborviewApartmentsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         36,336,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ArborviewApartmentsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         20,296,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ArborviewApartmentsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         36,336,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ArborviewApartmentsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         36,336,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ArborviewApartmentsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         20,296,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ArborviewApartmentsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of year         20,296,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ArborviewApartmentsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Mid Atlantic Region | Liriope Apartments          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LiriopeApartmentsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         1,620,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LiriopeApartmentsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         6,791,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LiriopeApartmentsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         8,411,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LiriopeApartmentsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         1,250,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LiriopeApartmentsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         1,646,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LiriopeApartmentsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         8,015,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LiriopeApartmentsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         9,661,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LiriopeApartmentsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         5,090,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LiriopeApartmentsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         9,661,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LiriopeApartmentsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         9,661,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LiriopeApartmentsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         5,090,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LiriopeApartmentsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of year         5,090,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LiriopeApartmentsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Mid Atlantic Region | 20 Lambourne          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         30,834,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TwentyLambourneMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         11,750,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TwentyLambourneMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         45,590,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TwentyLambourneMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         57,340,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TwentyLambourneMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         5,433,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TwentyLambourneMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         12,018,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TwentyLambourneMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         50,755,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TwentyLambourneMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         62,773,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TwentyLambourneMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         21,218,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TwentyLambourneMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         62,773,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TwentyLambourneMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         62,773,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TwentyLambourneMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         21,218,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TwentyLambourneMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of year         21,218,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TwentyLambourneMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Mid Atlantic Region | Domain Brewers Hill          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DomainBrewersHillMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         4,669,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DomainBrewersHillMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         40,630,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DomainBrewersHillMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         45,299,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DomainBrewersHillMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         581,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DomainBrewersHillMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         4,678,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DomainBrewersHillMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         41,202,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DomainBrewersHillMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         45,880,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DomainBrewersHillMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         10,343,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DomainBrewersHillMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         45,880,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DomainBrewersHillMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         45,880,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DomainBrewersHillMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         10,343,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DomainBrewersHillMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of year         10,343,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DomainBrewersHillMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Mid Atlantic Region | BALTIMORE, MD          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         66,711,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BaltimoreMdMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         41,660,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BaltimoreMdMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         199,073,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BaltimoreMdMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         240,733,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BaltimoreMdMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         69,161,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BaltimoreMdMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         47,182,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BaltimoreMdMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         262,712,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BaltimoreMdMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         309,894,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BaltimoreMdMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         150,522,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BaltimoreMdMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         309,894,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BaltimoreMdMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         309,894,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BaltimoreMdMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         150,522,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BaltimoreMdMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of year         150,522,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BaltimoreMdMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Mid Atlantic Region | Dominion English Hills          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionEnglishHillsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         1,979,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionEnglishHillsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         11,524,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionEnglishHillsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         13,503,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionEnglishHillsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         8,224,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionEnglishHillsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         2,873,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionEnglishHillsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         18,854,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionEnglishHillsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         21,727,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionEnglishHillsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         11,134,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionEnglishHillsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         21,727,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionEnglishHillsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         21,727,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionEnglishHillsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         11,134,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionEnglishHillsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of year         11,134,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionEnglishHillsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Mid Atlantic Region | Gayton Pointe Townhomes          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GaytonPointeTownhomesMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         826,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GaytonPointeTownhomesMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         5,148,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GaytonPointeTownhomesMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         5,974,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GaytonPointeTownhomesMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         29,434,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GaytonPointeTownhomesMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         3,420,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GaytonPointeTownhomesMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         31,988,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GaytonPointeTownhomesMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         35,408,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GaytonPointeTownhomesMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         25,999,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GaytonPointeTownhomesMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         35,408,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GaytonPointeTownhomesMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         35,408,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GaytonPointeTownhomesMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         25,999,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GaytonPointeTownhomesMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of year         25,999,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GaytonPointeTownhomesMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Mid Atlantic Region | Waterside At Ironbridge          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WatersideAtIronbridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         1,844,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WatersideAtIronbridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         13,239,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WatersideAtIronbridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         15,083,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WatersideAtIronbridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         7,335,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WatersideAtIronbridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         2,299,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WatersideAtIronbridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         20,119,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WatersideAtIronbridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         22,418,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WatersideAtIronbridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         13,123,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WatersideAtIronbridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         22,418,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WatersideAtIronbridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         22,418,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WatersideAtIronbridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         13,123,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WatersideAtIronbridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of year         13,123,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WatersideAtIronbridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Mid Atlantic Region | Carriage Homes at Wyndham          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CarriageHomesAtWyndhamMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         474,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CarriageHomesAtWyndhamMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         30,997,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CarriageHomesAtWyndhamMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         31,471,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CarriageHomesAtWyndhamMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         7,560,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CarriageHomesAtWyndhamMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         3,801,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CarriageHomesAtWyndhamMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         35,230,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CarriageHomesAtWyndhamMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         39,031,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CarriageHomesAtWyndhamMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         23,205,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CarriageHomesAtWyndhamMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         39,031,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CarriageHomesAtWyndhamMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         39,031,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CarriageHomesAtWyndhamMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         23,205,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CarriageHomesAtWyndhamMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of year         23,205,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CarriageHomesAtWyndhamMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Mid Atlantic Region | Legacy at Mayland          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         34,567,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LegacyAtMaylandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LegacyAtMaylandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LegacyAtMaylandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         0udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LegacyAtMaylandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         20,954,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LegacyAtMaylandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         1,975,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LegacyAtMaylandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         18,979,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LegacyAtMaylandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         20,954,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LegacyAtMaylandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         18,906,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LegacyAtMaylandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         20,954,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LegacyAtMaylandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         20,954,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LegacyAtMaylandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         18,906,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LegacyAtMaylandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of year         18,906,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LegacyAtMaylandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Mid Atlantic Region | RICHMOND, VA          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         34,567,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RichmondVaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         5,123,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RichmondVaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         60,908,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RichmondVaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         66,031,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RichmondVaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         73,507,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RichmondVaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         14,368,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RichmondVaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         125,170,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RichmondVaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         139,538,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RichmondVaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         92,367,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RichmondVaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         139,538,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RichmondVaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         139,538,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RichmondVaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         92,367,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RichmondVaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of year         92,367,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RichmondVaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Mid Atlantic Region | Eastwind          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_EastwindMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         155,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_EastwindMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         5,317,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_EastwindMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         5,472,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_EastwindMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         6,374,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_EastwindMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         659,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_EastwindMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         11,187,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_EastwindMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         11,846,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_EastwindMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         9,145,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_EastwindMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         11,846,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_EastwindMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         11,846,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_EastwindMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         9,145,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_EastwindMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of year         9,145,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_EastwindMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Mid Atlantic Region | Dominion Waterside At Lynnhaven          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionWatersideAtLynnhavenMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         1,824,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionWatersideAtLynnhavenMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         4,107,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionWatersideAtLynnhavenMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         5,931,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionWatersideAtLynnhavenMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         6,369,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionWatersideAtLynnhavenMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         2,337,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionWatersideAtLynnhavenMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         9,963,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionWatersideAtLynnhavenMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         12,300,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionWatersideAtLynnhavenMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         7,634,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionWatersideAtLynnhavenMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         12,300,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionWatersideAtLynnhavenMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         12,300,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionWatersideAtLynnhavenMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         7,634,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionWatersideAtLynnhavenMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of year         7,634,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionWatersideAtLynnhavenMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Mid Atlantic Region | Heather Lake          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HeatherLakeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         617,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HeatherLakeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         3,400,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HeatherLakeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         4,017,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HeatherLakeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         10,120,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HeatherLakeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         1,205,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HeatherLakeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         12,932,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HeatherLakeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         14,137,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HeatherLakeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         12,126,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HeatherLakeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         14,137,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HeatherLakeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         14,137,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HeatherLakeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         12,126,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HeatherLakeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of year         12,126,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HeatherLakeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Mid Atlantic Region | Dominion Yorkshire Downs          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionYorkshireDownsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         1,089,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionYorkshireDownsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         8,582,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionYorkshireDownsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         9,671,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionYorkshireDownsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         6,123,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionYorkshireDownsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         1,594,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionYorkshireDownsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         14,200,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionYorkshireDownsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         15,794,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionYorkshireDownsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         9,290,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionYorkshireDownsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         15,794,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionYorkshireDownsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         15,794,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionYorkshireDownsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         9,290,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionYorkshireDownsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of year         9,290,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DominionYorkshireDownsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Mid Atlantic Region | NORFOLK, VA          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NorfolkVaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         3,685,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NorfolkVaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         21,406,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NorfolkVaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         25,091,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NorfolkVaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         28,986,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NorfolkVaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         5,795,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NorfolkVaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         48,282,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NorfolkVaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         54,077,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NorfolkVaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         38,195,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NorfolkVaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         54,077,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NorfolkVaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         54,077,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NorfolkVaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         38,195,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NorfolkVaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of year         38,195,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NorfolkVaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Mid Atlantic Region | Greens At Schumaker Pond          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GreensAtSchumakerPondMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         710,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GreensAtSchumakerPondMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         6,118,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GreensAtSchumakerPondMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         6,828,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GreensAtSchumakerPondMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         6,143,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GreensAtSchumakerPondMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         1,043,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GreensAtSchumakerPondMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         11,928,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GreensAtSchumakerPondMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         12,971,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GreensAtSchumakerPondMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         8,541,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GreensAtSchumakerPondMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         12,971,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GreensAtSchumakerPondMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         12,971,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GreensAtSchumakerPondMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         8,541,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GreensAtSchumakerPondMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of year         8,541,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GreensAtSchumakerPondMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Mid Atlantic Region | OTHER MID-ATLANTIC          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OtherMidAtlanticMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         710,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OtherMidAtlanticMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         6,118,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OtherMidAtlanticMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         6,828,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OtherMidAtlanticMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         6,143,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OtherMidAtlanticMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         1,043,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OtherMidAtlanticMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         11,928,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OtherMidAtlanticMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         12,971,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OtherMidAtlanticMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         8,541,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OtherMidAtlanticMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         12,971,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OtherMidAtlanticMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         12,971,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OtherMidAtlanticMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         8,541,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OtherMidAtlanticMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of year         8,541,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OtherMidAtlanticMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Mid Atlantic Region | DelRey Tower [Member]          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DelReyTowerMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         297,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DelReyTowerMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         12,786,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DelReyTowerMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         13,083,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DelReyTowerMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         111,790,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DelReyTowerMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         9,447,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DelReyTowerMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         115,426,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DelReyTowerMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         124,873,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DelReyTowerMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         2,382,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DelReyTowerMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         124,873,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DelReyTowerMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         124,873,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DelReyTowerMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         2,382,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DelReyTowerMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of year         2,382,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DelReyTowerMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Mid Atlantic Region | Capitol View on 14th          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CapitolViewOn14ThMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         31,393,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CapitolViewOn14ThMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CapitolViewOn14ThMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         31,393,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CapitolViewOn14ThMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         94,301,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CapitolViewOn14ThMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         31,394,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CapitolViewOn14ThMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         94,300,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CapitolViewOn14ThMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         125,694,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CapitolViewOn14ThMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         11,374,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CapitolViewOn14ThMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         125,694,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CapitolViewOn14ThMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         125,694,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CapitolViewOn14ThMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         11,374,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CapitolViewOn14ThMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of year         11,374,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CapitolViewOn14ThMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Mid Atlantic Region | Domain College Park [Member]          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         31,337,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DomainCollegeParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         7,300,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DomainCollegeParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DomainCollegeParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         7,300,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DomainCollegeParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         57,935,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DomainCollegeParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         7,306,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DomainCollegeParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         57,929,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DomainCollegeParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         65,235,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DomainCollegeParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         4,247,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DomainCollegeParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         65,235,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DomainCollegeParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         65,235,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DomainCollegeParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         4,247,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DomainCollegeParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of year         4,247,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DomainCollegeParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Southeastern Region          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         172,646,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         94,379,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         378,689,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         473,068,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         313,371,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         128,777,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         657,662,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         786,439,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         445,033,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         786,439,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         786,439,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         445,033,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         445,033,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Southeastern Region | Summit West          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SummitWestMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         2,176,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SummitWestMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         4,710,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SummitWestMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         6,886,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SummitWestMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         8,513,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SummitWestMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         3,236,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SummitWestMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         12,163,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SummitWestMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         15,399,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SummitWestMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         10,443,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SummitWestMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         15,399,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SummitWestMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         15,399,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SummitWestMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         10,443,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SummitWestMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         10,443,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SummitWestMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Southeastern Region | The Breyley          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BreyleyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         1,780,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BreyleyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         2,458,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BreyleyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         4,238,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BreyleyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         17,167,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BreyleyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         3,346,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BreyleyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         18,059,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BreyleyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         21,405,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BreyleyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         16,232,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BreyleyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         21,405,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BreyleyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         21,405,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BreyleyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         16,232,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BreyleyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         16,232,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BreyleyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Southeastern Region | Lakewood Place          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         18,526,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LakewoodPlaceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         1,395,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LakewoodPlaceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         10,647,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LakewoodPlaceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         12,042,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LakewoodPlaceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         8,972,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LakewoodPlaceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         2,329,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LakewoodPlaceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         18,685,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LakewoodPlaceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         21,014,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LakewoodPlaceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         13,790,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LakewoodPlaceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         21,014,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LakewoodPlaceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         21,014,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LakewoodPlaceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         13,790,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LakewoodPlaceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         13,790,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LakewoodPlaceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Southeastern Region | Bay Meadow          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BayMeadowMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         2,893,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BayMeadowMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         9,254,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BayMeadowMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         12,147,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BayMeadowMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         10,416,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BayMeadowMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         4,277,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BayMeadowMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         18,286,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BayMeadowMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         22,563,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BayMeadowMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         13,550,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BayMeadowMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         22,563,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BayMeadowMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         22,563,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BayMeadowMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         13,550,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BayMeadowMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         13,550,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BayMeadowMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Southeastern Region | Cambridge Woods          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         12,713,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CambridgeWoodsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         1,791,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CambridgeWoodsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         7,166,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CambridgeWoodsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         8,957,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CambridgeWoodsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         8,655,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CambridgeWoodsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         2,613,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CambridgeWoodsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         14,999,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CambridgeWoodsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         17,612,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CambridgeWoodsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         10,681,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CambridgeWoodsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         17,612,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CambridgeWoodsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         17,612,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CambridgeWoodsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         10,681,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CambridgeWoodsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         10,681,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CambridgeWoodsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Southeastern Region | Sugar Mill Creek          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SugarMillCreekMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         2,242,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SugarMillCreekMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         7,553,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SugarMillCreekMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         9,795,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SugarMillCreekMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         6,846,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SugarMillCreekMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         2,734,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SugarMillCreekMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         13,907,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SugarMillCreekMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         16,641,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SugarMillCreekMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         8,998,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SugarMillCreekMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         16,641,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SugarMillCreekMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         16,641,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SugarMillCreekMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         8,998,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SugarMillCreekMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         8,998,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SugarMillCreekMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Southeastern Region | Inlet Bay          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_InletBayMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         7,702,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_InletBayMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         23,150,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_InletBayMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         30,852,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_InletBayMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         14,657,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_InletBayMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         9,211,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_InletBayMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         36,298,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_InletBayMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         45,509,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_InletBayMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         25,585,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_InletBayMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         45,509,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_InletBayMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         45,509,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_InletBayMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         25,585,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_InletBayMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         25,585,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_InletBayMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Southeastern Region | MacAlpine Place          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MacAlpinePlaceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         10,869,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MacAlpinePlaceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         36,858,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MacAlpinePlaceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         47,727,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MacAlpinePlaceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         7,384,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MacAlpinePlaceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         11,408,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MacAlpinePlaceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         43,703,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MacAlpinePlaceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         55,111,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MacAlpinePlaceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         27,162,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MacAlpinePlaceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         55,111,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MacAlpinePlaceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         55,111,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MacAlpinePlaceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         27,162,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MacAlpinePlaceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         27,162,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MacAlpinePlaceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Southeastern Region | The Vintage Lofts at West End          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VintageLoftsAtWestEndMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         6,611,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VintageLoftsAtWestEndMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         37,663,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VintageLoftsAtWestEndMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         44,274,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VintageLoftsAtWestEndMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         15,827,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VintageLoftsAtWestEndMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         15,120,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VintageLoftsAtWestEndMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         44,981,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VintageLoftsAtWestEndMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         60,101,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VintageLoftsAtWestEndMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         19,020,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VintageLoftsAtWestEndMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         60,101,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VintageLoftsAtWestEndMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         60,101,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VintageLoftsAtWestEndMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         19,020,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VintageLoftsAtWestEndMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         19,020,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VintageLoftsAtWestEndMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Southeastern Region | TAMPA, FL          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         31,239,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TampaFlMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         37,459,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TampaFlMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         139,459,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TampaFlMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         176,918,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TampaFlMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         98,437,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TampaFlMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         54,274,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TampaFlMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         221,081,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TampaFlMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         275,355,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TampaFlMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         145,461,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TampaFlMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         275,355,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TampaFlMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         275,355,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TampaFlMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         145,461,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TampaFlMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         145,461,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TampaFlMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Southeastern Region | Seabrook          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SeabrookMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         1,846,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SeabrookMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         4,155,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SeabrookMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         6,001,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SeabrookMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         8,052,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SeabrookMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         2,681,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SeabrookMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         11,372,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SeabrookMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         14,053,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SeabrookMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         9,077,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SeabrookMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         14,053,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SeabrookMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         14,053,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SeabrookMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         9,077,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SeabrookMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         9,077,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SeabrookMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Southeastern Region | The Canopy Apartment Villas          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CanopyApartmentVillasMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         2,895,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CanopyApartmentVillasMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         6,456,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CanopyApartmentVillasMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         9,351,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CanopyApartmentVillasMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         21,457,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CanopyApartmentVillasMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         5,470,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CanopyApartmentVillasMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         25,338,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CanopyApartmentVillasMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         30,808,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CanopyApartmentVillasMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         22,904,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CanopyApartmentVillasMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         30,808,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CanopyApartmentVillasMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         30,808,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CanopyApartmentVillasMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         22,904,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CanopyApartmentVillasMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         22,904,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CanopyApartmentVillasMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Southeastern Region | Altamira Place          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AltamiraPlaceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         1,533,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AltamiraPlaceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         11,076,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AltamiraPlaceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         12,609,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AltamiraPlaceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         20,241,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AltamiraPlaceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         3,450,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AltamiraPlaceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         29,400,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AltamiraPlaceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         32,850,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AltamiraPlaceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         24,329,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AltamiraPlaceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         32,850,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AltamiraPlaceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         32,850,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AltamiraPlaceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         24,329,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AltamiraPlaceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         24,329,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AltamiraPlaceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Southeastern Region | Regatta Shore          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RegattaShoreMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         757,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RegattaShoreMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         6,608,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RegattaShoreMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         7,365,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RegattaShoreMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         15,549,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RegattaShoreMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         2,018,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RegattaShoreMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         20,896,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RegattaShoreMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         22,914,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RegattaShoreMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         16,423,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RegattaShoreMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         22,914,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RegattaShoreMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         22,914,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RegattaShoreMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         16,423,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RegattaShoreMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         16,423,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RegattaShoreMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Southeastern Region | Alafaya Woods          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         18,064,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AlafayaWoodsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         1,653,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AlafayaWoodsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         9,042,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AlafayaWoodsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         10,695,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AlafayaWoodsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         8,911,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AlafayaWoodsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         2,522,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AlafayaWoodsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         17,084,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AlafayaWoodsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         19,606,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AlafayaWoodsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         12,624,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AlafayaWoodsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         19,606,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AlafayaWoodsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         19,606,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AlafayaWoodsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         12,624,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AlafayaWoodsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         12,624,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AlafayaWoodsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Southeastern Region | Los Altos          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         21,942,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LosAltosMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         2,804,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LosAltosMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         12,349,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LosAltosMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         15,153,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LosAltosMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         10,494,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LosAltosMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         4,020,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LosAltosMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         21,627,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LosAltosMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         25,647,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LosAltosMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         14,273,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LosAltosMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         25,647,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LosAltosMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         25,647,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LosAltosMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         14,273,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LosAltosMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         14,273,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LosAltosMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Southeastern Region | Lotus Landing          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LotusLandingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         2,185,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LotusLandingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         8,639,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LotusLandingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         10,824,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LotusLandingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         9,569,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LotusLandingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         2,841,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LotusLandingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         17,552,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LotusLandingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         20,393,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LotusLandingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         11,184,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LotusLandingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         20,393,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LotusLandingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         20,393,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LotusLandingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         11,184,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LotusLandingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         11,184,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LotusLandingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Southeastern Region | Seville On The Green          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SevilleOnGreenMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         1,282,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SevilleOnGreenMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         6,498,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SevilleOnGreenMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         7,780,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SevilleOnGreenMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         6,722,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SevilleOnGreenMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         1,705,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SevilleOnGreenMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         12,797,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SevilleOnGreenMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         14,502,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SevilleOnGreenMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         8,546,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SevilleOnGreenMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         14,502,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SevilleOnGreenMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         14,502,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SevilleOnGreenMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         8,546,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SevilleOnGreenMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         8,546,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SevilleOnGreenMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Southeastern Region | Ashton @ Waterford          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         23,388,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AshtonAtWaterfordMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         3,872,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AshtonAtWaterfordMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         17,538,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AshtonAtWaterfordMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         21,410,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AshtonAtWaterfordMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         4,049,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AshtonAtWaterfordMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         4,179,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AshtonAtWaterfordMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         21,280,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AshtonAtWaterfordMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         25,459,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AshtonAtWaterfordMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         12,963,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AshtonAtWaterfordMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         25,459,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AshtonAtWaterfordMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         25,459,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AshtonAtWaterfordMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         12,963,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AshtonAtWaterfordMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         12,963,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AshtonAtWaterfordMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Southeastern Region | Arbors at Lee Vista DCO          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ArborsAtLeeVistaDcoMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         6,692,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ArborsAtLeeVistaDcoMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         12,860,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ArborsAtLeeVistaDcoMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         19,552,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ArborsAtLeeVistaDcoMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         12,591,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ArborsAtLeeVistaDcoMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         7,220,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ArborsAtLeeVistaDcoMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         24,923,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ArborsAtLeeVistaDcoMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         32,143,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ArborsAtLeeVistaDcoMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         18,328,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ArborsAtLeeVistaDcoMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         32,143,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ArborsAtLeeVistaDcoMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         32,143,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ArborsAtLeeVistaDcoMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         18,328,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ArborsAtLeeVistaDcoMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         18,328,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ArborsAtLeeVistaDcoMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Southeastern Region | ORLANDO, FL          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         63,394,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OrlandoFlMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         25,519,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OrlandoFlMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         95,221,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OrlandoFlMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         120,740,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OrlandoFlMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         117,635,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OrlandoFlMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         36,106,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OrlandoFlMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         202,269,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OrlandoFlMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         238,375,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OrlandoFlMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         150,651,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OrlandoFlMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         238,375,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OrlandoFlMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         238,375,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OrlandoFlMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         150,651,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OrlandoFlMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         150,651,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OrlandoFlMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Southeastern Region | Legacy Hill          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LegacyHillMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         1,148,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LegacyHillMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         5,867,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LegacyHillMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         7,015,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LegacyHillMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         8,636,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LegacyHillMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         1,762,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LegacyHillMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         13,889,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LegacyHillMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         15,651,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LegacyHillMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         10,830,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LegacyHillMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         15,651,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LegacyHillMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         15,651,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LegacyHillMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         10,830,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LegacyHillMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         10,830,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LegacyHillMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Southeastern Region | Hickory Run          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HickoryRunMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         1,469,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HickoryRunMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         11,584,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HickoryRunMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         13,053,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HickoryRunMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         9,761,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HickoryRunMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         2,139,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HickoryRunMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         20,675,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HickoryRunMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         22,814,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HickoryRunMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         13,482,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HickoryRunMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         22,814,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HickoryRunMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         22,814,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HickoryRunMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         13,482,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HickoryRunMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         13,482,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HickoryRunMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Southeastern Region | Carrington Hills          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CarringtonHillsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         2,117,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CarringtonHillsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CarringtonHillsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         2,117,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CarringtonHillsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         33,846,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CarringtonHillsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         4,462,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CarringtonHillsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         31,501,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CarringtonHillsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         35,963,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CarringtonHillsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         20,064,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CarringtonHillsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         35,963,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CarringtonHillsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         35,963,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CarringtonHillsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         20,064,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CarringtonHillsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         20,064,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CarringtonHillsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Southeastern Region | Brookridge          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BrookridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         708,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BrookridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         5,461,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BrookridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         6,169,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BrookridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         4,500,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BrookridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         1,143,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BrookridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         9,526,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BrookridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         10,669,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BrookridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         6,641,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BrookridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         10,669,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BrookridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         10,669,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BrookridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         6,641,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BrookridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         6,641,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BrookridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Southeastern Region | Breckenridge          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BreckenridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         766,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BreckenridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         7,714,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BreckenridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         8,480,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BreckenridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         4,357,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BreckenridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         1,258,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BreckenridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         11,579,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BreckenridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         12,837,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BreckenridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         7,704,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BreckenridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         12,837,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BreckenridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         12,837,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BreckenridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         7,704,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BreckenridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         7,704,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BreckenridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Southeastern Region | Colonnade          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         16,677,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ColonnadeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         1,460,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ColonnadeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         16,015,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ColonnadeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         17,475,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ColonnadeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         4,934,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ColonnadeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         1,946,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ColonnadeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         20,463,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ColonnadeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         22,409,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ColonnadeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         11,461,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ColonnadeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         22,409,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ColonnadeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         22,409,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ColonnadeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         11,461,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ColonnadeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         11,461,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ColonnadeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Southeastern Region | The Preserve at Brentwood          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         22,157,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PreserveAtBrentwoodMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         3,182,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PreserveAtBrentwoodMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         24,674,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PreserveAtBrentwoodMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         27,856,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PreserveAtBrentwoodMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         6,276,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PreserveAtBrentwoodMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         3,508,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PreserveAtBrentwoodMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         30,624,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PreserveAtBrentwoodMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         34,132,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PreserveAtBrentwoodMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         19,951,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PreserveAtBrentwoodMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         34,132,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PreserveAtBrentwoodMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         34,132,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PreserveAtBrentwoodMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         19,951,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PreserveAtBrentwoodMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         19,951,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PreserveAtBrentwoodMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Southeastern Region | Polo Park          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PoloParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         4,583,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PoloParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         16,293,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PoloParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         20,876,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PoloParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         16,042,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PoloParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         5,643,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PoloParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         31,275,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PoloParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         36,918,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PoloParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         20,471,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PoloParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         36,918,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PoloParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         36,918,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PoloParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         20,471,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PoloParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         20,471,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PoloParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Southeastern Region | NASHVILLE, TN          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         38,834,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NashvilleTnMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         15,433,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NashvilleTnMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         87,608,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NashvilleTnMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         103,041,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NashvilleTnMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         88,352,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NashvilleTnMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         21,861,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NashvilleTnMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         169,532,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NashvilleTnMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         191,393,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NashvilleTnMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         110,604,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NashvilleTnMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         191,393,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NashvilleTnMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         191,393,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NashvilleTnMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         110,604,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NashvilleTnMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         110,604,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NashvilleTnMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Southeastern Region | The Reserve and Park at Riverbridge          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         39,179,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ReserveAndParkAtRiverbridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         15,968,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ReserveAndParkAtRiverbridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         56,401,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ReserveAndParkAtRiverbridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         72,369,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ReserveAndParkAtRiverbridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         8,947,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ReserveAndParkAtRiverbridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         16,536,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ReserveAndParkAtRiverbridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         64,780,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ReserveAndParkAtRiverbridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         81,316,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ReserveAndParkAtRiverbridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         38,317,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ReserveAndParkAtRiverbridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         81,316,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ReserveAndParkAtRiverbridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         81,316,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ReserveAndParkAtRiverbridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         38,317,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ReserveAndParkAtRiverbridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         38,317,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ReserveAndParkAtRiverbridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Southeastern Region | OTHER FLORIDA          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         39,179,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OtherFloridaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         15,968,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OtherFloridaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         56,401,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OtherFloridaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         72,369,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OtherFloridaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         8,947,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OtherFloridaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         16,536,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OtherFloridaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         64,780,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OtherFloridaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         81,316,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OtherFloridaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         38,317,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OtherFloridaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         81,316,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OtherFloridaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         81,316,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OtherFloridaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         38,317,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OtherFloridaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         38,317,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OtherFloridaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Northeast Region          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         269,748,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         293,247,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         1,182,479,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         1,475,726,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         126,125,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         292,681,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         1,309,170,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         1,601,851,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         256,550,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         1,601,851,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         1,601,851,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         256,550,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Balance at end of year         256,550,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Northeast Region | Garrison Square          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GarrisonSquareMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         5,591,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GarrisonSquareMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         91,027,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GarrisonSquareMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         96,618,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GarrisonSquareMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         6,048,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GarrisonSquareMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         5,631,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GarrisonSquareMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         97,035,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GarrisonSquareMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         102,666,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GarrisonSquareMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         23,767,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GarrisonSquareMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         102,666,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GarrisonSquareMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         102,666,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GarrisonSquareMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         23,767,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GarrisonSquareMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Balance at end of year         23,767,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GarrisonSquareMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Northeast Region | Ridge at Blue Hills          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         22,839,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RidgeAtBlueHillsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         6,039,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RidgeAtBlueHillsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         34,869,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RidgeAtBlueHillsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         40,908,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RidgeAtBlueHillsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         1,238,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RidgeAtBlueHillsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         6,102,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RidgeAtBlueHillsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         36,044,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RidgeAtBlueHillsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         42,146,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RidgeAtBlueHillsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         9,052,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RidgeAtBlueHillsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         42,146,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RidgeAtBlueHillsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         42,146,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RidgeAtBlueHillsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         9,052,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RidgeAtBlueHillsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Balance at end of year         9,052,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RidgeAtBlueHillsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Northeast Region | Inwood West          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         56,447,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_InwoodWestMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         20,778,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_InwoodWestMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         88,096,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_InwoodWestMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         108,874,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_InwoodWestMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         3,034,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_InwoodWestMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         19,309,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_InwoodWestMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         92,599,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_InwoodWestMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         111,908,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_InwoodWestMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         20,102,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_InwoodWestMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         111,908,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_InwoodWestMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         111,908,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_InwoodWestMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         20,102,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_InwoodWestMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Balance at end of year         20,102,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_InwoodWestMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Northeast Region | 14 North          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NorthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         10,961,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NorthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         51,175,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NorthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         62,136,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NorthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         4,563,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NorthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         10,999,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NorthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         55,700,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NorthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         66,699,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NorthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         12,750,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NorthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         66,699,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NorthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         66,699,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NorthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         12,750,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NorthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Balance at end of year         12,750,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NorthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Northeast Region | BOSTON, MA          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         79,286,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BostonMaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         43,369,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BostonMaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         265,167,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BostonMaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         308,536,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BostonMaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         14,883,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BostonMaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         42,041,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BostonMaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         281,378,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BostonMaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         323,419,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BostonMaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         65,671,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BostonMaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         323,419,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BostonMaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         323,419,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BostonMaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         65,671,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BostonMaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Balance at end of year         65,671,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BostonMaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Northeast Region | 10 Hanover Square          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         190,462,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HanoverSquareMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         41,432,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HanoverSquareMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         218,983,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HanoverSquareMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         260,415,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HanoverSquareMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         8,396,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HanoverSquareMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         41,481,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HanoverSquareMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         227,330,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HanoverSquareMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         268,811,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HanoverSquareMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         42,678,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HanoverSquareMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         268,811,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HanoverSquareMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         268,811,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HanoverSquareMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         42,678,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HanoverSquareMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Balance at end of year         42,678,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HanoverSquareMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Northeast Region | 21 Chelsea          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TwentyOneChelseaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         36,399,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TwentyOneChelseaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         107,154,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TwentyOneChelseaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         143,553,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TwentyOneChelseaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         10,915,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TwentyOneChelseaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         36,399,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TwentyOneChelseaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         118,069,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TwentyOneChelseaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         154,468,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TwentyOneChelseaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         20,910,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TwentyOneChelseaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         154,468,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TwentyOneChelseaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         154,468,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TwentyOneChelseaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         20,910,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TwentyOneChelseaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Balance at end of year         20,910,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TwentyOneChelseaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Northeast Region | View 34 [Member]          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_View34Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         114,410,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_View34Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         324,920,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_View34Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         439,330,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_View34Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         85,635,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_View34Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         115,024,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_View34Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         409,941,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_View34Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         524,965,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_View34Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         72,318,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_View34Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         524,965,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_View34Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         524,965,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_View34Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         72,318,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_View34Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Balance at end of year         72,318,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_View34Member
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Northeast Region | 95 Wall Street          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NinetyFiveWallMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         57,637,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NinetyFiveWallMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         266,255,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NinetyFiveWallMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         323,892,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NinetyFiveWallMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         6,296,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NinetyFiveWallMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         57,736,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NinetyFiveWallMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         272,452,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NinetyFiveWallMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         330,188,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NinetyFiveWallMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         54,973,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NinetyFiveWallMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         330,188,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NinetyFiveWallMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         330,188,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NinetyFiveWallMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         54,973,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NinetyFiveWallMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Balance at end of year         54,973,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NinetyFiveWallMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Northeast Region | NEW YORK, NY          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         190,462,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NewYorkNyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         249,878,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NewYorkNyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         917,312,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NewYorkNyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         1,167,190,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NewYorkNyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         111,242,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NewYorkNyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         250,640,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NewYorkNyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         1,027,792,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NewYorkNyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         1,278,432,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NewYorkNyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         190,879,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NewYorkNyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         1,278,432,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NewYorkNyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         1,278,432,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NewYorkNyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         190,879,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NewYorkNyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Balance at end of year         190,879,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NewYorkNyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Southwestern Region          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         133,099,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         99,870,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         257,677,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         357,547,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         83,174,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         115,095,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         325,626,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         440,721,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         149,451,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         440,721,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         440,721,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         149,451,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         149,451,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Southwestern Region | THIRTY377          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         30,023,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ThirtyThreeSevenSevenMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         24,036,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ThirtyThreeSevenSevenMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         32,951,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ThirtyThreeSevenSevenMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         56,987,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ThirtyThreeSevenSevenMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         8,162,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ThirtyThreeSevenSevenMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         24,311,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ThirtyThreeSevenSevenMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         40,838,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ThirtyThreeSevenSevenMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         65,149,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ThirtyThreeSevenSevenMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         21,663,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ThirtyThreeSevenSevenMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         65,149,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ThirtyThreeSevenSevenMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         65,149,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ThirtyThreeSevenSevenMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         21,663,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ThirtyThreeSevenSevenMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         21,663,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ThirtyThreeSevenSevenMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Southwestern Region | Legacy Village          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         72,415,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LegacyVillageMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         16,882,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LegacyVillageMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         100,102,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LegacyVillageMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         116,984,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LegacyVillageMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         7,325,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LegacyVillageMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         17,280,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LegacyVillageMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         107,029,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LegacyVillageMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         124,309,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LegacyVillageMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         44,321,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LegacyVillageMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         124,309,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LegacyVillageMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         124,309,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LegacyVillageMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         44,321,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LegacyVillageMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         44,321,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LegacyVillageMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Southwestern Region | Garden Oaks          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GardenOaksMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         2,132,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GardenOaksMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         5,367,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GardenOaksMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         7,499,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GardenOaksMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         1,631,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GardenOaksMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         6,936,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GardenOaksMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         2,194,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GardenOaksMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         9,130,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GardenOaksMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         1,842,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GardenOaksMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         9,130,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GardenOaksMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         9,130,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GardenOaksMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         1,842,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GardenOaksMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         1,842,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GardenOaksMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Southwestern Region | Glenwood          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GlenwoodMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         7,903,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GlenwoodMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         554,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GlenwoodMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         8,457,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GlenwoodMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         1,897,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GlenwoodMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         8,159,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GlenwoodMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         2,195,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GlenwoodMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         10,354,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GlenwoodMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         1,366,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GlenwoodMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         10,354,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GlenwoodMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         10,354,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GlenwoodMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         1,366,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GlenwoodMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         1,366,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GlenwoodMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Southwestern Region | Talisker of Addison          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TaliskerOfAddisonMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         10,440,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TaliskerOfAddisonMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         634,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TaliskerOfAddisonMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         11,074,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TaliskerOfAddisonMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         1,917,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TaliskerOfAddisonMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         10,841,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TaliskerOfAddisonMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         2,150,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TaliskerOfAddisonMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         12,991,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TaliskerOfAddisonMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         1,836,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TaliskerOfAddisonMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         12,991,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TaliskerOfAddisonMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         12,991,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TaliskerOfAddisonMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         1,836,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TaliskerOfAddisonMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         1,836,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TaliskerOfAddisonMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Southwestern Region | Springhaven          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SpringhavenMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         6,688,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SpringhavenMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         3,354,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SpringhavenMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         10,042,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SpringhavenMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         1,289,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SpringhavenMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         8,350,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SpringhavenMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         2,981,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SpringhavenMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         11,331,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SpringhavenMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         2,231,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SpringhavenMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         11,331,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SpringhavenMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         11,331,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SpringhavenMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         2,231,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SpringhavenMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         2,231,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SpringhavenMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Southwestern Region | Clipper Pointe          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ClipperPointeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         13,221,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ClipperPointeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         2,507,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ClipperPointeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         15,728,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ClipperPointeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         2,398,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ClipperPointeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         14,948,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ClipperPointeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         3,178,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ClipperPointeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         18,126,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ClipperPointeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         2,618,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ClipperPointeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         18,126,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ClipperPointeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         18,126,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ClipperPointeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         2,618,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ClipperPointeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         2,618,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ClipperPointeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Southwestern Region | Highlands of Preston          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HighlandsOfPrestonMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         2,151,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HighlandsOfPrestonMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         8,168,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HighlandsOfPrestonMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         10,319,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HighlandsOfPrestonMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         31,139,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HighlandsOfPrestonMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         5,989,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HighlandsOfPrestonMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         35,469,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HighlandsOfPrestonMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         41,458,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HighlandsOfPrestonMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         24,269,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HighlandsOfPrestonMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         41,458,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HighlandsOfPrestonMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         41,458,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HighlandsOfPrestonMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         24,269,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HighlandsOfPrestonMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         24,269,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HighlandsOfPrestonMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Southwestern Region | DALLAS, TX          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         102,438,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DallasTxMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         83,453,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DallasTxMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         153,637,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DallasTxMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         237,090,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DallasTxMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         55,758,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DallasTxMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         96,814,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DallasTxMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         196,034,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DallasTxMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         292,848,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DallasTxMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         100,146,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DallasTxMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         292,848,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DallasTxMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         292,848,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DallasTxMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         100,146,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DallasTxMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         100,146,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DallasTxMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Southwestern Region | Barton Creek Landing          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BartonCreekLandingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         3,151,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BartonCreekLandingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         14,269,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BartonCreekLandingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         17,420,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BartonCreekLandingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         22,118,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BartonCreekLandingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         4,807,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BartonCreekLandingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         34,731,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BartonCreekLandingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         39,538,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BartonCreekLandingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         20,260,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BartonCreekLandingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         39,538,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BartonCreekLandingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         39,538,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BartonCreekLandingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         20,260,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BartonCreekLandingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         20,260,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BartonCreekLandingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Southwestern Region | Residences at the Domain          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         30,661,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ResidencesAtDomainMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         4,034,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ResidencesAtDomainMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         55,256,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ResidencesAtDomainMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         59,290,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ResidencesAtDomainMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         2,608,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ResidencesAtDomainMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         4,200,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ResidencesAtDomainMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         57,698,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ResidencesAtDomainMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         61,898,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ResidencesAtDomainMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         21,988,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ResidencesAtDomainMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         61,898,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ResidencesAtDomainMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         61,898,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ResidencesAtDomainMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         21,988,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ResidencesAtDomainMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         21,988,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ResidencesAtDomainMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Southwestern Region | Red Stone Ranch          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RedStoneRanchMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         5,084,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RedStoneRanchMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         17,646,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RedStoneRanchMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         22,730,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RedStoneRanchMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         1,625,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RedStoneRanchMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         5,115,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RedStoneRanchMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         19,240,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RedStoneRanchMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         24,355,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RedStoneRanchMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         3,687,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RedStoneRanchMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         24,355,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RedStoneRanchMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         24,355,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RedStoneRanchMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         3,687,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RedStoneRanchMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         3,687,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RedStoneRanchMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Southwestern Region | Lakeline Villas          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LakelineVillasMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         4,148,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LakelineVillasMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         16,869,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LakelineVillasMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         21,017,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LakelineVillasMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         1,065,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LakelineVillasMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         4,159,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LakelineVillasMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         17,923,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LakelineVillasMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         22,082,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LakelineVillasMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         3,370,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LakelineVillasMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         22,082,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LakelineVillasMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         22,082,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LakelineVillasMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         3,370,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LakelineVillasMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         3,370,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LakelineVillasMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Southwestern Region | AUSTIN, TX          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         30,661,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AustinTxMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         16,417,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AustinTxMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         104,040,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AustinTxMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         120,457,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AustinTxMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         27,416,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AustinTxMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         18,281,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AustinTxMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         129,592,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AustinTxMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         147,873,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AustinTxMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         49,305,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AustinTxMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         147,873,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AustinTxMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         147,873,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AustinTxMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         49,305,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AustinTxMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         49,305,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AustinTxMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Corporate Joint Venture [Member]          
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Real estate acquired   0us-gaap_RealEstateOtherAcquisitions
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= us-gaap_CorporateJointVentureMember
129,437,000us-gaap_RealEstateOtherAcquisitions
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= us-gaap_CorporateJointVentureMember
0us-gaap_RealEstateOtherAcquisitions
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= us-gaap_CorporateJointVentureMember
 
Retirement of fully depreciated assets   (112,344,000)us-gaap_RealEstateOtherDeductions
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= us-gaap_CorporateJointVentureMember
(356,303,000)us-gaap_RealEstateOtherDeductions
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= us-gaap_CorporateJointVentureMember
0us-gaap_RealEstateOtherDeductions
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= us-gaap_CorporateJointVentureMember
 
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Accumulated depreciation on retirements of fully depreciated assets   $ (4,228,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciationOtherDeductions
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= us-gaap_CorporateJointVentureMember
$ (20,662,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciationOtherDeductions
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= us-gaap_CorporateJointVentureMember
$ 0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciationOtherDeductions
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= us-gaap_CorporateJointVentureMember
 
[1] Includes unallocated accruals and capital expenditures.The aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes was approximately $7.7 billion at December 31, 2014. The estimated depreciable lives for all buildings in the latest Consolidated Statements of Operations are 35 to 55 years.