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Schedule III - Real Estate Owned (UNITED DOMINION REALTY, L.P.) (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  
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 asset   0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciationOtherDeductions (1,132,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciationOtherDeductions (13,945,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciationOtherDeductions  
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      
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
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= 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
Land          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= us-gaap_LandMember
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
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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 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 | 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 | 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
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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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
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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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
United Dominion Reality L.P.          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Total Carrying Value   4,238,770,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
4,188,480,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
4,182,920,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
 
Accumulated Depreciation   1,403,303,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
1,241,574,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
1,097,133,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
 
Aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes   3,600,000,000us-gaap_RealEstateFederalIncomeTaxBasis
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
     
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year   4,188,480,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
4,182,920,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
4,205,298,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
 
Capital expenditures and development   91,682,000us-gaap_RealEstateImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
151,002,000us-gaap_RealEstateImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
115,355,000us-gaap_RealEstateImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
 
Real estate sold   (41,013,000)us-gaap_RealEstateCostOfRealEstateSold
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
(70,687,000)us-gaap_RealEstateCostOfRealEstateSold
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
(116,166,000)us-gaap_RealEstateCostOfRealEstateSold
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
 
Retirement of fully depreciated assets   0us-gaap_RealEstateOtherDeductions
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
0us-gaap_RealEstateOtherDeductions
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
(13,945,000)us-gaap_RealEstateOtherDeductions
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
 
Hurricane related impairment of assets   (379,000)udr_RealEstateImpairmentAmountGross
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
0udr_RealEstateImpairmentAmountGross
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
(7,622,000)udr_RealEstateImpairmentAmountGross
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
 
Balance at end of the year   4,238,770,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
4,188,480,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
4,182,920,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
 
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year   1,241,574,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
1,097,133,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
976,358,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
 
Depreciation expense for the year   178,719,000us-gaap_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateAccumulatedDepreciationDepreciationExpense
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
179,404,000us-gaap_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateAccumulatedDepreciationDepreciationExpense
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
189,362,000us-gaap_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateAccumulatedDepreciationDepreciationExpense
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
 
Accumulated depreciation on sales   (16,674,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciationRealEstateSold
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
(34,794,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciationRealEstateSold
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
(54,085,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciationRealEstateSold
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
 
Accumulated depreciation on retirements of fully depreciated asset   0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciationOtherDeductions
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciationOtherDeductions
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
(13,945,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciationOtherDeductions
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
 
Write off of accumulated depreciation on hurricane related impaired assets   (316,000)udr_RealEstateImpairmentAmountAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
0udr_RealEstateImpairmentAmountAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
(557,000)udr_RealEstateImpairmentAmountAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
 
Balance at end of year   1,403,303,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
1,241,574,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
1,097,133,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
 
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Estimated depreciable lives of buildings range beginning          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Depreciable life for all buildings   35 years      
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Estimated depreciable lives of buildings range end          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Depreciable life for all buildings   55 years      
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Los Alisos          
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Retirement of fully depreciated assets   0us-gaap_RealEstateOtherDeductions
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_UdrPacificLosAlisosLpMember
(74,755,000)us-gaap_RealEstateOtherDeductions
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_UdrPacificLosAlisosLpMember
0us-gaap_RealEstateOtherDeductions
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_UdrPacificLosAlisosLpMember
 
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Accumulated depreciation on retirements of fully depreciated asset   0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciationOtherDeductions
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_UdrPacificLosAlisosLpMember
(169,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciationOtherDeductions
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_UdrPacificLosAlisosLpMember
0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciationOtherDeductions
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_UdrPacificLosAlisosLpMember
 
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Other          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OtherCorporateMember
[2]
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OtherCorporateMember
[2]
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OtherCorporateMember
[2]
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         0udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OtherCorporateMember
[2]
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         1,953,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OtherCorporateMember
[2]
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OtherCorporateMember
[2]
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         1,953,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OtherCorporateMember
[2]
Total Carrying Value         1,953,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OtherCorporateMember
[2]
Accumulated Depreciation         0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OtherCorporateMember
[2]
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         1,953,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OtherCorporateMember
[2]
Balance at end of the year         1,953,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OtherCorporateMember
[2]
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OtherCorporateMember
[2]
Balance at end of year         0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OtherCorporateMember
[2]
United Dominion Reality L.P. | TOTAL CORPORATE          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_CorporateMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_CorporateMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_CorporateMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         0udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_CorporateMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         1,953,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_CorporateMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_CorporateMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         1,953,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_CorporateMember
Total Carrying Value         1,953,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_CorporateMember
Accumulated Depreciation         0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_CorporateMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         1,953,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_CorporateMember
Balance at end of the year         1,953,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_CorporateMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_CorporateMember
Balance at end of year         0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= us-gaap_CorporateMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Real Estate Under Development | DelRey Tower [Member]          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DelReyTowerMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_RealEstateUnderDevelopmentMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         297,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DelReyTowerMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_RealEstateUnderDevelopmentMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         12,786,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DelReyTowerMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_RealEstateUnderDevelopmentMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         13,083,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DelReyTowerMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_RealEstateUnderDevelopmentMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         111,790,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DelReyTowerMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_RealEstateUnderDevelopmentMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         9,447,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DelReyTowerMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_RealEstateUnderDevelopmentMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         115,426,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DelReyTowerMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_RealEstateUnderDevelopmentMember
Total Carrying Value         124,873,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DelReyTowerMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_RealEstateUnderDevelopmentMember
Accumulated Depreciation         2,382,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DelReyTowerMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_RealEstateUnderDevelopmentMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         124,873,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DelReyTowerMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_RealEstateUnderDevelopmentMember
Balance at end of the year         124,873,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DelReyTowerMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_RealEstateUnderDevelopmentMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         2,382,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DelReyTowerMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_RealEstateUnderDevelopmentMember
Balance at end of year         2,382,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DelReyTowerMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_RealEstateUnderDevelopmentMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Commercial Held for Development          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         1,407,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         4,498,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         5,905,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         1,516,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         1,380,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         6,041,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Total Carrying Value         7,421,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Accumulated Depreciation         2,232,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         7,421,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Balance at end of the year         7,421,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         2,232,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Balance at end of year         2,232,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Commercial Held for Development | Office Building [Member]          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CircleTowerOfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         1,407,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CircleTowerOfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         4,498,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CircleTowerOfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         5,905,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CircleTowerOfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         1,516,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CircleTowerOfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         1,380,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CircleTowerOfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         6,041,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CircleTowerOfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Total Carrying Value         7,421,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CircleTowerOfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Accumulated Depreciation         2,232,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CircleTowerOfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         7,421,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CircleTowerOfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Balance at end of the year         7,421,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CircleTowerOfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         2,232,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CircleTowerOfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Balance at end of year         2,232,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CircleTowerOfficeBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Commercial Held for Development | TOTAL COMMERCIAL & CORPORATE          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CommercialAndCorporateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         1,407,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CommercialAndCorporateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         4,498,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CommercialAndCorporateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         5,905,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CommercialAndCorporateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         3,469,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CommercialAndCorporateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         1,380,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CommercialAndCorporateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         7,994,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CommercialAndCorporateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Total Carrying Value         9,374,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CommercialAndCorporateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Accumulated Depreciation         2,232,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CommercialAndCorporateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         9,374,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CommercialAndCorporateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Balance at end of the year         9,374,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CommercialAndCorporateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         2,232,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CommercialAndCorporateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Balance at end of year         2,232,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CommercialAndCorporateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Commercial Held for Development | Total Real Estate Owned          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         931,959,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RealEstateOwnedMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         922,488,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RealEstateOwnedMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         2,469,882,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RealEstateOwnedMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         3,392,370,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RealEstateOwnedMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         846,400,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RealEstateOwnedMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         1,008,014,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RealEstateOwnedMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         3,230,756,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RealEstateOwnedMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Total Carrying Value         4,238,770,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RealEstateOwnedMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Accumulated Depreciation         1,403,303,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RealEstateOwnedMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         4,238,770,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RealEstateOwnedMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Balance at end of the year         4,238,770,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RealEstateOwnedMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         1,403,303,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RealEstateOwnedMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
Balance at end of year         1,403,303,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RealEstateOwnedMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis
= udr_CommercialHeldForDevelopmentMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Western Region          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         397,387,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         578,048,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         1,006,929,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         1,584,977,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         466,329,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         640,378,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         1,410,928,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         2,051,306,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         715,843,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         2,051,306,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         2,051,306,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         715,843,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         715,843,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Western Region | Harbor at Mesa Verde          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         50,358,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HarborAtMesaVerdeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         20,476,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HarborAtMesaVerdeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         28,538,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HarborAtMesaVerdeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         49,014,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HarborAtMesaVerdeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         12,949,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HarborAtMesaVerdeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         61,963,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HarborAtMesaVerdeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         26,242,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HarborAtMesaVerdeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         61,963,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HarborAtMesaVerdeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         26,242,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HarborAtMesaVerdeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Western Region | 27 Seventy FIve Mesa Verde [Member]          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         30,660,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_A27SeventyFIveMesaVerdeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         99,329,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_A27SeventyFIveMesaVerdeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         110,644,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_A27SeventyFIveMesaVerdeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         209,973,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_A27SeventyFIveMesaVerdeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         91,693,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_A27SeventyFIveMesaVerdeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         301,666,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_A27SeventyFIveMesaVerdeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         72,689,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_A27SeventyFIveMesaVerdeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         301,666,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_A27SeventyFIveMesaVerdeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         72,689,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_A27SeventyFIveMesaVerdeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Western Region | Pacific Shores          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         34,112,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PacificShoresMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         7,345,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PacificShoresMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         22,624,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PacificShoresMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         29,969,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PacificShoresMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         9,150,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PacificShoresMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         39,119,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PacificShoresMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         19,665,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PacificShoresMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         39,119,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PacificShoresMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         19,665,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PacificShoresMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Western Region | Huntington Vista          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         27,972,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HuntingtonVistaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         8,055,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HuntingtonVistaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         22,486,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HuntingtonVistaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         30,541,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HuntingtonVistaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         7,637,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HuntingtonVistaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         38,178,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HuntingtonVistaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         18,655,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HuntingtonVistaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         38,178,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HuntingtonVistaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         18,655,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HuntingtonVistaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Western Region | Missions at Back Bay          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MissionsAtBackBayMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         229,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MissionsAtBackBayMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         14,129,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MissionsAtBackBayMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         14,358,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MissionsAtBackBayMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         2,133,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MissionsAtBackBayMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         16,491,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MissionsAtBackBayMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         3,994,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MissionsAtBackBayMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         16,491,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MissionsAtBackBayMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         3,994,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MissionsAtBackBayMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Western Region | Coronado at Newport — North          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CoronadoAtNewportNorthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         62,516,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CoronadoAtNewportNorthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         46,082,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CoronadoAtNewportNorthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         108,598,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CoronadoAtNewportNorthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         24,693,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CoronadoAtNewportNorthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         133,291,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CoronadoAtNewportNorthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         41,982,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CoronadoAtNewportNorthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         133,291,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CoronadoAtNewportNorthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         41,982,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CoronadoAtNewportNorthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Western Region | Huntington Villas          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         50,771,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HuntingtonVillasMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         61,535,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HuntingtonVillasMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         18,017,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HuntingtonVillasMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         79,552,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HuntingtonVillasMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         7,132,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HuntingtonVillasMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         86,684,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HuntingtonVillasMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         16,061,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HuntingtonVillasMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         86,684,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HuntingtonVillasMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         16,061,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HuntingtonVillasMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Western Region | Vista Del Rey          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VistaDelReyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         10,670,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VistaDelReyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         7,080,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VistaDelReyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         17,750,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VistaDelReyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         2,062,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VistaDelReyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         19,812,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VistaDelReyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         5,769,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VistaDelReyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         19,812,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VistaDelReyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         5,769,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VistaDelReyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Western Region | Coronado South          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CoronadoSouthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         58,785,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CoronadoSouthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         50,067,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CoronadoSouthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         108,852,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CoronadoSouthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         17,875,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CoronadoSouthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         126,727,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CoronadoSouthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         40,783,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CoronadoSouthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         126,727,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CoronadoSouthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         40,783,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CoronadoSouthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Western Region | ORANGE COUNTY, CA          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         193,873,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OrangeCountyCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         328,940,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OrangeCountyCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         319,667,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OrangeCountyCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         648,607,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OrangeCountyCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         175,324,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OrangeCountyCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         359,476,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OrangeCountyCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         464,455,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OrangeCountyCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         823,931,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OrangeCountyCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         245,840,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OrangeCountyCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         823,931,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OrangeCountyCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         823,931,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OrangeCountyCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         245,840,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OrangeCountyCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         245,840,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OrangeCountyCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Western Region | 2000 Post Street          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TwoThousandPostStreetMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         9,861,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TwoThousandPostStreetMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         44,578,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TwoThousandPostStreetMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         54,439,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TwoThousandPostStreetMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         8,965,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TwoThousandPostStreetMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         63,404,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TwoThousandPostStreetMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         24,289,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TwoThousandPostStreetMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         63,404,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TwoThousandPostStreetMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         24,289,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TwoThousandPostStreetMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Western Region | Birch Creek          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BirchCreekMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         4,365,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BirchCreekMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         16,696,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BirchCreekMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         21,061,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BirchCreekMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         6,544,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BirchCreekMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         27,605,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BirchCreekMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         12,889,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BirchCreekMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         27,605,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BirchCreekMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         12,889,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BirchCreekMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Western Region | Highlands Of Marin          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HighlandsOfMarinMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         5,996,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HighlandsOfMarinMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         24,868,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HighlandsOfMarinMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         30,864,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HighlandsOfMarinMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         25,720,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HighlandsOfMarinMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         56,584,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HighlandsOfMarinMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         26,904,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HighlandsOfMarinMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         56,584,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HighlandsOfMarinMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         26,904,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HighlandsOfMarinMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Western Region | Marina Playa          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MarinaPlayaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         6,224,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MarinaPlayaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         23,916,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MarinaPlayaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         30,140,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MarinaPlayaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         9,482,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MarinaPlayaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         39,622,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MarinaPlayaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         18,351,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MarinaPlayaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         39,622,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MarinaPlayaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         18,351,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MarinaPlayaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Western Region | River Terrace          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         39,310,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RiverTerraceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         22,161,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RiverTerraceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         40,137,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RiverTerraceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         62,298,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RiverTerraceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         3,315,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RiverTerraceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         65,613,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RiverTerraceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         23,857,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RiverTerraceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         65,613,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RiverTerraceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         23,857,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RiverTerraceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Western Region | CitySouth          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CitySouthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         14,031,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CitySouthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         30,537,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CitySouthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         44,568,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CitySouthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         35,190,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CitySouthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         79,758,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CitySouthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         30,810,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CitySouthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         79,758,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CitySouthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         30,810,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CitySouthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Western Region | Bay Terrace          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BayTerraceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         8,545,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BayTerraceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         14,458,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BayTerraceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         23,003,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BayTerraceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         4,571,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BayTerraceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         27,574,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BayTerraceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         8,710,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BayTerraceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         27,574,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BayTerraceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         8,710,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BayTerraceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Western Region | Highlands of Marin Phase II          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HighlandsOfMarinPhaseSecondMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         5,353,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HighlandsOfMarinPhaseSecondMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         18,559,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HighlandsOfMarinPhaseSecondMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         23,912,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HighlandsOfMarinPhaseSecondMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         11,059,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HighlandsOfMarinPhaseSecondMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         34,971,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HighlandsOfMarinPhaseSecondMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         13,438,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HighlandsOfMarinPhaseSecondMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         34,971,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HighlandsOfMarinPhaseSecondMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         13,438,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HighlandsOfMarinPhaseSecondMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Western Region | Edgewater          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_EdgewaterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         30,657,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_EdgewaterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         83,872,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_EdgewaterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         114,529,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_EdgewaterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         3,261,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_EdgewaterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         117,790,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_EdgewaterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         34,141,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_EdgewaterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         117,790,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_EdgewaterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         34,141,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_EdgewaterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Western Region | Almaden Lake Village          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         27,000,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AlmadenLakeVillageMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         594,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AlmadenLakeVillageMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         42,515,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AlmadenLakeVillageMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         43,109,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AlmadenLakeVillageMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         4,838,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AlmadenLakeVillageMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         47,947,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AlmadenLakeVillageMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         18,420,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AlmadenLakeVillageMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         47,947,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AlmadenLakeVillageMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         18,420,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AlmadenLakeVillageMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Western Region | SAN FRANCISCO, CA          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         66,310,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SanFranciscoCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         107,787,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SanFranciscoCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         340,136,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SanFranciscoCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         447,923,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SanFranciscoCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         112,945,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SanFranciscoCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         116,569,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SanFranciscoCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         444,299,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SanFranciscoCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         560,868,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SanFranciscoCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         211,809,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SanFranciscoCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         560,868,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SanFranciscoCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         560,868,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SanFranciscoCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         211,809,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SanFranciscoCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         211,809,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SanFranciscoCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Western Region | Rosebeach          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RosebeachMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         8,414,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RosebeachMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         17,449,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RosebeachMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         25,863,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RosebeachMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         2,945,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RosebeachMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         28,808,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RosebeachMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         11,880,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RosebeachMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         28,808,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RosebeachMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         11,880,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RosebeachMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Western Region | Ocean Villas          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OceanVillasMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         5,135,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OceanVillasMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         12,789,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OceanVillasMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         17,924,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OceanVillasMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         1,817,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OceanVillasMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         19,741,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OceanVillasMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         8,442,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OceanVillasMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         19,741,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OceanVillasMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         8,442,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OceanVillasMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Western Region | Other Southern CA [Member]          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         46,471,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OtherSouthernCAMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         25,209,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OtherSouthernCAMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         27,152,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OtherSouthernCAMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         52,361,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OtherSouthernCAMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         57,383,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OtherSouthernCAMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         35,155,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OtherSouthernCAMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         74,589,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OtherSouthernCAMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         109,744,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OtherSouthernCAMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         47,410,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OtherSouthernCAMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         109,744,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OtherSouthernCAMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         109,744,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OtherSouthernCAMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         47,410,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OtherSouthernCAMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         47,410,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OtherSouthernCAMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Western Region | Tierra Del Rey          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         32,635,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TierraDelReyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         39,586,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TierraDelReyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         36,679,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TierraDelReyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         76,265,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TierraDelReyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         3,008,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TierraDelReyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         79,273,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TierraDelReyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         16,561,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TierraDelReyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         79,273,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TierraDelReyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         16,561,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TierraDelReyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Western Region | LOS ANGELES, CA          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         32,635,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LosAngelesCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         48,000,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LosAngelesCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         54,128,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LosAngelesCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         102,128,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LosAngelesCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         5,953,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LosAngelesCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         48,231,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LosAngelesCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         59,850,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LosAngelesCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         108,081,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LosAngelesCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         28,441,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LosAngelesCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         108,081,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LosAngelesCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         108,081,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LosAngelesCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         28,441,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LosAngelesCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         28,441,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LosAngelesCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Western Region | Crowne Pointe          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CrownePointeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         2,486,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CrownePointeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         6,437,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CrownePointeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         8,923,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CrownePointeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         5,074,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CrownePointeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         13,997,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CrownePointeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         7,069,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CrownePointeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         13,997,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CrownePointeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         7,069,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CrownePointeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Western Region | Hilltop          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HilltopMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         2,174,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HilltopMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         7,408,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HilltopMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         9,582,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HilltopMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         3,722,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HilltopMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         13,304,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HilltopMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         6,431,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HilltopMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         13,304,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HilltopMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         6,431,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HilltopMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Western Region | The Kennedy          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_KennedyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         6,179,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_KennedyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         22,307,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_KennedyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         28,486,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_KennedyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         1,742,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_KennedyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         30,228,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_KennedyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         12,640,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_KennedyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         30,228,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_KennedyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         12,640,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_KennedyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Western Region | Hearthstone at Merrill Creek          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         22,957,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HearthstoneAtMerrillCreekMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         6,848,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HearthstoneAtMerrillCreekMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         30,922,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HearthstoneAtMerrillCreekMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         37,770,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HearthstoneAtMerrillCreekMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         3,180,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HearthstoneAtMerrillCreekMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         40,950,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HearthstoneAtMerrillCreekMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         13,370,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HearthstoneAtMerrillCreekMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         40,950,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HearthstoneAtMerrillCreekMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         13,370,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HearthstoneAtMerrillCreekMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Western Region | Island Square          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_IslandSquareMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         21,284,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_IslandSquareMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         89,389,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_IslandSquareMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         110,673,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_IslandSquareMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         4,086,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_IslandSquareMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         114,759,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_IslandSquareMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         34,577,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_IslandSquareMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         114,759,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_IslandSquareMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         34,577,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_IslandSquareMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Western Region | SEATTLE, WA          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         22,957,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SeattleWaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         38,971,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SeattleWaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         156,463,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SeattleWaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         195,434,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SeattleWaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         17,804,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SeattleWaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         40,129,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SeattleWaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         173,109,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SeattleWaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         213,238,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SeattleWaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         74,087,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SeattleWaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         213,238,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SeattleWaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         213,238,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SeattleWaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         74,087,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SeattleWaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         74,087,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SeattleWaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Western Region | Villas at Carlsbad          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VillasAtCarlsbadMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         6,517,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VillasAtCarlsbadMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         10,718,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VillasAtCarlsbadMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         17,235,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VillasAtCarlsbadMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         2,181,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VillasAtCarlsbadMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         19,416,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VillasAtCarlsbadMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         7,330,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VillasAtCarlsbadMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         19,416,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VillasAtCarlsbadMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         7,330,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VillasAtCarlsbadMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Western Region | Boronda Manor          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BorondaManorMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         1,946,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BorondaManorMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         8,982,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BorondaManorMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         10,928,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BorondaManorMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         9,377,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BorondaManorMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         20,305,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BorondaManorMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         8,611,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BorondaManorMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         20,305,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BorondaManorMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         8,611,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BorondaManorMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Western Region | Garden Court          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GardenCourtMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         888,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GardenCourtMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         4,188,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GardenCourtMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         5,076,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GardenCourtMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         5,304,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GardenCourtMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         10,380,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GardenCourtMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         4,603,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GardenCourtMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         10,380,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GardenCourtMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         4,603,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_GardenCourtMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Western Region | Cambridge Court          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CambridgeCourtMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         3,039,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CambridgeCourtMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         12,883,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CambridgeCourtMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         15,922,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CambridgeCourtMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         14,266,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CambridgeCourtMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         30,188,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CambridgeCourtMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         13,065,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CambridgeCourtMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         30,188,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CambridgeCourtMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         13,065,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CambridgeCourtMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Western Region | Laurel Tree          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LaurelTreeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         1,304,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LaurelTreeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         5,115,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LaurelTreeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         6,419,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LaurelTreeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         5,872,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LaurelTreeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         12,291,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LaurelTreeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         5,264,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LaurelTreeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         12,291,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LaurelTreeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         5,264,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LaurelTreeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Western Region | The Pointe At Harden Ranch          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PointeAtHardenRanchMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         6,388,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PointeAtHardenRanchMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         23,854,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PointeAtHardenRanchMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         30,242,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PointeAtHardenRanchMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         25,703,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PointeAtHardenRanchMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         55,945,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PointeAtHardenRanchMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         23,292,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PointeAtHardenRanchMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         55,945,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PointeAtHardenRanchMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         23,292,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PointeAtHardenRanchMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Western Region | The Pointe At Northridge          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PointeAtNorthridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         2,044,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PointeAtNorthridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         8,028,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PointeAtNorthridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         10,072,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PointeAtNorthridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         9,582,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PointeAtNorthridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         19,654,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PointeAtNorthridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         8,761,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PointeAtNorthridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         19,654,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PointeAtNorthridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         8,761,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PointeAtNorthridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Western Region | The Pointe At Westlake          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PointeAtWestlakeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         1,329,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PointeAtWestlakeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         5,334,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PointeAtWestlakeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         6,663,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PointeAtWestlakeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         6,207,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PointeAtWestlakeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         12,870,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PointeAtWestlakeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         5,276,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PointeAtWestlakeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         12,870,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PointeAtWestlakeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         5,276,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PointeAtWestlakeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Western Region | MONTEREY PENINSULA, CA          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MontereyPeninsulaCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         16,938,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MontereyPeninsulaCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         68,384,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MontereyPeninsulaCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         85,322,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MontereyPeninsulaCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         76,311,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MontereyPeninsulaCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         161,633,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MontereyPeninsulaCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         68,872,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MontereyPeninsulaCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         161,633,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MontereyPeninsulaCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         68,872,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MontereyPeninsulaCaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Western Region | Verano at Rancho Cucamonga Town Square          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         46,471,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VeranoAtRanchoCucamongaTownSquareMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         13,557,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VeranoAtRanchoCucamongaTownSquareMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         3,645,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VeranoAtRanchoCucamongaTownSquareMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         17,202,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VeranoAtRanchoCucamongaTownSquareMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         53,385,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VeranoAtRanchoCucamongaTownSquareMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         70,587,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VeranoAtRanchoCucamongaTownSquareMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         31,638,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VeranoAtRanchoCucamongaTownSquareMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         70,587,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VeranoAtRanchoCucamongaTownSquareMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         31,638,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_VeranoAtRanchoCucamongaTownSquareMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Western Region | Tualatin Heights          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TualatinHeightsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         3,273,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TualatinHeightsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         9,134,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TualatinHeightsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         12,407,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TualatinHeightsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         6,517,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TualatinHeightsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         18,924,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TualatinHeightsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         9,653,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TualatinHeightsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         18,924,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TualatinHeightsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         9,653,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TualatinHeightsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Western Region | Andover Park          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         16,818,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AndoverParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         2,916,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AndoverParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         16,995,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AndoverParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         19,911,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AndoverParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         8,174,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AndoverParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         28,085,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AndoverParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         16,127,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AndoverParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         28,085,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AndoverParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         16,127,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AndoverParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Western Region | Hunt Club          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         18,323,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HuntClubMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         6,014,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HuntClubMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         14,870,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HuntClubMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         20,884,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HuntClubMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         5,918,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HuntClubMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         26,802,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HuntClubMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         13,604,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HuntClubMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         26,802,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HuntClubMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         13,604,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HuntClubMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Western Region | PORTLAND, OR          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         35,141,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PortlandOrMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         12,203,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PortlandOrMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         40,999,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PortlandOrMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         53,202,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PortlandOrMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         20,609,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PortlandOrMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         73,811,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PortlandOrMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         39,384,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PortlandOrMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         73,811,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PortlandOrMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         39,384,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PortlandOrMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_WesternRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Mid Atlantic Region          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         146,046,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         120,584,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         515,743,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         636,327,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         201,732,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         134,037,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         704,022,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         838,059,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         289,227,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         838,059,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         838,059,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         289,227,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of year         289,227,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Mid Atlantic Region | The Whitmore          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WhitmoreMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         6,418,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WhitmoreMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         13,411,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WhitmoreMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         19,829,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WhitmoreMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         20,350,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WhitmoreMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         40,179,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WhitmoreMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         21,571,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WhitmoreMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         40,179,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WhitmoreMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of year         21,571,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WhitmoreMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Mid Atlantic Region | Ridgewood          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RidgewoodMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         5,612,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RidgewoodMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         20,086,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RidgewoodMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         25,698,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RidgewoodMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         8,108,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RidgewoodMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         33,806,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RidgewoodMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         19,540,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RidgewoodMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         33,806,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RidgewoodMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of year         19,540,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_RidgewoodMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Mid Atlantic Region | Wellington Place at Olde Town          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         32,037,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WellingtonPlaceAtOldeTownMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         13,753,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WellingtonPlaceAtOldeTownMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         36,059,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WellingtonPlaceAtOldeTownMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         49,812,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WellingtonPlaceAtOldeTownMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         17,071,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WellingtonPlaceAtOldeTownMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         66,883,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WellingtonPlaceAtOldeTownMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         32,364,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WellingtonPlaceAtOldeTownMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         66,883,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WellingtonPlaceAtOldeTownMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of year         32,364,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_WellingtonPlaceAtOldeTownMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Mid Atlantic Region | Andover House          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AndoverHouseMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         14,357,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AndoverHouseMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         51,577,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AndoverHouseMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         65,934,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AndoverHouseMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         3,108,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AndoverHouseMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         69,042,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AndoverHouseMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         24,673,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AndoverHouseMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         69,042,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AndoverHouseMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of year         24,673,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AndoverHouseMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Mid Atlantic Region | Sullivan Place          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SullivanPlaceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         1,137,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SullivanPlaceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         103,676,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SullivanPlaceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         104,813,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SullivanPlaceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         5,604,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SullivanPlaceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         110,417,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SullivanPlaceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         44,942,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SullivanPlaceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         110,417,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SullivanPlaceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of year         44,942,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SullivanPlaceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Mid Atlantic Region | Circle Towers          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         70,606,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CircleTowersMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         32,815,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CircleTowersMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         107,051,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CircleTowersMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         139,866,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CircleTowersMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         10,812,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CircleTowersMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         150,678,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CircleTowersMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         45,360,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CircleTowersMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         150,678,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CircleTowersMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of year         45,360,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CircleTowersMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Mid Atlantic Region | Delancey at Shirlington          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DelanceyAtShirlingtonMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         21,606,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DelanceyAtShirlingtonMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         66,765,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DelanceyAtShirlingtonMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         88,371,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DelanceyAtShirlingtonMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         1,770,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DelanceyAtShirlingtonMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         90,141,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DelanceyAtShirlingtonMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         26,624,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DelanceyAtShirlingtonMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         90,141,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DelanceyAtShirlingtonMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of year         26,624,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DelanceyAtShirlingtonMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Mid Atlantic Region | METROPOLITAN DC          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         102,643,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MetropolitanDcMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         95,995,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MetropolitanDcMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         411,411,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MetropolitanDcMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         507,406,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MetropolitanDcMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         178,613,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MetropolitanDcMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         108,085,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MetropolitanDcMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         577,934,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MetropolitanDcMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         686,019,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MetropolitanDcMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         217,456,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MetropolitanDcMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         686,019,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MetropolitanDcMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         686,019,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MetropolitanDcMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         217,456,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MetropolitanDcMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of year         217,456,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MetropolitanDcMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Mid Atlantic Region | Lakeside Mill          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         12,569,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LakesideMillMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         2,666,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LakesideMillMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         10,109,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LakesideMillMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         12,775,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LakesideMillMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         4,581,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LakesideMillMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         17,356,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LakesideMillMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         10,818,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LakesideMillMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         17,356,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LakesideMillMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of year         10,818,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LakesideMillMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Mid Atlantic Region | Tamar Meadow          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TamarMeadowMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         4,145,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TamarMeadowMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         17,150,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TamarMeadowMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         21,295,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TamarMeadowMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         5,089,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TamarMeadowMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         26,384,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TamarMeadowMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         14,882,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TamarMeadowMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         26,384,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TamarMeadowMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of year         14,882,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TamarMeadowMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Mid Atlantic Region | Calvert’s Walk          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CalvertsWalkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         4,408,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CalvertsWalkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         24,692,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CalvertsWalkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         29,100,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CalvertsWalkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         6,766,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CalvertsWalkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         35,866,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CalvertsWalkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         19,763,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CalvertsWalkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         35,866,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CalvertsWalkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of year         19,763,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CalvertsWalkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Mid Atlantic Region | Liriope Apartments          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LiriopeApartmentsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         1,620,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LiriopeApartmentsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         6,791,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LiriopeApartmentsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         8,411,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LiriopeApartmentsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         1,250,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LiriopeApartmentsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         9,661,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LiriopeApartmentsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         5,090,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LiriopeApartmentsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         9,661,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LiriopeApartmentsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of year         5,090,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LiriopeApartmentsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Mid Atlantic Region | 20 Lambourne          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         30,834,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TwentyLambourneMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         11,750,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TwentyLambourneMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         45,590,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TwentyLambourneMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         57,340,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TwentyLambourneMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         5,433,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TwentyLambourneMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         62,773,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TwentyLambourneMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         21,218,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TwentyLambourneMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         62,773,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TwentyLambourneMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of year         21,218,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TwentyLambourneMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Mid Atlantic Region | BALTIMORE, MD          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         43,403,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BaltimoreMdMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         24,589,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BaltimoreMdMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         104,332,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BaltimoreMdMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         128,921,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BaltimoreMdMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         23,119,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BaltimoreMdMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         25,952,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BaltimoreMdMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         126,088,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BaltimoreMdMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         152,040,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BaltimoreMdMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         71,771,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BaltimoreMdMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         152,040,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BaltimoreMdMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         152,040,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BaltimoreMdMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         71,771,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BaltimoreMdMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
Balance at end of year         71,771,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BaltimoreMdMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_MidAtlanticRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Southeastern Region          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         39,179,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         47,572,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         170,881,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         218,453,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         114,976,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         56,296,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         277,133,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         333,429,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         179,254,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         333,429,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         333,429,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         179,254,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         179,254,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Southeastern Region | Sugar Mill Creek          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SugarMillCreekMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         2,242,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SugarMillCreekMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         7,553,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SugarMillCreekMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         9,795,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SugarMillCreekMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         6,846,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SugarMillCreekMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         16,641,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SugarMillCreekMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         8,998,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SugarMillCreekMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         16,641,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SugarMillCreekMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         8,998,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_SugarMillCreekMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Southeastern Region | Inlet Bay          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_InletBayMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         7,702,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_InletBayMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         23,150,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_InletBayMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         30,852,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_InletBayMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         14,657,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_InletBayMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         45,509,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_InletBayMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         25,585,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_InletBayMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         45,509,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_InletBayMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         25,585,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_InletBayMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Southeastern Region | MacAlpine Place          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MacAlpinePlaceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         10,869,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MacAlpinePlaceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         36,858,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MacAlpinePlaceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         47,727,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MacAlpinePlaceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         7,384,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MacAlpinePlaceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         55,111,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MacAlpinePlaceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         27,162,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MacAlpinePlaceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         55,111,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MacAlpinePlaceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         27,162,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_MacAlpinePlaceMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Southeastern Region | TAMPA, FL          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TampaFlMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         20,813,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TampaFlMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         67,561,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TampaFlMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         88,374,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TampaFlMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         28,887,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TampaFlMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         23,353,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TampaFlMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         93,908,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TampaFlMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         117,261,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TampaFlMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         61,745,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TampaFlMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         117,261,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TampaFlMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         117,261,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TampaFlMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         61,745,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TampaFlMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         61,745,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_TampaFlMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Southeastern Region | Legacy Hill          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LegacyHillMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         1,148,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LegacyHillMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         5,867,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LegacyHillMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         7,015,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LegacyHillMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         8,636,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LegacyHillMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         15,651,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LegacyHillMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         10,830,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LegacyHillMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         15,651,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LegacyHillMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         10,830,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LegacyHillMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Southeastern Region | Hickory Run          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HickoryRunMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         1,469,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HickoryRunMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         11,584,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HickoryRunMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         13,053,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HickoryRunMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         9,761,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HickoryRunMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         22,814,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HickoryRunMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         13,482,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HickoryRunMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         22,814,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HickoryRunMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         13,482,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HickoryRunMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Southeastern Region | Carrington Hills          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CarringtonHillsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         2,117,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CarringtonHillsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CarringtonHillsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         2,117,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CarringtonHillsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         33,846,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CarringtonHillsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         35,963,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CarringtonHillsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         20,064,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CarringtonHillsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         35,963,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CarringtonHillsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         20,064,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_CarringtonHillsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Southeastern Region | Brookridge          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BrookridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         708,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BrookridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         5,461,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BrookridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         6,169,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BrookridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         4,500,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BrookridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         10,669,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BrookridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         6,641,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BrookridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         10,669,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BrookridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         6,641,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BrookridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Southeastern Region | Breckenridge          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BreckenridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         766,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BreckenridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         7,714,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BreckenridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         8,480,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BreckenridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         4,357,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BreckenridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         12,837,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BreckenridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         7,704,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BreckenridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         12,837,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BreckenridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         7,704,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BreckenridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Southeastern Region | Polo Park          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PoloParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         4,583,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PoloParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         16,293,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PoloParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         20,876,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PoloParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         16,042,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PoloParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         36,918,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PoloParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         20,471,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PoloParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         36,918,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PoloParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         20,471,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_PoloParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Southeastern Region | NASHVILLE, TN          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NashvilleTnMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         10,791,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NashvilleTnMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         46,919,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NashvilleTnMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         57,710,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NashvilleTnMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         77,142,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NashvilleTnMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         16,407,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NashvilleTnMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         118,445,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NashvilleTnMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         134,852,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NashvilleTnMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         79,192,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NashvilleTnMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         134,852,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NashvilleTnMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         134,852,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NashvilleTnMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         79,192,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NashvilleTnMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         79,192,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NashvilleTnMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Southeastern Region | The Reserve and Park at Riverbridge          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         39,179,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ReserveAndParkAtRiverbridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         15,968,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ReserveAndParkAtRiverbridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         56,401,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ReserveAndParkAtRiverbridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         72,369,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ReserveAndParkAtRiverbridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         8,947,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ReserveAndParkAtRiverbridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         81,316,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ReserveAndParkAtRiverbridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         38,317,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ReserveAndParkAtRiverbridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         81,316,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ReserveAndParkAtRiverbridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         38,317,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ReserveAndParkAtRiverbridgeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Southeastern Region | OTHER FLORIDA          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         39,179,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OtherFloridaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         15,968,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OtherFloridaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         56,401,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OtherFloridaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         72,369,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OtherFloridaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         8,947,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OtherFloridaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         81,316,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OtherFloridaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         38,317,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OtherFloridaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         81,316,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OtherFloridaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         38,317,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_OtherFloridaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SoutheasternRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Northeast Region          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         246,909,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         130,808,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         624,509,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         755,317,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         22,289,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         129,525,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         648,081,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         777,606,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         130,503,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         777,606,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         777,606,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         130,503,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Balance at end of year         130,503,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Northeast Region | Inwood West          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         56,447,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_InwoodWestMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         20,778,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_InwoodWestMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         88,096,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_InwoodWestMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         108,874,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_InwoodWestMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         3,034,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_InwoodWestMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         111,908,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_InwoodWestMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         20,102,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_InwoodWestMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         111,908,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_InwoodWestMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Balance at end of year         20,102,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_InwoodWestMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Northeast Region | 14 North          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NorthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         10,961,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NorthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         51,175,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NorthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         62,136,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NorthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         4,563,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NorthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         66,699,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NorthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         12,750,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NorthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         66,699,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NorthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Balance at end of year         12,750,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NorthMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Northeast Region | BOSTON, MA          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         56,447,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BostonMaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         31,739,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BostonMaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         139,271,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BostonMaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         171,010,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BostonMaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         7,597,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BostonMaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         30,308,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BostonMaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         148,299,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BostonMaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         178,607,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BostonMaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         32,852,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BostonMaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         178,607,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BostonMaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         178,607,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BostonMaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         32,852,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BostonMaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Balance at end of year         32,852,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BostonMaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Northeast Region | 10 Hanover Square          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         190,462,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HanoverSquareMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         41,432,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HanoverSquareMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         218,983,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HanoverSquareMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         260,415,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HanoverSquareMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         8,396,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HanoverSquareMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         268,811,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HanoverSquareMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         42,678,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HanoverSquareMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         268,811,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HanoverSquareMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Balance at end of year         42,678,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_HanoverSquareMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Northeast Region | 95 Wall Street          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NinetyFiveWallMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         57,637,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NinetyFiveWallMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         266,255,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NinetyFiveWallMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         323,892,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NinetyFiveWallMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         6,296,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NinetyFiveWallMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         330,188,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NinetyFiveWallMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         54,973,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NinetyFiveWallMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         330,188,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NinetyFiveWallMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Balance at end of year         54,973,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NinetyFiveWallMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Northeast Region | NEW YORK, NY          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         190,462,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NewYorkNyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         99,069,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NewYorkNyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         485,238,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NewYorkNyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         584,307,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NewYorkNyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         14,692,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NewYorkNyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         99,217,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NewYorkNyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         499,782,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NewYorkNyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         598,999,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NewYorkNyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         97,651,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NewYorkNyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         598,999,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NewYorkNyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         598,999,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NewYorkNyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         97,651,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NewYorkNyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
Balance at end of year         97,651,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_NewYorkNyMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_NortheastRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Southwestern Region          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         102,438,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         44,069,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         147,322,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         191,391,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         37,605,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         46,398,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         182,598,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         228,996,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         86,244,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         228,996,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         228,996,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         86,244,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         86,244,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Southwestern Region | THIRTY377          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         30,023,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ThirtyThreeSevenSevenMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         24,036,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ThirtyThreeSevenSevenMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         32,951,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ThirtyThreeSevenSevenMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         56,987,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ThirtyThreeSevenSevenMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         8,162,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ThirtyThreeSevenSevenMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         65,149,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ThirtyThreeSevenSevenMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         21,663,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ThirtyThreeSevenSevenMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         65,149,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ThirtyThreeSevenSevenMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         21,663,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_ThirtyThreeSevenSevenMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Southwestern Region | Legacy Village          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         72,415,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LegacyVillageMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         16,882,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LegacyVillageMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         100,102,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LegacyVillageMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         116,984,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LegacyVillageMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         7,325,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LegacyVillageMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         124,309,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LegacyVillageMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         44,321,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LegacyVillageMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         124,309,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LegacyVillageMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         44,321,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_LegacyVillageMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Southwestern Region | DALLAS, TX          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         102,438,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DallasTxMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         40,918,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DallasTxMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         133,053,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DallasTxMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         173,971,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DallasTxMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         15,487,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DallasTxMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         41,591,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DallasTxMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         147,867,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DallasTxMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         189,458,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DallasTxMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         65,984,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DallasTxMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         189,458,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DallasTxMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         189,458,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DallasTxMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of the year         65,984,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DallasTxMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         65,984,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_DallasTxMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Southwestern Region | Barton Creek Landing          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BartonCreekLandingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         3,151,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BartonCreekLandingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         14,269,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BartonCreekLandingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         17,420,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BartonCreekLandingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         22,118,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BartonCreekLandingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Total Carrying Value         39,538,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BartonCreekLandingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Accumulated Depreciation         20,260,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BartonCreekLandingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Balance at end of the year         39,538,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ 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
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BartonCreekLandingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Balance at end of year         20,260,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_BartonCreekLandingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
United Dominion Reality L.P. | Southwestern Region | AUSTIN, TX          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrances         0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AustinTxMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Land and Land Improvements         3,151,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AustinTxMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Initial Costs, Buildings and Improvements         14,269,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AustinTxMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Total Initial Acquisition Costs         17,420,000udr_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLandAndBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AustinTxMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Costs of Improvements Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Costs         22,118,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= udr_AustinTxMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= udr_SouthwesternRegionMember
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Land Improvements         4,807,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= udr_UnitedDominionRealityLPMember
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Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period, Buildings & Buildings Improvements         34,731,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
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Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
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Balance at end of the year         39,538,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
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Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
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Corporate Joint Venture [Member]          
Real Estate Owned, Gross [Roll Forward]          
Real estate acquired   0us-gaap_RealEstateOtherAcquisitions
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129,437,000us-gaap_RealEstateOtherAcquisitions
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0us-gaap_RealEstateOtherAcquisitions
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0us-gaap_RealEstateOtherDeductions
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Real Estate Owned, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
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$ 0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciationOtherDeductions
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[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.
[2] Includes unallocated accruals and capital expenditures.The aggregate cost for federal income tax purpose was approximately $3.6 billion at December 31, 2011.