Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 89,637,000	$ (80,883,000)	$ 45,799,000	$ (28,166,000)
Unrealized (loss) gain on change in fair value of cash flow hedges	(3,131,000)	1,595,000	8,321,000	6,811,000
Comprehensive income (loss)	86,506,000	(79,288,000)	54,120,000	(21,355,000)
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(332,000)	358,000	(195,000)	(228,000)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Cedar Realty Trust, Inc.	$ 86,174,000	$ (78,930,000)	$ 53,925,000	$ (21,583,000)