Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Net income	$ 62,000	$ 2,298,000	$ 8,400,000	$ 3,325,000
Other comprehensive income:
Unrealized gain on change in fair value of cash flow hedges - Consolidated	166,000	174,000	1,076,000	483,000
Unrealized gain on change in fair value of cash flow hedges - Unconsolidated		20,000		78,000
Other comprehensive income	166,000	194,000	1,076,000	561,000
Comprehensive income	228,000	2,492,000	9,476,000	3,886,000
Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests	61,000	(2,547,000)	161,000	(4,158,000)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Cedar Realty Trust, Inc.	$ 289,000	$ (55,000)	$ 9,637,000	$ (272,000)