Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive (Loss) Income - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 4,795,000	$ 5,416,000	$ 6,371,000	$ 8,815,000
Other comprehensive income - unrealized (loss) gain on change in fair value of cash flow hedges:
Other comprehensive income - unrealized (loss) gain on change in fair value of cash flow hedges	(4,596,000)	2,294,000	(9,566,000)	278,000
Comprehensive income (loss)	199,000	7,710,000	(3,195,000)	9,093,000
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	112,000	91,000	220,000	179,000
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Cedar Realty Trust, Inc.	$ 311,000	$ 7,801,000	$ (2,975,000)	$ 9,272,000