EPLP - Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Notes and other receivable, allowance for credit loss	$ 529	$ 687
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	64,280,466	64,203,497
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	64,280,466	64,203,497
Essex Portfolio, L.P.
Notes and other receivable, allowance for credit loss	$ 500	$ 700
Essex Portfolio, L.P. | General Partner
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	64,280,466	64,203,497
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	64,280,466	64,203,497
Essex Portfolio, L.P. | Limited Partner
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	2,331,251	2,258,812
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	2,331,251	2,258,812