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JOINT VENTURES AND PARTNERSHIPS - Commitments (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026
Jun. 30, 2025
Jun. 30, 2026
Jun. 30, 2025
Dec. 31, 2025
Joint Ventures          
Investment in unconsolidated entities $ 721,285   $ 721,285   $ 879,735
Deferred fees from the sale of properties 7,900   7,900   8,400
Joint venture management and other fees $ 2,466 $ 2,398 $ 4,994 $ 4,510  
Type of revenue udr:ManagementAndOtherFeesMember udr:ManagementAndOtherFeesMember udr:ManagementAndOtherFeesMember udr:ManagementAndOtherFeesMember  
Management Services          
Joint Ventures          
Joint venture management and other fees $ 2,500 $ 2,400 $ 5,000 $ 4,500  
13th and Market Properties LLC | Location, Statement of Financial Position, Balance [Axis]: us-gaap:AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesMember          
Joint Ventures          
Investment in unconsolidated entities $ (7,600)   $ (7,600)   $ (6,800)