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Sep. 30, 2026
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Document Information [Line Items]    
Document Type 8-K  
Document Period End Date   Sep. 30, 2026
Entity Registrant Name Cottonwood Communities, Inc.  
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code MD  
Entity File Number 000-56165  
Entity Tax Identification Number 61-1805524  
Entity Address, Address Line One 3257 S. Richmond St.  
Entity Address, Address Line Two Suite 106B  
Entity Address, City or Town Millcreek  
Entity Address, State or Province UT  
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 84106  
City Area Code 801  
Local Phone Number 278-0700  
Written Communications false  
Soliciting Material false  
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false  
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Entity Central Index Key 0001692951  
Amendment Flag false  
Former Address [Member]    
Document Information [Line Items]    
Entity Address, Address Line One 1245 Brickyard Road  
Entity Address, Address Line Two Suite 250  
Entity Address, City or Town Salt Lake City  
Entity Address, State or Province UT  
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 84106