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JOINT VENTURES AND PARTNERSHIPS - Commitments (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
Mar. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2025
Joint Ventures      
Investment in unconsolidated entities $ 750,459   $ 879,735
Deferred fees from the sale of properties 8,200   8,400
Joint venture management and other fees $ 2,528 $ 2,112  
Type of revenue udr:ManagementAndOtherFeesMember udr:ManagementAndOtherFeesMember  
Equity method investment amount sold     136,234
Management Services      
Joint Ventures      
Joint venture management and other fees $ 2,500 $ 2,100  
13th and Market Properties LLC | Accounts payable and Accrued Liabilities      
Joint Ventures      
Investment in unconsolidated entities $ (7,200)   $ (6,800)