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Real Estate - Disposed Properties to Unaffiliated Parties (Details) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) Property ApartmentUnit | Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($) Property ApartmentUnit
Properties disposed | Property | 3 | 14
Property Units disposed | ApartmentUnit | 945 | 3,053
Sales Price | $ | $ 746,150 | $ 1,716,775
Rental Properties – Consolidated [Member] |  |
Properties disposed | Property | 3 | 14
Property Units disposed | ApartmentUnit | 945 | 3,053
Sales Price | $ | $ 746,150 | $ 1,716,775

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- Definition The total number of rental properties that the Company disposed of to unaffiliated parties during the period. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Total number of rental units associated with rental properties that the company disposed of to unaffiliated third parties during the period. + References No definition available. + Details
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Namespace Prefix: | eqr_
Data Type: | xbrli:integerItemType
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Period Type: | duration

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- Definition The cash inflow from the sale of real estate investment property. + References No definition available. + Details
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Namespace Prefix: | eqr_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | duration

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- Details
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Data Type: | na
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