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Reportable Segments - NOI from Our Rental Real Estate for Each Segment Specific to Continuing Operations (Parenthetical) (Details) - Property | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2024 | Jun. 30, 2023 | Jun. 30, 2024 | Jun. 30, 2023
Segment Reporting, Disclosure of Entity's Reportable Segments [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Units in same store properties | 77,054 | 77,054 | 77,054 | 77,054

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- Definition Total number of units associated with properties acquired or completed and stabilized two or more fiscal years ago, less properties subsequently sold. + References No definition available. + Details
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Namespace Prefix: | eqr_
Data Type: | xbrli:integerItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration

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- References No definition available. + Details
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Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
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Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration