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Segment Information - Additional Information (Details) | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2022 State Segment Community
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |
Number of owned or owned interests of apartment communities | Community | 292
Number of States in which Entity Operates | 16
Number of reportable segments | Segment | 2
Period properties owned and stabilized | 12 months
Occupancy Level For Stabilized Communities | 90.00%
Period Properties Stabilized | 90 days
Excluding Construction in Progress [Member] |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |
Number of States in which Entity Operates | 15
Same Store [Member] |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |
Period properties owned and stabilized | 12 months

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