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Consolidation and Basis of Presentation (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Deferred Tax Assets, Net	$ 9,134
Consolidation And Basis Of Presentation (Textual) [Abstract]
Operating Partnership outstanding units	183,278,698
OP units outstanding related to general partner	174,111,227
Percentage of units owned by UDR	95.00%

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Amount after allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences and carryforwards, net of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences.

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The number of each class of partnership units outstanding at the balance sheet date. Units represent shares of ownership of the general, limited, and preferred partners.

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