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Sep. 13, 2023
Jun. 28, 2023
Cover [Abstract]    
Document Type 8-K  
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false  
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false  
Document Period End Date Sep. 08, 2023  
Entity Registrant Name ELME COMMUNITIES  
Entity Address, Address Line One 1775 EYE STREET, NW  
Entity Address, Address Line Two SUITE 1000  
Entity Address, City or Town WASHINGTON  
Entity Address, State or Province DC  
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 20006  
City Area Code 202  
Local Phone Number 774-3200  
Written Communications false  
Soliciting Material false  
Title of 12(b) Security   Shares of Beneficial Interest
Trading Symbol   ELME
Security Exchange Name   NYSE
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Entity Central Index Key 0000104894  
Amendment Flag false  
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code MD  
Entity File Number 001-06622  
Entity Tax Identification Number 53-0261100