Equity - Effects of Changes in Noncontrolling Interests (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
Equity [Abstract]
Net income attributable to LXP Industrial Trust shareholders	$ 41,298	$ 72,678	$ 51,920	$ 113,720
Transfers from noncontrolling interests:
Increase in additional paid-in-capital for reallocation of noncontrolling interests			0	435
Increase in additional paid-in-capital for redemption of noncontrolling OP units			109	468
Change from net income attributable to shareholders and transfers from noncontrolling interests			$ 52,029	$ 114,623