Condensed Consolidated Statement of Capital (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Essex Portfolio, L.P.
Distribution declared (in dollars per share)	$ 2.09	$ 2.0775	$ 6.27	$ 6.2325