| Document and Entity Information | May 17, 2023 |
| Document And Entity Information [Line Items] | |
| Entity Registrant Name | URSTADT BIDDLE PROPERTIES INC |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001029800 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | May 17, 2023 |
| Entity File Number | 001-12803 |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | MD |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 04-2458042 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 321 RAILROAD AVENUE |
| Entity Address, City or Town | GREENWICH |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CT |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 06830 |
| City Area Code | (203) |
| Local Phone Number | 863-8200 |
| Written Communications | true |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Common Stock Par Value .01 Per Share [Member] | |
| Document And Entity Information [Line Items] | |
| Security 12b Title | Common Stock, par value $.01 per share |
| Trading Symbol | UBP |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Class A Common Stock Par Value .01 Per Share [Member] | |
| Document And Entity Information [Line Items] | |
| Security 12b Title | Class A Common Stock, par value $.01 per share |
| Trading Symbol | UBA |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Six 25 Series H Cumulative Preferred Stock [Member] | |
| Document And Entity Information [Line Items] | |
| Security 12b Title | 6.25% Series H Cumulative Preferred Stock |
| Trading Symbol | UBPPRH |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Five 875 Series K Cumulative Preferred Stock [Member] | |
| Document And Entity Information [Line Items] | |
| Security 12b Title | 5.875% Series K Cumulative Preferred Stock |
| Trading Symbol | UBPPRK |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Common Stock Rights To Purchase Preferred Shares [Member] | |
| Document And Entity Information [Line Items] | |
| Security 12b Title | Common Stock Rights to Purchase Preferred Shares |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Class A Common Stock Rights To Purchase Preferred Shares [Member] | |
| Document And Entity Information [Line Items] | |
| Security 12b Title | Class A Common Stock Rights to Purchase Preferred Shares |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
