Cover Page
Cover Page | May 18, 2021 | Oct. 06, 2020 |
Cover [Abstract] | ||
Amendment Flag | false | |
Entity Central Index Key | 0001035443 | |
Document Type | 8-K | |
Document Period End Date | May 18, 2021 | |
Entity Registrant Name | ALEXANDRIA REAL ESTATE EQUITIES, INC. | |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | MD | |
Entity File Number | 1-12993 | |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 95-4502084 | |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 26 North Euclid Avenue | |
Entity Address, City or Town | Pasadena | |
Entity Address, State or Province | CA | |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 91101 | |
City Area Code | 626 | |
Local Phone Number | 578-0777 | |
Written Communications | false | |
Soliciting Material | false | |
Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false | |
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false | |
Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $.01 par value per share | |
Trading Symbol | ARE | |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE | |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |