Cover Page
Cover Page | May 28, 2020 |
Cover [Abstract] | |
Document Type | 8-K |
Document Period End Date | May 28, 2020 |
Entity Registrant Name | WASHINGTON REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST |
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 |
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 |
Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
Title of 12(b) Security | Shares of Beneficial Interest |
Trading Symbol | WRE |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |