Cover Page
Cover Page | Jul. 26, 2021 | Apr. 28, 2021 |
Cover [Abstract] | ||
Document Type | 8-K | |
Document Period End Date | Jul. 26, 2021 | |
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 |