| Document And Entity Information | May 14, 2024 |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Entity, Registrant Name | Whitestone REIT |
| Document, Type | 8-K |
| Document, Period End Date | May 14, 2024 |
| Entity, Incorporation, State or Country Code | MD |
| Entity, File Number | 001-34855 |
| Entity, Tax Identification Number | 76-0594970 |
| Entity, Address, Address Line One | 2600 South Gessner, Suite 500, |
| Entity, Address, Postal Zip Code | 77063 |
| Entity, Address, City or Town | Houston |
| Entity, Address, State or Province | TX |
| City Area Code | 713 |
| Local Phone Number | 827-9595 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Shares of Beneficial Interest |
| Trading Symbol | WSR |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity, Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity, Central Index Key | 0001175535 |
