| Cover | May 21, 2024 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Entity Registrant Name | Rent the Runway, Inc. |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-40958 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 80-0376379 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 10 Jay Street |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Brooklyn |
| Entity Address, State or Province | NY |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 11201 |
| City Area Code | 212 |
| Local Phone Number | 524-6860 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Class A common stock, $0.001 par value per share |
| Trading Symbol | RENT |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | true |
| Entity Ex Transition Period | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001468327 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | May 15, 2024 |
