| Cover page | May 06, 2020 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | May 6, 2020 |
| Entity Registrant Name | URBAN EDGE PROPERTIES |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | MD |
| Entity File Number | 001-36523 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 47-6311266 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 888 Seventh Avenue |
| Entity Address, City or Town | New York |
| Entity Address, State or Province | NY |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 10019 |
| City Area Code | (212) |
| Local Phone Number | 956-2556 |
| 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, par value $0.01 per share |
| Trading Symbol | UE |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001611547 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
