Cover
| Cover | Jul. 31, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Jul. 31, 2021 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Cottonwood Communities, Inc. |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | MD |
| Entity File Number | 000-56165 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 61-1805524 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 1245 Brickyard Road |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 250 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Salt Lake City |
| Entity Address, State or Province | UT |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 84106 |
| City Area Code | 801 |
| Local Phone Number | 278-0700 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | true |
| Entity Ex Transition Period | true |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001692951 |
| Amendment Flag | false |