| Cover | Nov. 03, 2021 | Aug. 04, 2021 |
| Entity Information [Line Items] | ||
| Document Type | 8-K | |
| Document Period End Date | Nov. 3, 2021 | |
| Entity Registrant Name | RPT Realty | |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | MD | |
| Entity File Number | 1-10093 | |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 13-6908486 | |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 19 W 44th Street, | |
| Entity Address, City or Town | New York, | |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 1002 | |
| Entity Address, State or Province | NY | |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 10036 | |
| City Area Code | 212 | |
| Local Phone Number | 221-1261 | |
| Written Communications | false | |
| Soliciting Material | false | |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false | |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false | |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false | |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000842183 | |
| Amendment Flag | false | |
| Common Stock | NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC. | ||
| Entity Information [Line Items] | ||
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Shares of Beneficial Interest, ($0.01 Par Value Per Share) | |
| Trading Symbol | RPT | |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE | |
| Series D Preferred Stock | NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC. | ||
| Entity Information [Line Items] | ||
| Title of 12(b) Security | 7.25% Series D Cumulative Convertible Perpetual Preferred Shares of Beneficial Interest ($0.01 Par Value Per Share) | |
| Trading Symbol | RPT.PRD | |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
