Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information | Jun. 25, 2020 |
Cover [Abstract] | |
Amendment Flag | false |
Entity Central Index Key | 0000906107 |
Document Type | 8-K |
Document Period End Date | Jun. 25, 2020 |
Entity Registrant Name | EQUITY RESIDENTIAL |
Entity Incorporation State Country Code | MD |
Entity File Number | 1-12252 |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 13-3675988 |
Entity Address, Address Line One | Two North Riverside Plaza |
Entity Address, City or Town | Chicago |
Entity Address, State or Province | IL |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 60606 |
City Area Code | (312) |
Local Phone Number | 474-1300 |
Written Communications | false |
Soliciting Material | false |
Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
Security 12b Title | Common Shares of Beneficial Interest, $0.01 Par Value (Equity Residential) |
Trading Symbol | EQR |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |