Exhibit 23.2


                         Consent of Independent Auditors



We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" in the
Registration Statement (Form S-3 No. 333-27221) and related Prospectus
Supplement of United Dominion Realty Trust, Inc. for registration of notes dated
November 2, 1998 and to the incorporation by reference therein of our report
dated January 28, 1998, with respect to the consolidated financial statements
and schedule of United Dominion Realty Trust, Inc. included in its Annual Report
(Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 1997, filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission.




                                       Ernst & Young LLP

Richmond, Virginia
November 3, 1998