Exhibit 23.3


                         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 monthly
income notes due 2008, 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