CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT
                          CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS




United Dominion Realty Trust, Inc.
Richmond, Virginia



We consent to the incorporation by reference in the previously filed
Registration Statement Form S-3 No. 33-40433, Registration Statement Form S-3
No. 33-32930, Registration Statement Form S-8 No. 33-47926 and Registration
Statement Form S-8 No. 33-48000 of United Dominion Realty Trust, Inc. of our
report dated February 4, 1994, with respect to the combined Historical Summary
of Gross Income and Direct Operating Expenses of Holly Tree Park Apartments,
Knolls at Newgate and Mallard Green Apartments for the year ended December 31,
1993 included in this Form 8-K dated May 26, 1994.



                                                            /s/ BDO SEIDMAN

Philadelphia , Pennsylvania
May 26, 1994