Exhibit 23.1

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Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the registration statements (No. 333-230311) on Form S-3, (No. 333-252212) on Form S-11 on Form S-3, and (No. 333-194237) on Form S-8 of our report dated March 6, 2025, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of Ares Real Estate Income Trust Inc.

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/s/ KPMG LLP

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Denver, Colorado

March 6, 2025