Camden Property Trust (CPT) 10-K 20 Feb 15 2014 FY Annual report Financial data

Document_And_Entity_Informatio

Document And Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Feb. 13, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Public Float			$6,016,759,052
Share Price	$73.84		$71.15
Entity Registrant Name	CAMDEN PROPERTY TRUST
Entity Central Index Key	906345
Document Type	10-K
Document Period End Date	31-Dec-14
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2014
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Current Fiscal Year End Date	-19
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		86,718,520
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Assets
Land	$1,003,422	$969,711
Buildings and improvements	5,890,498	5,629,904
Real estate assets, at cost, total	6,893,920	6,599,615
Accumulated depreciation	-1,738,862	-1,643,713
Net operating real estate assets	5,155,058	4,955,902
Properties under development, including land	527,596	472,566
Investments in joint ventures	36,429	42,155
Properties held for sale	27,143	0
Total real estate assets	5,746,226	5,470,623
Accounts receivable - affiliates	25,977	27,724
Other assets, net	124,888	109,401
Cash and cash equivalents	153,918	17,794
Restricted cash	5,898	6,599
Total assets	6,056,907	5,632,141
Liabilities
Unsecured notes payable	1,837,911	1,588,798
Secured notes payable	905,628	941,968
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	157,232	113,307
Accrued real estate taxes	39,149	35,648
Distributions payable	60,386	56,787
Other liabilities	100,058	88,272
Total liabilities	3,100,364	2,824,780
Commitments and contingencies
Non-Qualified deferred compensation share awards	68,134	47,180
Equity
Common shares of beneficial interest; $0.01 par value per share; 175,000 shares authorized; 100,620 and 99,645 issued; 97,604 and 96,660 outstanding at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively	976	967
Additional paid-in capital	3,667,448	3,596,069
Distributions in excess of net income attributable to common shareholders	-453,777	-494,167
Treasury shares, at cost (10,975 and 11,352 common shares, at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively)	-396,626	-410,227
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-2,419	-1,106
Total common equity	2,815,602	2,691,536
Non-controlling interests	72,807	68,645
Total equity	2,888,409	2,760,181
Total liabilities and equity	$6,056,907	$5,632,141

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Common shares, par value, per share	$0.01	$0.01
Common shares, authorized	175,000	175,000
Common shares, issued	100,620	99,645
Common shares, outstanding	97,604	96,660
Treasury shares, at cost	10,975	11,352

Consolidated_Statements_Of_Inc

Consolidated Statements Of Income And Comprehensive Income (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2014
Property revenues
Rental revenues	$731,874		$683,362		$602,004
Other property revenues	112,104		105,489		96,314
Total property revenues	843,978	[1]	788,851	[1]	698,318
Property expenses
Property operating and maintenance	211,253		199,650		185,720
Real estate taxes	94,055		86,041		70,710
Total property expenses	305,308		285,691		256,430
Non-property income
Fee and asset management	9,832		11,690		12,345
Interest and other income (loss)	842		1,217		-710
Income on deferred compensation plans	3,937		8,290		4,772
Total non-property income	14,611		21,197		16,407
Other expenses
Property management	22,689		21,774		21,796
Fee and asset management	5,341		5,756		6,631
General and administrative	51,005		40,586		37,528
Interest	93,263		98,129		104,246
Depreciation and amortization	235,634		214,395		194,673
Amortization of deferred financing costs	3,355		3,548		3,608
Expense on deferred compensation plans	3,937		8,290		4,772
Total other expenses	415,224		392,478		373,254
Gain on sale of operating properties, including land	159,289		698		0
Gain on acquisition of controlling interest in joint ventures	0		0		57,418
Impairment associated with land holdings	-1,152		0		0
Equity in income of joint ventures	7,023	[2]	24,865	[2]	20,175	[2]
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	303,217		157,442		162,634
Income tax expense - current	-1,903		-1,826		-1,208
Income from continuing operations	301,314		155,616		161,426
Income from discontinued operations	0		8,515		17,406
Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax	0		182,160		115,068
Net income	301,314		346,291		293,900
Less income allocated to non-controlling interests from continuing operations	-9,225		-4,022		-4,459
Less income, including gain on sale, allocated to non-controlling interests from discontinued operations	0		-5,905		-3,200
Less income allocated to perpetual preferred units	0		0		-776
Less write off of original issuance costs of redeemed perpetual preferred units	0		0		-2,075
Net income attributable to common shareholders	292,089	[1]	336,364	[1]	283,390
Earnings per share - basic
Earnings per common share from continuing operations	$3.29		$1.70		$1.81
Earnings per common share from discontinued operations	$0		$2.12		$1.54
Total earnings per common share - basic	$3.29	[1]	$3.82	[1]	$3.35
Earnings per share - diluted
Earnings per common share from continuing operations	$3.27		$1.69		$1.79
Earnings per common share from discontinued operations	$0		$2.09		$1.51
Total earnings per common share - diluted	$3.27	[1]	$3.78	[1]	$3.30
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic	88,084		87,204		83,772
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - diluted	88,468		88,494		85,556
Net income attributable to common shareholders
Income from continuing operations	301,314		155,616		161,426
Less income allocated to non-controlling interests from continuing operations	-9,225		-4,022		-4,459
Less income allocated to perpetual preferred units	0		0		-776
Less write off of original issuance costs of redeemed perpetual preferred units	0		0		-2,075
Income from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders	292,089		151,594		154,116
Income from discontinued operations, including gain on sale	0		190,675		132,474
Less income, including gain on sale, allocated to non-controlling interests from discontinued operations	0		-5,905		-3,200
Income from discontinued operations, including gain on sale, attributable to common shareholders	0		184,770		129,274
Net income attributable to common shareholders	292,089	[1]	336,364	[1]	283,390
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income:
Net income	301,314		346,291		293,900
Other comprehensive income
Unrealized loss on cash flow hedging activities	-417		0		0
Unrealized loss and unamortized prior service cost on postretirement obligation	-970		-99		-409
Reclassification of net loss on cash flow hedging activities, prior service cost and net loss on post retirement obligation	74		54		30
Comprehensive income	300,001		346,246		293,521
Less income allocated to non-controlling interests from continuing operations	-9,225		-4,022		-4,459
Less income, including gain on sale, allocated to non-controlling interests from discontinued operations	0		-5,905		-3,200
Less income allocated to perpetual preferred units	0		0		-776
Less write off of original issuance costs of redeemed perpetual preferred units	0		0		-2,075
Comprehensive income attributable to common shareholders	$290,776		$336,319		$283,011
[1]	Net income per share is computed independently for each of the quarters presented. Therefore, the sum of quarterly net income per share amounts may not equal the total computed for the year.
[2]	Equity in income excludes our ownership interest of fee income from various services provided by us to the funds.

Consolidated_Statements_Of_Equ

Consolidated Statements Of Equity And Perpetual Preferred Units (USD $)	Total	Common Shares Of Beneficial Interest	Additional Paid-In Capital	Distributions In Excess Of Net Income	Treasury Shares, At Cost	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Noncontrolling Interests	Perpetual Preferred Units
Equity, Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2011	$1,827,768,000	$845,000	$2,901,024,000	($690,466,000)	($452,003,000)	($683,000)	$69,051,000
Perpetual Preferred Units, Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2011								97,925,000
Net Income	291,049,000			283,390,000			7,659,000	2,851,000
Other comprehensive loss	-379,000					-379,000
Common shares issued	693,355,000	112,000	693,243,000
Net share awards	15,146,000		1,008,000		14,138,000
Employee share purchase plan	1,334,000		617,000		717,000
Common share options exercised	13,966,000		2,173,000		11,793,000
Conversions and redemptions of operating partnership units	-149,000	6,000	8,988,000				-9,143,000
Cash distributions declared to perpetual preferred units								-776,000
Cash distributions declared to equity holders	-198,900,000			-191,875,000			-7,025,000
Redemption of perpetual preferred units	-100,000,000							-100,000,000
Purchase of non-controlling interests	-16,482,000		-19,549,000				-3,067,000
Other	0	-1,000	1,000
Equity, Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2012	2,626,708,000	962,000	3,587,505,000	-598,951,000	-425,355,000	-1,062,000	63,609,000
Perpetual Preferred Units, Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2012								0
Net Income	346,291,000			336,364,000			9,927,000
Other comprehensive loss	-44,000					-44,000
Common shares issued	40,044,000	6,000	40,038,000
Net share awards	17,578,000	-1,000	4,921,000		12,658,000
Employee share purchase plan	918,000		449,000		469,000
Common share options exercised	2,842,000		841,000		2,001,000
Change in classification of deferred compensation plan	-37,958,000		-37,958,000
Change in redemption value of non-qualified share awards	-9,575,000			-9,575,000
Diversification of share awards within deferred compensation plan	353,000		221,000	132,000
Conversions and redemptions of operating partnership units	-52,000		52,000				-104,000
Cash distributions declared to equity holders	-226,924,000			-222,137,000			-4,787,000
Redemption of perpetual preferred units	0
Equity, Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2013	2,760,181,000	967,000	3,596,069,000	-494,167,000	-410,227,000	-1,106,000	68,645,000
Perpetual Preferred Units, Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2013								0
Net Income	301,314,000			292,089,000			9,225,000
Other comprehensive loss	-1,313,000					-1,313,000
Common shares issued	66,225,000	9,000	66,216,000
Net share awards	19,368,000		8,010,000		11,358,000
Employee share purchase plan	2,271,000		1,012,000		1,259,000
Common share options exercised	1,502,000	1,000	517,000		984,000
Change in classification of deferred compensation plan	-7,702,000		-7,702,000
Change in redemption value of non-qualified share awards	-17,921,000			-17,921,000
Diversification of share awards within deferred compensation plan	4,669,000		3,273,000	1,396,000
Conversions and redemptions of operating partnership units	0	0	52,000				-52,000
Cash distributions declared to equity holders	-240,185,000			-235,174,000			-5,011,000
Redemption of perpetual preferred units	0
Other		-1,000	1,000
Equity, Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2014	$2,888,409,000	$976,000	$3,667,448,000	($453,777,000)	($396,626,000)	($2,419,000)	$72,807,000

Consolidated_Statements_Of_Equ1

Consolidated Statements Of Equity And Perpetual Preferred Units Consolidated Statements Of Equity and Perpetual Preferred Units (Parentheticals) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Common shares issued	898	555	11,192
Common share options exercised	375,316	183,871	468,839
Conversions and redemptions of operating partnership units	1	2	558
Cash distributions declared to equity holders per share	$2.64	$2.52	$2.24
Additional Paid-In Capital
Common share options exercised	55	0	0

Consolidated_Statements_Of_Cas

Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2014
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income	$301,314		$346,291		$293,900
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	235,634		219,650		209,872
Gain on sale of operating properties, including land	-159,289		-698		0
Gain on acquisition of controlling interest in joint ventures	0		0		-57,418
Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax	0		-182,160		-115,068
Impairment associated with land holdings	1,152		0		0
Distributions of income from joint ventures	7,399		8,884		6,321
Equity in income of joint ventures	-7,023	[1]	-24,865	[1]	-20,175	[1]
Share-based compensation	15,552		14,063		13,086
Amortization of deferred financing costs	3,355		3,548		3,608
Net change in operating accounts and other	20,434		19,578		-9,859
Net cash from operating activities	418,528		404,291		324,267
Cash flows from investing activities
Development and capital improvements	-503,328		-356,815		-290,728
Acquisition of operating properties, including joint venture interests, net of cash acquired	-62,260		-224,109		-465,400
Proceeds from sale of properties, including land	237,712		5,686		0
Proceeds from discontinued operations	0		323,755		226,869
Investments in joint ventures	-1,000		-1,886		-7,006
Distributions from investments in joint ventures	6,350		11,295		17,417
Increase in non-real estate assets	-4,695		-17,497		-4,787
Other	1,335		586		-4,050
Net cash from investing activities	-325,886		-258,985		-527,685
Cash flows from financing activities
Borrowings on unsecured line of credit and other short-term borrowings	2,246,000		952,900		603,000
Repayments on unsecured line of credit and other short-term borrowings	-2,246,000		-952,900		-603,000
Repayment of notes payable	-36,340		-230,288		-567,575
Proceeds from notes payable	248,078		249,535		346,308
Proceeds from issuance of common shares	66,225		40,044		693,355
Distributions to common shareholders, perpetual preferred units, and non-controlling interests	-236,514		-220,083		-189,018
Redemption of perpetual preferred units	0		0		-100,000
Purchase of non-controlling interests	0		0		-16,482
Payment of deferred financing costs	-3,136		-3,165		-3,737
Common share options exercised	1,149		2,458		13,038
Net decrease (increase) in accounts receivable - affiliates	1,747		5,901		-2,586
Other	2,273		1,417		1,625
Net cash from financing activities	43,482		-154,181		174,928
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	136,124		-8,875		-28,490
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	17,794		26,669		55,159
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	153,918		17,794		26,669
Supplemental information
Cash paid for interest, net of interest capitalized	86,711		98,101		106,405
Cash paid for income taxes	1,658		2,114		1,561
Supplemental schedule of noncash investing and financing activities
Distributions declared but not paid	60,386		56,787		49,969
Value of shares issued under benefit plans, net of cancellations	19,310		20,195		20,933
Net change in redemption of non-qualified share awards	16,525		9,443		0
Conversion of operating partnership units to common shares	0		71		9,143
Accrual associated with construction and capital expenditures	22,456		21,071		18,993
Acquisition of operating properties, including joint venture interests:
Mortgage debt assumed	0		0		298,807
Other liabilities assumed	$0		$0		$6,976
[1]	Equity in income excludes our ownership interest of fee income from various services provided by us to the funds.

Description_Of_Business

Description Of Business	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Description Of Business	1. Description of Business
	Business. Formed on May 25, 1993, Camden Property Trust, a Texas real estate investment trust (“REIT”), is primarily engaged in the ownership, management, development, redevelopment, acquisition, and construction of multifamily apartment communities. Our multifamily apartment communities are referred to as “communities,” “multifamily communities,” “properties,” or “multifamily properties” in the following discussion. As of December 31, 2014, we owned interests in, operated, or were developing 181 multifamily properties comprised of 63,163 apartment homes across the United States. Of the 181 properties, 13 properties were under construction, and when completed will consist of a total of 4,215 apartment homes. We also own land holdings which we may develop into multifamily apartment communities in the future.

Summary_Of_Significant_Account

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies and Recent Accounting Pronouncements	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]
Basis Of Presentation Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies And Recent Accounting Pronouncements	2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Recent Accounting Pronouncements
	Principles of Consolidation. Our consolidated financial statements include our accounts and the accounts of other subsidiaries and joint ventures (including partnerships and limited liability companies) over which we have control. All intercompany transactions, balances, and profits have been eliminated in consolidation. Investments acquired or created are evaluated based on the accounting guidance relating to variable interest entities (“VIEs”), which requires the consolidation of VIEs in which we are considered to be the primary beneficiary. If the investment is determined not to be a VIE, then the investment is evaluated for consolidation (primarily using a voting interest model) under the remaining consolidation guidance relating to real estate entities. If we are the general partner of a limited partnership, or manager of a limited liability company, we also consider the consolidation guidance relating to the rights of limited partners (non-managing members) to assess whether any rights held by the limited partners overcome the presumption of control by us. We did not have any interests in VIEs at December 31, 2014 or 2013.
	Acquisitions of Real Estate. Upon acquisition of real estate, we determine the fair value of tangible and intangible assets, which includes land, buildings (as-if-vacant), furniture and fixtures, the value of in-place leases, including above and below market leases, and acquired liabilities. In estimating these values, we apply methods similar to those used by independent appraisers of income-producing property. Upon the acquisition of a controlling interest of an investment in an unconsolidated joint venture, such joint venture is consolidated and our initial equity investment is remeasured to fair value at the date the controlling interest is acquired; any difference between the carrying value of the previously held equity investment and the fair value is recognized in earnings at the time of obtaining control. Transaction costs associated with the acquisition of operating real estate assets are expensed. Estimates of fair value of acquired debt are based upon interest rates available for the issuance of debt with similar terms and remaining maturities. Depreciation is computed on a straight-line basis over the remaining useful lives of the related tangible assets. The value of in-place leases and above or below market leases is amortized over the estimated average remaining life of leases in place at the time of acquisition. The net carrying value of below market leases is included in other liabilities in our consolidated balance sheets and the net carrying value of in-place leases is included in other assets, net in our consolidated balance sheets.
	The carrying values of below market leases and in-place leases at December 31, 2014 and 2013 are as follows:
		December 31,
	(in millions)	2014			2013
	Below market leases (Gross carrying value)	$	0.5		$	0.4
	Accumulated amortization	(0.4		)	(0.2		)
	Value of below market leases, net	$	0.1		$	0.2
	In-place leases (Gross carrying value)	$	3		$	2.3
	Accumulated amortization	(2.5		)	(1.1		)
	Value of in-place leases, net	$	0.5		$	1.2
	Revenues recognized related to below market leases and amortization expense related to in-place leases for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 are as follows:
			December 31,
	(in millions)		2014			2013		2012
	Revenues related to below market leases		$	0.2		$	1.1	$	1.4
	Amortization of in-place leases		$	1.4		$	5.6	$	13.1
	The weighted average amortization period of below market leases and in-place leases was approximately seven months for the year ended December 31, 2014 and six months for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012.
	Asset Impairment. Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment annually or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Impairment may exist if estimated future undiscounted cash flows associated with long-lived assets are not sufficient to recover the carrying value of such assets. We consider projected future discounted and undiscounted cash flows, trends, strategic decisions regarding future development plans, and other factors in our assessment of whether impairment conditions exist. While we believe our estimates of future cash flows are reasonable, different assumptions regarding a number of factors, including market rents, economic conditions, and occupancies could significantly affect these estimates. In estimating fair value, management uses appraisals, management estimates, and discounted cash flow calculations which utilize inputs from a marketplace participant’s perspective. When impairment exists, the long-lived asset is adjusted to its fair value. In addition, we evaluate our equity investments in joint ventures and if we believe there is an other than temporary decline in market value of our investment below our carrying value, we will record an impairment charge. We did not record any impairment charges for the years ended December 31, 2013 or 2012. See Note 7, "Acquisitions, Dispositions, Impairment, Assets Held for Sale, and Discontinued Operations," for discussion of impairment during the year ended December 31, 2014.
	The value of our properties under development depends on market conditions, including estimates of the project start date as well as estimates of demand for multifamily communities. We have reviewed market trends and other marketplace information and have incorporated this information as well as our current outlook into the assumptions we use in our impairment analyses. Due to the judgment and assumptions applied in the impairment analyses, it is possible actual results could differ substantially from those estimated.
	We believe the carrying value of our operating real estate assets, properties under development, and land is currently recoverable. However, if market conditions deteriorate or if changes in our development strategy significantly affect any key assumptions used in our fair value estimates, we may need to take material charges in future periods for impairments related to existing assets. Any such material non-cash charges could have an adverse effect on our consolidated financial position and results of operations.
	Cash and Cash Equivalents. All cash and investments in money market accounts and other highly liquid securities with a maturity of three months or less at the date of purchase are considered to be cash and cash equivalents. We maintain the majority of our cash and cash equivalents at major financial institutions in the United States and deposits with these financial institutions may exceed the amount of insurance provided on such deposits; however, we regularly monitor the financial stability of these financial institutions and believe we are not currently exposed to any significant default risk with respect to these deposits.
	Cost Capitalization. Real estate assets are carried at cost plus capitalized carrying charges. Carrying charges are primarily interest and real estate taxes which are capitalized as part of properties under development. Capitalized interest is generally based on the weighted average interest rate of our unsecured debt. Expenditures directly related to the development and improvement of real estate assets are capitalized at cost as land and buildings and improvements. Indirect development costs, including salaries and benefits and other related costs directly attributable to the development of properties, are also capitalized. We begin capitalizing development, construction, and carrying costs when the development of the future real estate asset is probable and activities necessary to prepare the underlying real estate for its intended use have been initiated. All construction and carrying costs are capitalized and reported in the balance sheet as properties under development until the apartment homes are substantially completed. Upon substantial completion of the apartment homes, the total capitalized development cost for the apartment homes and the associated land is transferred to buildings and improvements and land, respectively.
	As discussed above, carrying charges are principally interest and real estate taxes capitalized as part of properties under development. Capitalized interest was approximately $21.8 million, $15.4 million, and $12.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively. Capitalized real estate taxes were approximately $4.4 million, $3.0 million, and $2.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively.
	Where possible, we stage our construction to allow leasing and occupancy during the construction period, which we believe minimizes the duration of the lease-up period following completion of construction. Our accounting policy related to properties in the development and leasing phase is to expense all operating expenses associated with completed apartment homes. We capitalize renovation and improvement costs we believe extend the economic lives of depreciable property. Capital expenditures subsequent to initial construction are capitalized and depreciated over their estimated useful lives.
	We also incur expenditures related to renovation and construction of office space we lease and we capitalize these leasehold improvements as furniture, fixtures, equipment and other. We depreciate these costs using the straight-line method over the shorter of the lease term or the useful life of the improvement. During the third quarter of 2013, we relocated our corporate headquarters. In conjunction with this relocation, we capitalized approximately $12.2 million related to leasehold improvements which is depreciated over the life of our new lease.
	Depreciation and amortization is computed over the expected useful lives of depreciable property on a straight-line basis with lives generally as follows:
		Estimated
		Useful  Life
	Buildings and improvements	5-35 years
	Furniture, fixtures, equipment and other	3-20 years
	Intangible assets/liabilities (in-place leases and below market leases)	underlying lease term
	Discontinued Operations. We adopted ASU 2014-08 on January 1, 2014, as discussed below in "Recent Accounting Pronouncements," and do not believe individual operating properties will generally be considered discontinued operations. Prior to January 1, 2014 a property was classified as a discontinued operation when (i) the operations and cash flows of the property could be clearly distinguished and had been or would be eliminated from our ongoing operations; (ii) the property either had been disposed of or was classified as held for sale; and (iii) we would not have any significant continuing involvement in the operations of the property after the disposal transaction.
	The results of operations for properties sold during the period or classified as held for sale at the end of the current period, and meeting the above criteria of discontinued operations, are classified as discontinued operations in the current and prior periods. The property-specific components of earnings classified as discontinued operations include separately identifiable property-specific revenues, expenses, depreciation, and interest expense, if any. The gain or loss resulting from the eventual disposal of the held for sale properties meeting the criteria of discontinued operations is also classified within discontinued operations. Real estate assets held for sale are measured at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell and are presented separately in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Subsequent to classification of a property as held for sale, no further depreciation is recorded. Properties sold by our unconsolidated entities which do not meet the above criteria of discontinued operations are not included in discontinued operations and related gains or losses are reported as a component of equity in income of joint ventures.
	Gains on sale of real estate are recognized using the full accrual or partial sale methods, as applicable, in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"), provided various criteria relating to the terms of sale and any subsequent involvement with the real estate sold are satisfied.
	There were no disposals reported as discontinued operations for the year ended December 31, 2014.
	Fair Value. For financial assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring or non-recurring basis, fair value is the price we would receive to sell an asset, or pay to transfer a liability, in an orderly transaction with a market participant at the measurement date. In the absence of such data, fair value is estimated using internal information consistent with what market participants would use in a hypothetical transaction.
	In determining fair value, observable inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect our market assumptions; preference is given to observable inputs. These two types of inputs create the following fair value hierarchy:
	•	Level 1: Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets.
	•	Level 2: Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations whose inputs are observable or whose significant value drivers are observable.
	•	Level 3: Significant inputs to the valuation model are unobservable.
	Recurring Fair Value Disclosures. The valuation methodology we use to measure our deferred compensation plan investments is based on quoted market prices utilizing public information for the same transactions. Our deferred compensation plan investments are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis and included in other assets in our consolidated balance sheets.
	Non-recurring Fair Value Disclosures. Certain assets are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis. These assets are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis, but are subject to fair value adjustments in certain circumstances. These assets primarily include long-lived assets which are recorded at fair value if they are impaired using the fair value methodologies used to measure long-lived assets described above at "Asset Impairment." Non-recurring fair value disclosures are not provided for impairments on assets disposed during the period because they are no longer owned by us. The inputs associated with the valuation of long-lived assets are generally included in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, unless a quoted price for a similar long-lived asset in an active market exists, at which time they are included in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
	Income Recognition. Our rental and other property revenue is recorded when due from residents and is recognized monthly as it is earned. Other property revenue consists primarily of utility rebillings and administrative, application, and other transactional fees charged to our residents. Our apartment homes are rented to residents on lease terms generally ranging from six to fifteen months, with monthly payments due in advance. All other sources of income, including interest and fee and asset management income, are recognized as earned. Operations of multifamily properties acquired are recorded from the date of acquisition in accordance with the acquisition method of accounting. In management’s opinion, due to the number of residents, the types and diversity of submarkets in which our properties operate, and the collection terms, there is no significant concentration of credit risk.
	Recent Accounting Pronouncements. In April 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update 2014-08 ("ASU 2014-08"), "Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity." ASU 2014-08 changes the threshold for disclosing discontinued operations and the related disclosure requirements, requiring only disposals representing a strategic shift, such as a major line of business, a major geographical area or a major equity investment, to be presented as a discontinued operation. If the disposal does qualify as a discontinued operation under ASU 2014-08, the entity will be required to provide expanded disclosures. The guidance will be applied prospectively to new disposals and new classifications of disposal groups as held for sale after the effective date. ASU 2014-08 is effective for annual periods beginning on or after December 15, 2014 with early adoption permitted but only for disposals or classifications as held for sale which have not been reported in financial statements previously issued or available for issuance. We adopted ASU 2014-08 as of January 1, 2014 and generally believe future sales of our individual operating properties will no longer qualify as discontinued operations.
	In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 ("ASU 2014-09"), "Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)." ASU 2014-09 provides a single comprehensive revenue recognition model for contracts with customers (excluding certain contracts, such as lease contracts) to improve comparability within industries. ASU 2014-09 requires an entity to recognize revenue to reflect the transfer of goods or services to customers at an amount the entity expects to be paid in exchange for those goods and services and provide enhanced disclosures, all to provide more comprehensive guidance for transactions such as service revenue and contract modifications. ASU 2014-09 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016 and may be applied using either a full retrospective or a modified approach upon adoption. We expect to adopt ASU 2014-09 as of January 1, 2017 and are currently evaluating the impact this standard may have on our financial statements.
	Insurance. Our primary lines of insurance coverage are property, general liability, and health and workers’ compensation. We believe our insurance coverage adequately insures our properties against the risk of loss attributable to fire, earthquake, hurricane, tornado, flood, and other perils and adequately insures us against other risks. Losses are accrued based upon our estimates of the aggregate liability for claims incurred using certain actuarial assumptions followed in the insurance industry and based on our experience.
	Other Assets, Net. Other assets in our consolidated financial statements include investments under deferred compensation plans, deferred financing costs, non-real estate leasehold improvements and equipment, prepaid expenses, the value of in-place leases net of related accumulated amortization, and other miscellaneous receivables. Investments under deferred compensation plans are classified as trading securities and are adjusted to fair market value at period end. For a further discussion of our investments under deferred compensation plans, see Note 10, “Share-based Compensation and Benefit Plans.” Deferred financing costs are amortized no longer than the terms of the related debt on the straight-line method, which approximates the effective interest method. Corporate leasehold improvements and equipment are depreciated using the straight-line method over the shorter of the expected useful lives or the lease terms which generally range from three to ten years. Our available-for-sale investments are carried at fair value with unrealized gains and losses included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), a separate component of shareholders’ equity.
	Reportable Segments. We operate in a single reportable segment which includes the ownership, management, development, redevelopment, acquisition, and construction of multifamily apartment communities. Each of our operating properties is considered a separate operating segment as each property earns revenues and incurs expenses, individual operating results are reviewed and discrete financial information is available. We do not distinguish or group our consolidated operations based on geography, size or type. Our multifamily apartment communities have similar long-term economic characteristics and provide similar products and services to our residents. Further, all material operations are within the United States and no multifamily apartment community comprises more than 10% of consolidated revenues. As a result, our operating properties are aggregated into a single reportable segment. Our multifamily communities generate rental revenue and other income through the leasing of apartment homes, which comprised approximately 99% of our total property revenues and total non-property income, excluding income on deferred compensation plans for the year ended December 31, 2014, and 98% for each of the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012.
	Restricted Cash. Restricted cash consists of escrow deposits held by lenders for property taxes, insurance and replacement reserves, cash required to be segregated for the repayment of residents’ security deposits, and escrowed amounts related to our development and acquisition activities. Substantially all restricted cash is invested in demand and short-term instruments.
	Share-based Compensation. Compensation expense associated with share-based awards is recognized in our consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income using the grant-date fair values. Compensation cost for all share-based awards, including options, requires measurement at estimated fair value on the grant date and recognition of compensation expense over the requisite service period for awards expected to vest. The fair value of stock option grants is estimated using the Black-Scholes valuation model. Valuation models require the input of assumptions, including judgments to estimate the expected stock price volatility, expected life, and forfeiture rate. The compensation cost for share-based awards is based on the market value of the shares on the date of grant.
	Use of Estimates. In the application of GAAP, management is required to make estimates and assumptions which affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, results of operations during the reporting periods, and related disclosures. Our more significant estimates include estimates supporting our impairment analysis related to the carrying values of our real estate assets. These estimates are based on historical experience and other assumptions believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Future events rarely develop exactly as forecasted, and the best estimates routinely require adjustment.

Per_Share_Data

Per Share Data	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Per Share Data	3. Per Share Data
	Basic earnings per share are computed using net income attributable to common shareholders and the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share reflect common shares issuable from the assumed conversion of common share options and share awards granted and units convertible into common shares. Only those items having a dilutive impact on our basic earnings per share are included in diluted earnings per share. Our unvested share-based awards are considered participating securities and are reflected in the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share using the two-class method. The number of common share equivalent securities excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation was approximately 2.8 million, 2.1 million, and 2.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively. These securities, which include common share options and share awards granted and units convertible into common shares, were excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation as they are anti-dilutive.
	The following table presents information necessary to calculate basic and diluted earnings per share for the periods indicated:
		Year Ended December 31,
	(in thousands, except per share amounts)	2014			2013			2012
	Earnings per common share calculation – basic
	Income from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders	$	292,089		$	151,594		$	154,116
	Amount allocated to participating securities	(2,687		)	(3,177		)	(2,784		)
	Income from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders, net of amount allocated to participating securities	$	289,402		$	148,417		$	151,332
	Discontinued operations, including gain on sale, attributable to common shareholders	—			184,770			129,274
	Net income attributable to common shareholders – basic	$	289,402		$	333,187		$	280,606
	Earnings per common share from continuing operations	$	3.29		$	1.7		$	1.81
	Earnings per common share from discontinued operations	—			2.12			1.54
	Total earnings per common share – basic	$	3.29		$	3.82		$	3.35
	Weighted average number of common shares outstanding – basic	88,084			87,204			83,772
		Year Ended December 31,
	(in thousands, except per share amounts)	2014			2013			2012
	Earnings per common share calculation – diluted
	Income from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders, net of amount allocated to participating securities	$	289,402		$	148,417		$	151,332
	Income allocated to common units from continuing operations	—			1,133			1,984
	Income from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders, as adjusted	$	289,402		$	149,550		$	153,316
	Discontinued operations, including gain on sale, attributable to common shareholders	—			184,770			129,274
	Net income attributable to common shareholders – diluted	$	289,402		$	334,320		$	282,590
	Earnings per common share from continuing operations	$	3.27		$	1.69		$	1.79
	Earnings per common share from discontinued operations	—			2.09			1.51
	Total earnings per common share – diluted	$	3.27		$	3.78		$	3.3
	Weighted average number of common shares outstanding – basic	88,084			87,204			83,772
	Incremental shares issuable from assumed conversion of:
	Common share options and share awards granted	384			476			647
	Common units	—			814			1,137
	Weighted average number of common shares outstanding – diluted	88,468			88,494			85,556

Common_Shares

Common Shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]	4. Common Shares
	In November 2014, we created an at-the market ("ATM") share offering program through which we can, but have no obligation to, sell common shares having an aggregate offering price of up to $331.3 million (the "2014 ATM program"), in amounts and at times as we determine, into the existing trading market at current market prices as well as through negotiated transactions. Actual sales from time to time may depend on a variety of factors including, among others, market conditions, the trading price of our common shares, and determinations by management of the appropriate sources of funding for us. The net proceeds for the year ended December 31, 2014 were used for general corporate purposes, which included funding for development, redevelopment and capital improvement projects. We intend to use the net proceeds from the remaining 2014 ATM program for general corporate purposes, which may include reducing future borrowings under our $500 million unsecured line of credit, the repayment of other indebtedness, the redemption or other repurchase of outstanding debt or equity securities, funding for development, redevelopment and investment projects and financing for acquisitions.
	The following table presents activity under our 2014 ATM program for the year ended December 31, 2014:
	(in thousands, except per share amounts)	Year Ended
		December 31, 2014
	Total net consideration	$	15,690.20
	Common shares sold	209.7
	Average price per share	$	76.28
	As of the date of this filing, we had common shares having an aggregate offering price of up to $315.3 million remaining available for sale under the 2014 ATM program. No additional shares were sold subsequent to December 31, 2014 through the date of this filing.
	In May 2012, we created an ATM share offering program through which we can, but have no obligation to, sell common shares having an aggregate offering price of up to $300 million (the "2012 ATM program"), in amounts and at times as we determine, into the existing trading market at current market prices as well as through negotiated transactions. The net proceeds resulting from the 2012 ATM program were used for general corporate purposes, which included repayment of outstanding balances on our unsecured line of credit and short-term borrowings, and funding for development, redevelopment, and capital improvement activities. The 2012 ATM program terminated in the fourth quarter of 2014, and no further common shares are available for sale under the 2012 ATM program.
	In May 2011, we created an ATM share offering program through which we could, but had no obligation to, sell common shares having an aggregate offering price of up to $300 million (the “2011 ATM program”), in amounts and at times as we determined, into the existing trading market at current market prices as well as through negotiated transactions. The net proceeds resulting from the 2011 ATM program were used to redeem all of our outstanding redeemable perpetual preferred units during 2012 and for other general corporate purposes, which included funding for development activities, financing of acquisitions, repayment of notes payable and borrowings under our $500 million unsecured line of credit. The 2011 ATM program terminated in the second quarter of 2012, and no further common shares are available for sale under the 2011 ATM program.
	The following table presents activity under our 2011 and 2012 ATM programs for the periods presented:
		Year Ended December 31,
	(in thousands, except per share amounts)	2014		2013		2012
	Total net consideration	$	50,535.30	$	40,044.10	$	301,735.50
	Common shares sold	688.3		555.1		4,579.30
	Average price per share	$	74.6	$	73.73	$	66.93
	We currently have an automatic shelf registration statement which allows us to offer, from time to time, common shares, preferred shares, debt securities, or warrants. Our Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust provides we may issue up to 185 million shares of beneficial interest, consisting of 175 million common shares and 10 million preferred shares. At December 31, 2014, we had approximately 86.6 million common shares outstanding, net of treasury shares and shares held in our deferred compensation arrangements, and no preferred shares outstanding.

Operating_Partnerships

Operating Partnerships	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Operating Partnerships [Abstract]
Operating Partnerships [Text Block]	5. Operating Partnerships
	At December 31, 2014, approximately 8% of our consolidated multifamily apartment homes were held in Camden Operating, L.P (“Camden Operating” or the “operating partnership”). Camden Operating has 11.9 million outstanding common limited partnership units and as of December 31, 2014, we held 92.2% of the outstanding common limited partnership units and the sole 1% general partnership interest of the operating partnership. The remaining common limited partnership units, comprising approximately 0.8 million units, are primarily held by former officers, directors, and investors of Paragon Group, Inc., which we acquired in 1997. Each common limited partnership unit is redeemable for one common share of Camden or cash at our election. Holders of common limited partnership units are not entitled to rights as shareholders prior to redemption of their common limited partnership units. No member of our management owns Camden Operating common limited partnership units, and one of our ten trust managers owns Camden Operating common limited partnership units.
	At December 31, 2011, Camden Operating had 4.0 million of 7.0% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred
	Units outstanding. Distributions on the preferred units were payable quarterly in arrears. In February 2012, we redeemed all of
	these outstanding units at their redemption price of $25.00 per unit, or an aggregate of $100 million, plus accrued and unpaid
	distributions. In connection with this redemption, the unamortized issuance costs relating to these units of approximately $2.1 million were expensed in the first quarter of 2012.
	At December 31, 2014, approximately 30% of our consolidated multifamily apartment homes were held in Camden Summit Partnership, L.P. (the “Camden Summit Partnership”). The Camden Summit Partnership has 22.8 million outstanding common limited partnership units and as of December 31, 2014, we held 94.2% of the outstanding common limited partnership units and the sole 1% general partnership interest of the Camden Summit Partnership. The remaining common limited partnership units, comprising approximately 1.1 million units, are primarily held by former officers, directors, and investors of Summit Properties Inc. which we acquired in 2005. Each common limited partnership unit is redeemable for one common share of Camden or cash at our election. Holders of common limited partnership units are not entitled to rights as shareholders prior to redemption of their common limited partnership units. No member of our management owns Camden Summit Partnership common limited partnership units, and two of our ten trust managers own Camden Summit Partnership common limited partnership units.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	6. Income Taxes
	We have maintained and intend to maintain our election as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. In order for us to continue to qualify as a REIT we must meet a number of organizational and operational requirements, including a requirement to distribute annual dividends to our shareholders equal to a minimum of 90% of our REIT taxable income, computed without regard to the dividends paid deduction and our net capital gains. As a REIT, we generally will not be subject to federal income tax on our taxable income at the corporate level to the extent such income is distributed to our shareholders annually. If our taxable income exceeds our dividends in a tax year, REIT tax rules allow us to designate dividends from the subsequent tax year in order to avoid current taxation on undistributed income. If we fail to qualify as a REIT in any taxable year, we will be subject to federal and state income taxes at regular corporate rates, including any applicable alternative minimum tax. In addition, we may not be able to requalify as a REIT for the four subsequent taxable years. Historically, we have incurred only state and local income, franchise, margin, and excise taxes. Taxable income from non-REIT activities managed through taxable REIT subsidiaries is subject to applicable federal, state, and local income and margin taxes. Our operating partnerships are flow-through entities and are not subject to federal income taxes at the entity level.
	We have recorded income, franchise, and excise taxes in the consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 as income tax expense. Income taxes for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, primarily related to state income tax and federal taxes on certain of our taxable REIT subsidiaries. We have no significant temporary or permanent differences or tax credits associated with our taxable REIT subsidiaries.
	The reconciliation of net income to REIT taxable income is set forth in the following table:
		Year Ended December 31,
	(in thousands)	2014				2013				2012
	Net income attributable to common shareholders	$	292,089			$	336,364			$	283,390
	(Income) loss from taxable REIT subsidiaries included above	(1,523		)		(2,940		)		3,323
	Net income from REIT operations	$	290,566			$	333,424			$	286,713
	Book depreciation and amortization, including discontinued operations	238,989				223,198				213,479
	Tax depreciation and amortization	(200,153		)		(204,059		)		(171,060		)
	Book/tax difference on gains/losses from capital transactions	(35,635		)		(86,358		)		(63,832		)
	Other book/tax differences, net	8,805				(9,427		)		(40,961		)
	REIT taxable income	$	302,572			$	256,778			$	224,339
	Dividends paid deduction	(302,572		)	-1	(256,778		)	-2	(224,339		)	-3
	Dividends paid in excess of taxable income	$	—			$	—			$	—
	(1) The dividends paid deduction includes estimated designated dividends from 2015 of approximately $84.0 million.
	(2) We borrowed approximately $5.1 million from 2014 for designated dividends in 2013.
	(3) We borrowed approximately $26.6 million from 2013 for designated dividends in 2012.
	A schedule of per share distributions we paid and reported to our shareholders is set forth in the following table:
		Year Ended December 31,
		2014				2013				2012
	Common Share Distributions
	Ordinary income	$	1.23			$	1.4			$	0.96
	Long-term capital gain	1.02				0.76				0.64
	Unrecaptured Sec. 1250 gain	0.39				0.36				0.64
	Total	$	2.64			$	2.52			$	2.24
	Percentage of distributions representing tax preference items	4.17		%		4.95		%		5.72		%
	We have taxable REIT subsidiaries which are subject to federal and state income taxes. At December 31, 2014, our taxable REIT subsidiaries had net operating loss carryforwards (“NOL’s”) of approximately $21.5 million which expire in years 2030 to 2034. Because NOL’s are subject to certain change of ownership, continuity of business, and separate return year limitations, and because we believe it is unlikely the available NOL’s will be utilized or if utilized, any amounts will be immaterial, no benefits related to these NOL’s have been recognized in our consolidated financial statements.
	The carrying value of net assets reported in our consolidated financial statements at December 31, 2014 exceeded the tax basis by approximately $1.2 billion.
	Income Tax Expense. For the tax years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012, we had income tax expense of approximately $1.9 million, $1.8 million, and $1.2 million, respectively. Income tax for the year ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012 was comprised mainly of state income tax, and federal income tax related to one of our taxable REIT subsidiaries.
	Income Tax Expense – Deferred. For the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012, our deferred tax expense was not significant.
	The Company and its subsidiaries’ income tax returns are subject to examination by federal, state and local tax jurisdictions for years 2011 through 2013. Net income tax loss carry forwards and other tax attributes generated in years prior to 2011 are also subject to challenge in any examination of those tax years. We believe we have no uncertain tax positions or unrecognized tax benefits requiring disclosure as of and for the periods presented.

Acquisitions_Dispositions_Impa

Acquisitions, Dispositions, Impairment, Assets Held for Sale, and Discontinued Operations	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Property Acquisitions, Discontinued Operations, And Assets Held For Sale [Abstract]
Property Acquisitions Dispositions Discontinued Operations And Assets Held For Sale Disclosure [Text Block]	7. Acquisitions, Dispositions, Impairment, Assets Held for Sale, and Discontinued Operations
	Acquisitions of Operating Properties. During the year ended December 31, 2014, we completed the acquisition of one operating property as follows:
	($ in millions)		Location		Number of Apartment Homes	Date of Acquisition		Purchase Price
	Acquisitions of Operating Properties
	Camden Fourth Ward		Atlanta, GA		276	10/29/14		$62.60
	During 2013, we acquired three operating properties comprised of 1,118 units located in Houston, Texas, Tempe, Arizona, and Atlanta, Georgia for approximately $225.0 million.
	The following table summarizes the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed for the acquisition of the operating properties described above as of the respective acquisition dates:
	(in millions)		2014			2013
	Assets acquired:
		Buildings and improvements	$	51.3		$	192
		Land	10.5			29.5
		Intangible and other assets	0.9			4.5
	Total assets acquired		$	62.7		$	226
	Liabilities assumed:
		Other liabilities	$	0.4		$	1.9
	Total liabilities assumed		$	0.4		$	1.9
		Net assets acquired	$	62.3		$	224.1
	The related assets, liabilities, and results of operations for these acquisitions are included in the consolidated financial statements from the respective dates of acquisition. There was no contingent consideration associated with these acquisitions.
	The operating property acquired in 2014 as discussed above contributed revenues of approximately $0.8 million and property expenses of approximately $0.3 million from its acquisition date through December 31, 2014. The three operating properties acquired in 2013 contributed revenues of approximately $10.8 million and property expenses of approximately $4.5 million from their respective acquisition dates through December 31, 2013. The 13 former joint ventures and seven operating properties acquired in 2012 contributed revenues of approximately $52.8 million and property expenses of approximately $21.0 million from their respective acquisition/consolidation dates through December 31, 2012. Operating properties from three of these former joint ventures acquired in 2012 were sold during the fourth quarter of 2013. The operating properties sold contributed revenues and property expenses of approximately $6.4 million and $3.1 million, respectively, from their respective acquisitions dates through December 31, 2012, and is included in income from discontinued operations discussed below.
	Acquisitions of Land. In January 2014, we acquired approximately 2.9 acres of land located in Houston, Texas for approximately $15.6 million. In April 2014, we acquired approximately 7.6 acres of land in Rockville, Maryland for approximately $23.8 million. In June 2013, we acquired approximately 38.8 acres in three land parcels located in Scottsdale, Chandler, and Tempe, Arizona for approximately $25.8 million.
	Land Holding Dispositions and Impairment. In July 2014, we sold approximately 2.4 acres of land adjacent to an operating property in Dallas, Texas for approximately $0.8 million. We recognized a $1.2 million impairment charge related to this land parcel in June 2014, which represented the difference between the land holding’s carrying value and the fair value based upon the sales contract. During the year ended December 31, 2014, we also sold approximately 26.9 acres of land adjacent to current development and operating communities located in Atlanta, Georgia and Houston and Dallas, Texas for approximately $22.9 million and recognized a gain of approximately $3.6 million related to these land sales. During the year ended December 31, 2013, we sold two land parcels comprised of an aggregate of approximately 3.7 acres, adjacent to current development communities in Atlanta, Georgia and Houston, Texas, and recognized a gain of approximately $0.7 million.
	Sale of Operating Properties. During the year ended December 31, 2014, we sold five operating properties comprised of 1,847 apartment homes located in Atlanta, Georgia, Dallas, Texas, Orlando and Tampa, Florida and Charlotte, North Carolina for approximately $218.3 million and we recognized a gain of approximately $155.7 million relating to these property sales.
	Operating Properties Held for Sale. In January 2015, we sold two operating properties, which were included in properties held for sale at December 31, 2014, comprised of 1,116 apartment homes located in Tampa, Florida and Austin, Texas for approximately $114.4 million.
	Discontinued Operations. For the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, income from discontinued operations included the results of operations of 12 operating properties, comprised of 3,931 apartment homes, sold during 2013. For the year ended December 31, 2012, income from discontinued operations also included the results of operations of 11 operating properties, comprised of 3,213 apartment homes, sold during 2012. There were no discontinued operations during the year ended December 31, 2014.
	The following is a summary of income from discontinued operations for the years presented below:
			Year Ended December 31,
	(in thousands)		2013			2012
	Property revenues		$	24,322		$	60,198
	Property expenses		(10,552		)	(27,557		)
			$	13,770		$	32,641
	Interest		—			(36		)
	Depreciation and amortization		(5,255		)	(15,199		)
	Income from discontinued operations		$	8,515		$	17,406
	Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax		$	182,160		$	115,068
	Less income, including gain on sale, allocated to non-controlling interests from discontinued operations		(5,905		)	(3,200		)
	Income from discontinued operations, including gain on sale, attributable to common shareholders		$	184,770		$	129,274

Investments_In_Joint_Ventures

Investments In Joint Ventures	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Investments In Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Investments In Joint Ventures	8. Investments in Joint Ventures
	Our equity investments in unconsolidated joint ventures, which we account for utilizing the equity method of accounting, consisted of two joint ventures for the year ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, and four joint ventures for the year ended December 31, 2012. The two joint ventures in which we held an equity investment at December 31, 2014 and 2013 are two discretionary investment funds (the "funds"), in which we had a 31.3% ownership interest at December 31, 2014 and a 20% ownership interest at December 31, 2013. We provide property and asset management and other services to the joint ventures which own operating properties and we may also provide construction and development services to the joint ventures which own properties under development. The following table summarizes the combined balance sheet and statement of income data for the unconsolidated joint ventures as of and for the periods presented:
	(in millions)	2014		2013
	Total assets	$	757.8	$	790.2
	Total third-party debt	523.6		530.7
	Total equity	203.3		229.6
		2014		2013		2012
	Total revenues (1)	$	105.6	$	93.9	$	91.6	(2	)
	Gain on sale of operating properties, net of tax	18.5		112.4		49.7
	Net income (loss)	26.9		120.7		50.5
	Equity in income (3)	7		24.9		20.2
	-1	Excludes approximately $1.1 million, $7.4 million and $6.8 million of revenue for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively, related to the sale of two operating properties by the funds during the first quarter of 2014. These properties were held for sale within two of our unconsolidated joint ventures at December 31, 2013. Also excludes approximately $17.9 million and $33.5 million, respectively, related to discontinued operations from the sale of 16 operating properties within two of our unconsolidated joint ventures during 2013. Revenues for the year ended December 31, 2012 also excludes approximately $23.3 million related to discontinued operations from the sale of seven operating properties within two of our unconsolidated joint ventures during 2012.
	-2	Includes approximately $7.8 million of revenues for the year ended December 31, 2012 related to 13 previously unconsolidated joint ventures acquired by us during the year ended December 31, 2012.
	-3	Equity in income excludes our ownership interest of fee income from various services provided by us to the funds.
	In December 2014, the partnership agreements for each of the funds were amended, resulting in the extension of the term of each fund to December 31, 2026 and our ownership interests in the funds were increased from 20% to 31.3% effective December 23, 2014.
	The funds in which we have a partial interest have been funded in part with secured third-party debt. As of December 31, 2014, we had no outstanding guarantees related to loans of the funds.
	We may earn fees for property and asset management, construction, development, and other services related to joint ventures in which we own an equity interest and also may earn a promoted equity interest if certain thresholds are met. Fees earned for these services were approximately $8.8 million, $10.0 million, and $11.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively. We eliminate fee income for services provided to these joint ventures to the extent of our ownership.
	In February 2014, each of the funds sold an operating property, comprised of an aggregate of 558 apartment homes, for an aggregate of approximately $65.6 million. One of the operating properties was located in San Antonio, Texas and the other operating property was located in Houston, Texas. Our proportionate share of the gains on these transactions was approximately $3.6 million and was reported as a component of equity in income of joint ventures in the consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income.

Notes_Payable

Notes Payable	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Notes Payable [Abstract]
Notes Payable	9. Notes Payable
	The following is a summary of our indebtedness:
			December 31,
	(in millions)		2014		2013
	Senior unsecured notes
	5.08% Notes, due 2015		$	249.9	$	249.7
	5.75% Notes, due 2017		246.5		246.4
	4.70% Notes, due 2021		249		248.8
	3.07% Notes, due 2022		347		346.7
	5.00% Notes, due 2023		247.8		247.7
	4.27% Notes, due 2024		249.6		249.5
	3.59% Notes, due 2024		248.1		—
			$	1,837.90	$	1,588.80
	Secured notes
	0.91% – 5.63% Conventional Mortgage Notes, due 2018 – 2045		870.9		905.7
	Tax-exempt Mortgage Note, due 2028 (1.30% floating rate)		34.7		36.3
			905.6		942
	Total notes payable		$	2,743.50	$	2,530.80
	Other floating rate debt included in secured notes (0.91%)		$	175	$	175
	Value of real estate assets, at cost, subject to secured notes		$	1,541.30	$	1,582.50
	We have a $500 million unsecured credit facility which matures in September 2015 with an option to extend at our election to September 2016. Additionally, we have the option to increase this credit facility to $750 million by either adding additional banks to the credit facility or obtaining the agreement of the existing banks in the credit facility to increase their commitments. The interest rate is based upon the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") plus a margin which is subject to change as our credit ratings change. Advances under the line of credit may be priced at the scheduled rates, or we may enter into bid rate loans with participating banks at rates below the scheduled rates. These bid rate loans have terms of 180 days or less and may not exceed the lesser of $250 million or the remaining amount available under the line of credit. The line of credit is subject to customary financial covenants and limitations. We believe we are in compliance with all such financial covenants and limitations on the date of this filing.
	Our line of credit provides us with the ability to issue up to $100 million in letters of credit. While our issuance of letters of credit does not increase our borrowings outstanding under our line of credit, it does reduce the amount available. At December 31, 2014, we had no short-term balances outstanding, no balances outstanding on our $500 million unsecured line of credit, and we had outstanding letters of credit totaling approximately $6.4 million, leaving approximately $493.6 million available under our unsecured line of credit.
	In September 2014, we issued $250 million aggregate principal amount of 3.50% senior unsecured notes due September 2024 (the “2024 Notes”). The 2024 Notes were offered to the public at 99.231% of their face amount with a stated rate of 3.50% and a yield to maturity of 3.59%. We received net proceeds of approximately $245.7 million, net of underwriting discounts and other offering expenses. Interest on the 2024 Notes is payable semi-annually on March 15 and September 15, beginning March 15, 2015. We may redeem the 2024 Notes, in whole or in part, at any time at a redemption price equal to the principal amount and accrued interest of the notes being redeemed, plus a make-whole provision. If, however, we redeem the 2024 Notes 90 days or fewer prior to the maturity date, the redemption price will equal 100% of the principal amount of the 2024 Notes to be redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest on the amount being redeemed to the redemption date. The 2024 Notes are direct, senior unsecured obligations and rank equally with all of our other unsecured and unsubordinated indebtedness. We used the proceeds from this offering to repay outstanding balances on our unsecured line of credit and other short-term borrowings, and for general corporate purposes, including property acquisition and development in the ordinary course of business, capital expenditures and working capital.
	At December 31, 2014 and 2013, the weighted average interest rate on our floating rate debt of approximately $209.7 million and $211.3 million, respectively, was approximately 1.0% for each of the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013.
	Our indebtedness had a weighted average maturity of 6.3 years at December 31, 2014. Scheduled repayments on outstanding debt and scheduled principal amortizations, and the respective weighted average interest rates on maturing debt at December 31, 2014 were as follows:
	(in millions)		Amount		Weighted Average
					Interest Rate
	2015		$	251.8	5.1	%
	2016 (1)		2		—
	2017		249		5.7
	2018		177.4		0.9
	2019		646.5		5.3
	Thereafter		1,416.80		4
	Total		$	2,743.50	4.4	%
	-1	Includes only scheduled principal amortizations.

ShareBased_Compensation_and_Be

Share-Based Compensation and Benefit Plans	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Share-Based Compensation	10. Share-based Compensation and Benefit Plans
	Incentive Compensation. During the second quarter of 2011, our Board of Trust Managers adopted, and on May 11, 2011 our shareholders approved, the 2011 Share Incentive Plan of Camden Property Trust (as amended, the “2011 Share Plan”). Under the 2011 Share Plan, we may issue up to a total of approximately 9.1 million fungible units (the “Fungible Pool Limit”), which is comprised of approximately 5.8 million new fungible units plus approximately 3.3 million fungible units previously available for issuance under our 2002 share incentive plan based on a 3.45 to 1.0 fungible unit to full value award conversion ratio. Fungible units represent the baseline for the number of shares available for issuance under the 2011 Share Plan. Different types of awards are counted differently against the Fungible Pool Limit, as follows:
	•	Each share issued or to be issued in connection with an award, other than an option, right or other award which does not deliver the full value at grant of the underlying shares, will be counted against the Fungible Pool Limit as 3.45 fungible pool units;
	•	Options and other awards which do not deliver the full value at grant of the underlying shares and which expire more than five years from date of grant will be counted against the Fungible Pool Limit as one fungible pool unit; and
	•	Options, rights and other awards which do not deliver the full value at grant and expire five years or less from the date of grant will be counted against the Fungible Pool Limit as 0.83 of a fungible pool unit.
	At December 31, 2014, approximately 5.5 million fungible units were available under the 2011 Share Plan, which results in approximately 1.6 million common shares which may be granted pursuant to full value awards based on the 3.45 to 1.0 fungible unit to full value award conversion ratio.
	Awards which may be granted under the 2011 Share Plan include incentive share options, non-qualified share options (which may be granted separately or in connection with an option), share awards, dividends and dividend equivalents and other equity based awards. Persons eligible to receive awards under the 2011 Share Plan are trust managers, directors of our affiliates, executive and other officers, key employees and consultants, as determined by the Compensation Committee of our Board of Trust Managers. The 2011 Share Plan will expire on May 11, 2021.
	Options. New options are exercisable, subject to the terms and conditions of the plan, in increments ranging from 20% to 33.33% per year on each of the anniversaries of the date of grant. The plan provides that the exercise price of an option will be determined by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Trust Managers on the day of grant, and to date all options have been granted at an exercise price that equals the fair market value on the date of grant. Approximately 0.4 million and 0.2 million options were exercised during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The total intrinsic value of options exercised was approximately $7.4 million, $5.3 million, and $12.2 million during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. At December 31, 2014, there was no unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested options. Options generally have a vesting period of three to five years. At December 31, 2014, all options outstanding were exercisable and had a weighted average remaining life of approximately 4.1 years.
	The following table summarizes outstanding share options and exercisable options at December 31, 2014:
		Options Outstanding and Exercisable (1)
	Range of Exercise Prices	Number			Weighted
					Average
					Price
	$30.06	135,709			$	30.06
	$41.16-$43.94	119,242			42.46
	$48.02-$64.75	66,860			50.84
	Total options	321,811			$	38.97
	-1	The aggregate intrinsic value of options outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2014 was approximately $11.2 million. The aggregate intrinsic value was calculated as the excess, if any, between our closing share price of $73.84 per share on December 31, 2014 and the strike price of the underlying award.
	Options Granted and Valuation Assumptions. During the year ended December 31, 2014, we granted approximately 0.1 million reload options. Reload options are granted for the number of shares tendered as payment for the exercise price upon the exercise of an option with a reload provision. The reload options granted have an exercise price equal to the fair market value of a common share on the date of grant and expire on the same date as the original options which were exercised. The reload options granted during the year ended December 31, 2014 vested immediately and approximately $0.3 million was expensed on the reload date. We estimate the fair values of each option award including reloads on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The following assumptions were used for the reload options granted during the year ended December 31, 2014:
		Year Ended
		December 31, 2014
	Weighted average fair value of options granted	$3.55 - $8.17
	Expected volatility	22.6% - 23.2%
	Risk-free interest rate	0.1% - 1.1%
	Expected dividend yield	3.50%
	Expected life	6 months - 4 years
	Our computation of expected volatility for 2014 is based on the historical volatility of our common shares over a time period equal to the expected life of the option and ending on the grant date. The interest rate for periods within the contractual life of the award is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant. The expected dividend yield on our common shares is based on the historical dividend yield over the expected term of the options granted. Our computation of expected life is based upon historical experience of similar awards, giving consideration to the contractual terms of the share-based awards.
	Share Awards and Vesting. Share awards for employees generally have a vesting period of three to five years. The compensation cost for share awards is based on the market value of the shares on the date of grant and is generally amortized over the vesting period. In the event the holder of the share awards is reaching retirement eligibility age of 65 years and has met the service requirements as defined in the 2011 Share Plan, the value of the share awards is amortized from the date of grant to the retirement eligibility date. To estimate forfeitures, we use actual forfeiture history. At December 31, 2014, the unamortized value of previously issued unvested share awards was approximately $35.7 million which is expected to be amortized over the next four years. The total fair value of shares vested during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 was approximately $17.1 million, $15.9 million, and $13.9 million, respectively.
	Total compensation cost for option and share awards charged against income was approximately $16.0 million, $14.7 million, and $13.7 million for 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Total capitalized compensation cost for option and share awards was approximately $2.7 million, $2.2 million, and $1.4 million for 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	The following table summarizes activity under our share incentive plans for the three years ended December 31:
		Options			Weighted				Nonvested			Weighted
		Outstanding			Average				Share			Average
					Exercise  /				Awards			Exercise  /
					Grant Price				Outstanding			Grant Price
	Options and nonvested share awards outstanding at December 31, 2011	1,339,536			$	42.27			818,754			$	46.88
	Granted	—			—				346,330			63.51
	Exercised/Vested	(468,839	)		40.86				(282,552	)		49.28
	Forfeited	(31,943	)		60.56				(20,279	)		52.05
	Balance at December 31, 2012	838,754			$	42.36			862,253			$	52.64
	Granted	—			—				350,615			69.56
	Exercised/Vested	(183,871	)		41.56				(309,396	)		51.41
	Forfeited	(20,522	)		73.32				(72,174	)		58.08
	Balance at December 31, 2013	634,361			$	41.59			831,298			$	59.77
	Granted	84,452			64.75				314,614			65.78
	Exercised/Vested	(375,316	)		47.85				(305,372	)		55.97
	Forfeited	(21,686	)		62.32				(21,597	)		64.14
	Total options and nonvested share awards outstanding at December 31, 2014	321,811			$	38.97			818,943			$	63.39
	Employee Share Purchase Plan (“ESPP”). We have established an ESPP for all active employees and officers who have completed one year of continuous service. Participants may elect to purchase our common shares through payroll deductions and/or through semi-annual contributions. At the end of each six-month offering period, each participant’s account balance is applied to acquire common shares at 85% of the market value, as defined, on the first or last day of the offering period, whichever price is lower. We currently use treasury shares to satisfy ESPP share requirements. Each participant must hold the shares purchased for nine months in order to receive the discount, and a participant may not purchase more than $25,000 in value of shares during any plan year, as defined. The following table presents information related to our ESPP:
		2014				2013				2012
	Shares purchased	25,728				17,171				20,137
	Weighted average fair value of shares purchased	$	71.19			$	62.59			$	67.8
	Expense recorded (in millions)	$	0.5			$	0.2			$	0.3
	Rabbi Trust. We established a rabbi trust for a select group of participants in which share awards granted under the share incentive plan and salary and other cash amounts earned may be deposited. The rabbi trust is only in use for deferrals made prior to 2005, including bonuses related to service in 2004 but paid in 2005. The rabbi trust is an irrevocable trust and no portion of the trust fund may be used for any purpose other than the delivery of those assets to the participants. The assets held in the rabbi trust are subject to the claims of our general creditors in the event of bankruptcy or insolvency.
	The value of the assets of the rabbi trust is consolidated into our financial statements. Granted share awards held by the rabbi trust are classified in equity in a manner similar to the manner in which treasury stock is accounted. Subsequent changes in the fair value of the shares are not recognized. The deferred compensation obligation is classified as an equity instrument and changes in the fair value of the amount owed to the participant are not recognized. At December 31, 2014 and 2013, approximately 1.8 million and 1.9 million share awards were held in the rabbi trust, respectively. Additionally, as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, the rabbi trust held trading securities totaling approximately $43.7 million and $41.3 million, respectively, which represents cash deferrals made by plan participants. Market value fluctuations on these trading securities are recognized in income in accordance with GAAP and the liability due to participants is adjusted accordingly.
	At December 31, 2014 and 2013, approximately $24.7 million and $25.4 million, respectively, was required to be paid to us by plan participants upon the withdrawal of any assets from the rabbi trust, and is included in “Accounts receivable-affiliates” in our consolidated financial statements.
	Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan. In 2004, we established a Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan which is an unfunded arrangement established and maintained primarily for the benefit of a select group of participants. Eligible participants commence participation in this plan on the date the deferral election first becomes effective. We credit to the participant’s account an amount equal to the amount designated as the participant’s deferral for the plan year as indicated in the participant’s deferral election(s). Any modification to or termination of the plan will not reduce a participant’s right to any vested amounts already credited to his or her account. Approximately 1.2 million share awards were held in the plan at both December 31, 2014 and 2013. Additionally, as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, the plan held trading securities totaling approximately $27.7 million and $18.1 million, respectively, which represents cash deferrals made by plan participants. Market value fluctuations on these trading securities are recognized in income in accordance with GAAP and the liability due to participants is adjusted accordingly.
	In July 2013, we amended and restated the plan to permit diversification of fully vested share awards into other equity securities subject to a six month holding period. In February 2014, we further amended and restated the plan to clarify certain terms relating to the deferral based compensation. As a result of such action, the fully vested awards and the proportionate share of nonvested awards eligible for diversification were reclassified from additional paid in capital to temporary equity in our consolidated balance sheets. The share awards are adjusted to their redemption value at each reporting period, with the redemption value based on the market value of the shares at the end of the reporting period. Changes in value from period to period are charged to distributions in excess of net income attributable to common shareholders in our consolidated statements of equity and perpetual preferred units. The following tables summarize the eligible share award activity as recorded in temporary equity from July 31, 2013, the effective date of the initial amended and restated plan, through December 31, 2014:
	(in thousands)		Year Ended				From July 31, 2013
			31-Dec-14				to December 31, 2013
	Temporary equity:
	Balance at inception/beginning of period		$	47,180			$	—
	Change in classification		7,702				37,958
	Change in redemption value		17,921				9,575
	Diversification of share awards		(4,669		)		(353		)
Balance at December 31		$	68,134			$	47,180
401(k) Savings Plan. We have a 401(k) savings plan, which is a voluntary defined contribution plan. Under the savings plan, every employee is eligible to participate, beginning on the date the employee has completed six months of continuous service with us. Each participant may make contributions to the savings plan by means of a pre-tax salary deferral, which may not be less than 1% or more than 60% of the participant’s compensation, subject to limitations. The federal tax code limits the annual amount of salary deferrals which may be made by any participant. We may make matching contributions on the participant’s behalf up to a predetermined limit. The matching contribution made for each of the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 was approximately $2.2 million. A participant’s salary deferral contribution is 100% vested and nonforfeitable. A participant will become vested in our matching contributions 33% after one year of service, 67% after two years of service and 100% after three years of service. Administrative expenses under the savings plan were paid by us and were not significant for all periods presented.

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value Disclosures

11. Fair Value Measurements

Recurring Fair Value Disclosures. The following table presents information about our financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 using the inputs and fair value hierarchy discussed in Note 2, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Recent Accounting Pronouncements”:

Financial Instruments Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

31-Dec-14

31-Dec-13

(in millions)

Quoted

Significant

Significant

Total

Quoted

Significant

Significant

Total

Prices in

Other

Unobservable

Prices in

Other

Unobservable

Active Markets

Observable

Inputs

Active Markets

Observable

Inputs

for Identical

Inputs

(Level 3)

for Identical

Inputs

(Level 3)

Assets (Level 1)

(Level 2)

Assets (Level 1)

(Level 2)

Assets

Deferred compensation plan investments (1)

$

56.1

$

—

$

—

$

56.1

$

43.8

$

—

$

—

$

43.8

(1) Approximately $1.5 million of participant cash was withdrawn from our deferred compensation plan investments during the year ended December 31, 2014.

Financial Instrument Fair Value Disclosures. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, the carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued expenses and distributions payable represent fair value because of the short-term nature of these instruments. The carrying value of restricted cash approximates its fair value based on the nature of our assessment of the ability to recover these amounts. In calculating the fair value of our notes payable, interest rate and spread assumptions reflect current credit worthiness and market conditions available for the issuance of notes payable with similar terms and remaining maturities. These financial instruments utilize Level 2 inputs.

The following table presents the carrying and estimated fair values of our notes payable for the years ended December 31:

31-Dec-14

31-Dec-13

(in millions)

Carrying

Estimated

Carrying

Estimated

Value

Fair Value

Value

Fair Value

Fixed rate notes payable

$

2,533.80

$

2,666.10

$

2,319.50

$

2,391.50

Floating rate notes payable

209.7

203.7

211.3

201.4

Nonrecurring Fair Value Disclosures. There were no events during the years ended December 31, 2014 or 2013 which required fair value adjustments of our non-financial assets and non-financial liabilities. The nonrecurring fair value disclosures inputs under the fair value hierarchy are discussed in Note 2, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Recent Accounting Pronouncements.”

Net_Change_In_Operating_Accoun

Net Change In Operating Accounts	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Net Change In Operating Accounts	12. Net Change in Operating Accounts
	The effect of changes in the operating accounts and other on cash flows from operating activities is as follows:
		Year Ended December 31,
	(in thousands)	2014			2013			2012
	Change in assets:
	Other assets, net	$	(2,145	)	$	(2,639	)	$	(2,443	)
	Change in liabilities:
	Accounts payable and accrued expenses	19,296			(8,138		)	2,320
	Accrued real estate taxes	4,009			7,165			5,640
	Other liabilities	(1,666		)	22,139			(16,192		)
	Other	940			1,051			816
	Change in operating accounts and other	$	20,434		$	19,578		$	(9,859	)

Commitments_And_Contingencies

Commitments And Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments And Contingencies	13. Commitments and Contingencies
	Construction Contracts. As of December 31, 2014, we estimate the additional cost to complete 12 consolidated projects currently under construction to be approximately $371.2 million. We expect to fund this amount through a combination of cash flows generated from operations, draws on our unsecured credit facility or other short-term borrowings, proceeds from property dispositions, the use of debt and equity offerings under our automatic shelf registration statement, equity issued from our ATM program, other unsecured borrowings and secured mortgages.
	Litigation. One of our wholly-owned subsidiaries previously acted as a general contractor for the construction of an apartment project in Florida which was subsequently sold and converted to condominium units by an unrelated third party. The condominium association instituted a lawsuit against our subsidiary and other unrelated third parties in Florida alleging negligent construction and failure to comply with building codes and claimed damages for the costs of repair arising out of the alleged defective construction as well as the recovery of incidental and consequential damages resulting from such alleged negligence. This matter was resolved in March 2014 and, pursuant to the terms of the settlement, we made a one-time payment to the association in an amount which was not material.
	We are also subject to various legal proceedings and claims which arise in the ordinary course of business. Matters which arise out of allegations of bodily injury, property damage, and employment practices are generally covered by insurance. While the resolution of these legal proceedings and claims cannot be predicted with certainty, management believes the final outcome of such matters will not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial statements.
	Other Contingencies. In the ordinary course of our business, we issue letters of intent indicating a willingness to negotiate for acquisitions, dispositions, or joint ventures and also enter into arrangements contemplating various transactions. Such letters of intent and other arrangements are non-binding as to either party unless and until a definitive contract is entered into by the parties. Even if definitive contracts relating to the purchase or sale of real property are entered into, these contracts generally provide the purchaser with time to evaluate the property and conduct due diligence, during which periods the purchaser will have the ability to terminate the contracts without penalty or forfeiture of any deposit or earnest money. There can be no assurance definitive contracts will be entered into with respect to any matter covered by letters of intent or we will consummate any transaction contemplated by any definitive contract. Furthermore, due diligence periods for real property are frequently extended as needed. An acquisition or sale of real property becomes probable at the time the due diligence period expires and the definitive contract has not been terminated. We are then at risk under a real property acquisition contract, but generally only to the extent of any earnest money deposits associated with the contract, and are obligated to sell under a real property sales contract. At December 31, 2014, we had earnest money deposits of approximately $1.3 million for potential acquisitions of land which are included in other assets, net in our consolidated balance sheets. Approximately $1.0 million of these deposits was non-refundable.
	Lease Commitments. At December 31, 2014, we had long-term leases covering certain land, office facilities and equipment. Rental expense totaled approximately $3.0 million, $2.8 million, and $2.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Minimum annual rental commitments for the years ending December 31, 2015 through 2019 are approximately $2.4 million, $2.7 million, $2.7 million, $2.5 million, and $2.3 million, respectively, and approximately $13.1 million in the aggregate thereafter.
	Investments in Joint Ventures. We have entered into, and may continue in the future to enter into, joint ventures or partnerships (including limited liability companies) through which we own an indirect economic interest in less than 100% of the community or land owned directly by the joint venture or partnership. Our decision whether to hold the entire interest in an apartment community or land ourselves, or to have an indirect interest in the community or land through a joint venture or partnership, is based on a variety of factors and considerations, including: (i) our projection, in some circumstances, that we will achieve higher returns on our invested capital or reduce our risk if a joint venture or partnership vehicle is used; (ii) our desire to diversify our portfolio of investments by market; (iii) our desire at times to preserve our capital resources to maintain liquidity or balance sheet strength; and (iv) the economic and tax terms required by a seller of land or of a community, who may prefer or who may require less payment if the land or community is contributed to a joint venture or partnership. Investments in joint ventures or partnerships are not limited to a specified percentage of our assets. Each joint venture or partnership agreement is individually negotiated, and our ability to operate and/or dispose of land or of a community in our sole discretion may be limited to varying degrees in our existing joint venture agreements and may be limited to varying degrees depending on the terms of future joint venture agreements.
	Employment Agreements. At December 31, 2014, we had employment agreements with 13 of our senior officers, the terms of which expire at various times through August 20, 2015. Such agreements provide for minimum salary levels, as well as various incentive compensation arrangements, which are payable based on the attainment of specific goals. The agreements also provide for severance payments plus a gross-up payment if certain situations occur, such as termination without cause or a change of control. In the case of 10 of the agreements, the severance payment equals one times the respective current annual base salary in the case of termination without cause and 2.99 times the respective average annual base salary over the previous three fiscal years in the case of a change of control and a termination of employment or a material adverse change in the scope of their duties. In the case of one agreement, the severance payment equals one times the respective current annual base salary for termination without cause and 2.99 times the greater of current gross income or average gross income over the previous three fiscal years in the case of a change of control. In the case of the other two agreements, the severance payment generally equals 2.99 times the respective average annual compensation over the previous three fiscal years in connection with, among other things, a termination without cause or a change of control, and the officer would be entitled to receive continuation and vesting of certain benefits in the case of such termination.

Noncontrolling_Interests

Non-controlling Interests	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest Disclosure [Text Block]	14. Non-controlling Interests
	The following table summarizes the effect of changes in our ownership interest in subsidiaries on the equity attributable to common shareholders for each of the years ended December 31:
		2014		2013		2012
	Net income attributable to common shareholders	$	292,089	$	336,364	$	283,390
	Transfers from the non-controlling interests:
	Increase in equity for conversion and redemption of operating partnership units	52		52		8,994
	Decrease in additional paid-in-capital for acquisition of remaining non-controlling interests in three consolidated joint ventures (1)	—		—		(19,549		)
	Change in common equity and net transfers from non-controlling interests	$	292,141	$	336,416	$	272,835
	(1) During the year ended December 31, 2012, we purchased the remaining non-controlling ownership interest in three fully consolidated joint ventures, comprised of 680 units located in Houston, Texas and Charlotte, North Carolina.

Quarterly_Financial_Data_Unaud

Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Quarterly Financial Data [Abstract]
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]	15. Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited)
	Summarized quarterly financial data, for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, is as follows:
	(in thousands, except per share amounts)	First			Second			Third			Fourth			Total (a)
	2014:00:00
	Revenues	$	205,929		$	208,492		$	213,098		$	216,459		$	843,978
	Net income attributable to common shareholders	40,036			35,272			38,283			178,498			292,089
	Net income attributable to common shareholders per share – basic	0.45		(b)	0.4		(c)	0.43		(d)	1.99		(e)	3.29
	Net income attributable to common shareholders per share – diluted	0.45		(b)	0.4		(c)	0.43		(d)	1.98		(e)	3.27
	2013:00:00
	Revenues	$	189,811		$	194,983		$	199,740		$	204,317		$	788,851
	Net income attributable to common shareholders	63,476			72,172			70,720			129,996			336,364
	Net income attributable to common shareholders per share – basic	0.72		(f)	0.82		(g)	0.8		(h)	1.47		(i)	3.82
	Net income attributable to common shareholders per share – diluted	0.72		(f)	0.81		(g)	0.79		(h)	1.46		(i)	3.78
	(a)	Net income per share is computed independently for each of the quarters presented. Therefore, the sum of quarterly net income per share amounts may not equal the total computed for the year.
	(b)	Includes a $3,566, or $0.04 basic and diluted per share, impact related to our proportionate gain on sale of an operating property by each of our funds, which is included in equity in income of joint ventures.
	(c)	Includes a $1,447, or $0.02 basic and diluted per share, impact related to a gain on sale of land, and a $1,152, or $0.01 basic and diluted per share, impact related to an impairment charge associated with land holdings
	(d)	Includes a $1,808, or $0.02 basic and diluted per share, impact related to a gain on sale of land.
	(e)	Includes a $155,680, or $1.76 basic and $1.73 diluted per share, impact related to the gain on sale of operating properties, and a $10,000, or $0.11 basic and diluted per share, impact related to incentive compensation expense as a result of joint venture restructuring.
	(f)	Includes a $31,783, or $0.37 basic and $0.36 diluted per share, impact related to the gain on sale of discontinued operations.
	(g)	Includes a $24,866, or $0.29 basic and $0.28 diluted per share, impact related to the gain on sale of discontinued operations, and a $13,032, or $0.15 basic and diluted per share, impact related to our proportionate gain on sale of 14 joint venture communities included in equity in income of joint ventures.
	(h)	Includes an $34,410, or $0.39 basic and diluted per share, impact related to the gain on sale of discontinued operations.
	(i)	Includes a $91,101, or $1.04 basic and $1.03 diluted per share, impact related to the gain on sale of discontinued operations and a $3,245, or $0.04 basic and diluted per share, impact related to our proportionate gain on sale of two operating properties by one of our unconsolidated joint ventures included in equity in income of joint ventures.

Schedule_III_Real_Estate_and_A

Schedule III - Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Schedule III - Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation Disclosure [Text Block]
	Camden Property Trust																						Schedule III
	Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation
	As of December 31, 2014
	(in thousands)
		Initial Cost									Total Cost
		Land			Building/			Cost			Land		Building/		Total		Accumulated		Total Cost,		Encumbrances		Year of
					Construction in			Subsequent					Construction				Depreciation		Net of				Completion/
					Progress &			to Acquisition/					in Progress &						Accumulated				Acquisition
					Improvements			Construction					Improvements						Depreciation
	Current communities:
	ARIZONA
	Phoenix/Scottsdale
	Camden Copper Square	$	4,825		$	23,672		$	6,574		$	4,825	$	30,246	$	35,071	$	13,749	$	21,322			2000
	Camden Foothills	11,006			33,343			—			11,006		33,343		44,349		542		43,807				2014
	Camden Legacy	4,068			26,612			10,592			4,068		37,204		41,272		19,457		21,815				1998
	Camden Montierra	13,687			31,727			4,767			13,687		36,494		50,181		2,780		47,401				2012
	Camden Pecos Ranch	3,362			24,492			4,485			3,362		28,977		32,339		3,559		28,780				2012
	Camden San Marcos	11,520			35,166			5,134			11,520		40,300		51,820		3,179		48,641				2012
	Camden San Paloma	6,480			23,045			7,587			6,480		30,632		37,112		12,081		25,031				2002
	Camden Sotelo	3,376			30,576			481			3,376		31,057		34,433		1,554		32,879				2013
	CALIFORNIA
	Los Angeles/Orange County
	Camden Crown Valley	9,381			54,210			7,597			9,381		61,807		71,188		24,723		46,465				2001
	Camden Harbor View	16,079			127,459			7,683			16,079		135,142		151,221		45,591		105,630		92,716		2003
	Camden Main and Jamboree	17,363			75,387			767			17,363		76,154		93,517		11,390		82,127		49,757		2008
	Camden Martinique	28,401			51,861			16,153			28,401		68,014		96,415		34,197		62,218		34,751		1998
	Camden Parkside	29,730			34,368			1,209			29,730		35,577		65,307		3,909		61,398				2012
	Camden Sea Palms	4,336			9,930			3,105			4,336		13,035		17,371		7,035		10,336				1998
	San Diego/Inland Empire
	Camden Landmark	17,339			71,315			1,148			17,339		72,463		89,802		6,033		83,769				2012
	Camden Old Creek	20,360			71,777			1,067			20,360		72,844		93,204		18,884		74,320				2007
	Camden Sierra at Otay Ranch	10,585			49,781			4,388			10,585		54,169		64,754		19,355		45,399				2003
	Camden Tuscany	3,330			36,466			3,779			3,330		40,245		43,575		13,766		29,809				2003
	Camden Vineyards	4,367			28,494			2,356			4,367		30,850		35,217		11,952		23,265				2002
	COLORADO
	Denver
	Camden Belleview Station	8,091			44,003			681			8,091		44,684		52,775		3,371		49,404				2012
	Camden Caley	2,047			17,445			4,287			2,047		21,732		23,779		9,649		14,130		15,351		2000
	Camden Denver West	6,396			51,552			1,407			6,396		52,959		59,355		3,472		55,883				2012
	Camden Highlands Ridge	2,612			34,726			9,278			2,612		44,004		46,616		19,628		26,988				1996
	Camden Interlocken	$	5,293		$	31,612		$	7,717		$	5,293	$	39,329	$	44,622	$	18,449	$	26,173	$	27,431	1999
	Camden Lakeway	3,915			34,129			11,030			3,915		45,159		49,074		21,503		27,571		29,267		1997
	WASHINGTON DC METRO
	Camden Ashburn Farm	4,835			22,604			1,446			4,835		24,050		28,885		7,360		21,525				2005
	Camden Clearbrook	2,384			44,017			925			2,384		44,942		47,326		11,810		35,516				2007
	Camden College Park	16,409			91,503			1,462			16,409		92,965		109,374		12,491		96,883				2008
	Camden Dulles Station	10,807			61,548			2,284			10,807		63,832		74,639		14,384		60,255				2008
	Camden Fair Lakes	15,515			104,223			6,762			15,515		110,985		126,500		32,746		93,754				2005
	Camden Fairfax Corner	8,484			72,953			3,900			8,484		76,853		85,337		21,266		64,071				2006
	Camden Fallsgrove	9,408			43,647			4,353			9,408		48,000		57,408		14,231		43,177				2005
	Camden Grand Parc	7,688			35,900			1,387			7,688		37,287		44,975		10,973		34,002				2005
	Camden Lansdowne	15,502			102,267			4,865			15,502		107,132		122,634		32,559		90,075				2005
	Camden Largo Town Center	8,411			44,163			2,589			8,411		46,752		55,163		13,748		41,415				2005
	Camden Monument Place	9,030			54,089			852			9,030		54,941		63,971		13,980		49,991				2007
	Camden NoMa	19,442			82,126			—			19,442		82,126		101,568		3,482		98,086				2014
	Camden Potomac Yard	16,498			88,317			584			16,498		88,901		105,399		21,131		84,268				2008
	Camden Roosevelt	11,470			45,785			923			11,470		46,708		58,178		14,159		44,019				2005
	Camden Russett	13,460			61,837			3,746			13,460		65,583		79,043		19,913		59,130		45,063		2005
	Camden Silo Creek	9,707			45,301			1,672			9,707		46,973		56,680		14,021		42,659				2005
	Camden Summerfield	14,659			48,404			890			14,659		49,294		63,953		12,133		51,820				2008
	Camden Summerfield II	4,459			20,566			5			4,459		20,571		25,030		2,707		22,323				2012
	FLORIDA
	Southeast Florida
Camden Aventura	12,185			47,616			10,130			12,185		57,746		69,931		17,712		52,219				2005
Camden Boca Raton	2,201			49,499			—			2,201		49,499		51,700		599		51,101				2014
Camden Brickell	14,621			57,031			10,296			14,621		67,327		81,948		20,430		61,518				2005
Camden Doral	10,260			40,416			4,618			10,260		45,034		55,294		13,064		42,230				2005
Camden Doral Villas	6,476			25,543			5,294			6,476		30,837		37,313		9,210		28,103				2005
Camden Las Olas	12,395			79,518			7,803			12,395		87,321		99,716		26,091		73,625				2005
Camden Plantation	6,299			77,964			6,450			6,299		84,414		90,713		25,801		64,912				2005
Camden Portofino	9,867			38,702			3,994			9,867		42,696		52,563		13,141		39,422				2005
Orlando
Camden Hunter's Creek	4,156			20,925			4,317			4,156		25,242		29,398		7,418		21,980				2005
Camden Lago Vista	$	3,497		$	29,623		$	1,281		$	3,497	$	30,904	$	34,401	$	10,348	$	24,053			2005
Camden LaVina	12,907			42,569			58			12,907		42,627		55,534		6,148		49,386				2012
Camden Lee Vista	4,350			34,643			4,845			4,350		39,488		43,838		18,172		25,666				2000
Camden Orange Court	5,319			40,733			739			5,319		41,472		46,791		9,893		36,898				2008
Camden Renaissance	4,144			39,987			5,639			4,144		45,626		49,770		22,520		27,250				1997
Camden Town Square	13,127			45,997			33			13,127		46,030		59,157		4,968		54,189				2012
Camden World Gateway	5,785			51,821			5,516			5,785		57,337		63,122		16,296		46,826				2005
Tampa/St. Petersburg
Camden Bay	7,450			63,283			9,141			7,450		72,424		79,874		31,189		48,685				1998/2002
Camden Lakes	3,106			22,746			13,812			3,106		36,558		39,664		28,262		11,402				1997
Camden Montague	3,576			16,534			22			3,576		16,556		20,132		2,258		17,874				2012
Camden Preserve	1,206			17,982			6,578			1,206		24,560		25,766		11,860		13,906				1997
Camden Providence Lakes	2,020			14,855			6,343			2,020		21,198		23,218		9,526		13,692				2002
Camden Royal Palms	2,147			38,339			2,117			2,147		40,456		42,603		9,957		32,646				2007
Camden Westchase Park	11,955			36,254			80			11,955		36,334		48,289		4,221		44,068				2012
Camden Westshore	1,734			10,819			7,037			1,734		17,856		19,590		12,855		6,735				1997
Camden Woods	2,693			19,930			10,463			2,693		30,393		33,086		20,899		12,187				1999
GEORGIA
Atlanta
Camden Brookwood	7,174			31,984			6,536			7,174		38,520		45,694		11,909		33,785		22,624		2005
Camden Creekstone	5,017			19,912			619			5,017		20,531		25,548		1,854		23,694				2012
Camden Deerfield	4,895			21,922			5,523			4,895		27,445		32,340		8,313		24,027		19,220		2005
Camden Dunwoody	5,290			23,642			6,896			5,290		30,538		35,828		9,261		26,567		21,168		2005
Camden Fourth Ward	10,477			51,258			83			10,477		51,341		61,818		366		61,452				2014
Camden Midtown Atlanta	6,196			33,828			4,341			6,196		38,169		44,365		12,187		32,178		20,565		2005
Camden Peachtree City	6,536			29,063			3,365			6,536		32,428		38,964		10,349		28,615				2005
Camden Shiloh	4,181			18,798			4,210			4,181		23,008		27,189		7,142		20,047		10,576		2005
Camden St. Clair	7,526			27,486			6,751			7,526		34,237		41,763		10,707		31,056		21,646		2005
Camden Stockbridge	5,071			22,693			3,019			5,071		25,712		30,783		8,338		22,445		14,332		2005
Camden Vantage	11,787			68,822			918			11,787		69,740		81,527		3,578		77,949				2013
NEVADA
Las Vegas
Camden Bel Air	$	3,594		$	31,221		$	6,775		$	3,594	$	37,996	$	41,590	$	22,551	$	19,039			1998
Camden Breeze	2,894			15,828			5,309			2,894		21,137		24,031		12,176		11,855				1998
Camden Canyon	1,802			11,666			5,038			1,802		16,704		18,506		10,047		8,459				1998
Camden Centre	172			1,166			384			172		1,550		1,722		951		771				1998
Camden Commons	2,476			20,073			6,569			2,476		26,642		29,118		18,016		11,102				1998
Camden Cove	1,382			6,266			1,862			1,382		8,128		9,510		5,204		4,306				1998
Camden Del Mar	4,404			35,264			14,183			4,404		49,447		53,851		29,696		24,155				1998
Camden Fairways	3,969			15,543			9,981			3,969		25,524		29,493		16,874		12,619				1998
Camden Hills	853			7,834			1,703			853		9,537		10,390		5,988		4,402				1998
Camden Legends	1,370			6,382			1,355			1,370		7,737		9,107		4,344		4,763				1998
Camden Palisades	8,406			31,497			8,797			8,406		40,294		48,700		22,914		25,786				1998
Camden Pines	3,496			21,852			1,094			3,496		22,946		26,442		2,595		23,847				2012
Camden Pointe	2,058			14,879			3,242			2,058		18,121		20,179		9,782		10,397				1998
Camden Summit	11,212			18,399			992			11,212		19,391		30,603		2,186		28,417				2012
Camden Tiara	7,709			28,644			1,025			7,709		29,669		37,378		3,335		34,043				2012
Camden Vintage	3,641			19,255			5,565			3,641		24,820		28,461		15,199		13,262				1998
NORTH CAROLINA
Charlotte
Camden Ballantyne	4,503			30,250			7,150			4,503		37,400		41,903		11,842		30,061		26,025		2005
Camden Cotton Mills	4,246			19,147			5,358			4,246		24,505		28,751		7,936		20,815				2005
Camden Dilworth	516			16,633			1,715			516		18,348		18,864		5,181		13,683		13,073		2006
Camden Fairview	1,283			7,223			3,575			1,283		10,798		12,081		3,847		8,234				2005
Camden Foxcroft	1,408			7,919			3,547			1,408		11,466		12,874		4,337		8,537				2005
Camden Grandview	7,570			33,859			6,412			7,570		40,271		47,841		12,955		34,886				2005
Camden Sedgebrook	5,266			29,211			6,366			5,266		35,577		40,843		11,256		29,587		21,306		2005
Camden Simsbury	1,152			6,499			2,168			1,152		8,667		9,819		2,807		7,012				2005
Camden South End Square	6,625			29,175			5,981			6,625		35,156		41,781		10,825		30,956				2005
Camden Stonecrest	3,941			22,021			5,396			3,941		27,417		31,358		8,867		22,491				2005
Camden Touchstone	1,203			6,772			2,574			1,203		9,346		10,549		3,657		6,892				2005
Raleigh
Camden Crest	$	4,412		$	31,108		$	2,982		$	4,412	$	34,090	$	38,502	$	10,698	$	27,804			2005
Camden Governor's Village	3,669			20,508			2,732			3,669		23,240		26,909		7,592		19,317		13,004		2005
Camden Lake Pine	5,746			31,714			6,256			5,746		37,970		43,716		12,478		31,238		26,212		2005
Camden Manor Park	2,535			47,159			1,498			2,535		48,657		51,192		14,480		36,712		29,675		2006
Camden Overlook	4,591			25,563			7,747			4,591		33,310		37,901		10,378		27,523				2005
Camden Reunion Park	3,302			18,457			4,480			3,302		22,937		26,239		7,522		18,717		19,961		2005
Camden Westwood	4,567			25,519			4,103			4,567		29,622		34,189		9,401		24,788		19,907		2005
TEXAS
Austin
Camden Cedar Hills	2,684			20,931			222			2,684		21,153		23,837		5,654		18,183				2008
Camden Gaines Ranch	5,094			37,100			8,667			5,094		45,767		50,861		13,411		37,450				2005
Camden Huntingdon	2,289			17,393			8,229			2,289		25,622		27,911		13,566		14,345				1995
Camden Stoneleigh	3,498			31,285			6,495			3,498		37,780		41,278		10,530		30,748				2006
Corpus Christi
Camden Breakers	1,055			13,024			7,542			1,055		20,566		21,621		10,977		10,644				1996
Camden Copper Ridge	1,204			9,180			6,972			1,204		16,152		17,356		11,844		5,512				1993
Camden Miramar	—			38,784			17,524			—		56,308		56,308		19,811		36,497				1994-2014
Dallas/Fort Worth
Camden Addison	11,516			29,332			5,300			11,516		34,632		46,148		4,208		41,940				2012
Camden Belmont	12,521			61,522			762			12,521		62,284		74,805		5,682		69,123				2012
Camden Buckingham	2,704			21,251			8,326			2,704		29,577		32,281		14,147		18,134				1997
Camden Centreport	1,613			12,644			4,988			1,613		17,632		19,245		8,544		10,701				1997
Camden Cimarron	2,231			14,092			6,615			2,231		20,707		22,938		11,410		11,528				1997
Camden Farmers Market	17,341			74,193			13,002			17,341		87,195		104,536		34,023		70,513		50,711		2001/2005
Camden Henderson	3,842			15,256			113			3,842		15,369		19,211		1,550		17,661				2012
Camden Legacy Creek	2,052			12,896			5,590			2,052		18,486		20,538		9,481		11,057				1997
Camden Legacy Park	2,560			15,449			6,405			2,560		21,854		24,414		11,121		13,293		13,866		1997
Camden Valley Park	3,096			14,667			13,279			3,096		27,946		31,042		24,000		7,042				1994
Houston
Camden City Centre	4,976			44,735			954			4,976		45,689		50,665		11,962		38,703		33,795		2007
Camden City Centre II	$	5,101		$	28,131		$	19		$	5,101	$	28,150	$	33,251	$	2,612	$	30,639			2013
Camden Greenway	16,916			43,933			15,942			16,916		59,875		76,791		27,237		49,554		52,360		1999
Camden Holly Springs	11,108			42,852			7,401			11,108		50,253		61,361		5,594		55,767				2012
Camden Midtown	4,583			18,026			8,231			4,583		26,257		30,840		12,532		18,308		28,058		1999
Camden Oak Crest	2,078			20,941			3,363			2,078		24,304		26,382		9,470		16,912		17,309		2003
Camden Park	4,922			16,453			2,035			4,922		18,488		23,410		2,133		21,277				2012
Camden Plaza	7,204			31,044			635			7,204		31,679		38,883		4,535		34,348		21,120		2007
Camden Post Oak	14,302			92,557			6,030			14,302		98,587		112,889		5,406		107,483				2013
Camden Royal Oaks	1,055			20,046			520			1,055		20,566		21,621		6,482		15,139				2006
Camden Royal Oaks II	587			12,743			14			587		12,757		13,344		1,642		11,702				2012
Camden Stonebridge	1,016			7,137			3,637			1,016		10,774		11,790		6,822		4,968				1993
Camden Sugar Grove	7,614			27,594			1,056			7,614		28,650		36,264		3,138		33,126				2012
Camden Travis Street	1,780			29,104			274			1,780		29,378		31,158		6,639		24,519		21,614		2010
Camden Vanderbilt	16,076			44,918			17,200			16,076		62,118		78,194		35,596		42,598		73,165		1994/1997
Camden Whispering Oaks	1,188			26,242			369			1,188		26,611		27,799		6,984		20,815				2008
Total Current communities:	$	985,522		$	5,075,096		$	672,409		$	985,522	$	5,747,505	$	6,733,027	$	1,736,404	$	4,996,623	$	905,628
Communities under construction:
Name / location
Camden Chandler Chandler, AZ	$	—		$	36,448		$	—		$	—	$	36,448	$	36,448	$	4	$	36,444			N/A
Camden Flatirons (1)	—			74,231			—			—		74,231		74,231		906		73,325				N/A
Denver, CO
Camden Gallery	—			28,915			—			—		28,915		28,915				28,915				N/A
Charlotte, NC
Camden Glendale	$	—		$	94,797		$	—		$	—	$	94,797	$	94,797	$	3	$	94,794			N/A
Glendale, CA
Camden Hayden (1)	—			41,085			—			—		41,085		41,085		84		41,001				N/A
Tempe, AZ
Camden La Frontera (1)	—			34,949			—			—		34,949		34,949		416		34,533				N/A
Round Rock, TX
Camden Lamar Heights (1)	—			45,564			—			—		45,564		45,564		470		45,094				N/A
Austin, TX
Camden Lincoln Station	—			8,403			—			—		8,403		8,403				8,403				N/A
Denver, CO
Camden McGowen Station	—			11,214			—			—		11,214		11,214				11,214				N/A
Houston, TX
Camden Paces (1)	—			98,337			—			—		98,337		98,337		568		97,769				N/A
Atlanta, GA
Camden Victory Park	—			33,169			—			—		33,169		33,169		7		33,162				N/A
Dallas, TX
The Camden	—			61,698			—			—		61,698		61,698				61,698				N/A
Los Angeles, CA
Total Communities under construction:	$	—		$	568,810		$	—		$	—	$	568,810	$	568,810	$	2,458	$	566,352	$	—
Development pipeline communities:
Name/location
Camden Atlantic	$	—		$	12,759		$	—		$	—	$	12,759	$	12,759			$	12,759			N/A
Plantation, FL
Camden Buckhead	—			20,908			—			—		20,908		20,908				20,908				N/A
Atlanta, GA
Camden Conte	—			18,303			—			—		18,303		18,303				18,303				N/A
Houston, TX
Camden NoMa II	—			22,149			—			—		22,149		22,149				22,149				N/A
Washington, DC
Camden Shady Grove	—			31,597			—			—		31,597		31,597				31,597				N/A
Rockville, MD
Total Development pipeline communities:	$	—		$	105,716		$	—		$	—	$	105,716	$	105,716	$	—	$	105,716	$	—
Land Holdings	$	—		$	10,550		$	—		$	—	$	10,550	$	10,550			$	10,550			N/A
Corporate	—			3,413			—			—		3,413		3,413				3,413				N/A
	$	—		$	13,963		$	—		$	—	$	13,963	$	13,963	$	—	$	13,963	$	—
TOTAL	$	985,522		$	5,763,585		$	672,409		$	985,522	$	6,435,994	$	7,421,516	$	1,738,862	$	5,682,654	$	905,628
(1) Properties are in lease-up at December 31, 2014. Balances presented here includes costs which are included in buildings and improvements and land on the consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2014. These costs related to completed unit turns for these properties.
Camden Property Trust	Schedule III
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation
As of December 31, 2014
(in thousands)
The changes in total real estate assets for the years ended December 31:
	2014			2013			2012
Balance, beginning of period	$	7,072,181		$	6,673,914		$	5,819,540
Additions during period:
Acquisition of operating properties and unconsolidated joint ventures	61,736			221,421			797,477
Development and repositions	469,048			306,950			232,296
Improvements	58,233			67,049			60,426
Deductions during period:
Cost of real estate sold – other	(172,475		)	(197,153		)	(176,872		)
Classification to held for sale	(67,207		)	—			(58,953		)
Balance, end of period	$	7,421,516		$	7,072,181		$	6,673,914
The changes in accumulated depreciation for the years ended December 31:
	2014			2013			2012
Balance, beginning of period	$	1,643,713		$	1,518,896		$	1,432,799
Depreciation of real estate assets	229,256			203,897			185,546
Dispositions	(94,043		)	(79,080		)	(72,465		)
Transfers to held for sale	(40,064		)	—			(26,984		)
Balance, end of period	$	1,738,862		$	1,643,713		$	1,518,896
The aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes at December 31, 2014 was $6.4 billion.

Summary_Of_Significant_Account1

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies and Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]
Principles Of Consolidation	Principles of Consolidation. Our consolidated financial statements include our accounts and the accounts of other subsidiaries and joint ventures (including partnerships and limited liability companies) over which we have control. All intercompany transactions, balances, and profits have been eliminated in consolidation. Investments acquired or created are evaluated based on the accounting guidance relating to variable interest entities (“VIEs”), which requires the consolidation of VIEs in which we are considered to be the primary beneficiary. If the investment is determined not to be a VIE, then the investment is evaluated for consolidation (primarily using a voting interest model) under the remaining consolidation guidance relating to real estate entities. If we are the general partner of a limited partnership, or manager of a limited liability company, we also consider the consolidation guidance relating to the rights of limited partners (non-managing members) to assess whether any rights held by the limited partners overcome the presumption of control by us.
Allocations of Purchase Price	Acquisitions of Real Estate. Upon acquisition of real estate, we determine the fair value of tangible and intangible assets, which includes land, buildings (as-if-vacant), furniture and fixtures, the value of in-place leases, including above and below market leases, and acquired liabilities. In estimating these values, we apply methods similar to those used by independent appraisers of income-producing property. Upon the acquisition of a controlling interest of an investment in an unconsolidated joint venture, such joint venture is consolidated and our initial equity investment is remeasured to fair value at the date the controlling interest is acquired; any difference between the carrying value of the previously held equity investment and the fair value is recognized in earnings at the time of obtaining control. Transaction costs associated with the acquisition of operating real estate assets are expensed. Estimates of fair value of acquired debt are based upon interest rates available for the issuance of debt with similar terms and remaining maturities. Depreciation is computed on a straight-line basis over the remaining useful lives of the related tangible assets. The value of in-place leases and above or below market leases is amortized over the estimated average remaining life of leases in place at the time of acquisition. The net carrying value of below market leases is included in other liabilities in our consolidated balance sheets and the net carrying value of in-place leases is included in other assets, net in our consolidated balance sheets.
	The carrying values of below market leases and in-place leases at December 31, 2014 and 2013 are as follows:
		December 31,
	(in millions)	2014			2013
	Below market leases (Gross carrying value)	$	0.5		$	0.4
	Accumulated amortization	(0.4		)	(0.2		)
	Value of below market leases, net	$	0.1		$	0.2
	In-place leases (Gross carrying value)	$	3		$	2.3
	Accumulated amortization	(2.5		)	(1.1		)
	Value of in-place leases, net	$	0.5		$	1.2
	Revenues recognized related to below market leases and amortization expense related to in-place leases for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 are as follows:
			December 31,
	(in millions)		2014			2013		2012
	Revenues related to below market leases		$	0.2		$	1.1	$	1.4
	Amortization of in-place leases		$	1.4		$	5.6	$	13.1
	The weighted average amortization period of below market leases and in-place leases was approximately seven months for the year ended December 31, 2014 and six months for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012.
Asset Impairment	Asset Impairment. Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment annually or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Impairment may exist if estimated future undiscounted cash flows associated with long-lived assets are not sufficient to recover the carrying value of such assets. We consider projected future discounted and undiscounted cash flows, trends, strategic decisions regarding future development plans, and other factors in our assessment of whether impairment conditions exist. While we believe our estimates of future cash flows are reasonable, different assumptions regarding a number of factors, including market rents, economic conditions, and occupancies could significantly affect these estimates. In estimating fair value, management uses appraisals, management estimates, and discounted cash flow calculations which utilize inputs from a marketplace participant’s perspective. When impairment exists, the long-lived asset is adjusted to its fair value. In addition, we evaluate our equity investments in joint ventures and if we believe there is an other than temporary decline in market value of our investment below our carrying value, we will record an impairment charge. We did not record any impairment charges for the years ended December 31, 2013 or 2012. See Note 7, "Acquisitions, Dispositions, Impairment, Assets Held for Sale, and Discontinued Operations," for discussion of impairment during the year ended December 31, 2014.
	The value of our properties under development depends on market conditions, including estimates of the project start date as well as estimates of demand for multifamily communities. We have reviewed market trends and other marketplace information and have incorporated this information as well as our current outlook into the assumptions we use in our impairment analyses. Due to the judgment and assumptions applied in the impairment analyses, it is possible actual results could differ substantially from those estimated.
	We believe the carrying value of our operating real estate assets, properties under development, and land is currently recoverable. However, if market conditions deteriorate or if changes in our development strategy significantly affect any key assumptions used in our fair value estimates, we may need to take material charges in future periods for impairments related to existing assets. Any such material non-cash charges could have an adverse effect on our consolidated financial position and results of operations.
Cash and Cash Equivalents	Cash and Cash Equivalents. All cash and investments in money market accounts and other highly liquid securities with a maturity of three months or less at the date of purchase are considered to be cash and cash equivalents. We maintain the majority of our cash and cash equivalents at major financial institutions in the United States and deposits with these financial institutions may exceed the amount of insurance provided on such deposits; however, we regularly monitor the financial stability of these financial institutions and believe we are not currently exposed to any significant default risk with respect to these deposits.
Cost Capitalization	Cost Capitalization. Real estate assets are carried at cost plus capitalized carrying charges. Carrying charges are primarily interest and real estate taxes which are capitalized as part of properties under development. Capitalized interest is generally based on the weighted average interest rate of our unsecured debt. Expenditures directly related to the development and improvement of real estate assets are capitalized at cost as land and buildings and improvements. Indirect development costs, including salaries and benefits and other related costs directly attributable to the development of properties, are also capitalized. We begin capitalizing development, construction, and carrying costs when the development of the future real estate asset is probable and activities necessary to prepare the underlying real estate for its intended use have been initiated. All construction and carrying costs are capitalized and reported in the balance sheet as properties under development until the apartment homes are substantially completed. Upon substantial completion of the apartment homes, the total capitalized development cost for the apartment homes and the associated land is transferred to buildings and improvements and land, respectively.
	As discussed above, carrying charges are principally interest and real estate taxes capitalized as part of properties under development. Capitalized interest was approximately $21.8 million, $15.4 million, and $12.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively. Capitalized real estate taxes were approximately $4.4 million, $3.0 million, and $2.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively.
	Where possible, we stage our construction to allow leasing and occupancy during the construction period, which we believe minimizes the duration of the lease-up period following completion of construction. Our accounting policy related to properties in the development and leasing phase is to expense all operating expenses associated with completed apartment homes. We capitalize renovation and improvement costs we believe extend the economic lives of depreciable property. Capital expenditures subsequent to initial construction are capitalized and depreciated over their estimated useful lives.
	We also incur expenditures related to renovation and construction of office space we lease and we capitalize these leasehold improvements as furniture, fixtures, equipment and other. We depreciate these costs using the straight-line method over the shorter of the lease term or the useful life of the improvement. During the third quarter of 2013, we relocated our corporate headquarters. In conjunction with this relocation, we capitalized approximately $12.2 million related to leasehold improvements which is depreciated over the life of our new lease.
	Depreciation and amortization is computed over the expected useful lives of depreciable property on a straight-line basis with lives generally as follows:
		Estimated
		Useful  Life
	Buildings and improvements	5-35 years
	Furniture, fixtures, equipment and other	3-20 years
	Intangible assets/liabilities (in-place leases and below market leases)	underlying lease term
Discontinued Operations	Discontinued Operations. We adopted ASU 2014-08 on January 1, 2014, as discussed below in "Recent Accounting Pronouncements," and do not believe individual operating properties will generally be considered discontinued operations. Prior to January 1, 2014 a property was classified as a discontinued operation when (i) the operations and cash flows of the property could be clearly distinguished and had been or would be eliminated from our ongoing operations; (ii) the property either had been disposed of or was classified as held for sale; and (iii) we would not have any significant continuing involvement in the operations of the property after the disposal transaction.
	The results of operations for properties sold during the period or classified as held for sale at the end of the current period, and meeting the above criteria of discontinued operations, are classified as discontinued operations in the current and prior periods. The property-specific components of earnings classified as discontinued operations include separately identifiable property-specific revenues, expenses, depreciation, and interest expense, if any. The gain or loss resulting from the eventual disposal of the held for sale properties meeting the criteria of discontinued operations is also classified within discontinued operations. Real estate assets held for sale are measured at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell and are presented separately in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Subsequent to classification of a property as held for sale, no further depreciation is recorded. Properties sold by our unconsolidated entities which do not meet the above criteria of discontinued operations are not included in discontinued operations and related gains or losses are reported as a component of equity in income of joint ventures.
	Gains on sale of real estate are recognized using the full accrual or partial sale methods, as applicable, in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"), provided various criteria relating to the terms of sale and any subsequent involvement with the real estate sold are satisfied.
Fair Value	Fair Value. For financial assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring or non-recurring basis, fair value is the price we would receive to sell an asset, or pay to transfer a liability, in an orderly transaction with a market participant at the measurement date. In the absence of such data, fair value is estimated using internal information consistent with what market participants would use in a hypothetical transaction.
	In determining fair value, observable inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect our market assumptions; preference is given to observable inputs. These two types of inputs create the following fair value hierarchy:
	•	Level 1: Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets.
	•	Level 2: Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations whose inputs are observable or whose significant value drivers are observable.
	•	Level 3: Significant inputs to the valuation model are unobservable.
	Recurring Fair Value Disclosures. The valuation methodology we use to measure our deferred compensation plan investments is based on quoted market prices utilizing public information for the same transactions. Our deferred compensation plan investments are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis and included in other assets in our consolidated balance sheets.
	Non-recurring Fair Value Disclosures. Certain assets are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis. These assets are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis, but are subject to fair value adjustments in certain circumstances. These assets primarily include long-lived assets which are recorded at fair value if they are impaired using the fair value methodologies used to measure long-lived assets described above at "Asset Impairment." Non-recurring fair value disclosures are not provided for impairments on assets disposed during the period because they are no longer owned by us. The inputs associated with the valuation of long-lived assets are generally included in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, unless a quoted price for a similar long-lived asset in an active market exists, at which time they are included in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
Income Recognition	Income Recognition. Our rental and other property revenue is recorded when due from residents and is recognized monthly as it is earned. Other property revenue consists primarily of utility rebillings and administrative, application, and other transactional fees charged to our residents. Our apartment homes are rented to residents on lease terms generally ranging from six to fifteen months, with monthly payments due in advance. All other sources of income, including interest and fee and asset management income, are recognized as earned. Operations of multifamily properties acquired are recorded from the date of acquisition in accordance with the acquisition method of accounting. In management’s opinion, due to the number of residents, the types and diversity of submarkets in which our properties operate, and the collection terms, there is no significant concentration of credit risk.
Insurance	Insurance. Our primary lines of insurance coverage are property, general liability, and health and workers’ compensation. We believe our insurance coverage adequately insures our properties against the risk of loss attributable to fire, earthquake, hurricane, tornado, flood, and other perils and adequately insures us against other risks. Losses are accrued based upon our estimates of the aggregate liability for claims incurred using certain actuarial assumptions followed in the insurance industry and based on our experience.
Other Assets, Net	Other Assets, Net. Other assets in our consolidated financial statements include investments under deferred compensation plans, deferred financing costs, non-real estate leasehold improvements and equipment, prepaid expenses, the value of in-place leases net of related accumulated amortization, and other miscellaneous receivables. Investments under deferred compensation plans are classified as trading securities and are adjusted to fair market value at period end. For a further discussion of our investments under deferred compensation plans, see Note 10, “Share-based Compensation and Benefit Plans.” Deferred financing costs are amortized no longer than the terms of the related debt on the straight-line method, which approximates the effective interest method. Corporate leasehold improvements and equipment are depreciated using the straight-line method over the shorter of the expected useful lives or the lease terms which generally range from three to ten years. Our available-for-sale investments are carried at fair value with unrealized gains and losses included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), a separate component of shareholders’ equity.
Reportable Segments	Reportable Segments. We operate in a single reportable segment which includes the ownership, management, development, redevelopment, acquisition, and construction of multifamily apartment communities. Each of our operating properties is considered a separate operating segment as each property earns revenues and incurs expenses, individual operating results are reviewed and discrete financial information is available. We do not distinguish or group our consolidated operations based on geography, size or type. Our multifamily apartment communities have similar long-term economic characteristics and provide similar products and services to our residents. Further, all material operations are within the United States and no multifamily apartment community comprises more than 10% of consolidated revenues. As a result, our operating properties are aggregated into a single reportable segment. Our multifamily communities generate rental revenue and other income through the leasing of apartment homes, which comprised approximately 99% of our total property revenues and total non-property income, excluding income on deferred compensation plans for the year ended December 31, 2014, and 98% for each of the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012.
Restricted Cash	Restricted Cash. Restricted cash consists of escrow deposits held by lenders for property taxes, insurance and replacement reserves, cash required to be segregated for the repayment of residents’ security deposits, and escrowed amounts related to our development and acquisition activities. Substantially all restricted cash is invested in demand and short-term instruments.
Share-based Compensation	Share-based Compensation. Compensation expense associated with share-based awards is recognized in our consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income using the grant-date fair values. Compensation cost for all share-based awards, including options, requires measurement at estimated fair value on the grant date and recognition of compensation expense over the requisite service period for awards expected to vest. The fair value of stock option grants is estimated using the Black-Scholes valuation model. Valuation models require the input of assumptions, including judgments to estimate the expected stock price volatility, expected life, and forfeiture rate. The compensation cost for share-based awards is based on the market value of the shares on the date of grant.
Use of Estimates	Use of Estimates. In the application of GAAP, management is required to make estimates and assumptions which affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, results of operations during the reporting periods, and related disclosures. Our more significant estimates include estimates supporting our impairment analysis related to the carrying values of our real estate assets. These estimates are based on historical experience and other assumptions believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Future events rarely develop exactly as forecasted, and the best estimates routinely require adjustment.

Summary_Of_Significant_Account2

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies and Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]
Schedule of unamortized below market leases and in-place leases [Table Text Block]	The carrying values of below market leases and in-place leases at December 31, 2014 and 2013 are as follows:
		December 31,
	(in millions)	2014			2013
	Below market leases (Gross carrying value)	$	0.5		$	0.4
	Accumulated amortization	(0.4		)	(0.2		)
	Value of below market leases, net	$	0.1		$	0.2
	In-place leases (Gross carrying value)	$	3		$	2.3
	Accumulated amortization	(2.5		)	(1.1		)
	Value of in-place leases, net	$	0.5		$	1.2
Revenues recognized related to below market leases and amortization expense related to in-place leases [Table Text Block]	Revenues recognized related to below market leases and amortization expense related to in-place leases for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 are as follows:
			December 31,
	(in millions)		2014			2013		2012
	Revenues related to below market leases		$	0.2		$	1.1	$	1.4
	Amortization of in-place leases		$	1.4		$	5.6	$	13.1
Expected Useful Lives Of Depreciable Property	Depreciation and amortization is computed over the expected useful lives of depreciable property on a straight-line basis with lives generally as follows:
		Estimated
		Useful  Life
	Buildings and improvements	5-35 years
	Furniture, fixtures, equipment and other	3-20 years
	Intangible assets/liabilities (in-place leases and below market leases)	underlying lease term

Per_Share_Data_Tables

Per Share Data (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Calculation Of Basic And Diluted Earnings Per Share	The following table presents information necessary to calculate basic and diluted earnings per share for the periods indicated:
		Year Ended December 31,
	(in thousands, except per share amounts)	2014			2013			2012
	Earnings per common share calculation – basic
	Income from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders	$	292,089		$	151,594		$	154,116
	Amount allocated to participating securities	(2,687		)	(3,177		)	(2,784		)
	Income from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders, net of amount allocated to participating securities	$	289,402		$	148,417		$	151,332
	Discontinued operations, including gain on sale, attributable to common shareholders	—			184,770			129,274
	Net income attributable to common shareholders – basic	$	289,402		$	333,187		$	280,606
	Earnings per common share from continuing operations	$	3.29		$	1.7		$	1.81
	Earnings per common share from discontinued operations	—			2.12			1.54
	Total earnings per common share – basic	$	3.29		$	3.82		$	3.35
	Weighted average number of common shares outstanding – basic	88,084			87,204			83,772
		Year Ended December 31,
	(in thousands, except per share amounts)	2014			2013			2012
	Earnings per common share calculation – diluted
	Income from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders, net of amount allocated to participating securities	$	289,402		$	148,417		$	151,332
	Income allocated to common units from continuing operations	—			1,133			1,984
	Income from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders, as adjusted	$	289,402		$	149,550		$	153,316
	Discontinued operations, including gain on sale, attributable to common shareholders	—			184,770			129,274
	Net income attributable to common shareholders – diluted	$	289,402		$	334,320		$	282,590
	Earnings per common share from continuing operations	$	3.27		$	1.69		$	1.79
	Earnings per common share from discontinued operations	—			2.09			1.51
	Total earnings per common share – diluted	$	3.27		$	3.78		$	3.3
	Weighted average number of common shares outstanding – basic	88,084			87,204			83,772
	Incremental shares issuable from assumed conversion of:
	Common share options and share awards granted	384			476			647
	Common units	—			814			1,137
	Weighted average number of common shares outstanding – diluted	88,468			88,494			85,556

Common_Shares_Tables

Common Shares (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Two thousand fourteen ATM program [Domain]
Activity Under At-The-Market Share Offering Program	The following table presents activity under our 2014 ATM program for the year ended December 31, 2014:
	(in thousands, except per share amounts)	Year Ended
		December 31, 2014
	Total net consideration	$	15,690.20
	Common shares sold	209.7
	Average price per share	$	76.28
2012 and 2011 Atm Programs [Domain]
Activity Under At-The-Market Share Offering Program	The following table presents activity under our 2011 and 2012 ATM programs for the periods presented:
		Year Ended December 31,
	(in thousands, except per share amounts)	2014		2013		2012
	Total net consideration	$	50,535.30	$	40,044.10	$	301,735.50
	Common shares sold	688.3		555.1		4,579.30
	Average price per share	$	74.6	$	73.73	$	66.93

Income_Taxes_Income_Taxes_Tabl

Income Taxes Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule Of Reconciliation Of Net Income Attributable To Common Stockholders To Taxable Net Income [Table Text Block]	The reconciliation of net income to REIT taxable income is set forth in the following table:
		Year Ended December 31,
	(in thousands)	2014				2013				2012
	Net income attributable to common shareholders	$	292,089			$	336,364			$	283,390
	(Income) loss from taxable REIT subsidiaries included above	(1,523		)		(2,940		)		3,323
	Net income from REIT operations	$	290,566			$	333,424			$	286,713
	Book depreciation and amortization, including discontinued operations	238,989				223,198				213,479
	Tax depreciation and amortization	(200,153		)		(204,059		)		(171,060		)
	Book/tax difference on gains/losses from capital transactions	(35,635		)		(86,358		)		(63,832		)
	Other book/tax differences, net	8,805				(9,427		)		(40,961		)
	REIT taxable income	$	302,572			$	256,778			$	224,339
	Dividends paid deduction	(302,572		)	-1	(256,778		)	-2	(224,339		)	-3
	Dividends paid in excess of taxable income	$	—			$	—			$	—
	(1) The dividends paid deduction includes estimated designated dividends from 2015 of approximately $84.0 million.
	(2) We borrowed approximately $5.1 million from 2014 for designated dividends in 2013.
	(3) We borrowed approximately $26.6 million from 2013 for designated dividends in 2012.
Summary Of Tax Components Of Common And Preferred Dividends Declared And Distributions [Table Text Block]	A schedule of per share distributions we paid and reported to our shareholders is set forth in the following table:
		Year Ended December 31,
		2014				2013				2012
	Common Share Distributions
	Ordinary income	$	1.23			$	1.4			$	0.96
	Long-term capital gain	1.02				0.76				0.64
	Unrecaptured Sec. 1250 gain	0.39				0.36				0.64
	Total	$	2.64			$	2.52			$	2.24
	Percentage of distributions representing tax preference items	4.17		%		4.95		%		5.72		%

Acquisitions_Dispositions_Impa1

Acquisitions, Dispositions, Impairment, Assets Held for Sale, and Discontinued Operations (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Significant Acquisitions and Disposals [Line Items]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table Text Block]	During the year ended December 31, 2014, we completed the acquisition of one operating property as follows:
	($ in millions)		Location		Number of Apartment Homes	Date of Acquisition		Purchase Price
	Acquisitions of Operating Properties
	Camden Fourth Ward		Atlanta, GA		276	10/29/14		$62.60
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed	The following table summarizes the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed for the acquisition of the operating properties described above as of the respective acquisition dates:
	(in millions)		2014			2013
	Assets acquired:
		Buildings and improvements	$	51.3		$	192
		Land	10.5			29.5
		Intangible and other assets	0.9			4.5
	Total assets acquired		$	62.7		$	226
	Liabilities assumed:
		Other liabilities	$	0.4		$	1.9
	Total liabilities assumed		$	0.4		$	1.9
		Net assets acquired	$	62.3		$	224.1
Summary of income from discontinued operations	The following is a summary of income from discontinued operations for the years presented below:
			Year Ended December 31,
	(in thousands)		2013			2012
	Property revenues		$	24,322		$	60,198
	Property expenses		(10,552		)	(27,557		)
			$	13,770		$	32,641
	Interest		—			(36		)
	Depreciation and amortization		(5,255		)	(15,199		)
	Income from discontinued operations		$	8,515		$	17,406
	Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax		$	182,160		$	115,068
	Less income, including gain on sale, allocated to non-controlling interests from discontinued operations		(5,905		)	(3,200		)
	Income from discontinued operations, including gain on sale, attributable to common shareholders		$	184,770		$	129,274

Investments_In_Joint_Ventures_

Investments In Joint Ventures (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Investments In Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Aggregate Balance Sheet And Statement Of Income Data For Unconsolidated Joint Ventures	The following table summarizes the combined balance sheet and statement of income data for the unconsolidated joint ventures as of and for the periods presented:
	(in millions)	2014		2013
	Total assets	$	757.8	$	790.2
	Total third-party debt	523.6		530.7
	Total equity	203.3		229.6
		2014		2013		2012
	Total revenues (1)	$	105.6	$	93.9	$	91.6	(2	)
	Gain on sale of operating properties, net of tax	18.5		112.4		49.7
	Net income (loss)	26.9		120.7		50.5
	Equity in income (3)	7		24.9		20.2
	-1	Excludes approximately $1.1 million, $7.4 million and $6.8 million of revenue for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively, related to the sale of two operating properties by the funds during the first quarter of 2014. These properties were held for sale within two of our unconsolidated joint ventures at December 31, 2013. Also excludes approximately $17.9 million and $33.5 million, respectively, related to discontinued operations from the sale of 16 operating properties within two of our unconsolidated joint ventures during 2013. Revenues for the year ended December 31, 2012 also excludes approximately $23.3 million related to discontinued operations from the sale of seven operating properties within two of our unconsolidated joint ventures during 2012.
	-2	Includes approximately $7.8 million of revenues for the year ended December 31, 2012 related to 13 previously unconsolidated joint ventures acquired by us during the year ended December 31, 2012.
	-3	Equity in income excludes our ownership interest of fee income from various services provided by us to the funds.

Notes_Payable_Tables

Notes Payable (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Notes Payable [Abstract]
Summary Of Indebtedness	The following is a summary of our indebtedness:
			December 31,
	(in millions)		2014		2013
	Senior unsecured notes
	5.08% Notes, due 2015		$	249.9	$	249.7
	5.75% Notes, due 2017		246.5		246.4
	4.70% Notes, due 2021		249		248.8
	3.07% Notes, due 2022		347		346.7
	5.00% Notes, due 2023		247.8		247.7
	4.27% Notes, due 2024		249.6		249.5
	3.59% Notes, due 2024		248.1		—
			$	1,837.90	$	1,588.80
	Secured notes
	0.91% – 5.63% Conventional Mortgage Notes, due 2018 – 2045		870.9		905.7
	Tax-exempt Mortgage Note, due 2028 (1.30% floating rate)		34.7		36.3
			905.6		942
	Total notes payable		$	2,743.50	$	2,530.80
	Other floating rate debt included in secured notes (0.91%)		$	175	$	175
	Value of real estate assets, at cost, subject to secured notes		$	1,541.30	$	1,582.50
Scheduled Repayments On Outstanding Debt	Scheduled repayments on outstanding debt and scheduled principal amortizations, and the respective weighted average interest rates on maturing debt at December 31, 2014 were as follows:
	(in millions)		Amount		Weighted Average
					Interest Rate
	2015		$	251.8	5.1	%
	2016 (1)		2		—
	2017		249		5.7
	2018		177.4		0.9
	2019		646.5		5.3
	Thereafter		1,416.80		4
	Total		$	2,743.50	4.4	%
	-1	Includes only scheduled principal amortizations.

ShareBased_Compensation_and_Be1

Share-Based Compensation and Benefit Plans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Shares Authorized Under Stock Option Plans By Exercise Price Range And Intrinsic Value	The following table summarizes outstanding share options and exercisable options at December 31, 2014:
		Options Outstanding and Exercisable (1)
	Range of Exercise Prices	Number			Weighted
					Average
					Price
	$30.06	135,709			$	30.06
	$41.16-$43.94	119,242			42.46
	$48.02-$64.75	66,860			50.84
	Total options	321,811			$	38.97
	-1	The aggregate intrinsic value of options outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2014 was approximately $11.2 million. The aggregate intrinsic value was calculated as the excess, if any, between our closing share price of $73.84 per share on December 31, 2014 and the strike price of the underlying award.
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]	The following assumptions were used for the reload options granted during the year ended December 31, 2014:
		Year Ended
		December 31, 2014
	Weighted average fair value of options granted	$3.55 - $8.17
	Expected volatility	22.6% - 23.2%
	Risk-free interest rate	0.1% - 1.1%
	Expected dividend yield	3.50%
	Expected life	6 months - 4 years
Summary Of Share Incentive Plans	The following table summarizes activity under our share incentive plans for the three years ended December 31:
		Options			Weighted				Nonvested			Weighted
		Outstanding			Average				Share			Average
					Exercise  /				Awards			Exercise  /
					Grant Price				Outstanding			Grant Price
	Options and nonvested share awards outstanding at December 31, 2011	1,339,536			$	42.27			818,754			$	46.88
	Granted	—			—				346,330			63.51
	Exercised/Vested	(468,839	)		40.86				(282,552	)		49.28
	Forfeited	(31,943	)		60.56				(20,279	)		52.05
	Balance at December 31, 2012	838,754			$	42.36			862,253			$	52.64
	Granted	—			—				350,615			69.56
	Exercised/Vested	(183,871	)		41.56				(309,396	)		51.41
	Forfeited	(20,522	)		73.32				(72,174	)		58.08
	Balance at December 31, 2013	634,361			$	41.59			831,298			$	59.77
	Granted	84,452			64.75				314,614			65.78
	Exercised/Vested	(375,316	)		47.85				(305,372	)		55.97
	Forfeited	(21,686	)		62.32				(21,597	)		64.14
	Total options and nonvested share awards outstanding at December 31, 2014	321,811			$	38.97			818,943			$	63.39
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Activity [Table Text Block]	The following table presents information related to our ESPP:
		2014				2013				2012
	Shares purchased	25,728				17,171				20,137
	Weighted average fair value of shares purchased	$	71.19			$	62.59			$	67.8
	Expense recorded (in millions)	$	0.5			$	0.2			$	0.3
Temporary Equity [Table Text Block]	The following tables summarize the eligible share award activity as recorded in temporary equity from July 31, 2013, the effective date of the initial amended and restated plan, through December 31, 2014:
	(in thousands)		Year Ended				From July 31, 2013
			31-Dec-14				to December 31, 2013
	Temporary equity:
	Balance at inception/beginning of period		$	47,180			$	—
	Change in classification		7,702				37,958
	Change in redemption value		17,921				9,575
	Diversification of share awards		(4,669		)		(353		)
	Balance at December 31		$	68,134			$	47,180

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Financial Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value

The following table presents information about our financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 using the inputs and fair value hierarchy discussed in Note 2, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Recent Accounting Pronouncements”:

Financial Instruments Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

31-Dec-14

31-Dec-13

(in millions)

Quoted

Significant

Significant

Total

Quoted

Significant

Significant

Total

Prices in

Other

Unobservable

Prices in

Other

Unobservable

Active Markets

Observable

Inputs

Active Markets

Observable

Inputs

for Identical

Inputs

(Level 3)

for Identical

Inputs

(Level 3)

Assets (Level 1)

(Level 2)

Assets (Level 1)

(Level 2)

Assets

Deferred compensation plan investments (1)

$

56.1

$

—

$

—

$

56.1

$

43.8

$

—

$

—

$

43.8

(1) Approximately $1.5 million of participant cash was withdrawn from our deferred compensation plan investments during the year ended December 31, 2014.

Fair Value Of Notes Receivable And Notes Payable

The following table presents the carrying and estimated fair values of our notes payable for the years ended December 31:

31-Dec-14

31-Dec-13

(in millions)

Carrying

Estimated

Carrying

Estimated

Value

Fair Value

Value

Fair Value

Fixed rate notes payable

$

2,533.80

$

2,666.10

$

2,319.50

$

2,391.50

Floating rate notes payable

209.7

203.7

211.3

201.4

Net_Change_In_Operating_Accoun1

Net Change In Operating Accounts (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Effect Of Changes In The Operating Accounts On Cash Flows From Operating Activities	The effect of changes in the operating accounts and other on cash flows from operating activities is as follows:
		Year Ended December 31,
	(in thousands)	2014			2013			2012
	Change in assets:
	Other assets, net	$	(2,145	)	$	(2,639	)	$	(2,443	)
	Change in liabilities:
	Accounts payable and accrued expenses	19,296			(8,138		)	2,320
	Accrued real estate taxes	4,009			7,165			5,640
	Other liabilities	(1,666		)	22,139			(16,192		)
	Other	940			1,051			816
	Change in operating accounts and other	$	20,434		$	19,578		$	(9,859	)

Noncontrolling_Interests_Table

Non-controlling Interests (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Table Text Block]	The following table summarizes the effect of changes in our ownership interest in subsidiaries on the equity attributable to common shareholders for each of the years ended December 31:
		2014		2013		2012
	Net income attributable to common shareholders	$	292,089	$	336,364	$	283,390
	Transfers from the non-controlling interests:
	Increase in equity for conversion and redemption of operating partnership units	52		52		8,994
	Decrease in additional paid-in-capital for acquisition of remaining non-controlling interests in three consolidated joint ventures (1)	—		—		(19,549		)
	Change in common equity and net transfers from non-controlling interests	$	292,141	$	336,416	$	272,835
	(1) During the year ended December 31, 2012, we purchased the remaining non-controlling ownership interest in three fully consolidated joint ventures, comprised of 680 units located in Houston, Texas and Charlotte, North Carolina.

Quarterly_Financial_Data_Unaud1

Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited) [Abstract]
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]	Summarized quarterly financial data, for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, is as follows:
	(in thousands, except per share amounts)	First			Second			Third			Fourth			Total (a)
	2014:00:00
	Revenues	$	205,929		$	208,492		$	213,098		$	216,459		$	843,978
	Net income attributable to common shareholders	40,036			35,272			38,283			178,498			292,089
	Net income attributable to common shareholders per share – basic	0.45		(b)	0.4		(c)	0.43		(d)	1.99		(e)	3.29
	Net income attributable to common shareholders per share – diluted	0.45		(b)	0.4		(c)	0.43		(d)	1.98		(e)	3.27
	2013:00:00
	Revenues	$	189,811		$	194,983		$	199,740		$	204,317		$	788,851
	Net income attributable to common shareholders	63,476			72,172			70,720			129,996			336,364
	Net income attributable to common shareholders per share – basic	0.72		(f)	0.82		(g)	0.8		(h)	1.47		(i)	3.82
	Net income attributable to common shareholders per share – diluted	0.72		(f)	0.81		(g)	0.79		(h)	1.46		(i)	3.78
	(a)	Net income per share is computed independently for each of the quarters presented. Therefore, the sum of quarterly net income per share amounts may not equal the total computed for the year.
	(b)	Includes a $3,566, or $0.04 basic and diluted per share, impact related to our proportionate gain on sale of an operating property by each of our funds, which is included in equity in income of joint ventures.
	(c)	Includes a $1,447, or $0.02 basic and diluted per share, impact related to a gain on sale of land, and a $1,152, or $0.01 basic and diluted per share, impact related to an impairment charge associated with land holdings
	(d)	Includes a $1,808, or $0.02 basic and diluted per share, impact related to a gain on sale of land.
	(e)	Includes a $155,680, or $1.76 basic and $1.73 diluted per share, impact related to the gain on sale of operating properties, and a $10,000, or $0.11 basic and diluted per share, impact related to incentive compensation expense as a result of joint venture restructuring.
	(f)	Includes a $31,783, or $0.37 basic and $0.36 diluted per share, impact related to the gain on sale of discontinued operations.
	(g)	Includes a $24,866, or $0.29 basic and $0.28 diluted per share, impact related to the gain on sale of discontinued operations, and a $13,032, or $0.15 basic and diluted per share, impact related to our proportionate gain on sale of 14 joint venture communities included in equity in income of joint ventures.
	(h)	Includes an $34,410, or $0.39 basic and diluted per share, impact related to the gain on sale of discontinued operations.
	(i)	Includes a $91,101, or $1.04 basic and $1.03 diluted per share, impact related to the gain on sale of discontinued operations and a $3,245, or $0.04 basic and diluted per share, impact related to our proportionate gain on sale of two operating properties by one of our unconsolidated joint ventures included in equity in income of joint ventures.

Schedule_III_Real_Estate_and_A1

Schedule III - Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation Schedule III - Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation (Summary) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation Disclosure [Abstract]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation Disclosure [Text Block]
	Camden Property Trust																						Schedule III
	Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation
	As of December 31, 2014
	(in thousands)
		Initial Cost									Total Cost
		Land			Building/			Cost			Land		Building/		Total		Accumulated		Total Cost,		Encumbrances		Year of
					Construction in			Subsequent					Construction				Depreciation		Net of				Completion/
					Progress &			to Acquisition/					in Progress &						Accumulated				Acquisition
					Improvements			Construction					Improvements						Depreciation
	Current communities:
	ARIZONA
	Phoenix/Scottsdale
	Camden Copper Square	$	4,825		$	23,672		$	6,574		$	4,825	$	30,246	$	35,071	$	13,749	$	21,322			2000
	Camden Foothills	11,006			33,343			—			11,006		33,343		44,349		542		43,807				2014
	Camden Legacy	4,068			26,612			10,592			4,068		37,204		41,272		19,457		21,815				1998
	Camden Montierra	13,687			31,727			4,767			13,687		36,494		50,181		2,780		47,401				2012
	Camden Pecos Ranch	3,362			24,492			4,485			3,362		28,977		32,339		3,559		28,780				2012
	Camden San Marcos	11,520			35,166			5,134			11,520		40,300		51,820		3,179		48,641				2012
	Camden San Paloma	6,480			23,045			7,587			6,480		30,632		37,112		12,081		25,031				2002
	Camden Sotelo	3,376			30,576			481			3,376		31,057		34,433		1,554		32,879				2013
	CALIFORNIA
	Los Angeles/Orange County
	Camden Crown Valley	9,381			54,210			7,597			9,381		61,807		71,188		24,723		46,465				2001
	Camden Harbor View	16,079			127,459			7,683			16,079		135,142		151,221		45,591		105,630		92,716		2003
	Camden Main and Jamboree	17,363			75,387			767			17,363		76,154		93,517		11,390		82,127		49,757		2008
	Camden Martinique	28,401			51,861			16,153			28,401		68,014		96,415		34,197		62,218		34,751		1998
	Camden Parkside	29,730			34,368			1,209			29,730		35,577		65,307		3,909		61,398				2012
	Camden Sea Palms	4,336			9,930			3,105			4,336		13,035		17,371		7,035		10,336				1998
	San Diego/Inland Empire
	Camden Landmark	17,339			71,315			1,148			17,339		72,463		89,802		6,033		83,769				2012
	Camden Old Creek	20,360			71,777			1,067			20,360		72,844		93,204		18,884		74,320				2007
	Camden Sierra at Otay Ranch	10,585			49,781			4,388			10,585		54,169		64,754		19,355		45,399				2003
	Camden Tuscany	3,330			36,466			3,779			3,330		40,245		43,575		13,766		29,809				2003
	Camden Vineyards	4,367			28,494			2,356			4,367		30,850		35,217		11,952		23,265				2002
	COLORADO
	Denver
	Camden Belleview Station	8,091			44,003			681			8,091		44,684		52,775		3,371		49,404				2012
	Camden Caley	2,047			17,445			4,287			2,047		21,732		23,779		9,649		14,130		15,351		2000
	Camden Denver West	6,396			51,552			1,407			6,396		52,959		59,355		3,472		55,883				2012
	Camden Highlands Ridge	2,612			34,726			9,278			2,612		44,004		46,616		19,628		26,988				1996
	Camden Interlocken	$	5,293		$	31,612		$	7,717		$	5,293	$	39,329	$	44,622	$	18,449	$	26,173	$	27,431	1999
	Camden Lakeway	3,915			34,129			11,030			3,915		45,159		49,074		21,503		27,571		29,267		1997
	WASHINGTON DC METRO
	Camden Ashburn Farm	4,835			22,604			1,446			4,835		24,050		28,885		7,360		21,525				2005
	Camden Clearbrook	2,384			44,017			925			2,384		44,942		47,326		11,810		35,516				2007
	Camden College Park	16,409			91,503			1,462			16,409		92,965		109,374		12,491		96,883				2008
	Camden Dulles Station	10,807			61,548			2,284			10,807		63,832		74,639		14,384		60,255				2008
	Camden Fair Lakes	15,515			104,223			6,762			15,515		110,985		126,500		32,746		93,754				2005
	Camden Fairfax Corner	8,484			72,953			3,900			8,484		76,853		85,337		21,266		64,071				2006
	Camden Fallsgrove	9,408			43,647			4,353			9,408		48,000		57,408		14,231		43,177				2005
	Camden Grand Parc	7,688			35,900			1,387			7,688		37,287		44,975		10,973		34,002				2005
	Camden Lansdowne	15,502			102,267			4,865			15,502		107,132		122,634		32,559		90,075				2005
	Camden Largo Town Center	8,411			44,163			2,589			8,411		46,752		55,163		13,748		41,415				2005
	Camden Monument Place	9,030			54,089			852			9,030		54,941		63,971		13,980		49,991				2007
	Camden NoMa	19,442			82,126			—			19,442		82,126		101,568		3,482		98,086				2014
	Camden Potomac Yard	16,498			88,317			584			16,498		88,901		105,399		21,131		84,268				2008
	Camden Roosevelt	11,470			45,785			923			11,470		46,708		58,178		14,159		44,019				2005
	Camden Russett	13,460			61,837			3,746			13,460		65,583		79,043		19,913		59,130		45,063		2005
	Camden Silo Creek	9,707			45,301			1,672			9,707		46,973		56,680		14,021		42,659				2005
	Camden Summerfield	14,659			48,404			890			14,659		49,294		63,953		12,133		51,820				2008
	Camden Summerfield II	4,459			20,566			5			4,459		20,571		25,030		2,707		22,323				2012
	FLORIDA
	Southeast Florida
Camden Aventura	12,185			47,616			10,130			12,185		57,746		69,931		17,712		52,219				2005
Camden Boca Raton	2,201			49,499			—			2,201		49,499		51,700		599		51,101				2014
Camden Brickell	14,621			57,031			10,296			14,621		67,327		81,948		20,430		61,518				2005
Camden Doral	10,260			40,416			4,618			10,260		45,034		55,294		13,064		42,230				2005
Camden Doral Villas	6,476			25,543			5,294			6,476		30,837		37,313		9,210		28,103				2005
Camden Las Olas	12,395			79,518			7,803			12,395		87,321		99,716		26,091		73,625				2005
Camden Plantation	6,299			77,964			6,450			6,299		84,414		90,713		25,801		64,912				2005
Camden Portofino	9,867			38,702			3,994			9,867		42,696		52,563		13,141		39,422				2005
Orlando
Camden Hunter's Creek	4,156			20,925			4,317			4,156		25,242		29,398		7,418		21,980				2005
Camden Lago Vista	$	3,497		$	29,623		$	1,281		$	3,497	$	30,904	$	34,401	$	10,348	$	24,053			2005
Camden LaVina	12,907			42,569			58			12,907		42,627		55,534		6,148		49,386				2012
Camden Lee Vista	4,350			34,643			4,845			4,350		39,488		43,838		18,172		25,666				2000
Camden Orange Court	5,319			40,733			739			5,319		41,472		46,791		9,893		36,898				2008
Camden Renaissance	4,144			39,987			5,639			4,144		45,626		49,770		22,520		27,250				1997
Camden Town Square	13,127			45,997			33			13,127		46,030		59,157		4,968		54,189				2012
Camden World Gateway	5,785			51,821			5,516			5,785		57,337		63,122		16,296		46,826				2005
Tampa/St. Petersburg
Camden Bay	7,450			63,283			9,141			7,450		72,424		79,874		31,189		48,685				1998/2002
Camden Lakes	3,106			22,746			13,812			3,106		36,558		39,664		28,262		11,402				1997
Camden Montague	3,576			16,534			22			3,576		16,556		20,132		2,258		17,874				2012
Camden Preserve	1,206			17,982			6,578			1,206		24,560		25,766		11,860		13,906				1997
Camden Providence Lakes	2,020			14,855			6,343			2,020		21,198		23,218		9,526		13,692				2002
Camden Royal Palms	2,147			38,339			2,117			2,147		40,456		42,603		9,957		32,646				2007
Camden Westchase Park	11,955			36,254			80			11,955		36,334		48,289		4,221		44,068				2012
Camden Westshore	1,734			10,819			7,037			1,734		17,856		19,590		12,855		6,735				1997
Camden Woods	2,693			19,930			10,463			2,693		30,393		33,086		20,899		12,187				1999
GEORGIA
Atlanta
Camden Brookwood	7,174			31,984			6,536			7,174		38,520		45,694		11,909		33,785		22,624		2005
Camden Creekstone	5,017			19,912			619			5,017		20,531		25,548		1,854		23,694				2012
Camden Deerfield	4,895			21,922			5,523			4,895		27,445		32,340		8,313		24,027		19,220		2005
Camden Dunwoody	5,290			23,642			6,896			5,290		30,538		35,828		9,261		26,567		21,168		2005
Camden Fourth Ward	10,477			51,258			83			10,477		51,341		61,818		366		61,452				2014
Camden Midtown Atlanta	6,196			33,828			4,341			6,196		38,169		44,365		12,187		32,178		20,565		2005
Camden Peachtree City	6,536			29,063			3,365			6,536		32,428		38,964		10,349		28,615				2005
Camden Shiloh	4,181			18,798			4,210			4,181		23,008		27,189		7,142		20,047		10,576		2005
Camden St. Clair	7,526			27,486			6,751			7,526		34,237		41,763		10,707		31,056		21,646		2005
Camden Stockbridge	5,071			22,693			3,019			5,071		25,712		30,783		8,338		22,445		14,332		2005
Camden Vantage	11,787			68,822			918			11,787		69,740		81,527		3,578		77,949				2013
NEVADA
Las Vegas
Camden Bel Air	$	3,594		$	31,221		$	6,775		$	3,594	$	37,996	$	41,590	$	22,551	$	19,039			1998
Camden Breeze	2,894			15,828			5,309			2,894		21,137		24,031		12,176		11,855				1998
Camden Canyon	1,802			11,666			5,038			1,802		16,704		18,506		10,047		8,459				1998
Camden Centre	172			1,166			384			172		1,550		1,722		951		771				1998
Camden Commons	2,476			20,073			6,569			2,476		26,642		29,118		18,016		11,102				1998
Camden Cove	1,382			6,266			1,862			1,382		8,128		9,510		5,204		4,306				1998
Camden Del Mar	4,404			35,264			14,183			4,404		49,447		53,851		29,696		24,155				1998
Camden Fairways	3,969			15,543			9,981			3,969		25,524		29,493		16,874		12,619				1998
Camden Hills	853			7,834			1,703			853		9,537		10,390		5,988		4,402				1998
Camden Legends	1,370			6,382			1,355			1,370		7,737		9,107		4,344		4,763				1998
Camden Palisades	8,406			31,497			8,797			8,406		40,294		48,700		22,914		25,786				1998
Camden Pines	3,496			21,852			1,094			3,496		22,946		26,442		2,595		23,847				2012
Camden Pointe	2,058			14,879			3,242			2,058		18,121		20,179		9,782		10,397				1998
Camden Summit	11,212			18,399			992			11,212		19,391		30,603		2,186		28,417				2012
Camden Tiara	7,709			28,644			1,025			7,709		29,669		37,378		3,335		34,043				2012
Camden Vintage	3,641			19,255			5,565			3,641		24,820		28,461		15,199		13,262				1998
NORTH CAROLINA
Charlotte
Camden Ballantyne	4,503			30,250			7,150			4,503		37,400		41,903		11,842		30,061		26,025		2005
Camden Cotton Mills	4,246			19,147			5,358			4,246		24,505		28,751		7,936		20,815				2005
Camden Dilworth	516			16,633			1,715			516		18,348		18,864		5,181		13,683		13,073		2006
Camden Fairview	1,283			7,223			3,575			1,283		10,798		12,081		3,847		8,234				2005
Camden Foxcroft	1,408			7,919			3,547			1,408		11,466		12,874		4,337		8,537				2005
Camden Grandview	7,570			33,859			6,412			7,570		40,271		47,841		12,955		34,886				2005
Camden Sedgebrook	5,266			29,211			6,366			5,266		35,577		40,843		11,256		29,587		21,306		2005
Camden Simsbury	1,152			6,499			2,168			1,152		8,667		9,819		2,807		7,012				2005
Camden South End Square	6,625			29,175			5,981			6,625		35,156		41,781		10,825		30,956				2005
Camden Stonecrest	3,941			22,021			5,396			3,941		27,417		31,358		8,867		22,491				2005
Camden Touchstone	1,203			6,772			2,574			1,203		9,346		10,549		3,657		6,892				2005
Raleigh
Camden Crest	$	4,412		$	31,108		$	2,982		$	4,412	$	34,090	$	38,502	$	10,698	$	27,804			2005
Camden Governor's Village	3,669			20,508			2,732			3,669		23,240		26,909		7,592		19,317		13,004		2005
Camden Lake Pine	5,746			31,714			6,256			5,746		37,970		43,716		12,478		31,238		26,212		2005
Camden Manor Park	2,535			47,159			1,498			2,535		48,657		51,192		14,480		36,712		29,675		2006
Camden Overlook	4,591			25,563			7,747			4,591		33,310		37,901		10,378		27,523				2005
Camden Reunion Park	3,302			18,457			4,480			3,302		22,937		26,239		7,522		18,717		19,961		2005
Camden Westwood	4,567			25,519			4,103			4,567		29,622		34,189		9,401		24,788		19,907		2005
TEXAS
Austin
Camden Cedar Hills	2,684			20,931			222			2,684		21,153		23,837		5,654		18,183				2008
Camden Gaines Ranch	5,094			37,100			8,667			5,094		45,767		50,861		13,411		37,450				2005
Camden Huntingdon	2,289			17,393			8,229			2,289		25,622		27,911		13,566		14,345				1995
Camden Stoneleigh	3,498			31,285			6,495			3,498		37,780		41,278		10,530		30,748				2006
Corpus Christi
Camden Breakers	1,055			13,024			7,542			1,055		20,566		21,621		10,977		10,644				1996
Camden Copper Ridge	1,204			9,180			6,972			1,204		16,152		17,356		11,844		5,512				1993
Camden Miramar	—			38,784			17,524			—		56,308		56,308		19,811		36,497				1994-2014
Dallas/Fort Worth
Camden Addison	11,516			29,332			5,300			11,516		34,632		46,148		4,208		41,940				2012
Camden Belmont	12,521			61,522			762			12,521		62,284		74,805		5,682		69,123				2012
Camden Buckingham	2,704			21,251			8,326			2,704		29,577		32,281		14,147		18,134				1997
Camden Centreport	1,613			12,644			4,988			1,613		17,632		19,245		8,544		10,701				1997
Camden Cimarron	2,231			14,092			6,615			2,231		20,707		22,938		11,410		11,528				1997
Camden Farmers Market	17,341			74,193			13,002			17,341		87,195		104,536		34,023		70,513		50,711		2001/2005
Camden Henderson	3,842			15,256			113			3,842		15,369		19,211		1,550		17,661				2012
Camden Legacy Creek	2,052			12,896			5,590			2,052		18,486		20,538		9,481		11,057				1997
Camden Legacy Park	2,560			15,449			6,405			2,560		21,854		24,414		11,121		13,293		13,866		1997
Camden Valley Park	3,096			14,667			13,279			3,096		27,946		31,042		24,000		7,042				1994
Houston
Camden City Centre	4,976			44,735			954			4,976		45,689		50,665		11,962		38,703		33,795		2007
Camden City Centre II	$	5,101		$	28,131		$	19		$	5,101	$	28,150	$	33,251	$	2,612	$	30,639			2013
Camden Greenway	16,916			43,933			15,942			16,916		59,875		76,791		27,237		49,554		52,360		1999
Camden Holly Springs	11,108			42,852			7,401			11,108		50,253		61,361		5,594		55,767				2012
Camden Midtown	4,583			18,026			8,231			4,583		26,257		30,840		12,532		18,308		28,058		1999
Camden Oak Crest	2,078			20,941			3,363			2,078		24,304		26,382		9,470		16,912		17,309		2003
Camden Park	4,922			16,453			2,035			4,922		18,488		23,410		2,133		21,277				2012
Camden Plaza	7,204			31,044			635			7,204		31,679		38,883		4,535		34,348		21,120		2007
Camden Post Oak	14,302			92,557			6,030			14,302		98,587		112,889		5,406		107,483				2013
Camden Royal Oaks	1,055			20,046			520			1,055		20,566		21,621		6,482		15,139				2006
Camden Royal Oaks II	587			12,743			14			587		12,757		13,344		1,642		11,702				2012
Camden Stonebridge	1,016			7,137			3,637			1,016		10,774		11,790		6,822		4,968				1993
Camden Sugar Grove	7,614			27,594			1,056			7,614		28,650		36,264		3,138		33,126				2012
Camden Travis Street	1,780			29,104			274			1,780		29,378		31,158		6,639		24,519		21,614		2010
Camden Vanderbilt	16,076			44,918			17,200			16,076		62,118		78,194		35,596		42,598		73,165		1994/1997
Camden Whispering Oaks	1,188			26,242			369			1,188		26,611		27,799		6,984		20,815				2008
Total Current communities:	$	985,522		$	5,075,096		$	672,409		$	985,522	$	5,747,505	$	6,733,027	$	1,736,404	$	4,996,623	$	905,628
Communities under construction:
Name / location
Camden Chandler Chandler, AZ	$	—		$	36,448		$	—		$	—	$	36,448	$	36,448	$	4	$	36,444			N/A
Camden Flatirons (1)	—			74,231			—			—		74,231		74,231		906		73,325				N/A
Denver, CO
Camden Gallery	—			28,915			—			—		28,915		28,915				28,915				N/A
Charlotte, NC
Camden Glendale	$	—		$	94,797		$	—		$	—	$	94,797	$	94,797	$	3	$	94,794			N/A
Glendale, CA
Camden Hayden (1)	—			41,085			—			—		41,085		41,085		84		41,001				N/A
Tempe, AZ
Camden La Frontera (1)	—			34,949			—			—		34,949		34,949		416		34,533				N/A
Round Rock, TX
Camden Lamar Heights (1)	—			45,564			—			—		45,564		45,564		470		45,094				N/A
Austin, TX
Camden Lincoln Station	—			8,403			—			—		8,403		8,403				8,403				N/A
Denver, CO
Camden McGowen Station	—			11,214			—			—		11,214		11,214				11,214				N/A
Houston, TX
Camden Paces (1)	—			98,337			—			—		98,337		98,337		568		97,769				N/A
Atlanta, GA
Camden Victory Park	—			33,169			—			—		33,169		33,169		7		33,162				N/A
Dallas, TX
The Camden	—			61,698			—			—		61,698		61,698				61,698				N/A
Los Angeles, CA
Total Communities under construction:	$	—		$	568,810		$	—		$	—	$	568,810	$	568,810	$	2,458	$	566,352	$	—
Development pipeline communities:
Name/location
Camden Atlantic	$	—		$	12,759		$	—		$	—	$	12,759	$	12,759			$	12,759			N/A
Plantation, FL
Camden Buckhead	—			20,908			—			—		20,908		20,908				20,908				N/A
Atlanta, GA
Camden Conte	—			18,303			—			—		18,303		18,303				18,303				N/A
Houston, TX
Camden NoMa II	—			22,149			—			—		22,149		22,149				22,149				N/A
Washington, DC
Camden Shady Grove	—			31,597			—			—		31,597		31,597				31,597				N/A
Rockville, MD
Total Development pipeline communities:	$	—		$	105,716		$	—		$	—	$	105,716	$	105,716	$	—	$	105,716	$	—
Land Holdings	$	—		$	10,550		$	—		$	—	$	10,550	$	10,550			$	10,550			N/A
Corporate	—			3,413			—			—		3,413		3,413				3,413				N/A
	$	—		$	13,963		$	—		$	—	$	13,963	$	13,963	$	—	$	13,963	$	—
TOTAL	$	985,522		$	5,763,585		$	672,409		$	985,522	$	6,435,994	$	7,421,516	$	1,738,862	$	5,682,654	$	905,628
(1) Properties are in lease-up at December 31, 2014. Balances presented here includes costs which are included in buildings and improvements and land on the consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2014. These costs related to completed unit turns for these properties.
Camden Property Trust	Schedule III
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation
As of December 31, 2014
(in thousands)
The changes in total real estate assets for the years ended December 31:
	2014			2013			2012
Balance, beginning of period	$	7,072,181		$	6,673,914		$	5,819,540
Additions during period:
Acquisition of operating properties and unconsolidated joint ventures	61,736			221,421			797,477
Development and repositions	469,048			306,950			232,296
Improvements	58,233			67,049			60,426
Deductions during period:
Cost of real estate sold – other	(172,475		)	(197,153		)	(176,872		)
Classification to held for sale	(67,207		)	—			(58,953		)
Balance, end of period	$	7,421,516		$	7,072,181		$	6,673,914
The changes in accumulated depreciation for the years ended December 31:
	2014			2013			2012
Balance, beginning of period	$	1,643,713		$	1,518,896		$	1,432,799
Depreciation of real estate assets	229,256			203,897			185,546
Dispositions	(94,043		)	(79,080		)	(72,465		)
Transfers to held for sale	(40,064		)	—			(26,984		)
Balance, end of period	$	1,738,862		$	1,643,713		$	1,518,896
The aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes at December 31, 2014 was $6.4 billion.

Description_Of_Business_Detail

Description Of Business (Details)	Dec. 31, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Number of multifamily communities comprising of apartment homes	181
Total number of apartment homes in multifamily communities	63,163
Number of multifamily properties under development	13
Total number of apartment homes in multifamily properties upon completion of development	4,215

Summary_Of_Significant_Account3

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies and Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]
Average amortization period for below market leases and in-place leases	7 months	6 months	6 months
Capitalized interest	$21.80	$15.40	$12.50
Capitalized real estate taxes	4.4	3	2.8
Leasehold Improvements, Gross				$12.20
Percentage Of Rental Revenue And Other Income From Leasing Of Apartment Homes	99.00%	98.00%	98.00%

Summary_Of_Significant_Account4

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies and Recent Accounting Pronouncements Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Net Carrying Value of Below Market Leases and In-Place Leases) Table (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Summary of Accounting Policies and Recent Accounting Pronouncements [Abstract]
Below market leases (Gross carrying value)	$0.50	$0.40
Accumulated amortization	-0.4	-0.2
Value of below market leases, net	0.1	0.2
In-place leases (Gross carrying value)	3	2.3
Accumulated amortization	-2.5	-1.1
Value of in-place leases, net	$0.50	$1.20

Summary_Of_Significant_Account5

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies and Recent Accounting Pronouncements Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Amortization of below market leases and in-place leases) Table (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Summary of Accounting Policies and Recent Accounting Pronouncements [Abstract]
Revenues related to below market leases	$0.20	$1.10	$1.40
Amortization of in-place leases	$1.40	$5.60	$13.10

Summary_Of_Significant_Account6

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies and Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Expected Useful Lives Of Depreciable Property) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Intangible assets/liabilities (in-place leases and below market leases)	underlying lease term
Minimum [Member] | Buildings And Improvements [Member]
Estimated Useful Life (in years)	5 years
Minimum [Member] | Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment, And Other [Member]
Estimated Useful Life (in years)	3 years
Maximum [Member] | Buildings And Improvements [Member]
Estimated Useful Life (in years)	35 years
Maximum [Member] | Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment, And Other [Member]
Estimated Useful Life (in years)	20 years

Per_Share_Data_Calculation_Of_

Per Share Data (Calculation Of Basic And Diluted Earnings Per Share) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended																12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014		Sep. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2014		Mar. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Sep. 30, 2013		Jun. 30, 2013		Mar. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Number of common share equivalent securities excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation																	2,800,000		2,100,000		2,300,000
Income from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders																	$292,089		$151,594		$154,116
Amount allocated to participating securities																	-2,687		-3,177		-2,784
Income from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders, net of amount allocated to participating securities																	289,402		148,417		151,332
Income from discontinued operations, including gain on sale, attributable to common shareholders																	0		184,770		129,274
Net income attributable to common shareholders, as adjusted																	289,402		333,187		280,606
Earnings per common share from continuing operations																	$3.29		$1.70		$1.81
Earnings per common share from discontinued operations																	$0		$2.12		$1.54
Total earnings per common share - basic	$1.99	[1]	$0.43	[2]	$0.40	[3]	$0.45	[4]	$1.47	[5]	$0.80	[6]	$0.82	[7]	$0.72	[8]	$3.29	[9]	$3.82	[9]	$3.35
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic																	88,084,000		87,204,000		83,772,000
Income allocated to common units																	0		1,133		1,984
Income from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders, as adjusted																	289,402		149,550		153,316
Net income attributable to common shareholders, as adjusted																	$289,402		$334,320		$282,590
Earnings per common share from continuing operations																	$3.27		$1.69		$1.79
Earnings per common share from discontinued operations																	$0		$2.09		$1.51
Total earnings per common share - diluted	$1.98	[1]	$0.43	[2]	$0.40	[3]	$0.45	[4]	$1.46	[5]	$0.79	[6]	$0.81	[7]	$0.72	[8]	$3.27	[9]	$3.78	[9]	$3.30
Common share options and share awards granted																	384,000		476,000		647,000
Common units																	0		814,000		1,137,000
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - diluted																	88,468,000		88,494,000		85,556,000
[1]	Includes a $155,680, or $1.76 basic and $1.73 diluted per share, impact related to the gain on sale of operating properties, and a $10,000, or $0.11 basic and diluted per share, impact related to incentive compensation expense as a result of joint venture restructuring.
[2]	Includes a $1,808, or $0.02 basic and diluted per share, impact related to a gain on sale of land.
[3]	Includes a $1,447, or $0.02 basic and diluted per share, impact related to a gain on sale of land, and a $1,152, or $0.01 basic and diluted per share, impact related to an impairment charge associated with land holdings
[4]	Includes a $3,566, or $0.04 basic and diluted per share, impact related to our proportionate gain on sale of an operating property by each of our funds, which is included in equity in income of joint ventures.
[5]	Includes a $91,101, or $1.04 basic and $1.03 diluted per share, impact related to the gain on sale of discontinued operations and a $3,245, or $0.04 basic and diluted per share, impact related to our proportionate gain on sale of two operating properties by one of our unconsolidated joint ventures included in equity in income of joint ventures.
[6]	Includes an $34,410, or $0.39 basic and diluted per share, impact related to the gain on sale of discontinued operations.
[7]	Includes a $24,866, or $0.29 basic and $0.28 diluted per share, impact related to the gain on sale of discontinued operations, and a $13,032, or $0.15 basic and diluted per share, impact related to our proportionate gain on sale of 14 joint venture communities included in equity in income of joint ventures.
[8]	Includes a $31,783, or $0.37 basic and $0.36 diluted per share, impact related to the gain on sale of discontinued operations.
[9]	Net income per share is computed independently for each of the quarters presented. Therefore, the sum of quarterly net income per share amounts may not equal the total computed for the year.

Common_Shares_Narrative_Detail

Common Shares (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	1 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 30, 2014	31-May-11	31-May-12	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Feb. 20, 2015
Number of common and preferred stock authorized to issue				185,000,000
Common shares, authorized				175,000,000	175,000,000
Preferred shares, authorized				10,000,000
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding				86,600,000
Two thousand fourteen ATM program [Domain]
Maximum aggregate offering price of common shares	$331.30
2010 and 2011 ATM Programs [Member]
Maximum aggregate offering price of common shares		300
2012 ATM Program [Member]
Maximum aggregate offering price of common shares			300
Line of Credit [Member]
Amount of current borrowing capacity under unsecured credit facility				500
Subsequent Event [Member] | Two thousand fourteen ATM program [Domain]
Maximum aggregate offering price of remaining common shares available for sale						$315.30

Common_Shares_Activity_Under_A

Common Shares (Activity Under At-The-Market Share Offering Program) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Total net consideration	$66,225,000	$40,044,000	$693,355,000
Common shares sold	898	555	11,192
Two thousand fourteen ATM program [Domain]
Total net consideration	15,690,200
Common shares sold	209,700
Average price per common share sold	$76.28
2012 ATM Program [Member]
Total net consideration	50,535,300	40,044,100
Common shares sold	688,300	555,100
Average price per common share sold	$74.60	$73.73
2012 and 2011 Atm Programs [Domain]
Total net consideration			$301,735,500
Common shares sold			4,579,300
Average price per common share sold			$66.93

Operating_Partnerships_Operati

Operating Partnerships Operating Partnerships (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended			1 Months Ended
Share data in Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Feb. 29, 2012
Write off of original issuance costs of redeemed perpetual preferred units	$0	$0	$2,075,000
Camden Operating L P [Member]
Percentage Of Real Estate Properties Held With Operating Partnership	8.00%
Units of Partnership Interest, Amount	11.9
Limited Liability Company (LLC) or Limited Partnership (LP), Members or Limited Partners, Ownership Interest	92.20%
Limited Liability Company (LLC) or Limited Partnership (LP), Managing Member or General Partner, Ownership Interest	1.00%
Limited Partners' Capital Account, Units Outstanding	0.8
Partners' Capital Account, Units, Redeemed				4
Preferred Stock, Dividend Rate, Percentage				7.00%
Temporary Equity, Redemption Price Per Share				$25
Stock Redeemed or Called During Period, Value				100,000,000
Write off of original issuance costs of redeemed perpetual preferred units				$2,100,000
Camden Summit Partnership L P [Member]
Percentage Of Real Estate Properties Held With Operating Partnership	30.00%
Units of Partnership Interest, Amount	22.8
Limited Liability Company (LLC) or Limited Partnership (LP), Members or Limited Partners, Ownership Interest	94.20%
Limited Liability Company (LLC) or Limited Partnership (LP), Managing Member or General Partner, Ownership Interest	1.00%
Limited Partners' Capital Account, Units Outstanding	1.1

Income_Taxes_Details

Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Annual dividends distribution percentage to shareholders to qualify as a REIT	90.00%
Significant temporary differences or tax credits associated with our taxable REIT subsidiaries	$0
Operating Loss Carryforwards	21,500,000
Statement [Line Items]
Difference Between Carry Value Of Net Assets And Tax Basis Of Net Assets	1,200,000,000
Income tax expense	1,903,000	1,826,000	1,208,000
Uncertain tax positions or unrecognized tax benefits	$0
Minimum [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Expiration Dates	1-Jan-30
Maximum [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Expiration Dates	1-Jan-34

Income_Taxes_Reconciliation_of

Income Taxes (Reconciliation of Net Income to REIT Taxable Income) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income tax reconciliation, Estimated designated dividends included in Dividends Paid Deduction									$84,000,000
Net income attributable to common shareholders	178,498,000	38,283,000	35,272,000	40,036,000	129,996,000	70,720,000	72,172,000	63,476,000	292,089,000	[1]	336,364,000	[1]	283,390,000
(Income) loss from taxable Real Estate Investment Trust subsidiaries included above									-1,523,000		-2,940,000		3,323,000
Net income from Real Estate Investment Trust operations									290,566,000		333,424,000		286,713,000
Book depreciation and amortization, including discontinued operations									238,989,000		223,198,000		213,479,000
Tax depreciation and amortization									-200,153,000		-204,059,000		-171,060,000
Book/tax difference on gains/losses from capital transactions									-35,635,000		-86,358,000		-63,832,000
Other book/tax differences, net									8,805,000		-9,427,000		-40,961,000
Real Estate Investment Trust Taxable Income									302,572,000		256,778,000		224,339,000
Dividends paid deduction									-302,572,000	[2]	-256,778,000	[3]	-224,339,000	[4]
Dividends Paid In Excess Of Taxable Income									0		0		0
Income tax reconciliation, designated dividends included in dividends paid deduction											$5,100,000		$26,600,000
[1]	Net income per share is computed independently for each of the quarters presented. Therefore, the sum of quarterly net income per share amounts may not equal the total computed for the year.
[2]	The dividends paid deduction includes estimated designated dividends from 2015 of approximately $84.0 million.
[3]	We borrowed approximately $5.1 million from 2014 for designated dividends in 2013.
[4]	We borrowed approximately $26.6 million from 2013 for designated dividends in 2012.

Income_Taxes_Schedule_of_Per_S

Income Taxes (Schedule of Per Share Distributions Reported to Shareholders) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2014
Ordinary Income	$1.23	$1.40	$0.96
Long-term capital gain	$1.02	$0.76	$0.64
Unrecaptured Sec. 1250 gain	$0.39	$0.36	$0.64
Total common share distributions	$2.64	$2.52	$2.24
Percentage Of Distributions Representing Tax Preference Items	4.17%	4.95%	5.72%

Acquisitions_Dispositions_Impa2

Acquisitions, Dispositions, Impairment, Assets Held for Sale, and Discontinued Operations (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	1 Months Ended				3 Months Ended			12 Months Ended			1 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014	Apr. 30, 2014	Jan. 31, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Jan. 31, 2015
	acre	acre	acre	acre	acre			acre	acre
Property Acquisitions, Discontinued Operations, And Assets Held For Sale [Abstract]
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Revenue of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual, included in Discontinued Operations										$6,400,000
Number of apartment units in wholly owned property acquired									1,118
Business Combination Pro Forma Information Expenses of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual included in Discontinued Operations										3,100,000
Pro Forma Property Revenues of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual								800,000	10,800,000	52,800,000
Number of operating properties acquired								1	3	7
Acres of land acquired		7.6	2.9	38.8
Purchase price of land acquired		23,800,000	15,600,000	25,800,000
Purchase price of operating properties acquired									225,000,000
Pro Forma Property Expenses of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual								300,000	4,500,000	21,000,000
Number of fully consolidated joint ventures acquired										13
Impairment associated with land holdings							1,152,000	1,152,000	0	0
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Properties					155,680,000			155,700,000
Proceeds from Sale of Land Held-for-investment	800,000							22,900,000
Area of Land	2.4				26.9			26.9	3.7
Gain (loss) on disposition of land						1,808,000	1,447,000	3,600,000	700,000
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Number of operating properties sold								5	12	11
Number of apartment homes in operating properties sold								1,847	3,931	3,213
Proceeds from Sale of Property Held-for-sale								218,300,000
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Number of operating properties sold											2
Number of apartment homes in operating properties sold											1,116
Proceeds from Sale of Property Held-for-sale											$114,400,000

Acquisitions_Dispositions_Impa3

Acquisitions, Dispositions, Impairment, Assets Held for Sale, and Discontinued Operations Acquisitions, Dispositions, impairment, Assets Held for Sale, and Discontinued Operations (Acquired properties) Table (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended	1 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2014
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of apartment units in wholly owned property acquired	1,118
Purchase price of operating properties acquired	$225
Camden Fourth Ward [Member] [Domain]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of apartment units in wholly owned property acquired		276
Purchase price of operating properties acquired		$62.60

Acquisitions_Dispositions_Impa4

Acquisitions, Dispositions, Impairment, Assets Held for Sale, and Discontinued Operations (Fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Property Acquisitions, Discontinued Operations, And Assets Held For Sale [Abstract]
Buildings and improvements	$51.30	$192
Land	10.5	29.5
Intangible and other assets	0.9	4.5
Total assets acquired	62.7	226
Other liabilities	0.4	1.9
Total liabilities assumed	0.4	1.9
Net assets acquired	$62.30	$224.10

Acquisitions_Dispositions_Impa5

Acquisitions, Dispositions, Impairment, Assets Held for Sale, and Discontinued Operations (Summary Of Income From Discontinued Operations) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Property Acquisitions, Discontinued Operations, And Assets Held For Sale [Abstract]
Property revenues						$24,322	$60,198
Property expenses						-10,552	-27,557
Operating results						13,770	32,641
Interest						0	-36
Depreciation and amortization						-5,255	-15,199
Income from discontinued operations					0	8,515	17,406
Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax	91,101	34,410	24,866	31,783	0	182,160	115,068
Less income, including gain on sale, allocated to non-controlling interests from discontinued operations					0	-5,905	-3,200
Income from discontinued operations, including gain on sale, attributable to common shareholders					$0	$184,770	$129,274

Investments_In_Joint_Ventures_1

Investments In Joint Ventures (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Number of fully consolidated joint ventures acquired							13
Number of joint ventures accounted for under equity method investments					2	2	4
Equity method investment ownership percentage			20.00%		31.30%	20.00%
Maximum guaranteed amount of loans utilized for construction and development activities for joint ventures					$0
Fees earned for property and asset management, construction, development, and other services to joint ventures					8,800,000	10,000,000	11,400,000
Number of operating properties sold					5	12	11
Number of apartment homes in operating properties sold					1,847	3,931	3,213
Sales price of property sold by unconsolidated joint venture	65,600,000
Gain on sale of property by unconsolidated joint venture	$3,600,000	$3,566,000	$3,245,000	$13,032,000
Sale of two operating properties within the funds in 2014 [Member]
Number of operating properties sold	2
Sale of 16 operating properties within two unconsolidated joint ventures in 2013 [Member]
Number of operating properties sold						16
Sale of 7 operating properties within two unconsolidated joint ventures in 2012 [Member]
Number of operating properties sold							7
Sale of 14 operating properties within an unconsolidated joint venture in May 2013 [Member]
Number of operating properties sold				14
Number of apartment homes in operating properties sold	558

Investments_In_Joint_Ventures_2

Investments In Joint Ventures (Aggregate Balance Sheet And Statement Of Income Data For Unconsolidated Joint Ventures) (Details) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Revenues from discontinued operations attributable to unconsolidated joint venture						$7,800,000
Total assets		757,800,000		790,200,000
Total third party debt		523,600,000		530,700,000
Total equity		203,300,000		229,600,000
Total revenues		105,600,000	[1]	93,900,000	[1]	91,600,000	[1],[2]
Gain On Sale Of Joint Venture Operating Property Net Of Tax		18,500,000		112,400,000		49,700,000
Net income (loss)		26,900,000		120,700,000		50,500,000
Equity in income of joint ventures		7,023,000	[3]	24,865,000	[3]	20,175,000	[3]
Number of fully consolidated joint ventures acquired						13
Number of operating properties sold		5		12		11
Sale of two operating properties within the funds in 2014 [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Revenues from discontinued operations attributable to unconsolidated joint venture		1,100,000		7,400,000		6,800,000
Number of operating properties sold	2
Sale of 16 operating properties within two unconsolidated joint ventures in 2013 [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Revenues from discontinued operations attributable to unconsolidated joint venture				17,900,000		33,500,000
Number of operating properties sold				16
Sale of 7 operating properties within two unconsolidated joint ventures in 2012 [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Revenues from discontinued operations attributable to unconsolidated joint venture						$23,300,000
Number of operating properties sold						7
[1]	(1)Excludes approximately $1.1 million, $7.4 million and $6.8 million of revenue for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively, related to the sale of two operating properties by the funds during the first quarter of 2014. These properties were held for sale within two of our unconsolidated joint ventures at December 31, 2013. Also excludes approximately $17.9 million and $33.5 million, respectively, related to discontinued operations from the sale of 16 operating properties within two of our unconsolidated joint ventures during 2013. Revenues for the year ended December 31, 2012 also excludes approximately $23.3 million related to discontinued operations from the sale of seven operating properties within two of our unconsolidated joint ventures during 2012.
[2]	Includes approximately $7.8 million of revenues for the year ended December 31, 2012 related to 13 previously unconsolidated joint ventures acquired by us during the year ended December 31, 2012.
[3]	Equity in income excludes our ownership interest of fee income from various services provided by us to the funds.

Notes_Payable_Summary_Of_Indeb

Notes Payable (Summary Of Indebtedness) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Unsecured Debt	$1,837,911,000	$1,588,798,000
Secured notes payable	905,628,000	941,968,000
Total notes payable	2,743,500,000	2,530,800,000
Notes payable, effective interest rate	3.59%
Value Of Real Estate Assets At Cost Subject To Secured Notes	1,541,300,000	1,582,500,000
5.08% Notes Due 2015 [Member] | Senior Unsecured Notes [Member]
Unsecured Debt	249,900,000	249,700,000
Notes payable, effective interest rate	5.08%
Notes payable, maturity date	2015
5.75% Notes Due 2017 [Member] | Senior Unsecured Notes [Member]
Unsecured Debt	246,500,000	246,400,000
Notes payable, effective interest rate	5.75%
Notes payable, maturity date	2017
4.70% Notes Due 2021 [Member] | Senior Unsecured Notes [Member]
Unsecured Debt	249,000,000	248,800,000
Notes payable, effective interest rate	4.70%
Notes payable, maturity date	2021
3.07% Notes Due 2022 [Member] | Senior Unsecured Notes [Member]
Unsecured Debt	347,000,000	346,700,000
Notes payable, effective interest rate	3.07%
Notes payable, maturity date	2022
5.00% Notes Due 2023 [Member] | Senior Unsecured Notes [Member]
Unsecured Debt	247,800,000	247,700,000
Notes payable, effective interest rate	5.00%
Notes payable, maturity date	2023
4.27% Notes Due 2024 [Member] | Senior Unsecured Notes [Member]
Unsecured Debt	249,600,000	249,500,000
Notes payable, effective interest rate	4.27%
Notes payable, maturity date	2024
3.59% Notes Due 2024 [Member] | Senior Unsecured Notes [Member]
Unsecured Debt	248,100,000	0
Notes payable, effective interest rate	3.59%
Notes payable, maturity date	2024
Secured Notes 0.91% to 5.63% Conventional Mortgage Notes Due 2018 to 2045 [Member] | Secured Debt [Member]
Secured notes payable	870,900,000	905,700,000
Other Floating Rate Debt Included In Secured Notes (0.91%) [Member] | Secured Debt [Member]
Secured notes payable	175,000,000	175,000,000
Secured Notes 1.14% Floating Rate Tax Exempt Mortgage Note Due 2028 [Member] | Secured Debt [Member]
Secured notes payable	$34,700,000	$36,300,000
Notes payable, effective interest rate	1.30%
Notes payable, maturity date	2028
Minimum [Member] | Secured Notes 0.91% to 5.63% Conventional Mortgage Notes Due 2018 to 2045 [Member] | Secured Debt [Member]
Notes payable, effective interest rate	0.91%
Notes payable, maturity date	2018
Minimum [Member] | Other Floating Rate Debt Included In Secured Notes (0.91%) [Member] | Secured Debt [Member]
Notes payable, effective interest rate	0.91%
Maximum [Member] | Secured Notes 0.91% to 5.63% Conventional Mortgage Notes Due 2018 to 2045 [Member] | Secured Debt [Member]
Notes payable, effective interest rate	5.63%
Notes payable, maturity date	2045

Notes_Payable_Narrative_Detail

Notes Payable (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Total notes payable		$2,743.50	$2,530.80
Debt Instrument, Face Amount		250
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		3.50%
Discounted notes payable face amount	99.23%
Notes payable, effective interest rate		3.59%
Proceeds from Debt, Net of Issuance Costs	245.7
Weighted average interest rate on floating rate debt		4.40%
Weighted average maturity of indebtedness (including unsecured line of credit) (in years)		6.3
Letter Of Credit [Member]
Maximum borrowing capacity under unsecured credit facility		100
Outstanding letters of credit under credit facility		6.4
Floating Rate Notes Payable [Member]
Total notes payable		209.7	211.3
Weighted average interest rate on floating rate debt		1.00%	1.00%
Line of Credit [Member]
Amount of current borrowing capacity under unsecured credit facility		500
Unsecured Credit Facility, Expiration Date		22-Sep-15
Optional extension period of unsecured credit facility		Sep-16
Maximum borrowing capacity under unsecured credit facility		750
Maximum term of bid rate loans (days)		180
Lesser of amount stated or the amount available under the line of credit		250
Available amount under unsecured credit facility		$493.60

Notes_Payable_Scheduled_Repaym

Notes Payable (Scheduled Repayments On Outstanding Debt) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
2015	$251.80
2016	2	[1]
2017	249
2018	177.4
2019	646.5
Thereafter	1,416.80
Total notes payable	$2,743.50
Weighted Average Interest Rate	4.40%
Maturities Due In 2015 [Member]
Weighted Average Interest Rate	5.10%
Maturities Due In 2016 [Member]
Weighted Average Interest Rate	0.00%	[1]
Maturities Due In 2017 [Member]
Weighted Average Interest Rate	5.70%
Maturities Due In 2018 [Member]
Weighted Average Interest Rate	0.90%
Maturities Due In 2019 [Member] [Domain]
Weighted Average Interest Rate	5.30%
Maturities Due Thereafter [Member]
Weighted Average Interest Rate	4.00%
[1]	Includes only scheduled principal amortizations.

ShareBased_Compensation_and_Be2

Share-Based Compensation and Benefit Plans (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended			3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period	375,316	183,871	468,839
Total compensation cost for option and share awards	$16,000,000	$14,700,000	$13,700,000
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2014
Total capitalized compensation cost for option and share awards	2,700,000	2,200,000	1,400,000
Percentage Of Market Value Per Share At Which Shares Purchased Under Employee Share Purchase Plan	85.00%
Employee Share Purchase Plan, Maximum Authorized Amount Per Participant	25,000
Share Awards Held In Employee Trust Shares	1,800,000	1,900,000
Share Awards Held In Non Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan Shares	43,700,000	41,300,000
Cash Required By Plan Participants Upon Withdrawal	24,700,000	25,400,000
Granted, Options Outstanding	84,452	0	0
Share Awards Held In Non Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan Shares	1,200,000	1,200,000
Trading Securities Held In Non Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan Value	27,700,000	18,100,000
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized	2,200,000	2,200,000	2,200,000
Options [Member]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	300,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period	400,000	200,000
Total intrinsic value of options exercised during the period	7,400,000	5,300,000	12,200,000
Remaining weighted average contractual life (years) outstanding options	4 years 1 month 5 days
Remaining weighted average contractual life (years) exercisable options	4 years 1 month 5 days
Share Awards and Vesting [Member]
Total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested options which is expected to be amortized	35,700,000
Fair value of shares vested	$17,100,000	$15,900,000	$13,900,000
Minimum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage	20.00%
Minimum [Member] | Options [Member]
Vesting period, years	3 years
Minimum [Member] | Share Awards and Vesting [Member]
Vesting period, years	3 years
Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage	33.33%
Maximum [Member] | Options [Member]
Vesting period, years	5 years
Maximum [Member] | Share Awards and Vesting [Member]
Vesting period, years	5 years
2011 Share Incentive Plan [Member]
Total fungible units to be issued	5,500,000			9,100,000
Units available under the 2011 Share Plan				5,800,000
Fungible units transferred from the 2002 Share Plan to the 2011 Share Plan				3,300,000
Fungible Units To Full Value Award Conversion Ratio				3.45
Full Value award in the fungible unit conversion ratio				1
Expiration value of option right or other award				0.83
Common shares which could be granted pursuant to full value awards	1,600,000

ShareBased_Compensation_and_Be3

Share-Based Compensation and Benefit Plans (Summary Of Share Options Outstanding And Exercisable) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Outstanding Options, Number	321,811	[1]	634,361	838,754	1,339,536
Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Price	$38.97		$41.59	$42.36	$42.27
Aggregate intrinsic value of outstanding options	$11.20
Aggregate Intrinsic Value of Exercisable Options	$11.20
Exercise Price Thirty Point Zero Six Member [Domain]
Range of exercise prices, minimum	$30.06
Range of exercise prices, maximum	$30.06
Exercisable Options, Number	135,709
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$30.06
Range Of Exercise Prices Forty One Point One Six To Forty Three Point Nine Four [Domain]
Range of exercise prices, minimum	$41.16
Range of exercise prices, maximum	$43.94
Exercisable Options, Number	119,242
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$42.46
Range Of Exercise Prices Forty Eight Point Zero Two To Sixty Four Point Seven Five Member [Domain]
Range of exercise prices, minimum	$48.02
Range of exercise prices, maximum	$64.75
Exercisable Options, Number	66,860
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$50.84
[1]	The aggregate intrinsic value of options outstanding and exercisable at DecemberB 31, 2014 was approximately $11.2 million. The aggregate intrinsic value was calculated as the excess, if any, between our closing share price of $73.84 per share on DecemberB 31, 2014 and the strike price of the underlying award.

ShareBased_Compensation_and_Be4

Share-Based Compensation and Benefit Plans (Summary Of Share Incentive Plans) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Outstanding Options, Number	634,361		838,754	1,339,536
Granted, Options Outstanding	84,452		0	0
Exercised/Vested, Options Outstanding	-375,316		-183,871	-468,839
Forfeited, Options Outstanding	-21,686		-20,522	-31,943
Outstanding Options, Number	321,811	[1]	634,361	838,754
Weighted Average Exercise/Grant Price, balance	$41.59		$42.36	$42.27
Granted, Weighted Average Exercise/Grant Price	$64.75		$0	$0
Exercised/Vested, Weighted Average Exercise/Grant Price	$47.85		$41.56	$40.86
Forfeited, Weighted Average Exercise/Grant Price	$62.32		$73.32	$60.56
Weighted Average Exercise/Grant Price, balance	$38.97		$41.59	$42.36
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested [Roll Forward]
Nonvested share awards outstanding, Share Awards Outstanding	831,298		862,253	818,754
Granted, Share Awards Outstanding	314,614		350,615	346,330
Exercised/Vested, Share Awards Outstanding	-305,372		-309,396	-282,552
Forfeited, Share Awards Outstanding	-21,597		-72,174	-20,279
Nonvested share awards outstanding, Share Awards Outstanding	818,943		831,298	862,253
Nonvested share awards outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise/Grant Price	$59.77		$52.64	$46.88
Granted, Weighted Average Exercise/Grant Price	$65.78		$69.56	$63.51
Exercised/Vested, Weighted Average Exercise/Grant Price	$55.97		$51.41	$49.28
Forfeited, Weighted Average Exercise/Grant Price	$64.14		$58.08	$52.05
Nonvested share awards outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise/Grant Price	$63.39		$59.77	$52.64
[1]	The aggregate intrinsic value of options outstanding and exercisable at DecemberB 31, 2014 was approximately $11.2 million. The aggregate intrinsic value was calculated as the excess, if any, between our closing share price of $73.84 per share on DecemberB 31, 2014 and the strike price of the underlying award.

ShareBased_Compensation_and_Be5

Share-Based Compensation and Benefit Plans Share-Based Compensation and Benefit Plans (Employee Share Purchase Plan Activity) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2014
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Employee Stock Purchase Plans	25,728	17,171	20,137
Weighted Average Fair Value Of Shares Purchased Under Employee Share Purchase Plan	$71.19	$62.59	$67.80
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Compensation Expense	$0.50	$0.20	$0.30

ShareBased_Compensation_and_Be6

Share-Based Compensation and Benefit Plans Share-Based Compensation and Benefit Plans (Deferred Compensation Plan Shares) Table (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Share Based Compensation Awards (Deferred Compensation Plan Awards) Table [Abstract]
Non-Qualified deferred compensation share awards	$47,180	$0
Change in classification of deferred compensation plan	7,702	37,958
Change in redemption value of non-qualified share awards	17,921	9,575
Diversification of share awards	-4,669	-353
Non-Qualified deferred compensation share awards	$68,134	$47,180

ShareBased_Compensation_and_Be7

Share-Based Compensation and Benefit Plans Schedule of share-based payment award, stock options, valuation assumptions (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate, Minimum	22.60%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate, Maximum	23.20%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate, Minimum	0.10%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate, Maximum	1.10%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate	3.50%
Minimum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	3.55
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term	6 months
Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	8.17
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term	4 years

Fair_Value_Measurements_Financ

Fair Value Measurements (Financial Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
Deferred compensation plan investments	$56.10	[1]	$43.80
Participant Withdrawals From Deferred Compensation Plan Investments	1.5
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Deferred compensation plan investments	56.1	[1]	43.8
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Deferred compensation plan investments	0	[1]	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Deferred compensation plan investments	$0	[1]	$0
[1]	Approximately $1.5 million of participant cash was withdrawn from our deferred compensation plan investments during the year ended DecemberB 31, 2014.

Fair_Value_Measurements_Fair_V

Fair Value Measurements (Fair Value Of Notes Receivable And Notes Payable) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Carrying Value	$2,743.50	$2,530.80
Fixed Rate Notes Payable [Member]
Carrying Value	2,533.80	2,319.50
Estimated Fair Value	2,666.10	2,391.50
Floating Rate Notes Payable [Member]
Carrying Value	209.7	211.3
Estimated Fair Value	$203.70	$201.40

Net_Change_In_Operating_Accoun2

Net Change In Operating Accounts (Effect Of Changes In The Operating Accounts On Cash Flows From Operating Activities) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Other assets, net	($2,145)	($2,639)	($2,443)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	19,296	-8,138	2,320
Accrued real estate taxes	4,009	7,165	5,640
Other liabilities	-1,666	22,139	-16,192
Other	940	1,051	816
Change in operating accounts and other	$20,434	$19,578	($9,859)

Commitments_And_Contingencies_

Commitments And Contingencies (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Number of consolidated projects under construction	12
Anticipated expenditures relating to completion of construction type contracts	$371.20
Earnest Money Deposits	1.3
Rental expense	3	2.8	2.6
Minimum annual rental commitments, 2015	2.4
Minimum annual rental commitments, 2016	2.7
Minimum annual rental commitments, 2017	2.7
Minimum annual rental commitments, 2018	2.5
Minimum annual rental commitments, 2019	2.3
Minimum annual rental commitments, thereafter	13.1
Non-Refundable [Member]
Earnest Money Deposits	$1
Partnership Interest [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Less than joint venture economic interest noted	100.00%

Noncontrolling_Interests_Effec

Non-controlling Interests (Effect Of Changes In Ownership Interest In Subsidiaries) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Number of fully consolidated joint ventures acquired													13
Number of apartment units in property of which noncontrolling ownership interests were acquired													680
Net income attributable to common shareholders	$178,498	$38,283	$35,272	$40,036	$129,996	$70,720	$72,172	$63,476	$292,089	[1]	$336,364	[1]	$283,390
Increase in equity for conversion and redemption of operating partnership units									52		52		8,994
Decrease in additional paid-in-capital for acquisition of remaining non-controlling interests in three consolidated joint ventures									0		0		-19,549	[2]
Change in common equity and net transfers from noncontrolling interests									$292,141		$336,416		$272,835
3 fully consolidated joint ventures acquired [Domain]
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Number of fully consolidated joint ventures acquired													3
[1]	Net income per share is computed independently for each of the quarters presented. Therefore, the sum of quarterly net income per share amounts may not equal the total computed for the year.
[2]	During the year ended December 31, 2012, we purchased the remaining non-controlling ownership interest in three fully consolidated joint ventures, comprised of 680 units located in Houston, Texas and Charlotte, North Carolina.

Quarterly_Financial_Data_Unaud2

Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited) (Details) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended																12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 28, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014		Sep. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2014		Mar. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Sep. 30, 2013		Jun. 30, 2013		Mar. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
Document Period End Date																		31-Dec-14
Revenues		$216,459		$213,098		$208,492		$205,929		$204,317		$199,740		$194,983		$189,811		$843,978	[1]	$788,851	[1]	$698,318
Net income attributable to common shareholders		178,498		38,283		35,272		40,036		129,996		70,720		72,172		63,476		292,089	[1]	336,364	[1]	283,390
Total earnings per common share - basic		$1.99	[2]	$0.43	[3]	$0.40	[4]	$0.45	[5]	$1.47	[6]	$0.80	[7]	$0.82	[8]	$0.72	[9]	$3.29	[1]	$3.82	[1]	$3.35
Total earnings per common share - diluted		$1.98	[2]	$0.43	[3]	$0.40	[4]	$0.45	[5]	$1.46	[6]	$0.79	[7]	$0.81	[8]	$0.72	[9]	$3.27	[1]	$3.78	[1]	$3.30
Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax										91,101		34,410		24,866		31,783		0		182,160		115,068
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share										$1.04		$0.39		$0.29		$0.37
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share										$1.03		$0.39		$0.28		$0.36
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Properties		155,680																155,700
Income loss due to disposition of operating property per basic share		$1.76
Income loss due to disposition of operating property per diluted share		$1.73
Incentive compensation expense as a result of joint venture restructuring		10,000
Income loss from incentive compensation expense resulting from joint venture restructuring per basic share		$0.11
Income loss from incentive compensation resulting from joint venture restructuring per diluted share		$0.11
Impairment associated with land holdings						1,152												1,152		0		0
Income Loss From Impairment of land per basic share						$0.01
Income Loss from impairment of land per diluted share						$0.01
Gain (loss) on sale of unconsolidated joint venture property	3,600							3,566		3,245				13,032
Income Loss From Disposition Of Unconsolidated Joint Venture Property Per Basic Share								$0.04		$0.04				$0.15
Number of operating properties sold																		5		12		11
Income Loss From Disposition Of Unconsolidated Joint Venture Property Per Diluted Share								$0.04		$0.04				$0.15
Gain (loss) on disposition of land				$1,808		$1,447												$3,600		$700
Income loss on disposition of land per basic share				$0.02		$0.02
Income loss on disposition of land per diluted share				$0.02		$0.02
Sale of 14 operating properties within an unconsolidated joint venture in May 2013 [Member]
Number of operating properties sold														14
[1]	Net income per share is computed independently for each of the quarters presented. Therefore, the sum of quarterly net income per share amounts may not equal the total computed for the year.
[2]	Includes a $155,680, or $1.76 basic and $1.73 diluted per share, impact related to the gain on sale of operating properties, and a $10,000, or $0.11 basic and diluted per share, impact related to incentive compensation expense as a result of joint venture restructuring.
[3]	Includes a $1,808, or $0.02 basic and diluted per share, impact related to a gain on sale of land.
[4]	Includes a $1,447, or $0.02 basic and diluted per share, impact related to a gain on sale of land, and a $1,152, or $0.01 basic and diluted per share, impact related to an impairment charge associated with land holdings
[5]	Includes a $3,566, or $0.04 basic and diluted per share, impact related to our proportionate gain on sale of an operating property by each of our funds, which is included in equity in income of joint ventures.
[6]	Includes a $91,101, or $1.04 basic and $1.03 diluted per share, impact related to the gain on sale of discontinued operations and a $3,245, or $0.04 basic and diluted per share, impact related to our proportionate gain on sale of two operating properties by one of our unconsolidated joint ventures included in equity in income of joint ventures.
[7]	Includes an $34,410, or $0.39 basic and diluted per share, impact related to the gain on sale of discontinued operations.
[8]	Includes a $24,866, or $0.29 basic and $0.28 diluted per share, impact related to the gain on sale of discontinued operations, and a $13,032, or $0.15 basic and diluted per share, impact related to our proportionate gain on sale of 14 joint venture communities included in equity in income of joint ventures.
[9]	Includes a $31,783, or $0.37 basic and $0.36 diluted per share, impact related to the gain on sale of discontinued operations.

Schedule_III_Real_Estate_and_A2

Schedule III - Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation Schedule III - Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	$985,522,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	5,763,585,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	672,409,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	985,522,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	6,435,994,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	7,421,516,000		7,072,181,000	6,673,914,000	5,819,540,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	1,738,862,000		1,643,713,000	1,518,896,000	1,432,799,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	5,682,654,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Amount of Encumbrances	905,628,000
Current Communities [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	985,522,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	5,075,096,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	672,409,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	985,522,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	5,747,505,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	6,733,027,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	1,736,404,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	4,996,623,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Amount of Encumbrances	905,628,000
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Copper Square [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	4,825,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	23,672,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	6,574,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	4,825,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	30,246,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	35,071,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	13,749,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	21,322,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2000
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Foothills [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	11,006,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	33,343,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	0
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	11,006,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	33,343,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	44,349,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	542,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	43,807,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2014
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Legacy [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	4,068,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	26,612,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	10,592,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	4,068,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	37,204,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	41,272,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	19,457,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	21,815,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	1998
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Montierra [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	13,687,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	31,727,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	4,767,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	13,687,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	36,494,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	50,181,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	2,780,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	47,401,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2012
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Pecos Ranch [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	3,362,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	24,492,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	4,485,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	3,362,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	28,977,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	32,339,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	3,559,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	28,780,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2012
Current Communities [Member] | Camden San Marcos [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	11,520,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	35,166,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	5,134,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	11,520,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	40,300,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	51,820,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	3,179,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	48,641,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2012
Current Communities [Member] | Camden San Paloma [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	6,480,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	23,045,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	7,587,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	6,480,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	30,632,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	37,112,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	12,081,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	25,031,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2002
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Sotelo [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	3,376,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	30,576,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	481,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	3,376,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	31,057,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	34,433,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	1,554,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	32,879,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2013
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Crown Valley [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	9,381,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	54,210,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	7,597,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	9,381,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	61,807,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	71,188,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	24,723,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	46,465,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2001
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Harbor View [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	16,079,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	127,459,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	7,683,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	16,079,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	135,142,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	151,221,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	45,591,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	105,630,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Amount of Encumbrances	92,716,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2003
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Main Jamboree [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	17,363,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	75,387,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	767,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	17,363,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	76,154,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	93,517,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	11,390,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	82,127,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Amount of Encumbrances	49,757,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2008
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Martinique [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	28,401,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	51,861,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	16,153,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	28,401,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	68,014,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	96,415,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	34,197,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	62,218,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Amount of Encumbrances	34,751,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	1998
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Parkside [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	29,730,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	34,368,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	1,209,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	29,730,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	35,577,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	65,307,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	3,909,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	61,398,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2012
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Sea Palms [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	4,336,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	9,930,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	3,105,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	4,336,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	13,035,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	17,371,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	7,035,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	10,336,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	1998
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Landmark [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	17,339,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	71,315,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	1,148,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	17,339,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	72,463,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	89,802,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	6,033,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	83,769,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2012
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Old Creek [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	20,360,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	71,777,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	1,067,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	20,360,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	72,844,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	93,204,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	18,884,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	74,320,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2007
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Sierra At Otay Ranch [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	10,585,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	49,781,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	4,388,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	10,585,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	54,169,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	64,754,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	19,355,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	45,399,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2003
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Tuscany [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	3,330,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	36,466,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	3,779,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	3,330,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	40,245,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	43,575,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	13,766,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	29,809,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2003
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Vineyards [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	4,367,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	28,494,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	2,356,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	4,367,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	30,850,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	35,217,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	11,952,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	23,265,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2002
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Belleview Station [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	8,091,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	44,003,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	681,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	8,091,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	44,684,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	52,775,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	3,371,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	49,404,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2012
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Caley [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	2,047,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	17,445,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	4,287,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	2,047,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	21,732,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	23,779,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	9,649,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	14,130,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Amount of Encumbrances	15,351,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2000
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Denver West [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	6,396,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	51,552,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	1,407,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	6,396,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	52,959,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	59,355,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	3,472,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	55,883,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2012
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Highlands Ridge [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	2,612,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	34,726,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	9,278,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	2,612,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	44,004,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	46,616,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	19,628,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	26,988,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	1996
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Interlocken [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	5,293,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	31,612,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	7,717,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	5,293,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	39,329,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	44,622,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	18,449,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	26,173,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Amount of Encumbrances	27,431,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	1999
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Lakeway [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	3,915,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	34,129,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	11,030,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	3,915,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	45,159,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	49,074,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	21,503,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	27,571,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Amount of Encumbrances	29,267,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	1997
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Ashburn Farms [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	4,835,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	22,604,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	1,446,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	4,835,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	24,050,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	28,885,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	7,360,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	21,525,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2005
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Clearbrook [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	2,384,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	44,017,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	925,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	2,384,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	44,942,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	47,326,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	11,810,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	35,516,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2007
Current Communities [Member] | Camden College Park [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	16,409,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	91,503,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	1,462,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	16,409,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	92,965,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	109,374,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	12,491,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	96,883,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2008
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Dulles Station [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	10,807,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	61,548,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	2,284,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	10,807,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	63,832,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	74,639,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	14,384,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	60,255,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2008
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Fair Lakes [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	15,515,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	104,223,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	6,762,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	15,515,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	110,985,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	126,500,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	32,746,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	93,754,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2005
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Fairfax Corner [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	8,484,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	72,953,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	3,900,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	8,484,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	76,853,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	85,337,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	21,266,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	64,071,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2006
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Fallsgrove [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	9,408,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	43,647,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	4,353,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	9,408,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	48,000,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	57,408,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	14,231,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	43,177,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2005
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Grand Parc [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	7,688,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	35,900,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	1,387,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	7,688,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	37,287,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	44,975,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	10,973,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	34,002,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2005
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Landsdowne [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	15,502,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	102,267,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	4,865,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	15,502,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	107,132,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	122,634,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	32,559,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	90,075,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2005
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Largo Town Center [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	8,411,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	44,163,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	2,589,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	8,411,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	46,752,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	55,163,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	13,748,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	41,415,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2005
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Monument Place [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	9,030,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	54,089,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	852,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	9,030,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	54,941,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	63,971,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	13,980,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	49,991,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2007
Current Communities [Member] | Camden NoMa [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	19,442,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	82,126,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	0
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	19,442,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	82,126,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	101,568,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	3,482,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	98,086,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2014
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Potomac Yard [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	16,498,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	88,317,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	584,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	16,498,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	88,901,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	105,399,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	21,131,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	84,268,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2008
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Roosevelt [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	11,470,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	45,785,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	923,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	11,470,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	46,708,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	58,178,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	14,159,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	44,019,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2005
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Russett [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	13,460,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	61,837,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	3,746,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	13,460,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	65,583,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	79,043,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	19,913,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	59,130,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Amount of Encumbrances	45,063,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2005
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Silo Creek [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	9,707,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	45,301,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	1,672,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	9,707,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	46,973,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	56,680,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	14,021,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	42,659,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2005
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Summerfield [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	14,659,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	48,404,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	890,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	14,659,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	49,294,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	63,953,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	12,133,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	51,820,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2008
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Summerfield Two [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	4,459,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	20,566,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	5,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	4,459,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	20,571,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	25,030,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	2,707,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	22,323,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2012
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Aventura [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	12,185,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	47,616,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	10,130,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	12,185,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	57,746,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	69,931,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	17,712,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	52,219,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2005
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Boca Raton [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	2,201,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	49,499,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	0
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	2,201,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	49,499,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	51,700,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	599,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	51,101,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2014
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Brickell [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	14,621,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	57,031,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	10,296,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	14,621,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	67,327,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	81,948,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	20,430,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	61,518,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2005
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Doral [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	10,260,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	40,416,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	4,618,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	10,260,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	45,034,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	55,294,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	13,064,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	42,230,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2005
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Doral Villas [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	6,476,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	25,543,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	5,294,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	6,476,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	30,837,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	37,313,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	9,210,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	28,103,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2005
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Las Olas [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	12,395,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	79,518,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	7,803,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	12,395,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	87,321,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	99,716,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	26,091,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	73,625,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2005
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Plantation [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	6,299,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	77,964,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	6,450,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	6,299,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	84,414,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	90,713,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	25,801,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	64,912,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2005
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Portofino [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	9,867,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	38,702,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	3,994,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	9,867,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	42,696,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	52,563,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	13,141,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	39,422,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2005
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Hunters Creek [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	4,156,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	20,925,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	4,317,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	4,156,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	25,242,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	29,398,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	7,418,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	21,980,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2005
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Lago Vista [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	3,497,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	29,623,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	1,281,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	3,497,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	30,904,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	34,401,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	10,348,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	24,053,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2005
Current Communities [Member] | Camden LaVina [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	12,907,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	42,569,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	58,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	12,907,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	42,627,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	55,534,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	6,148,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	49,386,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2012
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Lee Vista [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	4,350,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	34,643,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	4,845,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	4,350,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	39,488,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	43,838,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	18,172,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	25,666,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2000
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Orange Court [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	5,319,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	40,733,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	739,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	5,319,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	41,472,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	46,791,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	9,893,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	36,898,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2008
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Renaissance [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	4,144,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	39,987,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	5,639,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	4,144,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	45,626,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	49,770,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	22,520,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	27,250,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	1997
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Town Square [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	13,127,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	45,997,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	33,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	13,127,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	46,030,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	59,157,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	4,968,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	54,189,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2012
Current Communities [Member] | Camden World Gateway [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	5,785,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	51,821,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	5,516,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	5,785,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	57,337,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	63,122,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	16,296,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	46,826,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2005
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Bay [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	7,450,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	63,283,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	9,141,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	7,450,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	72,424,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	79,874,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	31,189,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	48,685,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	1998/2002
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Lakes [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	3,106,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	22,746,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	13,812,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	3,106,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	36,558,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	39,664,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	28,262,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	11,402,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	1997
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Montague [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	3,576,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	16,534,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	22,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	3,576,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	16,556,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	20,132,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	2,258,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	17,874,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2012
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Preserve [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	1,206,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	17,982,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	6,578,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	1,206,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	24,560,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	25,766,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	11,860,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	13,906,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	1997
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Providence Lakes [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	2,020,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	14,855,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	6,343,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	2,020,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	21,198,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	23,218,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	9,526,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	13,692,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2002
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Royal Palms [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	2,147,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	38,339,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	2,117,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	2,147,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	40,456,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	42,603,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	9,957,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	32,646,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2007
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Westchase Park [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	11,955,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	36,254,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	80,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	11,955,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	36,334,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	48,289,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	4,221,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	44,068,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2012
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Westshore [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	1,734,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	10,819,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	7,037,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	1,734,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	17,856,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	19,590,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	12,855,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	6,735,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	1997
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Woods [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	2,693,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	19,930,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	10,463,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	2,693,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	30,393,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	33,086,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	20,899,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	12,187,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	1999
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Brookwood [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	7,174,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	31,984,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	6,536,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	7,174,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	38,520,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	45,694,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	11,909,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	33,785,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Amount of Encumbrances	22,624,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2005
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Creekstone [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	5,017,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	19,912,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	619,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	5,017,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	20,531,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	25,548,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	1,854,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	23,694,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2012
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Deerfield [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	4,895,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	21,922,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	5,523,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	4,895,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	27,445,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	32,340,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	8,313,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	24,027,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Amount of Encumbrances	19,220,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2005
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Dunwoody [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	5,290,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	23,642,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	6,896,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	5,290,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	30,538,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	35,828,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	9,261,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	26,567,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Amount of Encumbrances	21,168,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2005
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Fourth Ward [Member] [Domain]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	10,477,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	51,258,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	83,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	10,477,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	51,341,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	61,818,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	366,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	61,452,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2014
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Midtown Atlanta [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	6,196,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	33,828,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	4,341,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	6,196,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	38,169,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	44,365,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	12,187,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	32,178,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Amount of Encumbrances	20,565,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2005
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Peachtree City [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	6,536,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	29,063,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	3,365,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	6,536,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	32,428,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	38,964,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	10,349,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	28,615,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2005
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Shiloh [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	4,181,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	18,798,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	4,210,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	4,181,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	23,008,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	27,189,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	7,142,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	20,047,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Amount of Encumbrances	10,576,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2005
Current Communities [Member] | Camden St Clair [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	7,526,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	27,486,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	6,751,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	7,526,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	34,237,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	41,763,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	10,707,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	31,056,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Amount of Encumbrances	21,646,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2005
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Stockbridge [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	5,071,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	22,693,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	3,019,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	5,071,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	25,712,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	30,783,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	8,338,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	22,445,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Amount of Encumbrances	14,332,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2005
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Vantage [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	11,787,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	68,822,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	918,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	11,787,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	69,740,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	81,527,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	3,578,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	77,949,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2013
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Bel Air [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	3,594,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	31,221,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	6,775,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	3,594,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	37,996,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	41,590,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	22,551,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	19,039,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	1998
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Breeze [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	2,894,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	15,828,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	5,309,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	2,894,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	21,137,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	24,031,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	12,176,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	11,855,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	1998
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Canyon [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	1,802,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	11,666,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	5,038,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	1,802,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	16,704,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	18,506,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	10,047,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	8,459,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	1998
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Centre [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	172,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	1,166,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	384,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	172,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	1,550,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	1,722,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	951,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	771,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	1998
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Commons [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	2,476,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	20,073,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	6,569,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	2,476,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	26,642,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	29,118,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	18,016,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	11,102,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	1998
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Cove [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	1,382,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	6,266,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	1,862,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	1,382,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	8,128,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	9,510,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	5,204,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	4,306,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	1998
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Del Mar [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	4,404,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	35,264,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	14,183,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	4,404,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	49,447,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	53,851,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	29,696,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	24,155,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	1998
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Fairways [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	3,969,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	15,543,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	9,981,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	3,969,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	25,524,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	29,493,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	16,874,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	12,619,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	1998
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Hills [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	853,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	7,834,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	1,703,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	853,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	9,537,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	10,390,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	5,988,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	4,402,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	1998
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Legends [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	1,370,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	6,382,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	1,355,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	1,370,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	7,737,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	9,107,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	4,344,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	4,763,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	1998
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Palisades [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	8,406,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	31,497,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	8,797,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	8,406,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	40,294,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	48,700,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	22,914,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	25,786,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	1998
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Pines [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	3,496,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	21,852,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	1,094,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	3,496,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	22,946,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	26,442,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	2,595,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	23,847,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2012
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Pointe [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	2,058,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	14,879,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	3,242,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	2,058,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	18,121,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	20,179,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	9,782,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	10,397,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	1998
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Summit [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	11,212,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	18,399,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	992,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	11,212,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	19,391,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	30,603,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	2,186,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	28,417,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2012
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Tiara [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	7,709,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	28,644,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	1,025,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	7,709,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	29,669,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	37,378,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	3,335,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	34,043,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2012
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Vintage [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	3,641,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	19,255,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	5,565,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	3,641,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	24,820,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	28,461,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	15,199,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	13,262,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	1998
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Ballantyne [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	4,503,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	30,250,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	7,150,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	4,503,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	37,400,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	41,903,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	11,842,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	30,061,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Amount of Encumbrances	26,025,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2005
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Cotton Mills [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	4,246,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	19,147,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	5,358,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	4,246,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	24,505,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	28,751,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	7,936,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	20,815,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2005
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Dilworth [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	516,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	16,633,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	1,715,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	516,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	18,348,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	18,864,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	5,181,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	13,683,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Amount of Encumbrances	13,073,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2006
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Fairview [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	1,283,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	7,223,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	3,575,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	1,283,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	10,798,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	12,081,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	3,847,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	8,234,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2005
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Foxcroft [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	1,408,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	7,919,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	3,547,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	1,408,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	11,466,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	12,874,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	4,337,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	8,537,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2005
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Grandview [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	7,570,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	33,859,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	6,412,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	7,570,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	40,271,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	47,841,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	12,955,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	34,886,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2005
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Sedgebrook [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	5,266,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	29,211,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	6,366,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	5,266,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	35,577,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	40,843,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	11,256,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	29,587,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Amount of Encumbrances	21,306,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2005
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Simsbury [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	1,152,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	6,499,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	2,168,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	1,152,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	8,667,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	9,819,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	2,807,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	7,012,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2005
Current Communities [Member] | Camden South End Square [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	6,625,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	29,175,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	5,981,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	6,625,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	35,156,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	41,781,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	10,825,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	30,956,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2005
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Stonecrest [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	3,941,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	22,021,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	5,396,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	3,941,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	27,417,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	31,358,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	8,867,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	22,491,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2005
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Touchstone [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	1,203,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	6,772,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	2,574,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	1,203,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	9,346,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	10,549,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	3,657,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	6,892,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2005
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Crest [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	4,412,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	31,108,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	2,982,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	4,412,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	34,090,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	38,502,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	10,698,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	27,804,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2005
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Governors Village [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	3,669,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	20,508,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	2,732,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	3,669,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	23,240,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	26,909,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	7,592,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	19,317,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Amount of Encumbrances	13,004,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2005
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Lake Pine [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	5,746,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	31,714,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	6,256,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	5,746,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	37,970,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	43,716,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	12,478,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	31,238,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Amount of Encumbrances	26,212,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2005
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Manor Park [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	2,535,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	47,159,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	1,498,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	2,535,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	48,657,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	51,192,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	14,480,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	36,712,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Amount of Encumbrances	29,675,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2006
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Overlook [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	4,591,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	25,563,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	7,747,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	4,591,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	33,310,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	37,901,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	10,378,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	27,523,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2005
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Reunion Park [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	3,302,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	18,457,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	4,480,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	3,302,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	22,937,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	26,239,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	7,522,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	18,717,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Amount of Encumbrances	19,961,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2005
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Westwood [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	4,567,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	25,519,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	4,103,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	4,567,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	29,622,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	34,189,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	9,401,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	24,788,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Amount of Encumbrances	19,907,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2005
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Cedar Hills [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	2,684,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	20,931,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	222,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	2,684,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	21,153,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	23,837,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	5,654,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	18,183,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2008
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Gaines Ranch [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	5,094,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	37,100,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	8,667,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	5,094,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	45,767,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	50,861,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	13,411,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	37,450,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2005
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Huntingdon [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	2,289,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	17,393,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	8,229,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	2,289,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	25,622,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	27,911,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	13,566,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	14,345,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	1995
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Stoneleigh [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	3,498,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	31,285,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	6,495,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	3,498,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	37,780,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	41,278,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	10,530,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	30,748,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2006
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Breakers [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	1,055,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	13,024,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	7,542,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	1,055,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	20,566,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	21,621,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	10,977,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	10,644,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	1996
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Copper Ridge [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	1,204,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	9,180,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	6,972,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	1,204,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	16,152,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	17,356,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	11,844,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	5,512,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	1993
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Miramar [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	0
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	38,784,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	17,524,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	0
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	56,308,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	56,308,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	19,811,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	36,497,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	1994-2014
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Addison [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	11,516,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	29,332,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	5,300,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	11,516,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	34,632,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	46,148,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	4,208,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	41,940,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2012
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Belmont [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	12,521,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	61,522,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	762,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	12,521,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	62,284,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	74,805,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	5,682,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	69,123,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2012
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Buckingham [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	2,704,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	21,251,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	8,326,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	2,704,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	29,577,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	32,281,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	14,147,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	18,134,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	1997
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Centreport [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	1,613,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	12,644,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	4,988,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	1,613,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	17,632,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	19,245,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	8,544,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	10,701,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	1997
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Cimarron [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	2,231,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	14,092,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	6,615,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	2,231,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	20,707,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	22,938,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	11,410,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	11,528,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	1997
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Farmers Market [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	17,341,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	74,193,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	13,002,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	17,341,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	87,195,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	104,536,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	34,023,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	70,513,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Amount of Encumbrances	50,711,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2001/2005
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Henderson [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	3,842,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	15,256,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	113,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	3,842,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	15,369,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	19,211,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	1,550,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	17,661,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2012
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Legacy Creek [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	2,052,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	12,896,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	5,590,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	2,052,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	18,486,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	20,538,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	9,481,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	11,057,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	1997
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Legacy Park [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	2,560,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	15,449,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	6,405,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	2,560,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	21,854,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	24,414,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	11,121,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	13,293,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Amount of Encumbrances	13,866,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	1997
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Valley Park [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	3,096,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	14,667,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	13,279,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	3,096,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	27,946,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	31,042,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	24,000,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	7,042,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	1994
Current Communities [Member] | Camden City Centre [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	4,976,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	44,735,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	954,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	4,976,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	45,689,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	50,665,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	11,962,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	38,703,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Amount of Encumbrances	33,795,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2007
Current Communities [Member] | Camden City Centre Two [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	5,101,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	28,131,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	19,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	5,101,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	28,150,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	33,251,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	2,612,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	30,639,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2013
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Greenway [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	16,916,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	43,933,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	15,942,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	16,916,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	59,875,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	76,791,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	27,237,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	49,554,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Amount of Encumbrances	52,360,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	1999
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Holly Springs [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	11,108,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	42,852,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	7,401,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	11,108,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	50,253,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	61,361,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	5,594,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	55,767,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2012
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Midtown [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	4,583,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	18,026,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	8,231,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	4,583,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	26,257,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	30,840,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	12,532,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	18,308,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Amount of Encumbrances	28,058,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	1999
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Oak Crest [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	2,078,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	20,941,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	3,363,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	2,078,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	24,304,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	26,382,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	9,470,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	16,912,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Amount of Encumbrances	17,309,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2003
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Park [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	4,922,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	16,453,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	2,035,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	4,922,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	18,488,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	23,410,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	2,133,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	21,277,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2012
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Plaza [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	7,204,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	31,044,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	635,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	7,204,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	31,679,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	38,883,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	4,535,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	34,348,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Amount of Encumbrances	21,120,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2007
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Post Oak [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	14,302,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	92,557,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	6,030,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	14,302,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	98,587,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	112,889,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	5,406,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	107,483,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2013
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Royal Oaks [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	1,055,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	20,046,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	520,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	1,055,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	20,566,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	21,621,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	6,482,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	15,139,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2006
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Royal Oaks Two [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	587,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	12,743,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	14,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	587,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	12,757,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	13,344,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	1,642,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	11,702,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2012
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Stonebridge [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	1,016,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	7,137,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	3,637,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	1,016,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	10,774,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	11,790,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	6,822,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	4,968,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	1993
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Sugar Grove [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	7,614,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	27,594,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	1,056,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	7,614,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	28,650,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	36,264,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	3,138,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	33,126,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2012
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Travis Street [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	1,780,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	29,104,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	274,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	1,780,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	29,378,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	31,158,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	6,639,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	24,519,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Amount of Encumbrances	21,614,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2010
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Vanderbilt [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	16,076,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	44,918,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	17,200,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	16,076,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	62,118,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	78,194,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	35,596,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	42,598,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Amount of Encumbrances	73,165,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	1994/1997
Current Communities [Member] | Camden Whispering Oaks [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	1,188,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	26,242,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	369,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	1,188,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	26,611,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	27,799,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	6,984,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	20,815,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	2008
Construction Communities [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	0
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	568,810,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	0
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	0
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	568,810,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	568,810,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	2,458,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	566,352,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Amount of Encumbrances	0
Construction Communities [Member] | Camden Chandler [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	0
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	36,448,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	0
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	0
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	36,448,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	36,448,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	4,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	36,444,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	N/A
Construction Communities [Member] | Camden Flatirons [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	0	[1]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	74,231,000	[1]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	0	[1]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	0	[1]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	74,231,000	[1]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	74,231,000	[1]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	906,000	[1]
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	73,325,000	[1]
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	N/A	[1]
Construction Communities [Member] | Camden Gallery [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	0
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	28,915,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	0
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	0
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	28,915,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	28,915,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	28,915,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	N/A
Construction Communities [Member] | Camden Glendale [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	0
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	94,797,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	0
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	0
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	94,797,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	94,797,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	3,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	94,794,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	N/A
Construction Communities [Member] | Camden Hayden [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	0	[1]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	41,085,000	[1]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	0	[1]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	0	[1]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	41,085,000	[1]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	41,085,000	[1]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	84,000	[1]
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	41,001,000	[1]
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	N/A	[1]
Construction Communities [Member] | Camden La Frontera [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	0	[1]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	34,949,000	[1]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	0	[1]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	0	[1]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	34,949,000	[1]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	34,949,000	[1]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	416,000	[1]
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	34,533,000	[1]
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	N/A	[1]
Construction Communities [Member] | Camden Lamar Heights [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	0	[1]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	45,564,000	[1]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	0	[1]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	0	[1]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	45,564,000	[1]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	45,564,000	[1]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	470,000	[1]
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	45,094,000	[1]
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	N/A	[1]
Construction Communities [Member] | Camden Lincoln Station [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	0
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	8,403,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	0
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	0
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	8,403,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	8,403,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	8,403,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	N/A
Construction Communities [Member] | Camden McGowen Station [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	0
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	11,214,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	0
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	0
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	11,214,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	11,214,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	11,214,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	N/A
Construction Communities [Member] | Camden Paces [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	0	[1]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	98,337,000	[1]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	0	[1]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	0	[1]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	98,337,000	[1]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	98,337,000	[1]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	568,000	[1]
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	97,769,000	[1]
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	N/A	[1]
Construction Communities [Member] | Camden Victory Park [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	0
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	33,169,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	0
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	0
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	33,169,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	33,169,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	7,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	33,162,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	N/A
Construction Communities [Member] | The Camden [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	0
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	61,698,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	0
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	0
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	61,698,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	61,698,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	61,698,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	N/A
Development Pipeline Communities [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	0
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	105,716,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	0
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	0
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	105,716,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	105,716,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	0
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	105,716,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Amount of Encumbrances	0
Development Pipeline Communities [Member] | Camden Atlantic [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	0
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	12,759,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	0
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	0
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	12,759,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	12,759,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	12,759,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	N/A
Development Pipeline Communities [Member] | Camden Buckhead [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	0
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	20,908,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	0
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	0
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	20,908,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	20,908,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	20,908,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	N/A
Development Pipeline Communities [Member] | Camden Conte [Domain]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	0
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	18,303,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	0
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	0
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	18,303,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	18,303,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	18,303,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	N/A
Development Pipeline Communities [Member] | Camden NoMa II [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	0
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	22,149,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	0
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	0
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	22,149,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	22,149,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	22,149,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	N/A
Development Pipeline Communities [Member] | Camden Shady Grove [Member] [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	0
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	31,597,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	0
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	0
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	31,597,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	31,597,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	31,597,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	N/A
Land Holdings [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	0
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	10,550,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	0
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	0
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	10,550,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	10,550,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	10,550,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	N/A
Corporate [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	0
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	3,413,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	0
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	0
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	3,413,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	3,413,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	3,413,000
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Construction Completion Or Acquisition Date	N/A
Total Land Holdings and Corporate [Member]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Land	0
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Initial Cost of Buildings and Improvements	13,963,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Improvements	0
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land	0
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements	13,963,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Carrying Amount of Land and Buildings and Improvements	13,963,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Accumulated Depreciation	0
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation Total Cost Of Real Estate Assets Net Of Accumulated Depreciation	13,963,000
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Amount of Encumbrances	$0
[1]	Properties are in lease-up at DecemberB 31, 2014. Balances presented here includes costs which are included in buildings and improvements and land on the consolidated balance sheet at DecemberB 31, 2014. These costs related to completed unit turns for these properties.

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Schedule III - Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation Schedule III - Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation (Changes in Total Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Schedule III - Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Abstract]
Balance, beginning of period	$7,072,181,000	$6,673,914,000	$5,819,540,000
Acquisition of operating properties and unconsolidated joint ventures	61,736,000	221,421,000	797,477,000
Development and repositions	469,048,000	306,950,000	232,296,000
Improvements	58,233,000	67,049,000	60,426,000
Cost of real estate sold b other	-172,475,000	-197,153,000	-176,872,000
Classification to held for sale	-67,207,000	0	-58,953,000
Balance, end of period	7,421,516,000	7,072,181,000	6,673,914,000
Balance, Beginning of period	1,643,713,000	1,518,896,000	1,432,799,000
Depreciation	229,256,000	203,897,000	185,546,000
Dispositions	-94,043,000	-79,080,000	-72,465,000
Transfers to held for sale	-40,064,000	0	-26,984,000
Balance, End of period	1,738,862,000	1,643,713,000	1,518,896,000
Real Estate, Federal Income Tax Basis	$6,400,000,000