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                                                                    EXHIBIT 23.1

                      CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS


We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration
Statement on Form S-8 (No. 33-85712) of Post Properties, Inc. of our report
dated March 8, 1996 appearing on Page 37 of this Form 10-K/A.

Price Waterhouse LLP

Atlanta Georgia

   
July 19, 1996