Exhibit 23.1



                  CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

   
As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by 
reference in this registration statement of our reports dated March 5, 1999 
included in Gables Residential Trust's Form 10-K for the year ended December 
31, 1998, our reports dated March 5, 1999 included in Gables Realty Limited 
Partnership's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1998, and to all 
references to our Firm included in this registration statement.
    
/s/ Arthur Andersen LLP
   
Atlanta, Georgia
April 8, 1999