Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2011
Net income	$ 21,865	$ 3,013
Net change in derivative financial instruments	1
Total comprehensive income	21,866	3,013
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests:
Consolidated real estate entities	(6)	11
Operating Partnership	(59)	1
Total Company comprehensive income	21,801	3,025
Post Apartment Homes, L.P. [Member]
Net income	21,865	3,013
Net change in derivative financial instruments	1
Total comprehensive income	21,866	3,013
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests:
Consolidated real estate entities	(6)	11
Total Operating Partnership comprehensive income	$ 21,860	$ 3,024