Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Net income	$ 22,322	$ 8,828	$ 65,357	$ 21,675
Net change in derivative financial instruments	(2,741)		(10,007)
Total comprehensive income	19,581	8,828	55,350	21,675
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests:
Consolidated real estate entities	(55)	(9)	(96)	(56)
Operating Partnership	(54)	(25)	(149)	(54)
Total Company comprehensive income	19,472	8,794	55,105	21,565
Post Apartment Homes, L.P. [Member]
Net income	22,322	8,828	65,357	21,675
Net change in derivative financial instruments	(2,741)		(10,007)
Total comprehensive income	19,581	8,828	55,350	21,675
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests:
Consolidated real estate entities	(55)	(9)	(96)	(56)
Total Operating Partnership comprehensive income	$ 19,526	$ 8,819	$ 55,254	$ 21,619