Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Net income	$ 27,614	$ 21,170	$ 48,004	$ 43,035
Net change in derivative financial instruments	7,175	(7,267)	8,100	(7,266)
Total comprehensive income	34,789	13,903	56,104	35,769
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests:
Consolidated real estate entities	(58)	(35)	(55)	(41)
Operating Partnership	(88)	(36)	(141)	(95)
Total Company comprehensive income	34,643	13,832	55,908	35,633
Post Apartment Homes, L.P. [Member]
Net income	27,614	21,170	48,004	43,035
Net change in derivative financial instruments	7,175	(7,267)	8,100	(7,266)
Total comprehensive income	34,789	13,903	56,104	35,769
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests:
Consolidated real estate entities	(58)	(35)	(55)	(41)
Total Operating Partnership comprehensive income	$ 34,731	$ 13,868	$ 56,049	$ 35,728