Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Net income	$ 19,651	$ 47,991	$ 39,636	$ 62,244
Net change in derivative financial instruments	753	(1,507)	(795)	(1,487)
Total comprehensive income	20,404	46,484	38,841	60,757
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests:
Consolidated real estate entities	0	(154)	0	(138)
Operating Partnership	(42)	(114)	(81)	(147)
Total Company comprehensive income	20,362	46,216	38,760	60,472
Post Apartment Homes, L.P. [Member]
Net income	19,651	47,991	39,636	62,244
Net change in derivative financial instruments	753	(1,507)	(795)	(1,487)
Total comprehensive income	20,404	46,484	38,841	60,757
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests:
Consolidated real estate entities	0	(154)	0	(138)
Total Operating Partnership comprehensive income	$ 20,404	$ 46,330	$ 38,841	$ 60,619