Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Net income	$ 20,190	$ 156,435	$ 59,826	$ 218,679
Net change in derivative financial instruments	(1,220)	2,167	(2,015)	680
Total comprehensive income	18,970	158,602	57,811	219,359
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests:
Consolidated real estate entities		(22,416)		(22,554)
Operating Partnership	(41)	(318)	(122)	(465)
Total Company comprehensive income	18,929	135,868	57,689	196,340
Post Apartment Homes, L.P. [Member]
Net income	20,190	156,435	59,826	218,679
Net change in derivative financial instruments	(1,220)	2,167	(2,015)	680
Total comprehensive income	18,970	158,602	57,811	219,359
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests:
Consolidated real estate entities		(22,416)		(22,554)
Total Operating Partnership comprehensive income	$ 18,970	$ 136,186	$ 57,811	$ 196,805