Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Amortization of in-place leases		$ 50,300	$ 22,200
Amortization of Below Market Lease		8,600	1,100
Capitalized interest	$ 20,200	18,100	16,700
Capitalized real estate taxes	$ 3,400	$ 4,200	$ 2,800
Percentage Of Rental Revenue And Other Income From Leasing Of Apartment Homes	99.00%	99.00%	99.00%
Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value, Amount	$ 14,300	$ 11,100
Camden Operating L P [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership, Members or Limited Partners, Ownership Interest	93.00%
Limited Liability Company (LLC) or Limited Partnership (LP), Managing Member or General Partner, Ownership Interest	1.00%
Camden Summit Partnership L P [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership, Members or Limited Partners, Ownership Interest	95.00%
Limited Liability Company (LLC) or Limited Partnership (LP), Managing Member or General Partner, Ownership Interest	1.00%
Residential Leases [Member] | Maximum [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Lessor, Operating Lease, Term of Contract	14 months