EXHIBIT 23.1

                          INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement of
Camden Property Trust on Form S-3 of our reports dated January 29, 2002,
appearing in or incorporated by reference in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of
Camden Property Trust for the year ended December 31, 2001 and to the reference
to us under the heading "Experts" in the prospectus, which is part of this
Registration Statement.


/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Houston, Texas

February 11, 2003