Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Net income	$ 22,071	$ 19,651	$ 42,204	$ 39,636
Net change in derivative financial instruments	(1,857)	753	(3,713)	(795)
Total comprehensive income	20,214	20,404	38,491	38,841
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests:
Operating Partnership	(43)	(42)	(81)	(81)
Total Company comprehensive income	20,171	20,362	38,410	38,760
Post Apartment Homes, L.P. [Member]
Net income	22,071	19,651	42,204	39,636
Net change in derivative financial instruments	(1,857)	753	(3,713)	(795)
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests:
Total Operating Partnership comprehensive income	$ 20,214	$ 20,404	$ 38,491	$ 38,841