EARNINGS PER SHARE (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
BASIC EPS COMPUTATION FOR NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO EASTGROUP PROPERTIES, INC. COMMON STOCKHOLDERS
Numerator – net income attributable to common stockholders	$ 9,118	$ 7,643	$ 17,490	$ 14,797
Denominator - Weighted average shares outstanding	31,137	29,991	30,972	29,900
DILUTED EPS COMPUTATION FOR NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO EASTGROUP PROPERTIES, INC. COMMON STOCKHOLDERS
Numerator – net income attributable to common stockholders	$ 9,118	$ 7,643	$ 17,490	$ 14,797
Denominator - Weighted average shares outstanding	31,137	29,991	30,972	29,900
Common stock options	0	1	0	2
Unvested restricted stock	107	104	91	88
Total Shares	31,244	30,096	31,063	29,990