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SUBSEQUENT EVENTS	12 Months Ended
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS	Dec. 31, 2016
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS	SUBSEQUENT EVENTS On February 7, 2017, EastGroup closed the acquisition of a three-building business distribution complex along the Georgia 400 in Atlanta, a new market for the Company. The buildings, which contain a total of 238,000 square feet and are currently 100% leased, were acquired for $20 million.