Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Amortization of in-place leases	$ 15,500
Capitalized interest	14,100	$ 17,900	$ 20,200
Capitalized real estate taxes	2,300	3,200	$ 3,400
Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value, Amount	20,000	$ 16,600
Restricted Cash [Abstract]
Amortization of above and below Market Leases	$ 300
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