Acquisitions and Dispositions (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2026 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2026 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2025 USD ($)	Feb. 27, 2025	Jan. 23, 2025
Business Combination [Line Items]
Gain on sale of operating property, including land		$ 68,100	$ 0
Payments to Acquire Real Estate		0	$ 196,355
Camden West Nashville
Business Combination [Line Items]
Number of Units in Real Estate Property				435
Camden Leander
Business Combination [Line Items]
Number of Units in Real Estate Property					352
Camden Leander & Camden West Nashville
Business Combination [Line Items]
Payments to Acquire Real Estate		199,000
Camden Alpharetta | Subsequent Event [Member]
Business Combination [Line Items]
Number of Units in Real Estate Property	269
Camden at Lake Nona | Subsequent Event [Member]
Business Combination [Line Items]
Number of Units in Real Estate Property	288
Camden Alpharetta and Camden at Lake Nona | Subsequent Event [Member]
Business Combination [Line Items]
Payments to Acquire Real Estate	$ 171,300
Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations [Member]
Business Combination [Line Items]
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment		77,000
Gain on sale of operating property, including land		67,900
Restricted Cash		$ 76,400