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Document And Entity Information
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014
Jul. 25, 2014
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name CAMDEN PROPERTY TRUST  
Entity Central Index Key 0000906345  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2014  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2014  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   85,648,317