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Operating Partnerships (Details) shares in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016 shares
Camden Operating L P [Member]
Percentage Of Real Estate Properties Held With Operating Partnership	4.00%
Units of Partnership Interest, Amount	11.9
Limited Liability Company (LLC) or Limited Partnership (LP), Members or Limited Partners, Ownership Interest	92.00%
Limited Liability Company (LLC) or Limited Partnership (LP), Managing Member or General Partner, Ownership Interest	1.00%
Limited Partners' Capital Account, Units Outstanding	0.8
Camden Summit Partnership L P [Member]
Percentage Of Real Estate Properties Held With Operating Partnership	34.00%
Units of Partnership Interest, Amount	22.8
Limited Liability Company (LLC) or Limited Partnership (LP), Members or Limited Partners, Ownership Interest	94.00%
Limited Liability Company (LLC) or Limited Partnership (LP), Managing Member or General Partner, Ownership Interest	1.00%
Limited Partners' Capital Account, Units Outstanding	1.1

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