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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2018
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Amortization of Intangible Assets	$ 3.6	$ 3.6	$ 5.5	$ 5.5
Capitalized interest	3.2	3.7	5.9	7.4
Capitalized real estate taxes	0.7	0.7	2.0	$ 1.5
Outstanding notes receivable	9.3		$ 9.3		$ 9.3
Weighted average interest rate on outstanding notes receivable			7.00%	4.00%
Amortization of Below Market Lease	$ 0.1	$ 0.1	$ 0.1	$ 0.2
Camden Summit Partnership L P [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Outstanding common limited partnership units, ownership interest			95.00%
General Partner of Consolidated Operating Partnerships, Ownership Interest			1.00%
Camden Operating L P [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Outstanding common limited partnership units, ownership interest			92.00%
General Partner of Consolidated Operating Partnerships, Ownership Interest			1.00%