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Exhibit 23.2
CONSENT
OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-3
(Nos. 333-55078, 333-157884 and 333-158081) and Form S-8 (Nos. 033-84510, 333-14155, 333-27201,
333-27203, 333-27205, 333-60333, 333-123829 and 333-150399) of Colonial Properties Trust and
subsidiaries (the Company) of our report dated February 27, 2009, except for the effects
of the changes in disclosure for reportable segments discussed in Note 10, the changes in
noncontrolling interest discussed in Note 2, and changes in earnings per share discussed in Note 2,
collectively as to which the date is May 21, 2009 and except for changes in items reflected in
discontinued operations discussed in Note 5, as to which the date is February 26, 2010
relating to the financial statements and financial statement schedules, which appears in this
Form 10-K.
/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Birmingham, Alabama
February 26, 2010
Birmingham, Alabama
February 26, 2010