Transactions Related to the Partnership (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Net loss attributable to Archrock stockholders	$ (11,685)	$ (1,819)
Additional Paid in Capital Adjustments from Changes in Ownership of Partnership	0	600
Change from net loss attributable to Archrock stockholders and transfers to/from the noncontrolling interest	$ (11,685)	$ (1,219)