XML 64 R156.htm IDEA: XBRL DOCUMENT v2.4.1.9
Schedule III - Section 11 (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 $ 3,689,795us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances      
Land 3,472,298us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand      
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 12,307,759us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 77,450us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements      
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 15,857,507us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue 6,699,547us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue 1,684,115us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue 187,549us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
Accumulated Depreciation 775,050us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation 205,712us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation 45,050us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation 12,062us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
Dollar General [Member] | Burkeville, VA [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_BurkevilleVAMember
     
Land 160us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_BurkevilleVAMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 906us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_BurkevilleVAMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_BurkevilleVAMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,066us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_BurkevilleVAMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 134us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_BurkevilleVAMember
     
Dollar General [Member] | Chesterfield, VA [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 400us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_ChesterfieldVAMember
     
Land 242us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_ChesterfieldVAMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 726us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_ChesterfieldVAMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_ChesterfieldVAMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 968us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_ChesterfieldVAMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 117us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_ChesterfieldVAMember
     
Dollar General [Member] | Danville, VA [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 300us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_DanvilleVAMember
     
Land 155us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_DanvilleVAMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 621us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_DanvilleVAMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_DanvilleVAMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 776us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_DanvilleVAMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 100us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_DanvilleVAMember
     
Dollar General [Member] | Hopewell, VA [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 500us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_HopewellVAMember
     
Land 584us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_HopewellVAMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 713us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_HopewellVAMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_HopewellVAMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,297us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_HopewellVAMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 115us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_HopewellVAMember
     
Dollar General [Member] | Hot Springs, VA [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 400us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_HotSpringsVAMember
     
Land 283us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_HotSpringsVAMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 661us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_HotSpringsVAMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_HotSpringsVAMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 944us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_HotSpringsVAMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 107us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_HotSpringsVAMember
     
Dollar General [Member] | Mellen, WI [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 300us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MellenWIMember
     
Land 79us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MellenWIMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 711us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MellenWIMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MellenWIMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 790us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MellenWIMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 122us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MellenWIMember
     
Dollar General [Member] | Minong, WI [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 300us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MinongWIMember
     
Land 38us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MinongWIMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 727us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MinongWIMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MinongWIMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 765us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MinongWIMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 124us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MinongWIMember
     
Dollar General [Member] | Solon Springs, WI [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 300us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_SolonSpringsWIMember
     
Land 76us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_SolonSpringsWIMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 685us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_SolonSpringsWIMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_SolonSpringsWIMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 761us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_SolonSpringsWIMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 117us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_SolonSpringsWIMember
     
Dollar General [Member] | Chelyan, WV [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_ChelyanWVMember
     
Land 273us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_ChelyanWVMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 1,092us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_ChelyanWVMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_ChelyanWVMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,365us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_ChelyanWVMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 79us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_ChelyanWVMember
     
Dollar General [Member] | Cowen, WV [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_CowenWVMember
     
Land 196us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_CowenWVMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 783us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_CowenWVMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_CowenWVMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 979us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_CowenWVMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 86us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_CowenWVMember
     
Dollar General [Member] | Elkview, WV [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_ElkviewWVMember
     
Land 274us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_ElkviewWVMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 823us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_ElkviewWVMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_ElkviewWVMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,097us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_ElkviewWVMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 64us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_ElkviewWVMember
     
Dollar General [Member] | Mcmechen, WV [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_McmechenWVMember
     
Land 91us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_McmechenWVMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 819us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_McmechenWVMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_McmechenWVMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 910us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_McmechenWVMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 90us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_McmechenWVMember
     
Dollar General [Member] | Millwood, WV [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MillwoodWVMember
     
Land 98us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MillwoodWVMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 881us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MillwoodWVMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MillwoodWVMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 979us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MillwoodWVMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 72us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MillwoodWVMember
     
Dollar General [Member] | Oceana, WV [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_OceanaWVMember
     
Land 317us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_OceanaWVMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 1,023us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_OceanaWVMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_OceanaWVMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,340us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_OceanaWVMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 10us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_OceanaWVMember
     
Dollar General [Member] | Powhatan Point, WV [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PowhatanPointWVMember
     
Land 138us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PowhatanPointWVMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 784us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PowhatanPointWVMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PowhatanPointWVMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 922us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PowhatanPointWVMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 64us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PowhatanPointWVMember
     
Dollar General [Member] | Berkeley, MO [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_BerkeleyMOMember
     
Land 132us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_BerkeleyMOMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 748us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_BerkeleyMOMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_BerkeleyMOMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 880us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_BerkeleyMOMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 93us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_BerkeleyMOMember
     
Dollar General [Member] | Little Rock, AR [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_LittleRockARMember
     
Land 73us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_LittleRockARMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 412us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_LittleRockARMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_LittleRockARMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 485us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_LittleRockARMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 34us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_LittleRockARMember
     
Dollar General [Member] | Lakeland, FL [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_LakelandFLMember
     
Land 413us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_LakelandFLMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 1,810us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_LakelandFLMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_LakelandFLMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 2,223us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_LakelandFLMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 87us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_LakelandFLMember
     
Dollar General [Member] | Palatka, FL [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PalatkaFLMember
     
Land 113us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PalatkaFLMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 1,196us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PalatkaFLMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PalatkaFLMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,309us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PalatkaFLMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 42us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarGeneralMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PalatkaFLMember
     
Dollar Tree [Member] | Chiefland, FL [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarTreeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_ChieflandFLMember
     
Land 322us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarTreeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_ChieflandFLMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 1,123us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarTreeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_ChieflandFLMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarTreeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_ChieflandFLMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,445us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarTreeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_ChieflandFLMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 50us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DollarTreeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_ChieflandFLMember
     
DoPaco [Member] | St. Charles, IL [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 7,789us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DoPacoMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_St.CharlesILMember
     
Land 1,700us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DoPacoMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_St.CharlesILMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 8,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DoPacoMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_St.CharlesILMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DoPacoMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_St.CharlesILMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 9,700us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DoPacoMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_St.CharlesILMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 470us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DoPacoMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_St.CharlesILMember
     
DoPaco [Member] | Kinston, NC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 8,930us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DoPacoMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_KinstonNCMember
     
Land 569us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DoPacoMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_KinstonNCMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 8,307us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DoPacoMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_KinstonNCMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DoPacoMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_KinstonNCMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 8,876us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DoPacoMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_KinstonNCMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 464us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DoPacoMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_KinstonNCMember
     
Dragon China [Member] | Carlsbad, NM [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DragonChinaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_CarlsbadNMMember
     
Land 208us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DragonChinaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_CarlsbadNMMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 104us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DragonChinaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_CarlsbadNMMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DragonChinaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_CarlsbadNMMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 312us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DragonChinaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_CarlsbadNMMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 9us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DragonChinaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_CarlsbadNMMember
     
Dunkin Donuts/Baskin-Robbins [Member] | Dearborn Heights, MI [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DunkinDonutsBaskinRobbinsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_DearbornHeightsMIMember
     
Land 230us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DunkinDonutsBaskinRobbinsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_DearbornHeightsMIMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 846us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DunkinDonutsBaskinRobbinsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_DearbornHeightsMIMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DunkinDonutsBaskinRobbinsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_DearbornHeightsMIMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,076us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DunkinDonutsBaskinRobbinsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_DearbornHeightsMIMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 68us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_DunkinDonutsBaskinRobbinsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_DearbornHeightsMIMember
     
Earhart Corp Center [Member] | Ann Arbor, MI [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 28,818us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_EarhartCorpCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_AnnArborMIMember
     
Land 3,520us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_EarhartCorpCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_AnnArborMIMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 39,639us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_EarhartCorpCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_AnnArborMIMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_EarhartCorpCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_AnnArborMIMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 43,159us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_EarhartCorpCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_AnnArborMIMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 2,122us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_EarhartCorpCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_AnnArborMIMember
     
East Supreme Buffet [Member] | Whitehall, PA [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_EastSupremeBuffetMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_WhitehallPAMember
     
Land 384us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_EastSupremeBuffetMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_WhitehallPAMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 372us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_EastSupremeBuffetMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_WhitehallPAMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_EastSupremeBuffetMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_WhitehallPAMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 756us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_EastSupremeBuffetMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_WhitehallPAMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 16us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_EastSupremeBuffetMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_WhitehallPAMember
     
Eegee's [Member] | Tucson, AZ [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_EegeesMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_TucsonAZMember
     
Land 357us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_EegeesMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_TucsonAZMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 436us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_EegeesMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_TucsonAZMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_EegeesMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_TucsonAZMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 793us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_EegeesMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_TucsonAZMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 34us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_EegeesMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_TucsonAZMember
     
Einstein Bros. Bagels [Member] | Dearborn, MI [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_EinsteinBros.BagelsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_DearbornMIMember
     
Land 190us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_EinsteinBros.BagelsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_DearbornMIMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 724us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_EinsteinBros.BagelsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_DearbornMIMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_EinsteinBros.BagelsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_DearbornMIMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 914us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_EinsteinBros.BagelsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_DearbornMIMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 59us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_EinsteinBros.BagelsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_DearbornMIMember
     
El Chico [Member] | Killeen, TX [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_ElChicoMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_KilleenTXMember
     
Land 534us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_ElChicoMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_KilleenTXMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 992us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_ElChicoMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_KilleenTXMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_ElChicoMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_KilleenTXMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,526us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_ElChicoMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_KilleenTXMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 86us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_ElChicoMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_KilleenTXMember
     
El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant [Member] | Page, AZ [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_ElTapatioMexicanRestaurantMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PageAZMember
     
Land 170us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_ElTapatioMexicanRestaurantMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PageAZMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 133us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_ElTapatioMexicanRestaurantMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PageAZMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_ElTapatioMexicanRestaurantMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PageAZMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 303us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_ElTapatioMexicanRestaurantMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PageAZMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 12us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_ElTapatioMexicanRestaurantMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PageAZMember
     
Elite Production Services [Member] | Cuero, TX [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_EliteProductionServicesMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_CueroTXMember
     
Land 127us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_EliteProductionServicesMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_CueroTXMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 982us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_EliteProductionServicesMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_CueroTXMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_EliteProductionServicesMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_CueroTXMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,109us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_EliteProductionServicesMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_CueroTXMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 24us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_EliteProductionServicesMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_CueroTXMember
     
EMC Corporation [Member] | Bedford, MA [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 51,400us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_EMCCorporationMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_BedfordMAMember
     
Land 16,594us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_EMCCorporationMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_BedfordMAMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 75,137us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_EMCCorporationMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_BedfordMAMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_EMCCorporationMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_BedfordMAMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 91,731us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_EMCCorporationMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_BedfordMAMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 3,043us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_EMCCorporationMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_BedfordMAMember
     
Emdeon Business Services [Member] | Nashville, TN [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 4,700us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_EmdeonBusinessServicesMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_NashvilleTNMember
     
Land 688us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_EmdeonBusinessServicesMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_NashvilleTNMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 10,417us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_EmdeonBusinessServicesMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_NashvilleTNMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_EmdeonBusinessServicesMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_NashvilleTNMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 11,105us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_EmdeonBusinessServicesMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_NashvilleTNMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 382us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_EmdeonBusinessServicesMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_NashvilleTNMember
     
Encana Oil & Gas [Member] | Plano, TX [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 66,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_EncanaOilGasMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PlanoTXMember
     
Land 2,493us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_EncanaOilGasMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PlanoTXMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 95,231us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_EncanaOilGasMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PlanoTXMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_EncanaOilGasMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PlanoTXMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 97,724us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_EncanaOilGasMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PlanoTXMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 3,460us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_EncanaOilGasMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PlanoTXMember
     
Energy Maintenance Services US [Member] | Pasadena, TX [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_EnergyMaintenanceServicesUSMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PasadenaTXMember
     
Land 393us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_EnergyMaintenanceServicesUSMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PasadenaTXMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 2,878us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_EnergyMaintenanceServicesUSMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PasadenaTXMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_EnergyMaintenanceServicesUSMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PasadenaTXMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 3,271us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_EnergyMaintenanceServicesUSMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PasadenaTXMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 70us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_EnergyMaintenanceServicesUSMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PasadenaTXMember
     
Entegra Fastner Corporation [Member] | Wood Dale, IL [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 4,665us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_EntegraFastnerCorporationMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_WoodDaleILMember
     
Land 1,508us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_EntegraFastnerCorporationMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_WoodDaleILMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 6,937us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_EntegraFastnerCorporationMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_WoodDaleILMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_EntegraFastnerCorporationMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_WoodDaleILMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 8,445us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_EntegraFastnerCorporationMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_WoodDaleILMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 153us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_EntegraFastnerCorporationMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_WoodDaleILMember
     
Evans Exchange [Member] | Evans, GA [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 6,730us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_EvansExchangeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_EvansGAMember
     
Land 3,452us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_EvansExchangeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_EvansGAMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 9,821us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_EvansExchangeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_EvansGAMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_EvansExchangeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_EvansGAMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 13,273us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_EvansExchangeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_EvansGAMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 450us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_EvansExchangeMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_EvansGAMember
     
Exelis [Member] | Herndon, VA [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_ExelisMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_HerndonVAMember
     
Land 1,384us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_ExelisMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_HerndonVAMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 53,584us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_ExelisMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_HerndonVAMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_ExelisMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_HerndonVAMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 54,968us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_ExelisMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_HerndonVAMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 2,928us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_ExelisMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_HerndonVAMember
     
Experian [Member] | Schaumburg, IL [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_ExperianMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_SchaumburgILMember
     
Land 5,935us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_ExperianMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_SchaumburgILMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 26,003us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_ExperianMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_SchaumburgILMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_ExperianMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_SchaumburgILMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 31,938us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_ExperianMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_SchaumburgILMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 1,065us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_ExperianMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_SchaumburgILMember
     
Express Energy Services [Member] | Pleasanton, TX [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_ExpressEnergyServicesMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PleasantonTXMember
     
Land 413us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_ExpressEnergyServicesMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PleasantonTXMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 5,541us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_ExpressEnergyServicesMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PleasantonTXMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_ExpressEnergyServicesMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PleasantonTXMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 5,954us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_ExpressEnergyServicesMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PleasantonTXMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 134us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_ExpressEnergyServicesMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PleasantonTXMember
     
Express Scripts [Member] | Berkeley, MO [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 22,620us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_ExpressScriptsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_BerkeleyMOMember
     
Land 5,706us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_ExpressScriptsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_BerkeleyMOMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 32,333us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_ExpressScriptsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_BerkeleyMOMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_ExpressScriptsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_BerkeleyMOMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 38,039us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_ExpressScriptsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_BerkeleyMOMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 5,651us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_ExpressScriptsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_BerkeleyMOMember
     
Exterran Energy Solutions [Member] | Fort Worth, TX [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_ExterranEnergySolutionsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_FortWorthTXMember
     
Land 1,360us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_ExterranEnergySolutionsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_FortWorthTXMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 5,704us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_ExterranEnergySolutionsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_FortWorthTXMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_ExterranEnergySolutionsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_FortWorthTXMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 7,064us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_ExterranEnergySolutionsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_FortWorthTXMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 91us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_ExterranEnergySolutionsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_FortWorthTXMember
     
Falcon Valley Shopping Center [Member] | Lenexa, TX [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 6,375us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FalconValleyShoppingCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_LenexaTXMember
     
Land 2,081us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FalconValleyShoppingCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_LenexaTXMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 11,323us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FalconValleyShoppingCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_LenexaTXMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FalconValleyShoppingCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_LenexaTXMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 13,404us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FalconValleyShoppingCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_LenexaTXMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 530us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FalconValleyShoppingCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_LenexaTXMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Hopewell, VA [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_HopewellVAMember
     
Land 430us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_HopewellVAMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 987us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_HopewellVAMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_HopewellVAMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,417us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_HopewellVAMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 50us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_HopewellVAMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Nashville, TN [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_NashvilleTNMember
     
Land 334us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_NashvilleTNMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 1,275us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_NashvilleTNMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_NashvilleTNMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,609us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_NashvilleTNMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 23us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_NashvilleTNMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Plano, TX [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PlanoTXMember
     
Land 468us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PlanoTXMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 869us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PlanoTXMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PlanoTXMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,337us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PlanoTXMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 67us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PlanoTXMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Berkeley, MO [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 969us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_BerkeleyMOMember
     
Land 179us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_BerkeleyMOMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 1,391us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_BerkeleyMOMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_BerkeleyMOMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,570us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_BerkeleyMOMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 64us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_BerkeleyMOMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Fort Worth, TX [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_FortWorthTXMember
     
Land 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_FortWorthTXMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_FortWorthTXMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 670us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_FortWorthTXMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 670us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_FortWorthTXMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_FortWorthTXMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Bessemer, AL [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_BessemerALMember
     
Land 295us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_BessemerALMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 1,301us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_BessemerALMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_BessemerALMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,596us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_BessemerALMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 35us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_BessemerALMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Camden, AL [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_CamdenALMember
     
Land 137us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_CamdenALMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 851us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_CamdenALMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_CamdenALMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 988us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_CamdenALMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 28us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_CamdenALMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Grove Hill, AL [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_GroveHillALMember
     
Land 144us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_GroveHillALMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 741us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_GroveHillALMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_GroveHillALMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 885us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_GroveHillALMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 14us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_GroveHillALMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Hayneville, AL [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_HaynevilleALMember
     
Land 172us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_HaynevilleALMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 722us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_HaynevilleALMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_HaynevilleALMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 894us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_HaynevilleALMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 26us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_HaynevilleALMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Hoover, AL [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_HooverALMember
     
Land 368us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_HooverALMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 1,153us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_HooverALMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_HooverALMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,521us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_HooverALMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 19us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_HooverALMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Huntsville, AL [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_HuntsvilleALMember
     
Land 476us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_HuntsvilleALMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 1,092us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_HuntsvilleALMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_HuntsvilleALMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,568us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_HuntsvilleALMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 17us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_HuntsvilleALMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Jemison, AL [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 757us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_JemisonALMember
     
Land 143us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_JemisonALMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 997us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_JemisonALMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_JemisonALMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,140us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_JemisonALMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 49us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_JemisonALMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Marion, AL [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MarionALMember
     
Land 247us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MarionALMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 780us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MarionALMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MarionALMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,027us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MarionALMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 15us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MarionALMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Millbrook, AL [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MillbrookALMember
     
Land 316us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MillbrookALMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 1,052us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MillbrookALMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MillbrookALMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,368us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MillbrookALMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 18us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MillbrookALMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Montgomery, AL [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MontgomeryALMember
     
Land 218us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MontgomeryALMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 847us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MontgomeryALMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MontgomeryALMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,065us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MontgomeryALMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 14us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MontgomeryALMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Montgomery, AL 2 [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 959us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MontgomeryAL2Member
     
Land 533us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MontgomeryAL2Member
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 936us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MontgomeryAL2Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MontgomeryAL2Member
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,469us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MontgomeryAL2Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 47us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MontgomeryAL2Member
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Wilmer, AL [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_WilmerALMember
     
Land 221us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_WilmerALMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 791us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_WilmerALMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_WilmerALMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,012us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_WilmerALMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 26us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_WilmerALMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | El Dorado, AR [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_ElDoradoARMember
     
Land 151us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_ElDoradoARMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 806us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_ElDoradoARMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_ElDoradoARMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 957us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_ElDoradoARMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 16us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_ElDoradoARMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | El Dorado, AR 2 [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 663us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_ElDoradoAR2Member
     
Land 49us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_ElDoradoAR2Member
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 1,003us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_ElDoradoAR2Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_ElDoradoAR2Member
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,052us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_ElDoradoAR2Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 46us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_ElDoradoAR2Member
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Hot Springs, AR [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_HotSpringsARMember
     
Land 247us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_HotSpringsARMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 845us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_HotSpringsARMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_HotSpringsARMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,092us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_HotSpringsARMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 40us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_HotSpringsARMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Jacksonville, AR [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 571us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_JacksonvilleARMember
     
Land 155us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_JacksonvilleARMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 758us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_JacksonvilleARMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_JacksonvilleARMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 913us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_JacksonvilleARMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 35us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_JacksonvilleARMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Little Rock, AR [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 467us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_LittleRockARMember
     
Land 125us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_LittleRockARMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 629us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_LittleRockARMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_LittleRockARMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 754us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_LittleRockARMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 29us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_LittleRockARMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Ash Fork, AZ [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_AshForkAZMember
     
Land 123us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_AshForkAZMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 1,015us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_AshForkAZMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_AshForkAZMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,138us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_AshForkAZMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 17us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_AshForkAZMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Avondale, AZ [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 974us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_AvondaleAZMember
     
Land 603us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_AvondaleAZMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 882us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_AvondaleAZMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_AvondaleAZMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,485us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_AvondaleAZMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 44us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_AvondaleAZMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Casa Grande, AZ [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_CasaGrandeAZMember
     
Land 454us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_CasaGrandeAZMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 313us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_CasaGrandeAZMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_CasaGrandeAZMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 767us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_CasaGrandeAZMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 18us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_CasaGrandeAZMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Coolidge, AZ [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 603us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_CoolidgeAZMember
     
Land 126us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_CoolidgeAZMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 785us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_CoolidgeAZMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_CoolidgeAZMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 911us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_CoolidgeAZMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 38us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_CoolidgeAZMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Duncan, AZ [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_DuncanAZMember
     
Land 98us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_DuncanAZMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 895us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_DuncanAZMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_DuncanAZMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 993us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_DuncanAZMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 15us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_DuncanAZMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Fort Mohave, AZ [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_FortMohaveAZMember
     
Land 302us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_FortMohaveAZMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 571us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_FortMohaveAZMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_FortMohaveAZMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 873us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_FortMohaveAZMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 30us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_FortMohaveAZMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Golden Valley, AZ [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_GoldenValleyAZMember
     
Land 110us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_GoldenValleyAZMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 772us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_GoldenValleyAZMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_GoldenValleyAZMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 882us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_GoldenValleyAZMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 16us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_GoldenValleyAZMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Guadalupe, AZ [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_GuadalupeAZMember
     
Land 400us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_GuadalupeAZMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 584us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_GuadalupeAZMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_GuadalupeAZMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 984us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_GuadalupeAZMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 30us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_GuadalupeAZMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Mohave Valley, AZ [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MohaveValleyAZMember
     
Land 302us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MohaveValleyAZMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 281us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MohaveValleyAZMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MohaveValleyAZMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 583us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MohaveValleyAZMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 16us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MohaveValleyAZMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Phoenix, AZ [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PhoenixAZMember
     
Land 303us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PhoenixAZMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 712us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PhoenixAZMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PhoenixAZMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,015us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PhoenixAZMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 14us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PhoenixAZMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Phoenix, AZ 2 [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PhoenixAZ2Member
     
Land 416us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PhoenixAZ2Member
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 1,229us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PhoenixAZ2Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PhoenixAZ2Member
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,645us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PhoenixAZ2Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 20us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PhoenixAZ2Member
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Phoenix, AZ 3 [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PhoenixAZ3Member
     
Land 1,109us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PhoenixAZ3Member
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 767us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PhoenixAZ3Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PhoenixAZ3Member
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,876us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PhoenixAZ3Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 41us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PhoenixAZ3Member
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Phoenix, AZ 4 [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 1,040us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PhoenixAZ4Member
     
Land 504us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PhoenixAZ4Member
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 1,079us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PhoenixAZ4Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PhoenixAZ4Member
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,583us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PhoenixAZ4Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 54us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PhoenixAZ4Member
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Dacano, Co [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 757us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_DacanoCoMember
     
Land 155us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_DacanoCoMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 959us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_DacanoCoMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_DacanoCoMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,114us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_DacanoCoMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 48us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_DacanoCoMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Fort Lupton, CO [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 916us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_FortLuptonCOMember
     
Land 154us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_FortLuptonCOMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 1,180us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_FortLuptonCOMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_FortLuptonCOMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,334us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_FortLuptonCOMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 59us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_FortLuptonCOMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Rangeley, Co [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 323us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_RangeleyCoMember
     
Land 66us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_RangeleyCoMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 593us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_RangeleyCoMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_RangeleyCoMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 659us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_RangeleyCoMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 87us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_RangeleyCoMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | New Britain, CT [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_NewBritainCTMember
     
Land 484us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_NewBritainCTMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 1,280us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_NewBritainCTMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_NewBritainCTMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,764us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_NewBritainCTMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 13us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_NewBritainCTMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Altha, FL [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_AlthaFLMember
     
Land 126us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_AlthaFLMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 727us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_AlthaFLMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_AlthaFLMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 853us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_AlthaFLMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 37us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_AlthaFLMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Anthony, FL [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_AnthonyFLMember
     
Land 242us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_AnthonyFLMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 1,037us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_AnthonyFLMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_AnthonyFLMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,279us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_AnthonyFLMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 13us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_AnthonyFLMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Apopka, FL [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 1,127us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_ApopkaFLMember
     
Land 518us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_ApopkaFLMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 1,402us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_ApopkaFLMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_ApopkaFLMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,920us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_ApopkaFLMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 64us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_ApopkaFLMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Auburndale, FL [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_AuburndaleFLMember
     
Land 314us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_AuburndaleFLMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 951us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_AuburndaleFLMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_AuburndaleFLMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,265us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_AuburndaleFLMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 16us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_AuburndaleFLMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Belleview, FL [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_BelleviewFLMember
     
Land 332us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_BelleviewFLMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 829us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_BelleviewFLMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_BelleviewFLMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,161us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_BelleviewFLMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 39us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_BelleviewFLMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Beverly Hills, FL [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_BeverlyHillsFLMember
     
Land 409us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_BeverlyHillsFLMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 965us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_BeverlyHillsFLMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_BeverlyHillsFLMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,374us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_BeverlyHillsFLMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 16us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_BeverlyHillsFLMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Bonita Springs, FL [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_BonitaSpringsFLMember
     
Land 672us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_BonitaSpringsFLMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 918us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_BonitaSpringsFLMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_BonitaSpringsFLMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,590us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_BonitaSpringsFLMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 47us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_BonitaSpringsFLMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Bristol, FL [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 631us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_BristolFLMember
     
Land 202us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_BristolFLMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 727us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_BristolFLMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_BristolFLMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 929us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_BristolFLMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 37us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_BristolFLMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Bunnell, Fl [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_BunnellFlMember
     
Land 188us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_BunnellFlMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 936us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_BunnellFlMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_BunnellFlMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,124us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_BunnellFlMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 16us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_BunnellFlMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Cape Coral, FL [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_CapeCoralFLMember
     
Land 675us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_CapeCoralFLMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 1,190us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_CapeCoralFLMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_CapeCoralFLMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,865us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_CapeCoralFLMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 53us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_CapeCoralFLMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Citra, FL [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_CitraFLMember
     
Land 47us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_CitraFLMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 1,038us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_CitraFLMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_CitraFLMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,085us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_CitraFLMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 17us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_CitraFLMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Clearwater, FL [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_ClearwaterFLMember
     
Land 425us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_ClearwaterFLMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 1,006us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_ClearwaterFLMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_ClearwaterFLMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,431us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_ClearwaterFLMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 16us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_ClearwaterFLMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Deland, FL [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 1,057us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_DelandFLMember
     
Land 492us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_DelandFLMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 1,293us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_DelandFLMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_DelandFLMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,785us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_DelandFLMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 60us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_DelandFLMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Deltona, FL [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 686us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_DeltonaFLMember
     
Land 171us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_DeltonaFLMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 1,074us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_DeltonaFLMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_DeltonaFLMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,245us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_DeltonaFLMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 47us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_DeltonaFLMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Deltona, FL 2 [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 1,042us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_DeltonaFL2Member
     
Land 206us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_DeltonaFL2Member
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 1,578us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_DeltonaFL2Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_DeltonaFL2Member
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,784us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_DeltonaFL2Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 71us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_DeltonaFL2Member
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Fort Meade, FL [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 417us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_FortMeadeFLMember
     
Land 211us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_FortMeadeFLMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 606us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_FortMeadeFLMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_FortMeadeFLMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 817us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_FortMeadeFLMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 26us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_FortMeadeFLMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Fort Myers, FL [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 973us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_FortMyersFLMember
     
Land 189us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_FortMyersFLMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 1,344us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_FortMyersFLMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_FortMyersFLMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,533us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_FortMyersFLMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 63us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_FortMyersFLMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Fountain, FL [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_FountainFLMember
     
Land 202us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_FountainFLMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 825us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_FountainFLMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_FountainFLMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,027us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_FountainFLMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 14us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_FountainFLMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Gainesville, FL [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 1,002us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_GainesvilleFLMember
     
Land 423us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_GainesvilleFLMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 1,263us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_GainesvilleFLMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_GainesvilleFLMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,686us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_GainesvilleFLMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 58us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_GainesvilleFLMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Graceville, FL [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_GracevilleFLMember
     
Land 367us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_GracevilleFLMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 810us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_GracevilleFLMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_GracevilleFLMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,177us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_GracevilleFLMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 33us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_GracevilleFLMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Jacksonville, FL [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 1,028us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_JacksonvilleFLMember
     
Land 271us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_JacksonvilleFLMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 1,121us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_JacksonvilleFLMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_JacksonvilleFLMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,392us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_JacksonvilleFLMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 50us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_JacksonvilleFLMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Jacksonville, FL 2 [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 789us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_JacksonvilleFL2Member
     
Land 545us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_JacksonvilleFL2Member
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 1,173us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_JacksonvilleFL2Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_JacksonvilleFL2Member
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,718us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_JacksonvilleFL2Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 54us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_JacksonvilleFL2Member
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Kissimmee, FL [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 970us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_KissimmeeFLMember
     
Land 643us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_KissimmeeFLMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 1,071us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_KissimmeeFLMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_KissimmeeFLMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,714us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_KissimmeeFLMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 48us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_KissimmeeFLMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Lake Alfred, FL [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_LakeAlfredFLMember
     
Land 484us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_LakeAlfredFLMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 1,006us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_LakeAlfredFLMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_LakeAlfredFLMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,490us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_LakeAlfredFLMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_LakeAlfredFLMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Lake City, FL [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 622us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_LakeCityFLMember
     
Land 186us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_LakeCityFLMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 872us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_LakeCityFLMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_LakeCityFLMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,058us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_LakeCityFLMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 40us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_LakeCityFLMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Lake Panasoffkee, FL [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_LakePanasoffkeeFLMember
     
Land 237us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_LakePanasoffkeeFLMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 696us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_LakePanasoffkeeFLMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_LakePanasoffkeeFLMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 933us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_LakePanasoffkeeFLMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 31us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_LakePanasoffkeeFLMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Lakeland, FL [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 732us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_LakelandFLMember
     
Land 339us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_LakelandFLMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 785us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_LakelandFLMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_LakelandFLMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,124us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_LakelandFLMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 39us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_LakelandFLMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Largo, FL [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_LargoFLMember
     
Land 844us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_LargoFLMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 962us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_LargoFLMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_LargoFLMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,806us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_LargoFLMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 48us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_LargoFLMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Middleburg, FL [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MiddleburgFLMember
     
Land 274us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MiddleburgFLMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 822us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MiddleburgFLMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MiddleburgFLMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,096us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MiddleburgFLMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 71us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MiddleburgFLMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Milton, FL [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 644us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MiltonFLMember
     
Land 544us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MiltonFLMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 683us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MiltonFLMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MiltonFLMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,227us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MiltonFLMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 29us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MiltonFLMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Mulberry, FL [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MulberryFLMember
     
Land 131us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MulberryFLMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 1,156us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MulberryFLMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MulberryFLMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,287us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MulberryFLMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 19us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MulberryFLMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Ocala, FL [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_OcalaFLMember
     
Land 108us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_OcalaFLMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 816us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_OcalaFLMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_OcalaFLMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 924us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_OcalaFLMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 15us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_OcalaFLMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Ocala, FL 2 [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_OcalaFL2Member
     
Land 344us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_OcalaFL2Member
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 1,251us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_OcalaFL2Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_OcalaFL2Member
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,595us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_OcalaFL2Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 57us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_OcalaFL2Member
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Ocala, FL 3 [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 968us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_OcalaFL3Member
     
Land 554us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_OcalaFL3Member
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 984us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_OcalaFL3Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_OcalaFL3Member
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,538us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_OcalaFL3Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 48us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_OcalaFL3Member
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Okeechobee, FL [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 894us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_OkeechobeeFLMember
     
Land 655us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_OkeechobeeFLMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 580us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_OkeechobeeFLMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_OkeechobeeFLMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,235us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_OkeechobeeFLMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 34us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_OkeechobeeFLMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Orlando, FL [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_OrlandoFLMember
     
Land 349us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_OrlandoFLMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 1,294us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_OrlandoFLMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_OrlandoFLMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,643us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_OrlandoFLMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 21us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_OrlandoFLMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Orlando, FL 2 [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_OrlandoFL2Member
     
Land 291us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_OrlandoFL2Member
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 1,286us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_OrlandoFL2Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_OrlandoFL2Member
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,577us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_OrlandoFL2Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 21us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_OrlandoFL2Member
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Ormond Beach, FL [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_OrmondBeachFLMember
     
Land 573us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_OrmondBeachFLMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 860us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_OrmondBeachFLMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_OrmondBeachFLMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,433us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_OrmondBeachFLMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 74us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_OrmondBeachFLMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Ormond Beach, FL 2 [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_OrmondBeachFL2Member
     
Land 675us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_OrmondBeachFL2Member
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 1,152us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_OrmondBeachFL2Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_OrmondBeachFL2Member
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,827us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_OrmondBeachFL2Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 53us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_OrmondBeachFL2Member
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Oviedo, FL [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_OviedoFLMember
     
Land 469us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_OviedoFLMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 848us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_OviedoFLMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_OviedoFLMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,317us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_OviedoFLMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 42us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_OviedoFLMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Palatka, FL [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PalatkaFLMember
     
Land 316us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PalatkaFLMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 1,054us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PalatkaFLMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PalatkaFLMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,370us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PalatkaFLMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 42us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PalatkaFLMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Pembroke Park, FL [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 1,141us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PembrokeParkFLMember
     
Land 656us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PembrokeParkFLMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 944us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PembrokeParkFLMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PembrokeParkFLMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,600us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PembrokeParkFLMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 51us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PembrokeParkFLMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Pensacola, FL [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PensacolaFLMember
     
Land 69us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PensacolaFLMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 1,085us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PensacolaFLMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PensacolaFLMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,154us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PensacolaFLMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 17us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PensacolaFLMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Pensacola, FL 2 [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 559us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PensacolaFL2Member
     
Land 146us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PensacolaFL2Member
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 907us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PensacolaFL2Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PensacolaFL2Member
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,053us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PensacolaFL2Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 39us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PensacolaFL2Member
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Plant City, FL [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PlantCityFLMember
     
Land 279us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PlantCityFLMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 1,040us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PlantCityFLMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PlantCityFLMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,319us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PlantCityFLMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 47us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PlantCityFLMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Plant City, FL 2 [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 1,173us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PlantCityFL2Member
     
Land 712us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PlantCityFL2Member
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 1,113us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PlantCityFL2Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PlantCityFL2Member
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,825us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PlantCityFL2Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 55us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PlantCityFL2Member
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Sebring, FL [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_SebringFLMember
     
Land 492us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_SebringFLMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 1,063us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_SebringFLMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_SebringFLMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,555us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_SebringFLMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 25us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_SebringFLMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | St. Petersburg, FL [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 1,093us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_St.PetersburgFLMember
     
Land 690us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_St.PetersburgFLMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 1,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_St.PetersburgFLMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_St.PetersburgFLMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,690us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_St.PetersburgFLMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 50us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_St.PetersburgFLMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Tallahassee, FL [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_TallahasseeFLMember
     
Land 632us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_TallahasseeFLMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 871us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_TallahasseeFLMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_TallahasseeFLMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,503us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_TallahasseeFLMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 45us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_TallahasseeFLMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Tampa, FL [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 1,005us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_TampaFLMember
     
Land 531us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_TampaFLMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 1,062us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_TampaFLMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_TampaFLMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,593us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_TampaFLMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 51us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_TampaFLMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Tampa, FL 2 [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 1,168us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_TampaFL2Member
     
Land 773us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_TampaFL2Member
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 1,057us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_TampaFL2Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_TampaFL2Member
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,830us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_TampaFL2Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 52us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_TampaFL2Member
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Tampa, FL 3 [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_TampaFL3Member
     
Land 552us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_TampaFL3Member
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 792us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_TampaFL3Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_TampaFL3Member
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,344us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_TampaFL3Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 38us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_TampaFL3Member
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Winter Haven, FL [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_WinterHavenFLMember
     
Land 534us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_WinterHavenFLMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 942us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_WinterHavenFLMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_WinterHavenFLMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,476us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_WinterHavenFLMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 10us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_WinterHavenFLMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Zellwood, FL [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_ZellwoodFLMember
     
Land 272us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_ZellwoodFLMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 1,005us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_ZellwoodFLMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_ZellwoodFLMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,277us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_ZellwoodFLMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 16us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_ZellwoodFLMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Abbeville, GA [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_AbbevilleGAMember
     
Land 163us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_AbbevilleGAMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 768us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_AbbevilleGAMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_AbbevilleGAMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 931us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_AbbevilleGAMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 20us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_AbbevilleGAMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Acworth, GA [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_AcworthGAMember
     
Land 489us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_AcworthGAMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 901us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_AcworthGAMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_AcworthGAMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,390us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_AcworthGAMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 16us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_AcworthGAMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Alma, GA [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_AlmaGAMember
     
Land 79us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_AlmaGAMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 954us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_AlmaGAMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_AlmaGAMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,033us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_AlmaGAMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 16us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_AlmaGAMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Claxton, GA [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_ClaxtonGAMember
     
Land 322us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_ClaxtonGAMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 665us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_ClaxtonGAMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_ClaxtonGAMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 987us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_ClaxtonGAMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 24us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_ClaxtonGAMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Cordele, GA [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_CordeleGAMember
     
Land 136us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_CordeleGAMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 1,049us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_CordeleGAMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_CordeleGAMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,185us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_CordeleGAMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 31us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_CordeleGAMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Fayetteville, GA [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_FayettevilleGAMember
     
Land 217us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_FayettevilleGAMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 1,203us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_FayettevilleGAMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_FayettevilleGAMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,420us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_FayettevilleGAMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 8us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_FayettevilleGAMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Helena, GA [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_HelenaGAMember
     
Land 242us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_HelenaGAMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 790us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_HelenaGAMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_HelenaGAMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,032us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_HelenaGAMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 39us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_HelenaGAMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Jeffersonville, GA [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_JeffersonvilleGAMember
     
Land 153us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_JeffersonvilleGAMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 926us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_JeffersonvilleGAMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_JeffersonvilleGAMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,079us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_JeffersonvilleGAMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 15us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_JeffersonvilleGAMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Lenox, GA [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_LenoxGAMember
     
Land 90us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_LenoxGAMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 809us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_LenoxGAMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_LenoxGAMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 899us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_LenoxGAMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 97us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_LenoxGAMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Lindale, GA [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_LindaleGAMember
     
Land 227us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_LindaleGAMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 966us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_LindaleGAMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_LindaleGAMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,193us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_LindaleGAMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 17us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_LindaleGAMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Macon, GA [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MaconGAMember
     
Land 300us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MaconGAMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 893us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MaconGAMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MaconGAMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,193us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MaconGAMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 15us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MaconGAMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Macon, GA 2 [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 673us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MaconGA2Member
     
Land 230us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MaconGA2Member
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 851us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MaconGA2Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MaconGA2Member
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,081us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MaconGA2Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 41us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MaconGA2Member
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Marietta, GA [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MariettaGAMember
     
Land 366us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MariettaGAMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 749us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MariettaGAMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MariettaGAMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,115us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MariettaGAMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 37us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MariettaGAMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Marietta, GA 2 [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MariettaGA2Member
     
Land 582us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MariettaGA2Member
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 1,126us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MariettaGA2Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MariettaGA2Member
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,708us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MariettaGA2Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 19us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MariettaGA2Member
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Omega, GA [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_OmegaGAMember
     
Land 167us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_OmegaGAMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 716us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_OmegaGAMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_OmegaGAMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 883us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_OmegaGAMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 32us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_OmegaGAMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Richland, GA [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_RichlandGAMember
     
Land 125us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_RichlandGAMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 859us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_RichlandGAMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_RichlandGAMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 984us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_RichlandGAMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 15us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_RichlandGAMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Riverdale, GA [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_RiverdaleGAMember
     
Land 310us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_RiverdaleGAMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 1,188us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_RiverdaleGAMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_RiverdaleGAMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,498us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_RiverdaleGAMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 15us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_RiverdaleGAMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Vienna, GA [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_ViennaGAMember
     
Land 62us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_ViennaGAMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 721us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_ViennaGAMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_ViennaGAMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 783us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_ViennaGAMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 32us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_ViennaGAMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Des Moines, IA [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_DesMoinesIAMember
     
Land 152us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_DesMoinesIAMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 863us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_DesMoinesIAMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_DesMoinesIAMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,015us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_DesMoinesIAMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 67us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_DesMoinesIAMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Des Moines, IA 2 [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 822us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_DesMoinesIA2Member
     
Land 411us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_DesMoinesIA2Member
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 871us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_DesMoinesIA2Member
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_DesMoinesIA2Member
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,282us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_DesMoinesIA2Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation 43us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_DesMoinesIA2Member
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Fort Dodge, IA [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 408us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_FortDodgeIAMember
     
Land 152us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_FortDodgeIAMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 449us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_FortDodgeIAMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_FortDodgeIAMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 601us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_FortDodgeIAMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 23us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_FortDodgeIAMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Arco, ID [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_ArcoIDMember
     
Land 76us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_ArcoIDMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 684us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_ArcoIDMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_ArcoIDMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 760us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_ArcoIDMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 88us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_ArcoIDMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Homedale, ID [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 973us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_HomedaleIDMember
     
Land 59us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_HomedaleIDMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 1,387us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_HomedaleIDMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_HomedaleIDMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,446us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_HomedaleIDMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 67us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_HomedaleIDMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Kimberly, ID [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_KimberlyIDMember
     
Land 219us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_KimberlyIDMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 657us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_KimberlyIDMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_KimberlyIDMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 876us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_KimberlyIDMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 63us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_KimberlyIDMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Lombard, IL [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_LombardILMember
     
Land 1,008us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_LombardILMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 543us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_LombardILMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_LombardILMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,551us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_LombardILMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 32us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_LombardILMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Mount Vernon, IL [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MountVernonILMember
     
Land 117us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MountVernonILMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 1,050us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MountVernonILMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MountVernonILMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,167us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MountVernonILMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 86us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MountVernonILMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Pulaski, IL [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PulaskiILMember
     
Land 31us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PulaskiILMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 588us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PulaskiILMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PulaskiILMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 619us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PulaskiILMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 67us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PulaskiILMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | University Park, IL [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_UniversityParkILMember
     
Land 295us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_UniversityParkILMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 688us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_UniversityParkILMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_UniversityParkILMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 983us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_UniversityParkILMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 47us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_UniversityParkILMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Brookston, IN [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_BrookstonINMember
     
Land 126us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_BrookstonINMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 715us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_BrookstonINMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_BrookstonINMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 841us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_BrookstonINMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 89us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_BrookstonINMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Indianapolis, IN [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 613us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_IndianapolisINMember
     
Land 375us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_IndianapolisINMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 707us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_IndianapolisINMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_IndianapolisINMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,082us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_IndianapolisINMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 31us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_IndianapolisINMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Lake Village, IN [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_LakeVillageINMember
     
Land 154us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_LakeVillageINMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 752us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_LakeVillageINMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_LakeVillageINMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 906us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_LakeVillageINMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 58us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_LakeVillageINMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Mitchell, IN [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MitchellINMember
     
Land 101us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MitchellINMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 1,119us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MitchellINMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MitchellINMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,220us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MitchellINMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 19us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_MitchellINMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Princeton, IN [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 526us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PrincetonINMember
     
Land 300us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PrincetonINMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 486us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PrincetonINMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PrincetonINMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 786us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PrincetonINMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 25us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_PrincetonINMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Seymour, IN [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_SeymourINMember
     
Land 238us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_SeymourINMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 764us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_SeymourINMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_SeymourINMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 1,002us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_SeymourINMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 38us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_SeymourINMember
     
Family Dollar [Member] | Terre Haute, IN [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2014 394us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_TerreHauteINMember
     
Land 235us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_TerreHauteINMember
     
Buildings, Fixtures and Improvements 427us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_TerreHauteINMember
     
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_TerreHauteINMember
     
Gross Amount Carried at December 31, 2014 662us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_TerreHauteINMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation $ 21us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= arcp_FamilyDollarMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= arcp_TerreHauteINMember