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SCHEDULE III REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION (Details)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
USD ($)
apartment
Dec. 31, 2018
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2017
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2019
USD ($)
ft²
Mar. 31, 2019
USD ($)
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrance       $ 990,667  
Initial cost          
Land       2,736,256  
Buildings and improvements       9,395,624  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       1,906,262  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       2,773,805  
Buildings and improvements       11,264,337  
Total $ 14,038,142     14,038,142  
Accumulated depreciation (3,209,548) $ (2,769,297) $ (2,769,297) (3,689,482)  
Aggregate cost for federal income tax purpose 11,000,000        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Acquisition, development, and improvement of real estate 672,041 325,986 700,892    
Disposition of real estate and other 0 (321,958) (28,367)    
Reclassification from other assets and into building and improvements, net 0 0 1,826    
Balance at the end of year 14,038,142        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of year (3,209,548) (2,769,297) (2,311,546)    
Depreciation expense 479,934 478,721 464,043    
Depreciation expense - Disposals and other 0 (38,470) (6,292)    
Balance at the end of year (3,689,482) (3,209,548) (2,769,297)    
Hidden Valley          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrance       29,700  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Total 97,000     97,000  
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 97,000        
One South Market          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Encumbrance         $ 86,000
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Total         $ 179,000
Encumbered Apartment Communities          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 5,966        
Encumbrance       990,667  
Initial cost          
Land       318,097  
Buildings and improvements       1,126,510  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       250,268  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       326,263  
Buildings and improvements       1,368,612  
Total $ 1,694,875     1,694,875  
Accumulated depreciation (456,922)     (456,922)  
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year 1,694,875        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (456,922)        
Encumbered Apartment Communities | Belmont Station          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 275        
Encumbrance       29,703  
Initial cost          
Land       8,100  
Buildings and improvements       66,666  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       6,642  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       8,267  
Buildings and improvements       73,141  
Total $ 81,408     81,408  
Accumulated depreciation $ (31,302)     (31,302)  
Date of construction 2009        
Date acquired Mar-09        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 81,408        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (31,302)        
Encumbered Apartment Communities | Belmont Station | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Encumbered Apartment Communities | Belmont Station | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Encumbered Apartment Communities | Brio          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 300        
Encumbrance       101,540  
Initial cost          
Land       16,885  
Buildings and improvements       151,741  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       704  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       16,885  
Buildings and improvements       152,445  
Total $ 169,330     169,330  
Accumulated depreciation $ (2,972)     (2,972)  
Date of construction 2015        
Date acquired Jun-19        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 169,330        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (2,972)        
Encumbered Apartment Communities | Brio | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Encumbered Apartment Communities | Brio | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Encumbered Apartment Communities | Brookside Oaks          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 170        
Encumbrance       17,318  
Initial cost          
Land       7,301  
Buildings and improvements       16,310  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       27,158  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       10,328  
Buildings and improvements       40,441  
Total $ 50,769     50,769  
Accumulated depreciation $ (24,680)     (24,680)  
Date of construction 1973        
Date acquired Jun-00        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 50,769        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (24,680)        
Encumbered Apartment Communities | Brookside Oaks | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Encumbered Apartment Communities | Brookside Oaks | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Encumbered Apartment Communities | City View          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 572        
Encumbrance       60,841  
Initial cost          
Land       9,883  
Buildings and improvements       37,670  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       31,487  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       10,350  
Buildings and improvements       68,690  
Total $ 79,040     79,040  
Accumulated depreciation $ (50,256)     (50,256)  
Date of construction 1975        
Date acquired Mar-98        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 79,040        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (50,256)        
Encumbered Apartment Communities | City View | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Encumbered Apartment Communities | City View | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Encumbered Apartment Communities | Domaine          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 92        
Encumbrance       12,845  
Initial cost          
Land       9,059  
Buildings and improvements       27,177  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       1,296  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       9,059  
Buildings and improvements       28,473  
Total $ 37,532     37,532  
Accumulated depreciation $ (7,309)     (7,309)  
Date of construction 2009        
Date acquired Sep-12        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 37,532        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (7,309)        
Encumbered Apartment Communities | Domaine | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Encumbered Apartment Communities | Domaine | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Encumbered Apartment Communities | Fairhaven Apartments          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 164        
Encumbrance       17,602  
Initial cost          
Land       2,626  
Buildings and improvements       10,485  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       9,757  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       2,957  
Buildings and improvements       19,911  
Total $ 22,868     22,868  
Accumulated depreciation $ (12,157)     (12,157)  
Date of construction 1970        
Date acquired Nov-01        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 22,868        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (12,157)        
Encumbered Apartment Communities | Fairhaven Apartments | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Encumbered Apartment Communities | Fairhaven Apartments | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Encumbered Apartment Communities | Form 15          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 242        
Encumbrance       43,616  
Initial cost          
Land       24,510  
Buildings and improvements       72,221  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       8,167  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       25,540  
Buildings and improvements       79,358  
Total $ 104,898     104,898  
Accumulated depreciation $ (10,490)     (10,490)  
Date of construction 2014        
Date acquired Mar-16        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 104,898        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (10,490)        
Encumbered Apartment Communities | Form 15 | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Encumbered Apartment Communities | Form 15 | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Encumbered Apartment Communities | Fountain Park          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 705        
Encumbrance       82,639  
Initial cost          
Land       25,073  
Buildings and improvements       94,980  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       34,339  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       25,203  
Buildings and improvements       129,189  
Total $ 154,392     154,392  
Accumulated depreciation $ (74,993)     (74,993)  
Date of construction 2002        
Date acquired Feb-04        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 154,392        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (74,993)        
Encumbered Apartment Communities | Fountain Park | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Encumbered Apartment Communities | Fountain Park | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Encumbered Apartment Communities | Hidden Valley          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 324        
Encumbrance       29,392  
Initial cost          
Land       14,174  
Buildings and improvements       34,065  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       7,501  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       9,674  
Buildings and improvements       46,066  
Total $ 55,740     55,740  
Accumulated depreciation $ (22,843)     (22,843)  
Date of construction 2004        
Date acquired Dec-04        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 55,740        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (22,843)        
Encumbered Apartment Communities | Hidden Valley | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Encumbered Apartment Communities | Hidden Valley | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Encumbered Apartment Communities | Highridge          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 255        
Encumbrance       69,309  
Initial cost          
Land       5,419  
Buildings and improvements       18,347  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       32,286  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       6,073  
Buildings and improvements       49,979  
Total $ 56,052     56,052  
Accumulated depreciation $ (39,463)     (39,463)  
Date of construction 1972        
Date acquired May-97        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 56,052        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (39,463)        
Encumbered Apartment Communities | Highridge | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Encumbered Apartment Communities | Highridge | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Encumbered Apartment Communities | 1000 Kiely          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 121        
Encumbrance       33,260  
Initial cost          
Land       9,359  
Buildings and improvements       21,845  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       8,294  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       9,359  
Buildings and improvements       30,139  
Total $ 39,498     39,498  
Accumulated depreciation $ (12,313)     (12,313)  
Date of construction 1971        
Date acquired Mar-11        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 39,498        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (12,313)        
Encumbered Apartment Communities | 1000 Kiely | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Encumbered Apartment Communities | 1000 Kiely | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Encumbered Apartment Communities | Magnolia Square/Magnolia Lane          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 188        
Encumbrance       52,270  
Initial cost          
Land       8,190  
Buildings and improvements       24,736  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       18,388  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       8,191  
Buildings and improvements       43,123  
Total $ 51,314     51,314  
Accumulated depreciation $ (23,557)     (23,557)  
Date of construction 1963        
Date acquired Sep-07        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 51,314        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (23,557)        
Encumbered Apartment Communities | Magnolia Square/Magnolia Lane | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Encumbered Apartment Communities | Magnolia Square/Magnolia Lane | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Encumbered Apartment Communities | Marquis          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 166        
Encumbrance       43,772  
Initial cost          
Land       20,495  
Buildings and improvements       47,823  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       46  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       20,495  
Buildings and improvements       47,869  
Total $ 68,364     68,364  
Accumulated depreciation $ (1,664)     (1,664)  
Date of construction 2015        
Date acquired Dec-18        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 68,364        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (1,664)        
Encumbered Apartment Communities | Marquis | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Encumbered Apartment Communities | Marquis | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Encumbered Apartment Communities | Montarosa          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 472        
Encumbrance       59,723  
Initial cost          
Land       26,697  
Buildings and improvements       106,787  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       6,299  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       26,697  
Buildings and improvements       113,086  
Total $ 139,783     139,783  
Accumulated depreciation $ (24,590)     (24,590)  
Date of construction 1990        
Date acquired Apr-14        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 139,783        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (24,590)        
Encumbered Apartment Communities | Montarosa | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 5 years        
Encumbered Apartment Communities | Montarosa | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Encumbered Apartment Communities | Montebello          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 248        
Encumbrance       23,682  
Initial cost          
Land       13,857  
Buildings and improvements       41,575  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       5,542  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       13,858  
Buildings and improvements       47,116  
Total $ 60,974     60,974  
Accumulated depreciation $ (13,781)     (13,781)  
Date of construction 1996        
Date acquired Jul-12        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 60,974        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (13,781)        
Encumbered Apartment Communities | Montebello | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Encumbered Apartment Communities | Montebello | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Encumbered Apartment Communities | Montejo Apartments          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 124        
Encumbrance       12,536  
Initial cost          
Land       1,925  
Buildings and improvements       7,685  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       4,365  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       2,194  
Buildings and improvements       11,781  
Total $ 13,975     13,975  
Accumulated depreciation $ (7,013)     (7,013)  
Date of construction 1974        
Date acquired Nov-01        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 13,975        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (7,013)        
Encumbered Apartment Communities | Montejo Apartments | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Encumbered Apartment Communities | Montejo Apartments | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Encumbered Apartment Communities | Sage at Cupertino          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 230        
Encumbrance       51,724  
Initial cost          
Land       35,719  
Buildings and improvements       53,449  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       6,442  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       35,719  
Buildings and improvements       59,891  
Total $ 95,610     95,610  
Accumulated depreciation $ (6,349)     (6,349)  
Date of construction 1971        
Date acquired Mar-17        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 95,610        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (6,349)        
Encumbered Apartment Communities | Sage at Cupertino | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Encumbered Apartment Communities | Sage at Cupertino | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Encumbered Apartment Communities | The Barkley          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 161        
Encumbrance       14,857  
Initial cost          
Land       0  
Buildings and improvements       8,520  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       7,440  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       2,353  
Buildings and improvements       13,607  
Total $ 15,960     15,960  
Accumulated depreciation $ (9,240)     (9,240)  
Date of construction 1984        
Date acquired Apr-00        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 15,960        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (9,240)        
Encumbered Apartment Communities | The Barkley | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Encumbered Apartment Communities | The Barkley | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Encumbered Apartment Communities | The Dylan          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 184        
Encumbrance       58,854  
Initial cost          
Land       19,984  
Buildings and improvements       82,286  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       1,202  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       19,990  
Buildings and improvements       83,482  
Total $ 103,472     103,472  
Accumulated depreciation $ (15,578)     (15,578)  
Date of construction 2015        
Date acquired Mar-15        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 103,472        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (15,578)        
Encumbered Apartment Communities | The Dylan | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Encumbered Apartment Communities | The Dylan | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Encumbered Apartment Communities | The Huxley          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 187        
Encumbrance       53,589  
Initial cost          
Land       19,362  
Buildings and improvements       75,641  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       1,385  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       19,371  
Buildings and improvements       77,017  
Total $ 96,388     96,388  
Accumulated depreciation $ (14,609)     (14,609)  
Date of construction 2014        
Date acquired Mar-15        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 96,388        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (14,609)        
Encumbered Apartment Communities | The Huxley | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Encumbered Apartment Communities | The Huxley | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Encumbered Apartment Communities | The Waterford          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 238        
Encumbrance       28,713  
Initial cost          
Land       11,808  
Buildings and improvements       24,500  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       17,347  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       15,165  
Buildings and improvements       38,490  
Total $ 53,655     53,655  
Accumulated depreciation $ (23,732)     (23,732)  
Date of construction 2000        
Date acquired Jun-00        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 53,655        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (23,732)        
Encumbered Apartment Communities | The Waterford | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Encumbered Apartment Communities | The Waterford | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Encumbered Apartment Communities | Township          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 132        
Encumbrance       46,087  
Initial cost          
Land       19,812  
Buildings and improvements       70,619  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       251  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       19,812  
Buildings and improvements       70,870  
Total $ 90,682     90,682  
Accumulated depreciation $ (713)     (713)  
Date of construction 2014        
Date acquired Sep-19        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 90,682        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (713)        
Encumbered Apartment Communities | Township | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Encumbered Apartment Communities | Township | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Encumbered Apartment Communities | Valley Park          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 160        
Encumbrance       20,327  
Initial cost          
Land       3,361  
Buildings and improvements       13,420  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       6,186  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       3,761  
Buildings and improvements       19,206  
Total $ 22,967     22,967  
Accumulated depreciation $ (11,634)     (11,634)  
Date of construction 1969        
Date acquired Nov-01        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 22,967        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (11,634)        
Encumbered Apartment Communities | Valley Park | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Encumbered Apartment Communities | Valley Park | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Encumbered Apartment Communities | Villa Angelina          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 256        
Encumbrance       26,468  
Initial cost          
Land       4,498  
Buildings and improvements       17,962  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       7,744  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       4,962  
Buildings and improvements       25,242  
Total $ 30,204     30,204  
Accumulated depreciation $ (15,684)     (15,684)  
Date of construction 1970        
Date acquired Nov-01        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 30,204        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (15,684)        
Encumbered Apartment Communities | Villa Angelina | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Encumbered Apartment Communities | Villa Angelina | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Encumbered Apartment Communities | Foster's Landing | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 5 years        
Encumbered Apartment Communities | Foster's Landing | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 43,932        
Initial cost          
Land       2,415,080  
Buildings and improvements       8,256,799  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       1,643,811  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       2,443,633  
Buildings and improvements       9,872,057  
Total $ 12,315,690     12,315,690  
Accumulated depreciation (3,217,204)     (3,217,204)  
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year 12,315,690        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (3,217,204)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Alessio          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 624        
Initial cost          
Land       32,136  
Buildings and improvements       128,543  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       12,865  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       32,136  
Buildings and improvements       141,408  
Total $ 173,544     173,544  
Accumulated depreciation $ (31,530)     (31,530)  
Date of construction 2001        
Date acquired Apr-14        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 173,544        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (31,530)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Alessio | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 5 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Alessio | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Allegro          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 97        
Initial cost          
Land       5,869  
Buildings and improvements       23,977  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       2,530  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       5,869  
Buildings and improvements       26,507  
Total $ 32,376     32,376  
Accumulated depreciation $ (10,365)     (10,365)  
Date of construction 2010        
Date acquired Oct-10        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 32,376        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (10,365)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Allegro | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Allegro | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Allure at Scripps Ranch          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 194        
Initial cost          
Land       11,923  
Buildings and improvements       47,690  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       1,653  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       11,923  
Buildings and improvements       49,343  
Total $ 61,266     61,266  
Accumulated depreciation $ (10,557)     (10,557)  
Date of construction 2002        
Date acquired Apr-14        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 61,266        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (10,557)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Allure at Scripps Ranch | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 5 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Allure at Scripps Ranch | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Alpine Village          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 301        
Initial cost          
Land       4,967  
Buildings and improvements       19,728  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       9,094  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       4,982  
Buildings and improvements       28,807  
Total $ 33,789     33,789  
Accumulated depreciation $ (16,958)     (16,958)  
Date of construction 1971        
Date acquired Dec-02        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 33,789        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (16,958)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Alpine Village | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Alpine Village | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Anavia          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 250        
Initial cost          
Land       15,925  
Buildings and improvements       63,712  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       8,796  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       15,925  
Buildings and improvements       72,508  
Total $ 88,433     88,433  
Accumulated depreciation $ (22,599)     (22,599)  
Date of construction 2009        
Date acquired Dec-10        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 88,433        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (22,599)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Anavia | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Anavia | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Annaliese          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 56        
Initial cost          
Land       4,727  
Buildings and improvements       14,229  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       701  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       4,726  
Buildings and improvements       14,931  
Total $ 19,657     19,657  
Accumulated depreciation $ (3,613)     (3,613)  
Date of construction 2009        
Date acquired Jan-13        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 19,657        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (3,613)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Annaliese | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Annaliese | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Apex          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 366        
Initial cost          
Land       44,240  
Buildings and improvements       103,251  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       3,857  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       44,240  
Buildings and improvements       107,108  
Total $ 151,348     151,348  
Accumulated depreciation $ (19,343)     (19,343)  
Date of construction 2014        
Date acquired Aug-14        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 151,348        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (19,343)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Apex | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Apex | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Aqua at Marina Del Rey          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 500        
Initial cost          
Land       58,442  
Buildings and improvements       175,326  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       14,430  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       58,442  
Buildings and improvements       189,756  
Total $ 248,198     248,198  
Accumulated depreciation $ (44,329)     (44,329)  
Date of construction 2001        
Date acquired Apr-14        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 248,198        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (44,329)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Aqua at Marina Del Rey | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 5 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Aqua at Marina Del Rey | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Ascent          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 90        
Initial cost          
Land       3,924  
Buildings and improvements       11,862  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       2,172  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       3,924  
Buildings and improvements       14,034  
Total $ 17,958     17,958  
Accumulated depreciation $ (4,169)     (4,169)  
Date of construction 1988        
Date acquired Oct-12        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 17,958        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (4,169)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Ascent | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Ascent | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Ashton Sherman Village          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 264        
Initial cost          
Land       23,550  
Buildings and improvements       93,811  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       976  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       23,550  
Buildings and improvements       94,787  
Total $ 118,337     118,337  
Accumulated depreciation $ (10,157)     (10,157)  
Date of construction 2014        
Date acquired Dec-16        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 118,337        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (10,157)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Ashton Sherman Village | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Ashton Sherman Village | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Avant          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 440        
Initial cost          
Land       32,379  
Buildings and improvements       137,940  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       3,203  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       32,379  
Buildings and improvements       141,143  
Total $ 173,522     173,522  
Accumulated depreciation $ (21,614)     (21,614)  
Date of construction 2014        
Date acquired Jun-15        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 173,522        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (21,614)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Avant | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Avant | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Avenue 64          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 224        
Initial cost          
Land       27,235  
Buildings and improvements       64,403  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       14,656  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       27,235  
Buildings and improvements       79,059  
Total $ 106,294     106,294  
Accumulated depreciation $ (15,897)     (15,897)  
Date of construction 2007        
Date acquired Apr-14        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 106,294        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (15,897)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Avenue 64 | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 5 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Avenue 64 | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Aviara          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 166        
Initial cost          
Land       0  
Buildings and improvements       49,813  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       1,412  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       0  
Buildings and improvements       51,225  
Total $ 51,225     51,225  
Accumulated depreciation $ (11,908)     (11,908)  
Date of construction 2013        
Date acquired Apr-14        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 51,225        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (11,908)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Aviara | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 5 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Aviara | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Avondale at Warner Center          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 446        
Initial cost          
Land       10,536  
Buildings and improvements       24,522  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       24,703  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       10,601  
Buildings and improvements       49,160  
Total $ 59,761     59,761  
Accumulated depreciation $ (34,453)     (34,453)  
Date of construction 1970        
Date acquired Jan-99        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 59,761        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (34,453)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Avondale at Warner Center | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Avondale at Warner Center | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Axis 2300          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 115        
Initial cost          
Land       5,405  
Buildings and improvements       33,585  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       1,963  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       5,405  
Buildings and improvements       35,548  
Total $ 40,953     40,953  
Accumulated depreciation $ (13,576)     (13,576)  
Date of construction 2010        
Date acquired Aug-10        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 40,953        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (13,576)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Axis 2300 | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Axis 2300 | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Bel Air          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 462        
Initial cost          
Land       12,105  
Buildings and improvements       18,252  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       40,856  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       12,682  
Buildings and improvements       58,531  
Total $ 71,213     71,213  
Accumulated depreciation $ (40,414)     (40,414)  
Date of construction 1988        
Date acquired Jan-95        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 71,213        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (40,414)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Bel Air | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Bel Air | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Belcarra          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 296        
Initial cost          
Land       21,725  
Buildings and improvements       92,091  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       2,283  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       21,725  
Buildings and improvements       94,374  
Total $ 116,099     116,099  
Accumulated depreciation $ (19,774)     (19,774)  
Date of construction 2009        
Date acquired Apr-14        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 116,099        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (19,774)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Belcarra | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 5 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Belcarra | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Bella Villagio          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 231        
Initial cost          
Land       17,247  
Buildings and improvements       40,343  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       4,001  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       17,247  
Buildings and improvements       44,344  
Total $ 61,591     61,591  
Accumulated depreciation $ (14,888)     (14,888)  
Date of construction 2004        
Date acquired Sep-10        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 61,591        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (14,888)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Bella Villagio | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Bella Villagio | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | BellCentre          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 248        
Initial cost          
Land       16,197  
Buildings and improvements       67,207  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       5,041  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       16,197  
Buildings and improvements       72,248  
Total $ 88,445     88,445  
Accumulated depreciation $ (15,892)     (15,892)  
Date of construction 2001        
Date acquired Apr-14        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 88,445        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (15,892)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | BellCentre | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 5 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | BellCentre | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Bellerive          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 63        
Initial cost          
Land       5,401  
Buildings and improvements       21,803  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       1,312  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       5,401  
Buildings and improvements       23,115  
Total $ 28,516     28,516  
Accumulated depreciation $ (7,768)     (7,768)  
Date of construction 2011        
Date acquired Aug-11        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 28,516        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (7,768)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Bellerive | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Bellerive | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Belmont Terrace          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 71        
Initial cost          
Land       4,446  
Buildings and improvements       10,290  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       7,294  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       4,473  
Buildings and improvements       17,557  
Total $ 22,030     22,030  
Accumulated depreciation $ (9,414)     (9,414)  
Date of construction 1974        
Date acquired Oct-06        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 22,030        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (9,414)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Belmont Terrace | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Belmont Terrace | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Bennett Lofts          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 165        
Initial cost          
Land       21,771  
Buildings and improvements       50,800  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       30,544  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       28,371  
Buildings and improvements       74,744  
Total $ 103,115     103,115  
Accumulated depreciation $ (19,437)     (19,437)  
Date of construction 2004        
Date acquired Dec-12        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 103,115        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (19,437)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Bennett Lofts | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Bennett Lofts | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Bernardo Crest          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 216        
Initial cost          
Land       10,802  
Buildings and improvements       43,209  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       4,737  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       10,802  
Buildings and improvements       47,946  
Total $ 58,748     58,748  
Accumulated depreciation $ (10,574)     (10,574)  
Date of construction 1988        
Date acquired Apr-14        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 58,748        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (10,574)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Bernardo Crest | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 5 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Bernardo Crest | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Bonita Cedars          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 120        
Initial cost          
Land       2,496  
Buildings and improvements       9,913  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       5,583  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       2,503  
Buildings and improvements       15,489  
Total $ 17,992     17,992  
Accumulated depreciation $ (8,551)     (8,551)  
Date of construction 1983        
Date acquired Dec-02        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 17,992        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (8,551)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Bonita Cedars | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Bonita Cedars | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Boulevard          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 172        
Initial cost          
Land       3,520  
Buildings and improvements       8,182  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       14,248  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       3,580  
Buildings and improvements       22,370  
Total $ 25,950     25,950  
Accumulated depreciation $ (17,944)     (17,944)  
Date of construction 1978        
Date acquired Jan-96        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 25,950        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (17,944)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Boulevard | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Boulevard | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Bridle Trails          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 108        
Initial cost          
Land       1,500  
Buildings and improvements       5,930  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       6,614  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       1,531  
Buildings and improvements       12,513  
Total $ 14,044     14,044  
Accumulated depreciation $ (8,949)     (8,949)  
Date of construction 1986        
Date acquired Oct-97        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 14,044        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (8,949)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Bridle Trails | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Bridle Trails | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Brighton Ridge          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 264        
Initial cost          
Land       2,623  
Buildings and improvements       10,800  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       6,174  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       2,656  
Buildings and improvements       16,941  
Total $ 19,597     19,597  
Accumulated depreciation $ (12,601)     (12,601)  
Date of construction 1986        
Date acquired Dec-96        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 19,597        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (12,601)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Brighton Ridge | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Brighton Ridge | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Bristol Commons          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 188        
Initial cost          
Land       5,278  
Buildings and improvements       11,853  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       10,206  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       5,293  
Buildings and improvements       22,044  
Total $ 27,337     27,337  
Accumulated depreciation $ (15,631)     (15,631)  
Date of construction 1989        
Date acquired Jan-95        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 27,337        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (15,631)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Bristol Commons | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Bristol Commons | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | 416 on Broadway          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 115        
Initial cost          
Land       8,557  
Buildings and improvements       34,235  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       3,407  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       8,557  
Buildings and improvements       37,642  
Total $ 46,199     46,199  
Accumulated depreciation $ (12,466)     (12,466)  
Date of construction 2009        
Date acquired Dec-10        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 46,199        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (12,466)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | 416 on Broadway | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | 416 on Broadway | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Bunker Hill          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 456        
Initial cost          
Land       11,498  
Buildings and improvements       27,871  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       91,959  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       11,639  
Buildings and improvements       119,689  
Total $ 131,328     131,328  
Accumulated depreciation $ (67,010)     (67,010)  
Date of construction 1968        
Date acquired Mar-98        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 131,328        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (67,010)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Bunker Hill | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Bunker Hill | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Camarillo Oaks          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 564        
Initial cost          
Land       10,953  
Buildings and improvements       25,254  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       8,562  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       11,075  
Buildings and improvements       33,694  
Total $ 44,769     44,769  
Accumulated depreciation $ (25,023)     (25,023)  
Date of construction 1985        
Date acquired Jul-96        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 44,769        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (25,023)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Camarillo Oaks | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Camarillo Oaks | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Cambridge Park          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 320        
Initial cost          
Land       18,185  
Buildings and improvements       72,739  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       3,642  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       18,185  
Buildings and improvements       76,381  
Total $ 94,566     94,566  
Accumulated depreciation $ (16,732)     (16,732)  
Date of construction 1998        
Date acquired Apr-14        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 94,566        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (16,732)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Cambridge Park | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 5 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Cambridge Park | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Camino Ruiz Square          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 159        
Initial cost          
Land       6,871  
Buildings and improvements       26,119  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       2,349  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       6,931  
Buildings and improvements       28,408  
Total $ 35,339     35,339  
Accumulated depreciation $ (12,693)     (12,693)  
Date of construction 1990        
Date acquired Dec-06        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 35,339        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (12,693)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Camino Ruiz Square | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Camino Ruiz Square | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Canyon Oaks          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 250        
Initial cost          
Land       19,088  
Buildings and improvements       44,473  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       4,988  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       19,088  
Buildings and improvements       49,461  
Total $ 68,549     68,549  
Accumulated depreciation $ (21,478)     (21,478)  
Date of construction 2005        
Date acquired May-07        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 68,549        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (21,478)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Canyon Oaks | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Canyon Oaks | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Canyon Pointe          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 250        
Initial cost          
Land       4,692  
Buildings and improvements       18,288  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       9,096  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       4,693  
Buildings and improvements       27,383  
Total $ 32,076     32,076  
Accumulated depreciation $ (15,931)     (15,931)  
Date of construction 1990        
Date acquired Oct-03        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 32,076        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (15,931)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Canyon Pointe | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Canyon Pointe | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Capri at Sunny Hills          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 102        
Initial cost          
Land       3,337  
Buildings and improvements       13,320  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       9,503  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       4,048  
Buildings and improvements       22,112  
Total $ 26,160     26,160  
Accumulated depreciation $ (14,445)     (14,445)  
Date of construction 1961        
Date acquired Sep-01        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 26,160        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (14,445)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Capri at Sunny Hills | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Capri at Sunny Hills | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Carmel Creek          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 348        
Initial cost          
Land       26,842  
Buildings and improvements       107,368  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       6,878  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       26,842  
Buildings and improvements       114,246  
Total $ 141,088     141,088  
Accumulated depreciation $ (25,679)     (25,679)  
Date of construction 2000        
Date acquired Apr-14        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 141,088        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (25,679)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Carmel Creek | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 5 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Carmel Creek | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Carnel Landing          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 356        
Initial cost          
Land       16,725  
Buildings and improvements       66,901  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       9,043  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       16,725  
Buildings and improvements       75,944  
Total $ 92,669     92,669  
Accumulated depreciation $ (16,943)     (16,943)  
Date of construction 1989        
Date acquired Apr-14        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 92,669        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (16,943)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Carnel Landing | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 5 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Carnel Landing | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Carnel Summit          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 246        
Initial cost          
Land       14,968  
Buildings and improvements       59,871  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       4,154  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       14,968  
Buildings and improvements       64,025  
Total $ 78,993     78,993  
Accumulated depreciation $ (13,876)     (13,876)  
Date of construction 1989        
Date acquired Apr-14        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 78,993        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (13,876)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Carnel Summit | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 5 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Carnel Summit | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Castle Creek          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 216        
Initial cost          
Land       4,149  
Buildings and improvements       16,028  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       5,185  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       4,833  
Buildings and improvements       20,529  
Total $ 25,362     25,362  
Accumulated depreciation $ (14,880)     (14,880)  
Date of construction 1998        
Date acquired Dec-98        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 25,362        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (14,880)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Castle Creek | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Castle Creek | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Catalina Gardens          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 128        
Initial cost          
Land       6,714  
Buildings and improvements       26,856  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       1,970  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       6,714  
Buildings and improvements       28,826  
Total $ 35,540     35,540  
Accumulated depreciation $ (6,159)     (6,159)  
Date of construction 1987        
Date acquired Apr-14        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 35,540        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (6,159)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Catalina Gardens | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 5 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Catalina Gardens | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | CBC Apartments and The Sweeps          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 239        
Initial cost          
Land       11,841  
Buildings and improvements       45,320  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       6,718  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       11,906  
Buildings and improvements       51,973  
Total $ 63,879     63,879  
Accumulated depreciation $ (26,615)     (26,615)  
Date of construction 1962        
Date acquired Jan-06        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 63,879        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (26,615)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | CBC Apartments and The Sweeps | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | CBC Apartments and The Sweeps | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Cedar Terrace          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 180        
Initial cost          
Land       5,543  
Buildings and improvements       16,442  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       8,092  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       5,652  
Buildings and improvements       24,425  
Total $ 30,077     30,077  
Accumulated depreciation $ (12,765)     (12,765)  
Date of construction 1984        
Date acquired Jan-05        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 30,077        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (12,765)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Cedar Terrace | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Cedar Terrace | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | CentrePointe          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 224        
Initial cost          
Land       3,405  
Buildings and improvements       7,743  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       21,698  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       3,442  
Buildings and improvements       29,404  
Total $ 32,846     32,846  
Accumulated depreciation $ (20,349)     (20,349)  
Date of construction 1974        
Date acquired Jun-97        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 32,846        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (20,349)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | CentrePointe | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | CentrePointe | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Chestnut Street Apartments          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 96        
Initial cost          
Land       6,582  
Buildings and improvements       15,689  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       2,057  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       6,582  
Buildings and improvements       17,746  
Total $ 24,328     24,328  
Accumulated depreciation $ (7,206)     (7,206)  
Date of construction 2002        
Date acquired Jul-08        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 24,328        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (7,206)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Chestnut Street Apartments | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Chestnut Street Apartments | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Collins on Pine          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 76        
Initial cost          
Land       7,276  
Buildings and improvements       22,226  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       562  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       7,276  
Buildings and improvements       22,788  
Total $ 30,064     30,064  
Accumulated depreciation $ (4,337)     (4,337)  
Date of construction 2013        
Date acquired May-14        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 30,064        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (4,337)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Collins on Pine | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Collins on Pine | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Corbella at Juanita Bay          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 169        
Initial cost          
Land       5,801  
Buildings and improvements       17,415  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       3,815  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       5,801  
Buildings and improvements       21,230  
Total $ 27,031     27,031  
Accumulated depreciation $ (7,273)     (7,273)  
Date of construction 1978        
Date acquired Nov-10        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 27,031        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (7,273)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Corbella at Juanita Bay | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Corbella at Juanita Bay | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Cortesia          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 308        
Initial cost          
Land       13,912  
Buildings and improvements       55,649  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       3,034  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       13,912  
Buildings and improvements       58,683  
Total $ 72,595     72,595  
Accumulated depreciation $ (12,706)     (12,706)  
Date of construction 1999        
Date acquired Apr-14        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 72,595        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (12,706)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Cortesia | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 5 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Cortesia | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Country Villas          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 180        
Initial cost          
Land       4,174  
Buildings and improvements       16,583  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       5,358  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       4,187  
Buildings and improvements       21,928  
Total $ 26,115     26,115  
Accumulated depreciation $ (12,942)     (12,942)  
Date of construction 1976        
Date acquired Dec-02        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 26,115        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (12,942)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Country Villas | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Country Villas | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Courtyard off Main          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 110        
Initial cost          
Land       7,465  
Buildings and improvements       21,405  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       4,911  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       7,465  
Buildings and improvements       26,316  
Total $ 33,781     33,781  
Accumulated depreciation $ (8,924)     (8,924)  
Date of construction 2000        
Date acquired Oct-10        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 33,781        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (8,924)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Courtyard off Main | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Courtyard off Main | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Crow Canyon          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 400        
Initial cost          
Land       37,579  
Buildings and improvements       87,685  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       11,695  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       37,579  
Buildings and improvements       99,380  
Total $ 136,959     136,959  
Accumulated depreciation $ (22,121)     (22,121)  
Date of construction 1992        
Date acquired Apr-14        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 136,959        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (22,121)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Crow Canyon | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 5 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Crow Canyon | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Deer Valley          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 171        
Initial cost          
Land       21,478  
Buildings and improvements       50,116  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       3,175  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       21,478  
Buildings and improvements       53,291  
Total $ 74,769     74,769  
Accumulated depreciation $ (11,659)     (11,659)  
Date of construction 1996        
Date acquired Apr-14        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 74,769        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (11,659)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Deer Valley | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 5 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Deer Valley | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Delano          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 126        
Initial cost          
Land       7,470  
Buildings and improvements       22,511  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       1,655  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       7,470  
Buildings and improvements       24,166  
Total $ 31,636     31,636  
Accumulated depreciation $ (6,762)     (6,762)  
Date of construction 2005        
Date acquired Dec-11        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 31,636        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (6,762)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Delano | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Delano | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Devonshire          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 276        
Initial cost          
Land       3,470  
Buildings and improvements       13,786  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       5,988  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       3,482  
Buildings and improvements       19,762  
Total $ 23,244     23,244  
Accumulated depreciation $ (11,177)     (11,177)  
Date of construction 1988        
Date acquired Dec-02        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 23,244        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (11,177)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Devonshire | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Devonshire | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Elevation          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 158        
Initial cost          
Land       4,758  
Buildings and improvements       14,285  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       7,182  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       4,757  
Buildings and improvements       21,468  
Total $ 26,225     26,225  
Accumulated depreciation $ (9,807)     (9,807)  
Date of construction 1986        
Date acquired Jun-10        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 26,225        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (9,807)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Elevation | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Elevation | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Ellington          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 220        
Initial cost          
Land       15,066  
Buildings and improvements       45,249  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       3,914  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       15,066  
Buildings and improvements       49,163  
Total $ 64,229     64,229  
Accumulated depreciation $ (9,897)     (9,897)  
Date of construction 1994        
Date acquired Jul-14        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 64,229        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (9,897)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Ellington | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Ellington | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Emerald Pointe          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 160        
Initial cost          
Land       8,458  
Buildings and improvements       33,832  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       2,098  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       8,458  
Buildings and improvements       35,930  
Total $ 44,388     44,388  
Accumulated depreciation $ (7,907)     (7,907)  
Date of construction 1989        
Date acquired Apr-14        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 44,388        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (7,907)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Emerald Pointe | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 5 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Emerald Pointe | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Emerald Ridge          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 180        
Initial cost          
Land       3,449  
Buildings and improvements       7,801  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       6,444  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       3,449  
Buildings and improvements       14,245  
Total $ 17,694     17,694  
Accumulated depreciation $ (10,963)     (10,963)  
Date of construction 1987        
Date acquired Nov-94        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 17,694        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (10,963)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Emerald Ridge | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Emerald Ridge | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Emerson Valley Village          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 144        
Initial cost          
Land       13,378  
Buildings and improvements       53,240  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       979  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       13,378  
Buildings and improvements       54,219  
Total $ 67,597     67,597  
Accumulated depreciation $ (5,806)     (5,806)  
Date of construction 2012        
Date acquired Dec-16        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 67,597        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (5,806)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Emerson Valley Village | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Emerson Valley Village | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Enso          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 183        
Initial cost          
Land       21,397  
Buildings and improvements       71,135  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       1,630  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       21,397  
Buildings and improvements       72,765  
Total $ 94,162     94,162  
Accumulated depreciation $ (10,555)     (10,555)  
Date of construction 2014        
Date acquired Dec-15        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 94,162        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (10,555)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Enso | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Enso | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Esplanade          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 278        
Initial cost          
Land       18,170  
Buildings and improvements       40,086  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       15,809  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       18,429  
Buildings and improvements       55,636  
Total $ 74,065     74,065  
Accumulated depreciation $ (29,746)     (29,746)  
Date of construction 2002        
Date acquired Apr-04        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 74,065        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (29,746)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Esplanade | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Esplanade | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Essex Skyline          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 349        
Initial cost          
Land       21,537  
Buildings and improvements       146,099  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       10,028  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       21,537  
Buildings and improvements       156,127  
Total $ 177,664     177,664  
Accumulated depreciation $ (41,718)     (41,718)  
Date of construction 2008        
Date acquired Apr-10        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 177,664        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (41,718)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Essex Skyline | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Essex Skyline | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Evergreen Heights          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 200        
Initial cost          
Land       3,566  
Buildings and improvements       13,395  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       6,886  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       3,649  
Buildings and improvements       20,198  
Total $ 23,847     23,847  
Accumulated depreciation $ (14,843)     (14,843)  
Date of construction 1990        
Date acquired Jun-97        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 23,847        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (14,843)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Evergreen Heights | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Evergreen Heights | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Fairway Apartments at Big Canyon          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 74        
Initial cost          
Land       0  
Buildings and improvements       7,850  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       8,180  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       0  
Buildings and improvements       16,030  
Total $ 16,030     16,030  
Accumulated depreciation $ (11,744)     (11,744)  
Date of construction 1972        
Date acquired Jun-99        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 16,030        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (11,744)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Fairway Apartments at Big Canyon | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Fairway Apartments at Big Canyon | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 28 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Fairwood Pond          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 194        
Initial cost          
Land       5,296  
Buildings and improvements       15,564  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       4,408  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       5,297  
Buildings and improvements       19,971  
Total $ 25,268     25,268  
Accumulated depreciation $ (10,643)     (10,643)  
Date of construction 1997        
Date acquired Oct-04        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 25,268        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (10,643)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Fairwood Pond | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Fairwood Pond | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Foothill Commons          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 394        
Initial cost          
Land       2,435  
Buildings and improvements       9,821  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       41,492  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       2,440  
Buildings and improvements       51,308  
Total $ 53,748     53,748  
Accumulated depreciation $ (45,513)     (45,513)  
Date of construction 1978        
Date acquired Mar-90        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 53,748        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (45,513)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Foothill Commons | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Foothill Commons | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Foothill Gardens/Twin Creeks          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 176        
Initial cost          
Land       5,875  
Buildings and improvements       13,992  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       11,404  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       5,964  
Buildings and improvements       25,307  
Total $ 31,271     31,271  
Accumulated depreciation $ (18,366)     (18,366)  
Date of construction 1985        
Date acquired Feb-97        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 31,271        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (18,366)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Foothill Gardens/Twin Creeks | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Foothill Gardens/Twin Creeks | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Forest View          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 192        
Initial cost          
Land       3,731  
Buildings and improvements       14,530  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       3,095  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       3,731  
Buildings and improvements       17,625  
Total $ 21,356     21,356  
Accumulated depreciation $ (9,840)     (9,840)  
Date of construction 1998        
Date acquired Oct-03        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 21,356        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (9,840)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Forest View | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Forest View | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Foster's Landing          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 490        
Initial cost          
Land       61,714  
Buildings and improvements       144,000  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       10,178  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       61,714  
Buildings and improvements       154,178  
Total $ 215,892     215,892  
Accumulated depreciation $ (35,111)     (35,111)  
Date of construction 1987        
Date acquired Apr-14        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 215,892        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (35,111)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Fountain Court          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 320        
Initial cost          
Land       6,702  
Buildings and improvements       27,306  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       13,162  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       6,985  
Buildings and improvements       40,185  
Total $ 47,170     47,170  
Accumulated depreciation $ (28,006)     (28,006)  
Date of construction 2000        
Date acquired Mar-00        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 47,170        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (28,006)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Fountain Court | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Fountain Court | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Fountain At Riveroaks          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 226        
Initial cost          
Land       26,046  
Buildings and improvements       60,773  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       5,104  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       26,046  
Buildings and improvements       65,877  
Total $ 91,923     91,923  
Accumulated depreciation $ (14,742)     (14,742)  
Date of construction 1990        
Date acquired Apr-14        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 91,923        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (14,742)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Fountain At Riveroaks | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Fountain At Riveroaks | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Fourth & U          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 171        
Initial cost          
Land       8,879  
Buildings and improvements       52,351  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       3,967  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       8,879  
Buildings and improvements       56,318  
Total $ 65,197     65,197  
Accumulated depreciation $ (19,549)     (19,549)  
Date of construction 2010        
Date acquired Apr-10        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 65,197        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (19,549)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Fourth & U | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Fourth & U | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Fox Plaza          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 445        
Initial cost          
Land       39,731  
Buildings and improvements       92,706  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       35,532  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       39,731  
Buildings and improvements       128,238  
Total $ 167,969     167,969  
Accumulated depreciation $ (34,285)     (34,285)  
Date of construction 1968        
Date acquired Feb-13        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 167,969        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (34,285)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Fox Plaza | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Fox Plaza | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | The Henley I/The Henley II          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 215        
Initial cost          
Land       6,695  
Buildings and improvements       16,753  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       27,953  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       6,733  
Buildings and improvements       44,668  
Total $ 51,401     51,401  
Accumulated depreciation $ (26,394)     (26,394)  
Date of construction 1970        
Date acquired Jun-99        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 51,401        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (26,394)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | The Henley I/The Henley II | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | The Henley I/The Henley II | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Highlands at Wynhaven          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 333        
Initial cost          
Land       16,271  
Buildings and improvements       48,932  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       14,851  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       16,271  
Buildings and improvements       63,783  
Total $ 80,054     80,054  
Accumulated depreciation $ (27,806)     (27,806)  
Date of construction 2000        
Date acquired Aug-08        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 80,054        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (27,806)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Highlands at Wynhaven | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Highlands at Wynhaven | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Hillcrest Park          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 608        
Initial cost          
Land       15,318  
Buildings and improvements       40,601  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       21,179  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       15,755  
Buildings and improvements       61,343  
Total $ 77,098     77,098  
Accumulated depreciation $ (42,560)     (42,560)  
Date of construction 1973        
Date acquired Mar-98        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 77,098        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (42,560)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Hillcrest Park | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Hillcrest Park | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Hillsdale Garden          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 697        
Initial cost          
Land       22,000  
Buildings and improvements       94,681  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       28,988  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       22,000  
Buildings and improvements       123,669  
Total $ 145,669     145,669  
Accumulated depreciation $ (58,877)     (58,877)  
Date of construction 1948        
Date acquired Sep-06        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 145,669        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (58,877)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Hillsdale Garden | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Hillsdale Garden | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Hope Ranch          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 108        
Initial cost          
Land       4,078  
Buildings and improvements       16,877  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       2,989  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       4,208  
Buildings and improvements       19,736  
Total $ 23,944     23,944  
Accumulated depreciation $ (8,757)     (8,757)  
Date of construction 1965        
Date acquired Mar-07        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 23,944        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (8,757)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Hope Ranch | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Hope Ranch | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Huntington Breakers          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 342        
Initial cost          
Land       9,306  
Buildings and improvements       22,720  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       21,487  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       9,315  
Buildings and improvements       44,198  
Total $ 53,513     53,513  
Accumulated depreciation $ (32,546)     (32,546)  
Date of construction 1984        
Date acquired Oct-97        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 53,513        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (32,546)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Huntington Breakers | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Huntington Breakers | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Inglenook Court          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 224        
Initial cost          
Land       3,467  
Buildings and improvements       7,881  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       8,307  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       3,474  
Buildings and improvements       16,181  
Total $ 19,655     19,655  
Accumulated depreciation $ (13,291)     (13,291)  
Date of construction 1985        
Date acquired Oct-94        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 19,655        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (13,291)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Inglenook Court | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Inglenook Court | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Lafayette Highlands          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 150        
Initial cost          
Land       17,774  
Buildings and improvements       41,473  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       3,526  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       17,774  
Buildings and improvements       44,999  
Total $ 62,773     62,773  
Accumulated depreciation $ (9,732)     (9,732)  
Date of construction 1973        
Date acquired Apr-14        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 62,773        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (9,732)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Lafayette Highlands | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 5 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Lafayette Highlands | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Lakeshore Landing          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 308        
Initial cost          
Land       38,155  
Buildings and improvements       89,028  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       8,183  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       38,155  
Buildings and improvements       97,211  
Total $ 135,366     135,366  
Accumulated depreciation $ (22,592)     (22,592)  
Date of construction 1988        
Date acquired Apr-14        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 135,366        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (22,592)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Lakeshore Landing | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 5 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Lakeshore Landing | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Laurels at Mill Creek          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 164        
Initial cost          
Land       1,559  
Buildings and improvements       6,430  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       8,202  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       1,595  
Buildings and improvements       14,596  
Total $ 16,191     16,191  
Accumulated depreciation $ (10,517)     (10,517)  
Date of construction 1981        
Date acquired Dec-96        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 16,191        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (10,517)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Laurels at Mill Creek | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Laurels at Mill Creek | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Lawrence Station          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 336        
Initial cost          
Land       45,532  
Buildings and improvements       106,735  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       2,006  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       45,532  
Buildings and improvements       108,741  
Total $ 154,273     154,273  
Accumulated depreciation $ (27,218)     (27,218)  
Date of construction 2012        
Date acquired Apr-14        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 154,273        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (27,218)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Lawrence Station | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 5 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Lawrence Station | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Le Parc          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 140        
Initial cost          
Land       3,090  
Buildings and improvements       7,421  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       13,782  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       3,092  
Buildings and improvements       21,201  
Total $ 24,293     24,293  
Accumulated depreciation $ (16,474)     (16,474)  
Date of construction 1975        
Date acquired Feb-94        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 24,293        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (16,474)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Le Parc | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Le Parc | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Marbrisa          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 202        
Initial cost          
Land       4,700  
Buildings and improvements       18,605  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       9,755  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       4,760  
Buildings and improvements       28,300  
Total $ 33,060     33,060  
Accumulated depreciation $ (17,214)     (17,214)  
Date of construction 1987        
Date acquired Sep-02        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 33,060        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (17,214)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Marbrisa | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Marbrisa | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Marina City Club          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 101        
Initial cost          
Land       0  
Buildings and improvements       28,167  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       31,783  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       0  
Buildings and improvements       59,950  
Total $ 59,950     59,950  
Accumulated depreciation $ (28,367)     (28,367)  
Date of construction 1971        
Date acquired Jan-04        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 59,950        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (28,367)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Marina City Club | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Marina City Club | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Marina Cove          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 292        
Initial cost          
Land       5,320  
Buildings and improvements       16,431  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       15,948  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       5,324  
Buildings and improvements       32,375  
Total $ 37,699     37,699  
Accumulated depreciation $ (26,197)     (26,197)  
Date of construction 1974        
Date acquired Jun-94        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 37,699        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (26,197)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Marina Cove | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Marina Cove | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Mariner's Place          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 105        
Initial cost          
Land       1,555  
Buildings and improvements       6,103  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       2,589  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       1,562  
Buildings and improvements       8,685  
Total $ 10,247     10,247  
Accumulated depreciation $ (6,020)     (6,020)  
Date of construction 1987        
Date acquired May-00        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 10,247        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (6,020)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Mariner's Place | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Mariner's Place | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | MB 360          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 360        
Initial cost          
Land       42,001  
Buildings and improvements       212,648  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       11,373  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       42,001  
Buildings and improvements       224,021  
Total $ 266,022     266,022  
Accumulated depreciation $ (41,021)     (41,021)  
Date of construction 2014        
Date acquired Apr-14        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 266,022        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (41,021)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | MB 360 | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | MB 360 | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Mesa Village          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 133        
Initial cost          
Land       1,888  
Buildings and improvements       7,498  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       2,591  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       1,894  
Buildings and improvements       10,083  
Total $ 11,977     11,977  
Accumulated depreciation $ (5,624)     (5,624)  
Date of construction 1963        
Date acquired Dec-02        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 11,977        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (5,624)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Mesa Village | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Mesa Village | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Mill Creek at Windermere          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 400        
Initial cost          
Land       29,551  
Buildings and improvements       69,032  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       6,201  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       29,551  
Buildings and improvements       75,233  
Total $ 104,784     104,784  
Accumulated depreciation $ (31,986)     (31,986)  
Date of construction 2005        
Date acquired Sep-07        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 104,784        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (31,986)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Mill Creek at Windermere | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Mill Creek at Windermere | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Mio          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 103        
Initial cost          
Land       11,012  
Buildings and improvements       39,982  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       557  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       11,012  
Buildings and improvements       40,539  
Total $ 51,551     51,551  
Accumulated depreciation $ (5,695)     (5,695)  
Date of construction 2015        
Date acquired Jan-16        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 51,551        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (5,695)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Mio | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Mio | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Mirabella          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 188        
Initial cost          
Land       6,180  
Buildings and improvements       26,673  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       16,790  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       6,270  
Buildings and improvements       43,373  
Total $ 49,643     49,643  
Accumulated depreciation $ (26,253)     (26,253)  
Date of construction 2000        
Date acquired May-00        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 49,643        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (26,253)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Mirabella | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Mirabella | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Mira Monte          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 354        
Initial cost          
Land       7,165  
Buildings and improvements       28,459  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       11,933  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       7,186  
Buildings and improvements       40,371  
Total $ 47,557     47,557  
Accumulated depreciation $ (25,280)     (25,280)  
Date of construction 1982        
Date acquired Dec-02        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 47,557        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (25,280)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Mira Monte | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Mira Monte | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Miracle Mile Marbella          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 236        
Initial cost          
Land       7,791  
Buildings and improvements       23,075  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       15,151  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       7,886  
Buildings and improvements       38,131  
Total $ 46,017     46,017  
Accumulated depreciation $ (27,856)     (27,856)  
Date of construction 1988        
Date acquired Aug-97        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 46,017        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (27,856)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Miracle Mile Marbella | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Miracle Mile Marbella | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Mission Hills          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 282        
Initial cost          
Land       10,099  
Buildings and improvements       38,778  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       11,134  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       10,167  
Buildings and improvements       49,844  
Total $ 60,011     60,011  
Accumulated depreciation $ (24,458)     (24,458)  
Date of construction 1984        
Date acquired Jul-05        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 60,011        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (24,458)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Mission Hills | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Mission Hills | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Mission Peaks          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 453        
Initial cost          
Land       46,499  
Buildings and improvements       108,498  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       7,387  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       46,499  
Buildings and improvements       115,885  
Total $ 162,384     162,384  
Accumulated depreciation $ (25,036)     (25,036)  
Date of construction 1995        
Date acquired Apr-14        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 162,384        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (25,036)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Mission Peaks | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 5 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Mission Peaks | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Mission Peaks II          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 336        
Initial cost          
Land       31,429  
Buildings and improvements       73,334  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       7,308  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       31,429  
Buildings and improvements       80,642  
Total $ 112,071     112,071  
Accumulated depreciation $ (17,908)     (17,908)  
Date of construction 1989        
Date acquired Apr-14        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 112,071        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (17,908)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Mission Peaks II | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 5 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Mission Peaks II | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Montclaire          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 390        
Initial cost          
Land       4,842  
Buildings and improvements       19,776  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       28,185  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       4,997  
Buildings and improvements       47,806  
Total $ 52,803     52,803  
Accumulated depreciation $ (41,752)     (41,752)  
Date of construction 1973        
Date acquired Dec-88        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 52,803        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (41,752)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Montclaire | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Montclaire | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Monterey Villas          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 122        
Initial cost          
Land       2,349  
Buildings and improvements       5,579  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       6,873  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       2,424  
Buildings and improvements       12,377  
Total $ 14,801     14,801  
Accumulated depreciation $ (8,553)     (8,553)  
Date of construction 1974        
Date acquired Jul-97        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 14,801        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (8,553)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Monterey Villas | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Monterey Villas | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Muse          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 152        
Initial cost          
Land       7,822  
Buildings and improvements       33,436  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       3,466  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       7,823  
Buildings and improvements       36,901  
Total $ 44,724     44,724  
Accumulated depreciation $ (13,932)     (13,932)  
Date of construction 2011        
Date acquired Feb-11        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 44,724        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (13,932)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Muse | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Muse | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Museum Park          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 117        
Initial cost          
Land       13,864  
Buildings and improvements       32,348  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       2,012  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       13,864  
Buildings and improvements       34,360  
Total $ 48,224     48,224  
Accumulated depreciation $ (7,530)     (7,530)  
Date of construction 2002        
Date acquired Apr-14        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 48,224        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (7,530)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Museum Park | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 5 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Museum Park | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | One South Market          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 312        
Initial cost          
Land       28,290  
Buildings and improvements       148,649  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       162  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       28,290  
Buildings and improvements       148,811  
Total $ 177,101     177,101  
Accumulated depreciation $ (3,931)     (3,931)  
Date of construction 2015        
Date acquired Mar-19        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 177,101        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (3,931)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | One South Market | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | One South Market | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Palm Valley          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 1,099        
Initial cost          
Land       133,802  
Buildings and improvements       312,205  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       15,296  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       133,802  
Buildings and improvements       327,501  
Total $ 461,303     461,303  
Accumulated depreciation $ (35,244)     (35,244)  
Date of construction 2008        
Date acquired Jan-17        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 461,303        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (35,244)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Palm Valley | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Palm Valley | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Paragon Apartments          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 301        
Initial cost          
Land       32,230  
Buildings and improvements       77,320  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       2,173  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       32,230  
Buildings and improvements       79,493  
Total $ 111,723     111,723  
Accumulated depreciation $ (14,796)     (14,796)  
Date of construction 2013        
Date acquired Jul-14        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 111,723        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (14,796)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Paragon Apartments | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Paragon Apartments | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Park Catalina          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 90        
Initial cost          
Land       4,710  
Buildings and improvements       18,839  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       3,372  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       4,710  
Buildings and improvements       22,211  
Total $ 26,921     26,921  
Accumulated depreciation $ (7,029)     (7,029)  
Date of construction 2002        
Date acquired Jun-12        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 26,921        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (7,029)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Park Catalina | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Park Catalina | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Park Highland          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 250        
Initial cost          
Land       9,391  
Buildings and improvements       38,224  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       12,981  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       9,391  
Buildings and improvements       51,205  
Total $ 60,596     60,596  
Accumulated depreciation $ (13,942)     (13,942)  
Date of construction 1993        
Date acquired Apr-14        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 60,596        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (13,942)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Park Highland | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 5 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Park Highland | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Park Hill at Issaquah          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 245        
Initial cost          
Land       7,284  
Buildings and improvements       21,937  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       10,119  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       7,284  
Buildings and improvements       32,056  
Total $ 39,340     39,340  
Accumulated depreciation $ (16,614)     (16,614)  
Date of construction 1999        
Date acquired Feb-99        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 39,340        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (16,614)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Park Hill at Issaquah | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Park Hill at Issaquah | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Park Viridian          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 320        
Initial cost          
Land       15,894  
Buildings and improvements       63,574  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       3,789  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       15,894  
Buildings and improvements       67,363  
Total $ 83,257     83,257  
Accumulated depreciation $ (14,776)     (14,776)  
Date of construction 2008        
Date acquired Apr-14        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 83,257        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (14,776)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Park Viridian | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 5 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Park Viridian | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Park West          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 126        
Initial cost          
Land       9,424  
Buildings and improvements       21,988  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       12,500  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       9,424  
Buildings and improvements       34,488  
Total $ 43,912     43,912  
Accumulated depreciation $ (11,971)     (11,971)  
Date of construction 1958        
Date acquired Sep-12        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 43,912        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (11,971)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Park West | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Park West | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Parkwood at Mill Creek          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 240        
Initial cost          
Land       10,680  
Buildings and improvements       42,722  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       3,376  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       10,680  
Buildings and improvements       46,098  
Total $ 56,778     56,778  
Accumulated depreciation $ (10,263)     (10,263)  
Date of construction 1989        
Date acquired Apr-14        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 56,778        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (10,263)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Parkwood at Mill Creek | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 5 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Parkwood at Mill Creek | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Patent 523          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 295        
Initial cost          
Land       14,558  
Buildings and improvements       69,417  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       5,923  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       14,558  
Buildings and improvements       75,340  
Total $ 89,898     89,898  
Accumulated depreciation $ (26,798)     (26,798)  
Date of construction 2010        
Date acquired Mar-10        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 89,898        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (26,798)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Patent 523 | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Patent 523 | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Pathways at Bixby Village          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 296        
Initial cost          
Land       4,083  
Buildings and improvements       16,757  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       21,850  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       6,239  
Buildings and improvements       36,451  
Total $ 42,690     42,690  
Accumulated depreciation $ (31,839)     (31,839)  
Date of construction 1975        
Date acquired Feb-91        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 42,690        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (31,839)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Pathways at Bixby Village | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Pathways at Bixby Village | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Piedmont          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 396        
Initial cost          
Land       19,848  
Buildings and improvements       59,606  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       12,913  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       19,848  
Buildings and improvements       72,519  
Total $ 92,367     92,367  
Accumulated depreciation $ (16,747)     (16,747)  
Date of construction 1969        
Date acquired May-14        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 92,367        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (16,747)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Piedmont | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Piedmont | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Pinehurst          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 28        
Initial cost          
Land       0  
Buildings and improvements       1,711  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       731  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       0  
Buildings and improvements       2,442  
Total $ 2,442     2,442  
Accumulated depreciation $ (1,517)     (1,517)  
Date of construction 1973        
Date acquired Dec-04        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 2,442        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (1,517)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Pinehurst | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Pinehurst | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 24 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Pinnacle at Fullerton          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 192        
Initial cost          
Land       11,019  
Buildings and improvements       45,932  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       3,983  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       11,019  
Buildings and improvements       49,915  
Total $ 60,934     60,934  
Accumulated depreciation $ (11,134)     (11,134)  
Date of construction 2004        
Date acquired Apr-14        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 60,934        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (11,134)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Pinnacle at Fullerton | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 5 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Pinnacle at Fullerton | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Pinnacle on Lake Washington          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 180        
Initial cost          
Land       7,760  
Buildings and improvements       31,041  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       3,513  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       7,760  
Buildings and improvements       34,554  
Total $ 42,314     42,314  
Accumulated depreciation $ (7,545)     (7,545)  
Date of construction 2001        
Date acquired Apr-14        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 42,314        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (7,545)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Pinnacle on Lake Washington | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 5 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Pinnacle on Lake Washington | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Pinnacle at MacArthur Place          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 253        
Initial cost          
Land       15,810  
Buildings and improvements       66,401  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       5,238  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       15,810  
Buildings and improvements       71,639  
Total $ 87,449     87,449  
Accumulated depreciation $ (15,689)     (15,689)  
Date of construction 2002        
Date acquired Apr-14        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 87,449        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (15,689)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Pinnacle at MacArthur Place | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 5 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Pinnacle at MacArthur Place | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Pinnacle at Otay Ranch I & II          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 364        
Initial cost          
Land       17,023  
Buildings and improvements       68,093  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       4,227  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       17,023  
Buildings and improvements       72,320  
Total $ 89,343     89,343  
Accumulated depreciation $ (15,862)     (15,862)  
Date of construction 2001        
Date acquired Apr-14        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 89,343        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (15,862)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Pinnacle at Otay Ranch I & II | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 5 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Pinnacle at Otay Ranch I & II | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Pinnacle at Talega          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 362        
Initial cost          
Land       19,292  
Buildings and improvements       77,168  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       3,097  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       19,292  
Buildings and improvements       80,265  
Total $ 99,557     99,557  
Accumulated depreciation $ (17,314)     (17,314)  
Date of construction 2002        
Date acquired Apr-14        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 99,557        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (17,314)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Pinnacle at Talega | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 5 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Pinnacle at Talega | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Pinnacle Sonata          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 268        
Initial cost          
Land       14,647  
Buildings and improvements       58,586  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       4,597  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       14,647  
Buildings and improvements       63,183  
Total $ 77,830     77,830  
Accumulated depreciation $ (13,613)     (13,613)  
Date of construction 2000        
Date acquired Apr-14        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 77,830        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (13,613)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Pinnacle Sonata | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 5 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Pinnacle Sonata | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Pointe at Cupertino          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 116        
Initial cost          
Land       4,505  
Buildings and improvements       17,605  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       12,637  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       4,505  
Buildings and improvements       30,242  
Total $ 34,747     34,747  
Accumulated depreciation $ (19,206)     (19,206)  
Date of construction 1963        
Date acquired Aug-98        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 34,747        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (19,206)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Pointe at Cupertino | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Pointe at Cupertino | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Pure Redmond          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 105        
Initial cost          
Land       7,461  
Buildings and improvements       31,363  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       0  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       7,461  
Buildings and improvements       31,363  
Total $ 38,824     38,824  
Accumulated depreciation $ (46)     (46)  
Date of construction 2016        
Date acquired Dec-19        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 38,824        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (46)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Pure Redmond | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Pure Redmond | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Radius          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 264        
Initial cost          
Land       11,702  
Buildings and improvements       152,336  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       904  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       11,702  
Buildings and improvements       153,240  
Total $ 164,942     164,942  
Accumulated depreciation $ (33,929)     (33,929)  
Date of construction 2015        
Date acquired Apr-14        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 164,942        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (33,929)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Radius | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Radius | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Reed Square          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 100        
Initial cost          
Land       6,873  
Buildings and improvements       16,037  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       8,451  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       6,873  
Buildings and improvements       24,488  
Total $ 31,361     31,361  
Accumulated depreciation $ (10,156)     (10,156)  
Date of construction 1970        
Date acquired Jan-12        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 31,361        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (10,156)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Reed Square | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Reed Square | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Regency at Encino          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 75        
Initial cost          
Land       3,184  
Buildings and improvements       12,737  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       3,911  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       3,184  
Buildings and improvements       16,648  
Total $ 19,832     19,832  
Accumulated depreciation $ (6,945)     (6,945)  
Date of construction 1989        
Date acquired Dec-09        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 19,832        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (6,945)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Regency at Encino | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Regency at Encino | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Renaissance at Uptown Orange          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 460        
Initial cost          
Land       27,870  
Buildings and improvements       111,482  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       6,212  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       27,870  
Buildings and improvements       117,694  
Total $ 145,564     145,564  
Accumulated depreciation $ (25,469)     (25,469)  
Date of construction 2007        
Date acquired Apr-14        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 145,564        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (25,469)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Renaissance at Uptown Orange | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 5 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Renaissance at Uptown Orange | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | The Reveal          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 438        
Initial cost          
Land       25,073  
Buildings and improvements       121,314  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       2,446  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       25,073  
Buildings and improvements       123,760  
Total $ 148,833     148,833  
Accumulated depreciation $ (22,720)     (22,720)  
Date of construction 2010        
Date acquired Apr-15        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 148,833        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (22,720)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | The Reveal | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | The Reveal | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Salmon Run at Perry Creek          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 132        
Initial cost          
Land       3,717  
Buildings and improvements       11,483  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       2,941  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       3,801  
Buildings and improvements       14,340  
Total $ 18,141     18,141  
Accumulated depreciation $ (8,857)     (8,857)  
Date of construction 2000        
Date acquired Oct-00        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 18,141        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (8,857)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Salmon Run at Perry Creek | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Salmon Run at Perry Creek | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Sammamish View          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 153        
Initial cost          
Land       3,324  
Buildings and improvements       7,501  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       7,285  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       3,331  
Buildings and improvements       14,779  
Total $ 18,110     18,110  
Accumulated depreciation $ (12,571)     (12,571)  
Date of construction 1986        
Date acquired Nov-94        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 18,110        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (12,571)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Sammamish View | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Sammamish View | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | 101 San Fernando          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 323        
Initial cost          
Land       4,173  
Buildings and improvements       58,961  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       13,374  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       4,173  
Buildings and improvements       72,335  
Total $ 76,508     76,508  
Accumulated depreciation $ (26,862)     (26,862)  
Date of construction 2001        
Date acquired Jul-10        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 76,508        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (26,862)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | 101 San Fernando | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | 101 San Fernando | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | San Marcos          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 432        
Initial cost          
Land       15,563  
Buildings and improvements       36,204  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       33,430  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       22,866  
Buildings and improvements       62,331  
Total $ 85,197     85,197  
Accumulated depreciation $ (33,909)     (33,909)  
Date of construction 2003        
Date acquired Nov-03        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 85,197        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (33,909)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | San Marcos | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | San Marcos | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Santee Court/Santee Village          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 238        
Initial cost          
Land       9,581  
Buildings and improvements       40,317  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       11,607  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       9,582  
Buildings and improvements       51,923  
Total $ 61,505     61,505  
Accumulated depreciation $ (17,070)     (17,070)  
Date of construction 2004        
Date acquired Oct-10        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 61,505        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (17,070)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Santee Court/Santee Village | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Santee Court/Santee Village | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Shadow Point          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 172        
Initial cost          
Land       2,812  
Buildings and improvements       11,170  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       4,305  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       2,820  
Buildings and improvements       15,467  
Total $ 18,287     18,287  
Accumulated depreciation $ (8,864)     (8,864)  
Date of construction 1983        
Date acquired Dec-02        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 18,287        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (8,864)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Shadow Point | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Shadow Point | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Shadowbrook          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 418        
Initial cost          
Land       19,292  
Buildings and improvements       77,168  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       5,704  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       19,292  
Buildings and improvements       82,872  
Total $ 102,164     102,164  
Accumulated depreciation $ (18,117)     (18,117)  
Date of construction 1986        
Date acquired Apr-14        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 102,164        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (18,117)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Shadowbrook | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 5 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Shadowbrook | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Slater 116          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 108        
Initial cost          
Land       7,379  
Buildings and improvements       22,138  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       1,194  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       7,379  
Buildings and improvements       23,332  
Total $ 30,711     30,711  
Accumulated depreciation $ (5,181)     (5,181)  
Date of construction 2013        
Date acquired Sep-13        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 30,711        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (5,181)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Slater 116 | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Slater 116 | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Solstice          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 280        
Initial cost          
Land       34,444  
Buildings and improvements       147,262  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       6,544  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       34,444  
Buildings and improvements       153,806  
Total $ 188,250     188,250  
Accumulated depreciation $ (36,993)     (36,993)  
Date of construction 2014        
Date acquired Apr-14        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 188,250        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (36,993)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Solstice | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 5 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Solstice | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Station Park Green - Phase I          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 121        
Initial cost          
Land       14,923  
Buildings and improvements       96,229  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       5,610  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       14,924  
Buildings and improvements       101,838  
Total $ 116,762     116,762  
Accumulated depreciation $ (8,241)     (8,241)  
Date of construction 2018        
Date acquired Mar-18        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 116,762        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (8,241)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Station Park Green - Phase I | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Station Park Green - Phase I | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Stevenson Place          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 200        
Initial cost          
Land       996  
Buildings and improvements       5,582  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       13,651  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       1,001  
Buildings and improvements       19,228  
Total $ 20,229     20,229  
Accumulated depreciation $ (14,432)     (14,432)  
Date of construction 1975        
Date acquired Apr-00        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 20,229        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (14,432)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Stevenson Place | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Stevenson Place | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Stonehedge Village          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 196        
Initial cost          
Land       3,167  
Buildings and improvements       12,603  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       8,669  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       3,201  
Buildings and improvements       21,238  
Total $ 24,439     24,439  
Accumulated depreciation $ (14,829)     (14,829)  
Date of construction 1986        
Date acquired Oct-97        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 24,439        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (14,829)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Stonehedge Village | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Stonehedge Village | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Summerhill Park          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 100        
Initial cost          
Land       2,654  
Buildings and improvements       4,918  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       11,180  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       2,656  
Buildings and improvements       16,096  
Total $ 18,752     18,752  
Accumulated depreciation $ (11,728)     (11,728)  
Date of construction 1988        
Date acquired Sep-88        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 18,752        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (11,728)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Summerhill Park | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Summerhill Park | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Summit Park          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 300        
Initial cost          
Land       5,959  
Buildings and improvements       23,670  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       8,485  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       5,977  
Buildings and improvements       32,137  
Total $ 38,114     38,114  
Accumulated depreciation $ (18,375)     (18,375)  
Date of construction 1972        
Date acquired Dec-02        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 38,114        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (18,375)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Summit Park | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Summit Park | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Taylor 28          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 197        
Initial cost          
Land       13,915  
Buildings and improvements       57,700  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       3,391  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       13,915  
Buildings and improvements       61,091  
Total $ 75,006     75,006  
Accumulated depreciation $ (13,005)     (13,005)  
Date of construction 2008        
Date acquired Apr-14        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 75,006        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (13,005)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Taylor 28 | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 5 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Taylor 28 | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | The Audrey at Belltown          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 137        
Initial cost          
Land       9,228  
Buildings and improvements       36,911  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       1,290  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       9,228  
Buildings and improvements       38,201  
Total $ 47,429     47,429  
Accumulated depreciation $ (8,013)     (8,013)  
Date of construction 1992        
Date acquired Apr-14        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 47,429        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (8,013)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | The Audrey at Belltown | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 5 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | The Audrey at Belltown | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | The Avery          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 121        
Initial cost          
Land       6,964  
Buildings and improvements       29,922  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       726  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       6,964  
Buildings and improvements       30,648  
Total $ 37,612     37,612  
Accumulated depreciation $ (5,957)     (5,957)  
Date of construction 2014        
Date acquired Mar-14        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 37,612        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (5,957)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | The Avery | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | The Avery | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | The Bernard          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 63        
Initial cost          
Land       3,699  
Buildings and improvements       11,345  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       800  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       3,689  
Buildings and improvements       12,155  
Total $ 15,844     15,844  
Accumulated depreciation $ (3,574)     (3,574)  
Date of construction 2008        
Date acquired Sep-11        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 15,844        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (3,574)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | The Bernard | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | The Bernard | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | The Blake LA          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 196        
Initial cost          
Land       4,023  
Buildings and improvements       9,527  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       22,158  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       4,031  
Buildings and improvements       31,677  
Total $ 35,708     35,708  
Accumulated depreciation $ (18,135)     (18,135)  
Date of construction 1979        
Date acquired Jun-97        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 35,708        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (18,135)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | The Blake LA | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | The Blake LA | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | The Cairns          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 99        
Initial cost          
Land       6,937  
Buildings and improvements       20,679  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       2,389  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       6,939  
Buildings and improvements       23,066  
Total $ 30,005     30,005  
Accumulated depreciation $ (9,915)     (9,915)  
Date of construction 2006        
Date acquired Jun-07        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 30,005        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (9,915)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | The Cairns | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | The Cairns | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | The Commons          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 264        
Initial cost          
Land       12,555  
Buildings and improvements       29,307  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       9,206  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       12,556  
Buildings and improvements       38,512  
Total $ 51,068     51,068  
Accumulated depreciation $ (14,792)     (14,792)  
Date of construction 1973        
Date acquired Jul-10        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 51,068        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (14,792)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | The Commons | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | The Commons | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | The Elliot at Mukilteo          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 301        
Initial cost          
Land       2,498  
Buildings and improvements       10,595  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       17,699  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       2,824  
Buildings and improvements       27,968  
Total $ 30,792     30,792  
Accumulated depreciation $ (21,381)     (21,381)  
Date of construction 1981        
Date acquired Jan-97        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 30,792        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (21,381)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | The Elliot at Mukilteo | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | The Elliot at Mukilteo | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | The Grand          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 243        
Initial cost          
Land       4,531  
Buildings and improvements       89,208  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       7,334  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       4,531  
Buildings and improvements       96,542  
Total $ 101,073     101,073  
Accumulated depreciation $ (37,589)     (37,589)  
Date of construction 2009        
Date acquired Jan-09        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 101,073        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (37,589)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | The Grand | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | The Grand | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | The Hallie          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 292        
Initial cost          
Land       2,202  
Buildings and improvements       4,794  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       54,674  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       8,385  
Buildings and improvements       53,285  
Total $ 61,670     61,670  
Accumulated depreciation $ (35,599)     (35,599)  
Date of construction 1972        
Date acquired Apr-97        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 61,670        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (35,599)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | The Hallie | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | The Hallie | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | The Huntington          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 276        
Initial cost          
Land       10,374  
Buildings and improvements       41,495  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       5,741  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       10,374  
Buildings and improvements       47,236  
Total $ 57,610     57,610  
Accumulated depreciation $ (13,725)     (13,725)  
Date of construction 1975        
Date acquired Jun-12        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 57,610        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (13,725)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | The Huntington | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | The Huntington | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | The Landing at Jack London Square          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 282        
Initial cost          
Land       33,554  
Buildings and improvements       78,292  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       6,329  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       33,554  
Buildings and improvements       84,621  
Total $ 118,175     118,175  
Accumulated depreciation $ (19,726)     (19,726)  
Date of construction 2001        
Date acquired Apr-14        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 118,175        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (19,726)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | The Landing at Jack London Square | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 5 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | The Landing at Jack London Square | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | The Lofts at Pinehurst          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 118        
Initial cost          
Land       1,570  
Buildings and improvements       3,912  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       5,499  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       1,618  
Buildings and improvements       9,363  
Total $ 10,981     10,981  
Accumulated depreciation $ (6,164)     (6,164)  
Date of construction 1971        
Date acquired Jun-97        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 10,981        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (6,164)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | The Lofts at Pinehurst | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | The Lofts at Pinehurst | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | The Palisades          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 192        
Initial cost          
Land       1,560  
Buildings and improvements       6,242  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       13,743  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       1,565  
Buildings and improvements       19,980  
Total $ 21,545     21,545  
Accumulated depreciation $ (17,648)     (17,648)  
Date of construction 1977        
Date acquired May-90        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 21,545        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (17,648)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | The Palisades | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | The Palisades | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | The Palms at Laguna Niguel          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 460        
Initial cost          
Land       23,584  
Buildings and improvements       94,334  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       9,442  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       23,584  
Buildings and improvements       103,776  
Total $ 127,360     127,360  
Accumulated depreciation $ (23,149)     (23,149)  
Date of construction 1988        
Date acquired Apr-14        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 127,360        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (23,149)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | The Palms at Laguna Niguel | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 5 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | The Palms at Laguna Niguel | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | The Stuart          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 188        
Initial cost          
Land       13,574  
Buildings and improvements       54,298  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       2,693  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       13,574  
Buildings and improvements       56,991  
Total $ 70,565     70,565  
Accumulated depreciation $ (12,753)     (12,753)  
Date of construction 2007        
Date acquired Apr-14        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 70,565        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (12,753)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | The Stuart | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 5 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | The Stuart | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | The Trails of Redmond          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 423        
Initial cost          
Land       21,930  
Buildings and improvements       87,720  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       5,406  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       21,930  
Buildings and improvements       93,126  
Total $ 115,056     115,056  
Accumulated depreciation $ (20,366)     (20,366)  
Date of construction 1985        
Date acquired Apr-14        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 115,056        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (20,366)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | The Trails of Redmond | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 5 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | The Trails of Redmond | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Tierra Vista          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 404        
Initial cost          
Land       13,652  
Buildings and improvements       53,336  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       6,023  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       13,661  
Buildings and improvements       59,350  
Total $ 73,011     73,011  
Accumulated depreciation $ (32,123)     (32,123)  
Date of construction 2001        
Date acquired Jan-01        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 73,011        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (32,123)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Tierra Vista | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Tierra Vista | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Tiffany Court          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 101        
Initial cost          
Land       6,949  
Buildings and improvements       27,796  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       1,857  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       6,949  
Buildings and improvements       29,653  
Total $ 36,602     36,602  
Accumulated depreciation $ (6,429)     (6,429)  
Date of construction 1987        
Date acquired Apr-14        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 36,602        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (6,429)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Tiffany Court | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 5 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Tiffany Court | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Trabucco Villas          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 132        
Initial cost          
Land       3,638  
Buildings and improvements       8,640  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       4,061  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       3,890  
Buildings and improvements       12,449  
Total $ 16,339     16,339  
Accumulated depreciation $ (8,740)     (8,740)  
Date of construction 1985        
Date acquired Oct-97        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 16,339        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (8,740)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Trabucco Villas | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Trabucco Villas | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Via          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 284        
Initial cost          
Land       22,000  
Buildings and improvements       82,270  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       3,189  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       22,016  
Buildings and improvements       85,443  
Total $ 107,459     107,459  
Accumulated depreciation $ (27,803)     (27,803)  
Date of construction 2011        
Date acquired Jul-11        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 107,459        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (27,803)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Via | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Via | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Villa Granada          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 270        
Initial cost          
Land       38,299  
Buildings and improvements       89,365  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       2,200  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       38,299  
Buildings and improvements       91,565  
Total $ 129,864     129,864  
Accumulated depreciation $ (19,559)     (19,559)  
Date of construction 2010        
Date acquired Apr-14        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 129,864        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (19,559)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Villa Granada | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 5 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Villa Granada | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Villa Siena          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 272        
Initial cost          
Land       13,842  
Buildings and improvements       55,367  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       8,399  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       13,842  
Buildings and improvements       63,766  
Total $ 77,608     77,608  
Accumulated depreciation $ (14,671)     (14,671)  
Date of construction 1974        
Date acquired Apr-14        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 77,608        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (14,671)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Villa Siena | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 5 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Villa Siena | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Village Green          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 272        
Initial cost          
Land       6,488  
Buildings and improvements       36,768  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       4,061  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       6,488  
Buildings and improvements       40,829  
Total $ 47,317     47,317  
Accumulated depreciation $ (9,428)     (9,428)  
Date of construction 1971        
Date acquired Apr-14        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 47,317        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (9,428)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Village Green | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 5 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Village Green | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Vista Belvedere          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 76        
Initial cost          
Land       5,573  
Buildings and improvements       11,901  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       8,844  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       5,573  
Buildings and improvements       20,745  
Total $ 26,318     26,318  
Accumulated depreciation $ (12,068)     (12,068)  
Date of construction 1963        
Date acquired Aug-04        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 26,318        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (12,068)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Vista Belvedere | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Vista Belvedere | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Vox Apartments          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 58        
Initial cost          
Land       5,545  
Buildings and improvements       16,635  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       408  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       5,545  
Buildings and improvements       17,043  
Total $ 22,588     22,588  
Accumulated depreciation $ (3,543)     (3,543)  
Date of construction 2013        
Date acquired Oct-13        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 22,588        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (3,543)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Vox Apartments | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Vox Apartments | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Walnut Heights          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 163        
Initial cost          
Land       4,858  
Buildings and improvements       19,168  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       5,645  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       4,887  
Buildings and improvements       24,784  
Total $ 29,671     29,671  
Accumulated depreciation $ (13,726)     (13,726)  
Date of construction 1964        
Date acquired Oct-03        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 29,671        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (13,726)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Walnut Heights | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Walnut Heights | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Wandering Creek          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 156        
Initial cost          
Land       1,285  
Buildings and improvements       4,980  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       5,152  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       1,296  
Buildings and improvements       10,121  
Total $ 11,417     11,417  
Accumulated depreciation $ (7,945)     (7,945)  
Date of construction 1986        
Date acquired Nov-95        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 11,417        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (7,945)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Wandering Creek | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Wandering Creek | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Wharfside Pointe          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 155        
Initial cost          
Land       2,245  
Buildings and improvements       7,020  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       12,465  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       2,258  
Buildings and improvements       19,472  
Total $ 21,730     21,730  
Accumulated depreciation $ (14,892)     (14,892)  
Date of construction 1990        
Date acquired Jun-94        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 21,730        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (14,892)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Wharfside Pointe | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Wharfside Pointe | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Willow Lake          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 508        
Initial cost          
Land       43,194  
Buildings and improvements       101,030  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       15,998  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       43,194  
Buildings and improvements       117,028  
Total $ 160,222     160,222  
Accumulated depreciation $ (32,271)     (32,271)  
Date of construction 1989        
Date acquired Oct-12        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 160,222        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (32,271)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Willow Lake | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Willow Lake | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | 5600 Wilshire          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 284        
Initial cost          
Land       30,535  
Buildings and improvements       91,604  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       4,495  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       30,535  
Buildings and improvements       96,099  
Total $ 126,634     126,634  
Accumulated depreciation $ (20,175)     (20,175)  
Date of construction 2008        
Date acquired Apr-14        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 126,634        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (20,175)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | 5600 Wilshire | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 5 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | 5600 Wilshire | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Wilshire La Brea          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 478        
Initial cost          
Land       56,932  
Buildings and improvements       211,998  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       11,252  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       56,932  
Buildings and improvements       223,250  
Total $ 280,182     280,182  
Accumulated depreciation $ (52,822)     (52,822)  
Date of construction 2014        
Date acquired Apr-14        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 280,182        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (52,822)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Wilshire La Brea | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 5 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Wilshire La Brea | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Wilshire Promenade          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 149        
Initial cost          
Land       3,118  
Buildings and improvements       7,385  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       10,727  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       3,797  
Buildings and improvements       17,433  
Total $ 21,230     21,230  
Accumulated depreciation $ (11,640)     (11,640)  
Date of construction 1992        
Date acquired Jan-97        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 21,230        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (11,640)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Wilshire Promenade | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Wilshire Promenade | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Windsor Ridge          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 216        
Initial cost          
Land       4,017  
Buildings and improvements       10,315  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       16,759  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       4,021  
Buildings and improvements       27,070  
Total $ 31,091     31,091  
Accumulated depreciation $ (22,682)     (22,682)  
Date of construction 1989        
Date acquired Mar-89        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 31,091        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (22,682)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Windsor Ridge | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Windsor Ridge | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Woodland Commons          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 302        
Initial cost          
Land       2,040  
Buildings and improvements       8,727  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       24,610  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       2,044  
Buildings and improvements       33,333  
Total $ 35,377     35,377  
Accumulated depreciation $ (22,838)     (22,838)  
Date of construction 1978        
Date acquired Mar-90        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 35,377        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (22,838)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Woodland Commons | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Woodland Commons | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Woodside Village          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Units | apartment 145        
Initial cost          
Land       5,331  
Buildings and improvements       21,036  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       5,387  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       5,341  
Buildings and improvements       26,413  
Total $ 31,754     31,754  
Accumulated depreciation $ (13,691)     $ (13,691)  
Date of construction 1987        
Date acquired Dec-04        
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ 31,754        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year $ (13,691)        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Woodside Village | Minimum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 3 years        
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Woodside Village | Maximum          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Life used for depreciation 30 years        
Other Property          
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]          
Area of real estate property | ft²        
Initial cost          
Land       $ 3,079  
Buildings and improvements       12,315  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       12,183  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       3,909  
Buildings and improvements       23,668  
Total $ 27,577     27,577  
Accumulated depreciation (15,356)     (15,356)  
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year 27,577        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year (15,356)        
Other Property | Other real estate assets          
Initial cost          
Land       3,079  
Buildings and improvements       12,315  
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       12,183  
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Land and improvements       3,909  
Buildings and improvements       23,668  
Total 27,577     27,577  
Accumulated depreciation (15,356)     (15,356)  
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year 27,577        
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]          
Balance at the end of year (15,356)        
Real Estate Rental Property          
Gross amount carried at close of period          
Total 13,366,101 13,366,101 12,687,722 $ 14,038,142  
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of year 13,366,101 13,362,073 12,687,722    
Balance at the end of year $ 14,038,142 $ 13,366,101 $ 13,362,073