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SCHEDULE III REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION (Details)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
USD ($)
apartment
Dec. 31, 2019
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2018
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2020
USD ($)
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrance       $ 643,550
Initial cost        
Land       2,887,393
Buildings and improvements       10,154,628
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       2,019,724
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       2,929,009
Buildings and improvements       12,132,736
Total $ 15,061,745     15,061,745
Accumulated depreciation (4,133,959) $ (3,209,548) $ (3,209,548) (4,133,959)
Aggregate cost for federal income tax purpose 11,600,000      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Acquisition, development, and improvement of real estate 1,426,505 672,041 325,986  
Disposition of real estate and other (402,902) 0 (321,958)  
Balance at the end of year 15,061,745      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at beginning of year 3,689,482 3,209,548 2,769,297  
Depreciation expense 518,629 479,934 478,721  
Depreciation expense - Disposals and other (74,152) 0 (38,470)  
Balance at the end of year $ 4,133,959 3,689,482 3,209,548  
Encumbered Apartment Communities        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Units | apartment 3,025      
Encumbrance       643,550
Initial cost        
Land       203,549
Buildings and improvements       767,029
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       129,288
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       207,899
Buildings and improvements       891,967
Total $ 1,099,866     1,099,866
Accumulated depreciation (266,467)     (266,467)
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year 1,099,866      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 266,467      
Encumbered Apartment Communities | Belmont Station        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Units | apartment 275      
Encumbrance       29,728
Initial cost        
Land       8,100
Buildings and improvements       66,666
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       7,386
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       8,267
Buildings and improvements       73,885
Total $ 82,152     82,152
Accumulated depreciation $ (33,891)     (33,891)
Date of construction 2009      
Date acquired Mar-09      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 82,152      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 33,891      
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       98,956
Initial cost        
Land       16,885
Buildings and improvements       151,741
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       1,263
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       16,885
Buildings and improvements       153,004
Total $ 169,889     169,889
Accumulated depreciation $ (8,559)     (8,559)
Date of construction 2015      
Date acquired Jun-19      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 169,889      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 8,559      
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 | Form 15        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Units | apartment 242      
Encumbrance       42,271
Initial cost        
Land       24,510
Buildings and improvements       72,221
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       11,835
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       25,540
Buildings and improvements       83,026
Total $ 108,566     108,566
Accumulated depreciation $ (13,807)     (13,807)
Date of construction 2014      
Date acquired Mar-16      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 108,566      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 13,807      
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       82,707
Initial cost        
Land       25,073
Buildings and improvements       94,980
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       36,019
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       25,203
Buildings and improvements       130,869
Total $ 156,072     156,072
Accumulated depreciation $ (80,772)     (80,772)
Date of construction 2002      
Date acquired Feb-04      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 156,072      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 80,772      
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 | Highridge        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Units | apartment 255      
Encumbrance       69,345
Initial cost        
Land       5,419
Buildings and improvements       18,347
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       33,311
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       6,073
Buildings and improvements       51,004
Total $ 57,077     57,077
Accumulated depreciation $ (41,762)     (41,762)
Date of construction 1972      
Date acquired May-97      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 57,077      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 41,762      
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 | Magnolia Square/Magnolia Lane        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Units | apartment 188      
Encumbrance       52,303
Initial cost        
Land       8,190
Buildings and improvements       24,736
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       18,553
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       8,191
Buildings and improvements       43,288
Total $ 51,479     51,479
Accumulated depreciation $ (26,038)     (26,038)
Date of construction 1963      
Date acquired Sep-07      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 51,479      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 26,038      
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       44,077
Initial cost        
Land       20,495
Buildings and improvements       47,823
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       178
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       20,495
Buildings and improvements       48,001
Total $ 68,496     68,496
Accumulated depreciation $ (3,290)     (3,290)
Date of construction 2015      
Date acquired Dec-18      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 68,496      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 3,290      
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 | Sage At Cupertino        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Units | apartment 230      
Encumbrance       51,758
Initial cost        
Land       35,719
Buildings and improvements       53,449
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       9,242
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       35,719
Buildings and improvements       62,691
Total $ 98,410     98,410
Accumulated depreciation $ (9,454)     (9,454)
Date of construction 1971      
Date acquired Mar-17      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 98,410      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 9,454      
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       14,873
Initial cost        
Land       0
Buildings and improvements       8,520
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       7,659
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       2,353
Buildings and improvements       13,826
Total $ 16,179     16,179
Accumulated depreciation $ (10,114)     (10,114)
Date of construction 1984      
Date acquired Apr-00      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 16,179      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 10,114      
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       58,515
Initial cost        
Land       19,984
Buildings and improvements       82,286
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       1,502
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       19,990
Buildings and improvements       83,782
Total $ 103,772     103,772
Accumulated depreciation $ (18,368)     (18,368)
Date of construction 2015      
Date acquired Mar-15      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 103,772      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 18,368      
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       53,277
Initial cost        
Land       19,362
Buildings and improvements       75,641
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       1,710
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       19,371
Buildings and improvements       77,342
Total $ 96,713     96,713
Accumulated depreciation $ (17,213)     (17,213)
Date of construction 2014      
Date acquired Mar-15      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 96,713      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 17,213      
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 | Township        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Units | apartment 132      
Encumbrance       45,740
Initial cost        
Land       19,812
Buildings and improvements       70,619
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       630
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       19,812
Buildings and improvements       71,249
Total $ 91,061     91,061
Accumulated depreciation $ (3,199)     (3,199)
Date of construction 2014      
Date acquired Sep-19      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 91,061      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 3,199      
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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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      
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 | 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 | Minimum        
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Life used for depreciation 3 years      
Encumbered Apartment Communities | Montejo | Maximum        
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Life used for depreciation 30 years      
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 | 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 | 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      
Unencumbered Apartment Communities        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Units | apartment 48,156      
Initial cost        
Land       2,680,765
Buildings and improvements       9,375,284
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       1,876,157
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       2,717,201
Buildings and improvements       11,215,005
Total $ 13,932,206     13,932,206
Accumulated depreciation (3,848,633)     (3,848,633)
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year 13,932,206      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 3,848,633      
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Agora        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Units | apartment 49      
Initial cost        
Land       4,932
Buildings and improvements       60,423
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       187
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       4,934
Buildings and improvements       60,608
Total $ 65,542     65,542
Accumulated depreciation $ (1,987)     (1,987)
Date of construction 2016      
Date acquired Jan-20      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 65,542      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 1,987      
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Agora | Minimum        
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Life used for depreciation 3 years      
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Agora | Maximum        
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Life used for depreciation 30 years      
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       14,335
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       32,136
Buildings and improvements       142,878
Total $ 175,014     175,014
Accumulated depreciation $ (37,803)     (37,803)
Date of construction 2001      
Date acquired Apr-14      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 175,014      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 37,803      
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       2,758
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       5,869
Buildings and improvements       26,735
Total $ 32,604     32,604
Accumulated depreciation $ (11,343)     (11,343)
Date of construction 2010      
Date acquired Oct-10      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 32,604      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 11,343      
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       1,979
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       11,923
Buildings and improvements       49,669
Total $ 61,592     61,592
Accumulated depreciation $ (12,386)     (12,386)
Date of construction 2002      
Date acquired Apr-14      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 61,592      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 12,386      
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       9,687
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       4,982
Buildings and improvements       29,400
Total $ 34,382     34,382
Accumulated depreciation $ (18,364)     (18,364)
Date of construction 1971      
Date acquired Dec-02      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 34,382      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 18,364      
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       9,732
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       15,925
Buildings and improvements       73,444
Total $ 89,369     89,369
Accumulated depreciation $ (25,398)     (25,398)
Date of construction 2009      
Date acquired Dec-10      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 89,369      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 25,398      
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       808
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       4,726
Buildings and improvements       15,038
Total $ 19,764     19,764
Accumulated depreciation $ (4,182)     (4,182)
Date of construction 2009      
Date acquired Jan-13      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 19,764      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 4,182      
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       6,095
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       44,240
Buildings and improvements       109,346
Total $ 153,586     153,586
Accumulated depreciation $ (23,316)     (23,316)
Date of construction 2014      
Date acquired Aug-14      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 153,586      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 23,316      
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       15,117
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       58,442
Buildings and improvements       190,443
Total $ 248,885     248,885
Accumulated depreciation $ (52,469)     (52,469)
Date of construction 2001      
Date acquired Apr-14      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 248,885      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 52,469      
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       2,286
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       3,924
Buildings and improvements       14,148
Total $ 18,072     18,072
Accumulated depreciation $ (4,792)     (4,792)
Date of construction 1988      
Date acquired Oct-12      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 18,072      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 4,792      
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       1,536
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       23,550
Buildings and improvements       95,347
Total $ 118,897     118,897
Accumulated depreciation $ (13,614)     (13,614)
Date of construction 2014      
Date acquired Dec-16      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 118,897      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 13,614      
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       3,722
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       32,379
Buildings and improvements       141,662
Total $ 174,041     174,041
Accumulated depreciation $ (26,788)     (26,788)
Date of construction 2014      
Date acquired Jun-15      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 174,041      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 26,788      
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       16,322
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       27,235
Buildings and improvements       80,725
Total $ 107,960     107,960
Accumulated depreciation $ (18,800)     (18,800)
Date of construction 2007      
Date acquired Apr-14      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 107,960      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 18,800      
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       1,874
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       0
Buildings and improvements       51,687
Total $ 51,687     51,687
Accumulated depreciation $ (13,707)     (13,707)
Date of construction 2013      
Date acquired Apr-14      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 51,687      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 13,707      
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       25,418
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       10,601
Buildings and improvements       49,875
Total $ 60,476     60,476
Accumulated depreciation $ (36,728)     (36,728)
Date of construction 1970      
Date acquired Jan-99      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 60,476      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 36,728      
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 | 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       43,348
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       12,682
Buildings and improvements       61,023
Total $ 73,705     73,705
Accumulated depreciation $ (43,768)     (43,768)
Date of construction 1988      
Date acquired Jan-95      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 73,705      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 43,768      
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       2,613
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       21,725
Buildings and improvements       94,704
Total $ 116,429     116,429
Accumulated depreciation $ (23,150)     (23,150)
Date of construction 2009      
Date acquired Apr-14      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 116,429      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 23,150      
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       4,651
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       17,247
Buildings and improvements       44,994
Total $ 62,241     62,241
Accumulated depreciation $ (16,688)     (16,688)
Date of construction 2004      
Date acquired Sep-10      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 62,241      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 16,688      
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       5,644
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       16,197
Buildings and improvements       72,851
Total $ 89,048     89,048
Accumulated depreciation $ (18,845)     (18,845)
Date of construction 2001      
Date acquired Apr-14      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 89,048      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 18,845      
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       1,390
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       5,401
Buildings and improvements       23,193
Total $ 28,594     28,594
Accumulated depreciation $ (8,573)     (8,573)
Date of construction 2011      
Date acquired Aug-11      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 28,594      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 8,573      
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       7,387
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       4,473
Buildings and improvements       17,650
Total $ 22,123     22,123
Accumulated depreciation $ (10,455)     (10,455)
Date of construction 1974      
Date acquired Oct-06      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 22,123      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 10,455      
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       30,939
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       28,371
Buildings and improvements       75,139
Total $ 103,510     103,510
Accumulated depreciation $ (22,577)     (22,577)
Date of construction 2004      
Date acquired Dec-12      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 103,510      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 22,577      
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       5,214
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       10,802
Buildings and improvements       48,423
Total $ 59,225     59,225
Accumulated depreciation $ (12,642)     (12,642)
Date of construction 1988      
Date acquired Apr-14      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 59,225      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 12,642      
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       5,834
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       2,503
Buildings and improvements       15,740
Total $ 18,243     18,243
Accumulated depreciation $ (9,541)     (9,541)
Date of construction 1983      
Date acquired Dec-02      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 18,243      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 9,541      
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       14,651
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       3,580
Buildings and improvements       22,773
Total $ 26,353     26,353
Accumulated depreciation $ (18,916)     (18,916)
Date of construction 1978      
Date acquired Jan-96      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 26,353      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 18,916      
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 | Brookside Oaks        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Units | apartment 170      
Initial cost        
Land       7,301
Buildings and improvements       16,310
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       27,349
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       10,328
Buildings and improvements       40,632
Total $ 50,960     50,960
Accumulated depreciation $ (26,656)     (26,656)
Date of construction 1973      
Date acquired Jun-00      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 50,960      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 26,656      
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       6,690
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       1,531
Buildings and improvements       12,589
Total $ 14,120     14,120
Accumulated depreciation $ (9,424)     (9,424)
Date of construction 1986      
Date acquired Oct-97      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 14,120      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 9,424      
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       7,010
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       2,656
Buildings and improvements       17,777
Total $ 20,433     20,433
Accumulated depreciation $ (13,419)     (13,419)
Date of construction 1986      
Date acquired Dec-96      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 20,433      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 13,419      
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       10,433
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       5,293
Buildings and improvements       22,271
Total $ 27,564     27,564
Accumulated depreciation $ (16,949)     (16,949)
Date of construction 1989      
Date acquired Jan-95      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 27,564      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 16,949      
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 | 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       96,132
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       11,639
Buildings and improvements       123,862
Total $ 135,501     135,501
Accumulated depreciation $ (79,005)     (79,005)
Date of construction 1968      
Date acquired Mar-98      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 135,501      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 79,005      
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       8,869
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       11,075
Buildings and improvements       34,001
Total $ 45,076     45,076
Accumulated depreciation $ (26,629)     (26,629)
Date of construction 1985      
Date acquired Jul-96      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 45,076      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 26,629      
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       4,120
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       18,185
Buildings and improvements       76,859
Total $ 95,044     95,044
Accumulated depreciation $ (19,617)     (19,617)
Date of construction 1998      
Date acquired Apr-14      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 95,044      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 19,617      
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       2,543
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       6,931
Buildings and improvements       28,602
Total $ 35,533     35,533
Accumulated depreciation $ (13,801)     (13,801)
Date of construction 1990      
Date acquired Dec-06      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 35,533      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 13,801      
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       7,051
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       19,088
Buildings and improvements       51,524
Total $ 70,612     70,612
Accumulated depreciation $ (23,554)     (23,554)
Date of construction 2005      
Date acquired May-07      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 70,612      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 23,554      
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       9,479
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       4,693
Buildings and improvements       27,766
Total $ 32,459     32,459
Accumulated depreciation $ (17,295)     (17,295)
Date of construction 1990      
Date acquired Oct-03      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 32,459      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 17,295      
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       9,690
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       4,048
Buildings and improvements       22,299
Total $ 26,347     26,347
Accumulated depreciation $ (15,327)     (15,327)
Date of construction 1961      
Date acquired Sep-01      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 26,347      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 15,327      
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       8,308
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       26,842
Buildings and improvements       115,676
Total $ 142,518     142,518
Accumulated depreciation $ (30,274)     (30,274)
Date of construction 2000      
Date acquired Apr-14      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 142,518      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 30,274      
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       10,506
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       16,725
Buildings and improvements       77,407
Total $ 94,132     94,132
Accumulated depreciation $ (20,335)     (20,335)
Date of construction 1989      
Date acquired Apr-14      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 94,132      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 20,335      
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       4,545
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       14,968
Buildings and improvements       64,416
Total $ 79,384     79,384
Accumulated depreciation $ (16,376)     (16,376)
Date of construction 1989      
Date acquired Apr-14      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 79,384      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 16,376      
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       5,677
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       4,833
Buildings and improvements       21,021
Total $ 25,854     25,854
Accumulated depreciation $ (15,908)     (15,908)
Date of construction 1998      
Date acquired Dec-98      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 25,854      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 15,908      
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       2,490
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       6,714
Buildings and improvements       29,346
Total $ 36,060     36,060
Accumulated depreciation $ (7,343)     (7,343)
Date of construction 1987      
Date acquired Apr-14      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 36,060      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 7,343      
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       6,922
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       11,906
Buildings and improvements       52,177
Total $ 64,083     64,083
Accumulated depreciation $ (28,445)     (28,445)
Date of construction 1962      
Date acquired Jan-06      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 64,083      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 28,445      
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       8,601
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       5,652
Buildings and improvements       24,934
Total $ 30,586     30,586
Accumulated depreciation $ (13,973)     (13,973)
Date of construction 1984      
Date acquired Jan-05      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 30,586      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 13,973      
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       22,335
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       3,442
Buildings and improvements       30,041
Total $ 33,483     33,483
Accumulated depreciation $ (22,318)     (22,318)
Date of construction 1974      
Date acquired Jun-97      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 33,483      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 22,318      
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       2,277
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       6,582
Buildings and improvements       17,966
Total $ 24,548     24,548
Accumulated depreciation $ (7,884)     (7,884)
Date of construction 2002      
Date acquired Jul-08      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 24,548      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 7,884      
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 | City View        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Units | apartment 572      
Initial cost        
Land       9,883
Buildings and improvements       37,670
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       32,941
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       10,350
Buildings and improvements       70,144
Total $ 80,494     80,494
Accumulated depreciation $ (53,374)     (53,374)
Date of construction 1975      
Date acquired Mar-98      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 80,494      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 53,374      
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       688
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       7,276
Buildings and improvements       22,914
Total $ 30,190     30,190
Accumulated depreciation $ (5,180)     (5,180)
Date of construction 2013      
Date acquired May-14      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 30,190      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 5,180      
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 | Connolly Station        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Units | apartment 309      
Initial cost        
Land       19,949
Buildings and improvements       123,428
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       1,545
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       19,949
Buildings and improvements       124,973
Total $ 144,922     144,922
Accumulated depreciation $ (4,139)     (4,139)
Date of construction 2014      
Date acquired Jan-20      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 144,922      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 4,139      
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Connolly Station | Minimum        
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Life used for depreciation 3 years      
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Connolly Station | 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       3,961
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       5,801
Buildings and improvements       21,376
Total $ 27,177     27,177
Accumulated depreciation $ (8,273)     (8,273)
Date of construction 1978      
Date acquired Nov-10      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 27,177      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 8,273      
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       3,302
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       13,912
Buildings and improvements       58,951
Total $ 72,863     72,863
Accumulated depreciation $ (14,944)     (14,944)
Date of construction 1999      
Date acquired Apr-14      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 72,863      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 14,944      
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       5,547
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       4,187
Buildings and improvements       22,117
Total $ 26,304     26,304
Accumulated depreciation $ (13,934)     (13,934)
Date of construction 1976      
Date acquired Dec-02      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 26,304      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 13,934      
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       5,047
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       7,465
Buildings and improvements       26,452
Total $ 33,917     33,917
Accumulated depreciation $ (10,190)     (10,190)
Date of construction 2000      
Date acquired Oct-10      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 33,917      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 10,190      
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       12,923
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       37,579
Buildings and improvements       100,608
Total $ 138,187     138,187
Accumulated depreciation $ (26,738)     (26,738)
Date of construction 1992      
Date acquired Apr-14      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 138,187      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 26,738      
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       3,644
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       21,478
Buildings and improvements       53,760
Total $ 75,238     75,238
Accumulated depreciation $ (13,744)     (13,744)
Date of construction 1996      
Date acquired Apr-14      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 75,238      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 13,744      
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 | 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       6,533
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       3,482
Buildings and improvements       20,307
Total $ 23,789     23,789
Accumulated depreciation $ (12,163)     (12,163)
Date of construction 1988      
Date acquired Dec-02      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 23,789      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 12,163      
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 | Domaine        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Units | apartment 92      
Initial cost        
Land       9,059
Buildings and improvements       27,177
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       1,545
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       9,059
Buildings and improvements       28,722
Total $ 37,781     37,781
Accumulated depreciation $ (8,376)     (8,376)
Date of construction 2009      
Date acquired Sep-12      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 37,781      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 8,376      
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       7,372
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       4,757
Buildings and improvements       21,658
Total $ 26,415     26,415
Accumulated depreciation $ (10,931)     (10,931)
Date of construction 1986      
Date acquired Jun-10      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 26,415      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 10,931      
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       4,089
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       15,066
Buildings and improvements       49,338
Total $ 64,404     64,404
Accumulated depreciation $ (11,978)     (11,978)
Date of construction 1994      
Date acquired Jul-14      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 64,404      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 11,978      
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       2,404
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       8,458
Buildings and improvements       36,236
Total $ 44,694     44,694
Accumulated depreciation $ (9,304)     (9,304)
Date of construction 1989      
Date acquired Apr-14      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 44,694      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 9,304      
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       6,915
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       3,449
Buildings and improvements       14,716
Total $ 18,165     18,165
Accumulated depreciation $ (11,762)     (11,762)
Date of construction 1987      
Date acquired Nov-94      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 18,165      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 11,762      
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       1,349
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       13,378
Buildings and improvements       54,589
Total $ 67,967     67,967
Accumulated depreciation $ (7,825)     (7,825)
Date of construction 2012      
Date acquired Dec-16      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 67,967      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 7,825      
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 | Emme        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Units | apartment 190      
Initial cost        
Land       15,039
Buildings and improvements       80,532
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       357
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       15,039
Buildings and improvements       80,889
Total $ 95,928     95,928
Accumulated depreciation $ (2,709)     (2,709)
Date of construction 2015      
Date acquired Jan-20      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 95,928      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 2,709      
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Emme | Minimum        
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Life used for depreciation 3 years      
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Emme | 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       1,907
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       21,397
Buildings and improvements       73,042
Total $ 94,439     94,439
Accumulated depreciation $ (13,258)     (13,258)
Date of construction 2014      
Date acquired Dec-15      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 94,439      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 13,258      
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 | Epic        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Units | apartment 769      
Initial cost        
Land       89,111
Buildings and improvements       307,769
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       509
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       89,111
Buildings and improvements       308,278
Total $ 397,389     397,389
Accumulated depreciation $ (10,261)     (10,261)
Date of construction 2013      
Date acquired Jan-20      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 397,389      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 10,261      
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Epic | Minimum        
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Life used for depreciation 3 years      
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Epic | 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       16,209
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       18,429
Buildings and improvements       56,036
Total $ 74,465     74,465
Accumulated depreciation $ (32,656)     (32,656)
Date of construction 2002      
Date acquired Apr-04      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 74,465      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 32,656      
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 350      
Initial cost        
Land       21,537
Buildings and improvements       146,099
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       12,601
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       21,537
Buildings and improvements       158,700
Total $ 180,237     180,237
Accumulated depreciation $ (48,170)     (48,170)
Date of construction 2008      
Date acquired Apr-10      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 180,237      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 48,170      
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       7,339
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       3,649
Buildings and improvements       20,651
Total $ 24,300     24,300
Accumulated depreciation $ (15,822)     (15,822)
Date of construction 1990      
Date acquired Jun-97      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 24,300      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 15,822      
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 | Fairhaven Apartments        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Units | apartment 164      
Initial cost        
Land       2,626
Buildings and improvements       10,485
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       10,243
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       2,957
Buildings and improvements       20,397
Total $ 23,354     23,354
Accumulated depreciation $ (13,581)     (13,581)
Date of construction 1970      
Date acquired Nov-01      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 23,354      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 13,581      
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       8,513
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       0
Buildings and improvements       16,363
Total $ 16,363     16,363
Accumulated depreciation $ (12,710)     (12,710)
Date of construction 1972      
Date acquired Jun-99      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 16,363      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 12,710      
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       4,599
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       5,297
Buildings and improvements       20,162
Total $ 25,459     25,459
Accumulated depreciation $ (11,530)     (11,530)
Date of construction 1997      
Date acquired Oct-04      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 25,459      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 11,530      
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       41,978
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       2,440
Buildings and improvements       51,794
Total $ 54,234     54,234
Accumulated depreciation $ (47,403)     (47,403)
Date of construction 1978      
Date acquired Mar-90      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 54,234      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 47,403      
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       12,289
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       5,964
Buildings and improvements       26,192
Total $ 32,156     32,156
Accumulated depreciation $ (19,884)     (19,884)
Date of construction 1985      
Date acquired Feb-97      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 32,156      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 19,884      
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       3,713
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       3,731
Buildings and improvements       18,243
Total $ 21,974     21,974
Accumulated depreciation $ (10,629)     (10,629)
Date of construction 1998      
Date acquired Oct-03      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 21,974      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 10,629      
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       11,178
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       61,714
Buildings and improvements       155,178
Total $ 216,892     216,892
Accumulated depreciation $ (41,241)     (41,241)
Date of construction 1987      
Date acquired Apr-14      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 216,892      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 41,241      
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       13,573
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       6,985
Buildings and improvements       40,596
Total $ 47,581     47,581
Accumulated depreciation $ (29,905)     (29,905)
Date of construction 2000      
Date acquired Mar-00      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 47,581      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 29,905      
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       5,897
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       26,046
Buildings and improvements       66,670
Total $ 92,716     92,716
Accumulated depreciation $ (17,559)     (17,559)
Date of construction 1990      
Date acquired Apr-14      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 92,716      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 17,559      
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       4,337
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       8,879
Buildings and improvements       56,688
Total $ 65,567     65,567
Accumulated depreciation $ (21,596)     (21,596)
Date of construction 2010      
Date acquired Apr-10      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 65,567      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 21,596      
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       39,712
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       39,731
Buildings and improvements       132,418
Total $ 172,149     172,149
Accumulated depreciation $ (41,715)     (41,715)
Date of construction 1968      
Date acquired Feb-13      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 172,149      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 41,715      
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       28,607
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       6,733
Buildings and improvements       45,322
Total $ 52,055     52,055
Accumulated depreciation $ (30,235)     (30,235)
Date of construction 1970      
Date acquired Jun-99      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 52,055      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 30,235      
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       15,477
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       16,271
Buildings and improvements       64,409
Total $ 80,680     80,680
Accumulated depreciation $ (30,874)     (30,874)
Date of construction 2000      
Date acquired Aug-08      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 80,680      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 30,874      
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       22,105
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       15,755
Buildings and improvements       62,269
Total $ 78,024     78,024
Accumulated depreciation $ (45,189)     (45,189)
Date of construction 1973      
Date acquired Mar-98      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 78,024      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 45,189      
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       29,391
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       22,000
Buildings and improvements       124,072
Total $ 146,072     146,072
Accumulated depreciation $ (64,193)     (64,193)
Date of construction 1948      
Date acquired Sep-06      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 146,072      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 64,193      
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       3,144
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       4,208
Buildings and improvements       19,891
Total $ 24,099     24,099
Accumulated depreciation $ (9,564)     (9,564)
Date of construction 1965      
Date acquired Mar-07      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 24,099      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 9,564      
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       22,039
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       9,315
Buildings and improvements       44,750
Total $ 54,065     54,065
Accumulated depreciation $ (35,095)     (35,095)
Date of construction 1984      
Date acquired Oct-97      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 54,065      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 35,095      
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       8,603
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       3,474
Buildings and improvements       16,477
Total $ 19,951     19,951
Accumulated depreciation $ (13,915)     (13,915)
Date of construction 1985      
Date acquired Oct-94      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 19,951      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 13,915      
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       4,292
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       17,774
Buildings and improvements       45,765
Total $ 63,539     63,539
Accumulated depreciation $ (11,649)     (11,649)
Date of construction 1973      
Date acquired Apr-14      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 63,539      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 11,649      
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       9,182
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       38,155
Buildings and improvements       98,210
Total $ 136,365     136,365
Accumulated depreciation $ (26,612)     (26,612)
Date of construction 1988      
Date acquired Apr-14      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 136,365      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 26,612      
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       8,586
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       1,595
Buildings and improvements       14,980
Total $ 16,575     16,575
Accumulated depreciation $ (11,277)     (11,277)
Date of construction 1981      
Date acquired Dec-96      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 16,575      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 11,277      
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       2,494
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       45,532
Buildings and improvements       109,229
Total $ 154,761     154,761
Accumulated depreciation $ (30,819)     (30,819)
Date of construction 2012      
Date acquired Apr-14      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 154,761      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 30,819      
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       14,181
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       3,092
Buildings and improvements       21,600
Total $ 24,692     24,692
Accumulated depreciation $ (17,358)     (17,358)
Date of construction 1975      
Date acquired Feb-94      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 24,692      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 17,358      
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       10,150
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       4,760
Buildings and improvements       28,695
Total $ 33,455     33,455
Accumulated depreciation $ (18,760)     (18,760)
Date of construction 1987      
Date acquired Sep-02      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 33,455      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 18,760      
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       34,572
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       0
Buildings and improvements       62,739
Total $ 62,739     62,739
Accumulated depreciation $ (31,601)     (31,601)
Date of construction 1971      
Date acquired Jan-04      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 62,739      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 31,601      
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       16,263
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       5,324
Buildings and improvements       32,690
Total $ 38,014     38,014
Accumulated depreciation $ (27,925)     (27,925)
Date of construction 1974      
Date acquired Jun-94      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 38,014      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 27,925      
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       2,679
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       1,562
Buildings and improvements       8,775
Total $ 10,337     10,337
Accumulated depreciation $ (6,362)     (6,362)
Date of construction 1987      
Date acquired May-00      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 10,337      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 6,362      
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       12,308
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       42,001
Buildings and improvements       224,956
Total $ 266,957     266,957
Accumulated depreciation $ (50,304)     (50,304)
Date of construction 2014      
Date acquired Apr-14      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 266,957      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 50,304      
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       2,734
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       1,894
Buildings and improvements       10,226
Total $ 12,120     12,120
Accumulated depreciation $ (6,127)     (6,127)
Date of construction 1963      
Date acquired Dec-02      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 12,120      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 6,127      
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       7,370
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       29,551
Buildings and improvements       76,402
Total $ 105,953     105,953
Accumulated depreciation $ (34,899)     (34,899)
Date of construction 2005      
Date acquired Sep-07      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 105,953      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 34,899      
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       675
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       11,012
Buildings and improvements       40,657
Total $ 51,669     51,669
Accumulated depreciation $ (7,166)     (7,166)
Date of construction 2015      
Date acquired Jan-16      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 51,669      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 7,166      
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       17,242
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       6,270
Buildings and improvements       43,825
Total $ 50,095     50,095
Accumulated depreciation $ (28,017)     (28,017)
Date of construction 2000      
Date acquired May-00      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 50,095      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 28,017      
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       12,402
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       7,186
Buildings and improvements       40,840
Total $ 48,026     48,026
Accumulated depreciation $ (26,833)     (26,833)
Date of construction 1982      
Date acquired Dec-02      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 48,026      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 26,833      
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       15,609
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       7,886
Buildings and improvements       38,589
Total $ 46,475     46,475
Accumulated depreciation $ (29,348)     (29,348)
Date of construction 1988      
Date acquired Aug-97      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 46,475      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 29,348      
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       11,525
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       10,167
Buildings and improvements       50,235
Total $ 60,402     60,402
Accumulated depreciation $ (26,979)     (26,979)
Date of construction 1984      
Date acquired Jul-05      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 60,402      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 26,979      
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       8,474
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       46,499
Buildings and improvements       116,972
Total $ 163,471     163,471
Accumulated depreciation $ (29,818)     (29,818)
Date of construction 1995      
Date acquired Apr-14      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 163,471      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 29,818      
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       8,388
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       31,429
Buildings and improvements       81,722
Total $ 113,151     113,151
Accumulated depreciation $ (21,416)     (21,416)
Date of construction 1989      
Date acquired Apr-14      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 113,151      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 21,416      
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 | Montarosa        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Units | apartment 472      
Initial cost        
Land       26,697
Buildings and improvements       106,787
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       7,521
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       26,697
Buildings and improvements       114,308
Total $ 141,005     141,005
Accumulated depreciation $ (28,912)     (28,912)
Date of construction 1990      
Date acquired Apr-14      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 141,005      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 28,912      
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       28,355
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       4,997
Buildings and improvements       47,976
Total $ 52,973     52,973
Accumulated depreciation $ (43,336)     (43,336)
Date of construction 1973      
Date acquired Dec-88      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 52,973      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 43,336      
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 | Montebello        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Units | apartment 248      
Initial cost        
Land       13,857
Buildings and improvements       41,575
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       7,496
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       13,858
Buildings and improvements       49,070
Total $ 62,928     62,928
Accumulated depreciation $ (15,854)     (15,854)
Date of construction 1996      
Date acquired Jul-12      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 62,928      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 15,854      
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Montejo        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Units | apartment 124      
Initial cost        
Land       1,925
Buildings and improvements       7,685
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       4,490
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       2,194
Buildings and improvements       11,906
Total $ 14,100     14,100
Accumulated depreciation $ (7,588)     (7,588)
Date of construction 1974      
Date acquired Nov-01      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 14,100      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 7,588      
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       7,169
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       2,424
Buildings and improvements       12,673
Total $ 15,097     15,097
Accumulated depreciation $ (9,150)     (9,150)
Date of construction 1974      
Date acquired Jul-97      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 15,097      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 9,150      
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       3,659
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       7,823
Buildings and improvements       37,094
Total $ 44,917     44,917
Accumulated depreciation $ (15,284)     (15,284)
Date of construction 2011      
Date acquired Feb-11      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 44,917      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 15,284      
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 | 1000 Kiely        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Units | apartment 121      
Initial cost        
Land       9,359
Buildings and improvements       21,845
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       8,669
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       9,359
Buildings and improvements       30,514
Total $ 39,873     39,873
Accumulated depreciation $ (13,890)     (13,890)
Date of construction 1971      
Date acquired Mar-11      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 39,873      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 13,890      
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       18,156
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       133,802
Buildings and improvements       330,361
Total $ 464,163     464,163
Accumulated depreciation $ (48,807)     (48,807)
Date of construction 2008      
Date acquired Jan-17      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 464,163      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 48,807      
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       2,583
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       32,230
Buildings and improvements       79,903
Total $ 112,133     112,133
Accumulated depreciation $ (17,735)     (17,735)
Date of construction 2013      
Date acquired Jul-14      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 112,133      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 17,735      
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 20        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Units | apartment 197      
Initial cost        
Land       27,041
Buildings and improvements       89,281
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       (1,340)
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       26,607
Buildings and improvements       88,375
Total $ 114,982     114,982
Accumulated depreciation $ (2,983)     (2,983)
Date of construction 2015      
Date acquired Jan-20      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 114,982      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 2,983      
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Park 20 | Minimum        
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Life used for depreciation 3 years      
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Park 20 | 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       3,628
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       4,710
Buildings and improvements       22,467
Total $ 27,177     27,177
Accumulated depreciation $ (8,035)     (8,035)
Date of construction 2002      
Date acquired Jun-12      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 27,177      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 8,035      
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       13,735
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       9,391
Buildings and improvements       51,959
Total $ 61,350     61,350
Accumulated depreciation $ (16,898)     (16,898)
Date of construction 1993      
Date acquired Apr-14      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 61,350      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 16,898      
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       11,471
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       7,284
Buildings and improvements       33,408
Total $ 40,692     40,692
Accumulated depreciation $ (18,428)     (18,428)
Date of construction 1999      
Date acquired Feb-99      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 40,692      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 18,428      
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       4,541
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       15,894
Buildings and improvements       68,115
Total $ 84,009     84,009
Accumulated depreciation $ (17,410)     (17,410)
Date of construction 2008      
Date acquired Apr-14      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 84,009      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 17,410      
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       12,712
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       9,424
Buildings and improvements       34,700
Total $ 44,124     44,124
Accumulated depreciation $ (14,022)     (14,022)
Date of construction 1958      
Date acquired Sep-12      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 44,124      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 14,022      
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       3,545
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       10,680
Buildings and improvements       46,267
Total $ 56,947     56,947
Accumulated depreciation $ (12,081)     (12,081)
Date of construction 1989      
Date acquired Apr-14      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 56,947      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 12,081      
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       6,137
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       14,558
Buildings and improvements       75,554
Total $ 90,112     90,112
Accumulated depreciation $ (29,643)     (29,643)
Date of construction 2010      
Date acquired Mar-10      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 90,112      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 29,643      
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       22,199
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       6,239
Buildings and improvements       36,800
Total $ 43,039     43,039
Accumulated depreciation $ (33,133)     (33,133)
Date of construction 1975      
Date acquired Feb-91      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 43,039      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 33,133      
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       13,932
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       19,848
Buildings and improvements       73,538
Total $ 93,386     93,386
Accumulated depreciation $ (20,426)     (20,426)
Date of construction 1969      
Date acquired May-14      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 93,386      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 20,426      
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       756
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       0
Buildings and improvements       2,467
Total $ 2,467     2,467
Accumulated depreciation $ (1,643)     (1,643)
Date of construction 1973      
Date acquired Dec-04      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 2,467      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 1,643      
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       4,475
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       11,019
Buildings and improvements       50,407
Total $ 61,426     61,426
Accumulated depreciation $ (13,250)     (13,250)
Date of construction 2004      
Date acquired Apr-14      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 61,426      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 13,250      
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       3,915
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       7,760
Buildings and improvements       34,956
Total $ 42,716     42,716
Accumulated depreciation $ (9,138)     (9,138)
Date of construction 2001      
Date acquired Apr-14      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 42,716      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 9,138      
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       6,056
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       15,810
Buildings and improvements       72,457
Total $ 88,267     88,267
Accumulated depreciation $ (18,585)     (18,585)
Date of construction 2002      
Date acquired Apr-14      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 88,267      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 18,585      
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       4,828
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       17,023
Buildings and improvements       72,921
Total $ 89,944     89,944
Accumulated depreciation $ (18,684)     (18,684)
Date of construction 2001      
Date acquired Apr-14      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 89,944      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 18,684      
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       3,631
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       19,292
Buildings and improvements       80,799
Total $ 100,091     100,091
Accumulated depreciation $ (20,288)     (20,288)
Date of construction 2002      
Date acquired Apr-14      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 100,091      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 20,288      
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       5,554
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       14,647
Buildings and improvements       64,140
Total $ 78,787     78,787
Accumulated depreciation $ (16,211)     (16,211)
Date of construction 2000      
Date acquired Apr-14      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 78,787      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 16,211      
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       12,918
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       4,505
Buildings and improvements       30,523
Total $ 35,028     35,028
Accumulated depreciation $ (20,740)     (20,740)
Date of construction 1963      
Date acquired Aug-98      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 35,028      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 20,740      
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       411
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       7,461
Buildings and improvements       31,774
Total $ 39,235     39,235
Accumulated depreciation $ (1,195)     (1,195)
Date of construction 2016      
Date acquired Dec-19      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 39,235      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 1,195      
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       1,190
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       11,702
Buildings and improvements       153,526
Total $ 165,228     165,228
Accumulated depreciation $ (39,220)     (39,220)
Date of construction 2015      
Date acquired Apr-14      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 165,228      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 39,220      
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       8,746
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       6,873
Buildings and improvements       24,783
Total $ 31,656     31,656
Accumulated depreciation $ (11,387)     (11,387)
Date of construction 1970      
Date acquired Jan-12      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 31,656      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 11,387      
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       4,212
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       3,184
Buildings and improvements       16,949
Total $ 20,133     20,133
Accumulated depreciation $ (7,710)     (7,710)
Date of construction 1989      
Date acquired Dec-09      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 20,133      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 7,710      
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       7,258
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       27,870
Buildings and improvements       118,740
Total $ 146,610     146,610
Accumulated depreciation $ (29,992)     (29,992)
Date of construction 2007      
Date acquired Apr-14      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 146,610      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 29,992      
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       3,656
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       25,073
Buildings and improvements       124,970
Total $ 150,043     150,043
Accumulated depreciation $ (27,492)     (27,492)
Date of construction 2010      
Date acquired Apr-15      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 150,043      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 27,492      
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       3,054
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       3,801
Buildings and improvements       14,453
Total $ 18,254     18,254
Accumulated depreciation $ (9,519)     (9,519)
Date of construction 2000      
Date acquired Oct-00      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 18,254      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 9,519      
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       7,530
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       3,331
Buildings and improvements       15,024
Total $ 18,355     18,355
Accumulated depreciation $ (13,067)     (13,067)
Date of construction 1986      
Date acquired Nov-94      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 18,355      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 13,067      
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       13,856
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       4,173
Buildings and improvements       72,817
Total $ 76,990     76,990
Accumulated depreciation $ (30,215)     (30,215)
Date of construction 2001      
Date acquired Jul-10      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 76,990      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 30,215      
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       33,980
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       22,866
Buildings and improvements       62,881
Total $ 85,747     85,747
Accumulated depreciation $ (36,750)     (36,750)
Date of construction 2003      
Date acquired Nov-03      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 85,747      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 36,750      
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       13,433
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       9,582
Buildings and improvements       53,749
Total $ 63,331     63,331
Accumulated depreciation $ (19,802)     (19,802)
Date of construction 2004      
Date acquired Oct-10      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 63,331      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 19,802      
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       4,576
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       2,820
Buildings and improvements       15,738
Total $ 18,558     18,558
Accumulated depreciation $ (9,638)     (9,638)
Date of construction 1983      
Date acquired Dec-02      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 18,558      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 9,638      
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       6,131
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       19,292
Buildings and improvements       83,299
Total $ 102,591     102,591
Accumulated depreciation $ (21,393)     (21,393)
Date of construction 1986      
Date acquired Apr-14      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 102,591      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 21,393      
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       1,323
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       7,379
Buildings and improvements       23,461
Total $ 30,840     30,840
Accumulated depreciation $ (6,063)     (6,063)
Date of construction 2013      
Date acquired Sep-13      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 30,840      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 6,063      
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       6,856
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       34,444
Buildings and improvements       154,118
Total $ 188,562     188,562
Accumulated depreciation $ (42,130)     (42,130)
Date of construction 2014      
Date acquired Apr-14      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 188,562      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 42,130      
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 - Phases I, II, and III        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Units | apartment 492      
Initial cost        
Land       54,782
Buildings and improvements       314,694
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       282
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       54,782
Buildings and improvements       314,976
Total $ 369,758     369,758
Accumulated depreciation $ (21,497)     (21,497)
Date of construction 2018      
Date acquired Mar-18      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 369,758      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 21,497      
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Station Park Green - Phases I, II, and III | Minimum        
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Life used for depreciation 3 years      
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | Station Park Green - Phases I, II, and III | 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       14,268
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       1,001
Buildings and improvements       19,845
Total $ 20,846     20,846
Accumulated depreciation $ (15,706)     (15,706)
Date of construction 1975      
Date acquired Apr-00      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 20,846      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 15,706      
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       9,180
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       3,201
Buildings and improvements       21,749
Total $ 24,950     24,950
Accumulated depreciation $ (15,989)     (15,989)
Date of construction 1986      
Date acquired Oct-97      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 24,950      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 15,989      
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       11,257
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       2,656
Buildings and improvements       16,173
Total $ 18,829     18,829
Accumulated depreciation $ (12,935)     (12,935)
Date of construction 1988      
Date acquired Sep-88      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 18,829      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 12,935      
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       8,912
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       5,977
Buildings and improvements       32,564
Total $ 38,541     38,541
Accumulated depreciation $ (19,893)     (19,893)
Date of construction 1972      
Date acquired Dec-02      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 38,541      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 19,893      
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       3,693
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       13,915
Buildings and improvements       61,393
Total $ 75,308     75,308
Accumulated depreciation $ (15,413)     (15,413)
Date of construction 2008      
Date acquired Apr-14      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 75,308      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 15,413      
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       2,050
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       9,228
Buildings and improvements       38,961
Total $ 48,189     48,189
Accumulated depreciation $ (9,456)     (9,456)
Date of construction 1992      
Date acquired Apr-14      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 48,189      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 9,456      
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       889
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       6,964
Buildings and improvements       30,811
Total $ 37,775     37,775
Accumulated depreciation $ (7,071)     (7,071)
Date of construction 2014      
Date acquired Mar-14      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 37,775      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 7,071      
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       884
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       3,689
Buildings and improvements       12,239
Total $ 15,928     15,928
Accumulated depreciation $ (4,075)     (4,075)
Date of construction 2008      
Date acquired Sep-11      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 15,928      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 4,075      
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       24,135
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       4,031
Buildings and improvements       33,654
Total $ 37,685     37,685
Accumulated depreciation $ (20,615)     (20,615)
Date of construction 1979      
Date acquired Jun-97      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 37,685      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 20,615      
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       2,586
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       6,939
Buildings and improvements       23,263
Total $ 30,202     30,202
Accumulated depreciation $ (10,874)     (10,874)
Date of construction 2006      
Date acquired Jun-07      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 30,202      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 10,874      
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       9,940
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       12,556
Buildings and improvements       39,246
Total $ 51,802     51,802
Accumulated depreciation $ (16,958)     (16,958)
Date of construction 1973      
Date acquired Jul-10      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 51,802      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 16,958      
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       18,928
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       2,824
Buildings and improvements       29,197
Total $ 32,021     32,021
Accumulated depreciation $ (22,866)     (22,866)
Date of construction 1981      
Date acquired Jan-97      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 32,021      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 22,866      
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 Galloway        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Units | apartment 506      
Initial cost        
Land       32,966
Buildings and improvements       184,499
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       488
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       32,966
Buildings and improvements       184,987
Total $ 217,953     217,953
Accumulated depreciation $ (6,214)     (6,214)
Date of construction 2016      
Date acquired Jan-20      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 217,953      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 6,214      
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | The Galloway | Minimum        
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Life used for depreciation 3 years      
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | The Galloway | 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       7,518
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       4,531
Buildings and improvements       96,726
Total $ 101,257     101,257
Accumulated depreciation $ (40,981)     (40,981)
Date of construction 2009      
Date acquired Jan-09      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 101,257      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 40,981      
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       55,653
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       8,385
Buildings and improvements       54,264
Total $ 62,649     62,649
Accumulated depreciation $ (39,551)     (39,551)
Date of construction 1972      
Date acquired Apr-97      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 62,649      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 39,551      
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       7,036
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       10,374
Buildings and improvements       48,531
Total $ 58,905     58,905
Accumulated depreciation $ (15,784)     (15,784)
Date of construction 1975      
Date acquired Jun-12      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 58,905      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 15,784      
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       7,860
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       33,554
Buildings and improvements       86,152
Total $ 119,706     119,706
Accumulated depreciation $ (23,251)     (23,251)
Date of construction 2001      
Date acquired Apr-14      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 119,706      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 23,251      
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       5,699
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       1,618
Buildings and improvements       9,563
Total $ 11,181     11,181
Accumulated depreciation $ (6,616)     (6,616)
Date of construction 1971      
Date acquired Jun-97      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 11,181      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 6,616      
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       13,990
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       1,565
Buildings and improvements       20,227
Total $ 21,792     21,792
Accumulated depreciation $ (18,275)     (18,275)
Date of construction 1977      
Date acquired May-90      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 21,792      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 18,275      
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       12,080
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       23,584
Buildings and improvements       106,414
Total $ 129,998     129,998
Accumulated depreciation $ (27,812)     (27,812)
Date of construction 1988      
Date acquired Apr-14      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 129,998      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 27,812      
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       3,098
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       13,574
Buildings and improvements       57,396
Total $ 70,970     70,970
Accumulated depreciation $ (14,822)     (14,822)
Date of construction 2007      
Date acquired Apr-14      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 70,970      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 14,822      
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       6,031
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       21,930
Buildings and improvements       93,751
Total $ 115,681     115,681
Accumulated depreciation $ (23,961)     (23,961)
Date of construction 1985      
Date acquired Apr-14      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 115,681      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 23,961      
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 | The Waterford        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Units | apartment 238      
Initial cost        
Land       11,808
Buildings and improvements       24,500
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       17,968
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       15,165
Buildings and improvements       39,111
Total $ 54,276     54,276
Accumulated depreciation $ (25,616)     (25,616)
Date of construction 2000      
Date acquired Jun-00      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 54,276      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 25,616      
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | The Waterford | Minimum        
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Life used for depreciation 3 years      
Unencumbered Apartment Communities | The Waterford | 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       7,831
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       13,661
Buildings and improvements       61,158
Total $ 74,819     74,819
Accumulated depreciation $ (34,469)     (34,469)
Date of construction 2001      
Date acquired Jan-01      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 74,819      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 34,469      
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       2,042
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       6,949
Buildings and improvements       29,838
Total $ 36,787     36,787
Accumulated depreciation $ (7,574)     (7,574)
Date of construction 1987      
Date acquired Apr-14      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 36,787      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 7,574      
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       4,292
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       3,890
Buildings and improvements       12,680
Total $ 16,570     16,570
Accumulated depreciation $ (9,358)     (9,358)
Date of construction 1985      
Date acquired Oct-97      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 16,570      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 9,358      
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 | Valley Park        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Units | apartment 160      
Initial cost        
Land       3,361
Buildings and improvements       13,420
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       6,653
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       3,761
Buildings and improvements       19,673
Total $ 23,434     23,434
Accumulated depreciation $ (12,488)     (12,488)
Date of construction 1969      
Date acquired Nov-01      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 23,434      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 12,488      
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       3,630
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       22,016
Buildings and improvements       85,884
Total $ 107,900     107,900
Accumulated depreciation $ (30,810)     (30,810)
Date of construction 2011      
Date acquired Jul-11      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 107,900      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 30,810      
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 Angelina        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Units | apartment 256      
Initial cost        
Land       4,498
Buildings and improvements       17,962
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       8,173
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       4,962
Buildings and improvements       25,671
Total $ 30,633     30,633
Accumulated depreciation $ (16,856)     (16,856)
Date of construction 1970      
Date acquired Nov-01      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 30,633      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 16,856      
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       1,974
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       38,299
Buildings and improvements       91,339
Total $ 129,638     129,638
Accumulated depreciation $ (22,819)     (22,819)
Date of construction 2010      
Date acquired Apr-14      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 129,638      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 22,819      
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       9,356
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       13,842
Buildings and improvements       64,723
Total $ 78,565     78,565
Accumulated depreciation $ (17,830)     (17,830)
Date of construction 1974      
Date acquired Apr-14      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 78,565      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 17,830      
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       4,309
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       6,488
Buildings and improvements       41,077
Total $ 47,565     47,565
Accumulated depreciation $ (11,151)     (11,151)
Date of construction 1971      
Date acquired Apr-14      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 47,565      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 11,151      
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       9,031
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       5,573
Buildings and improvements       20,932
Total $ 26,505     26,505
Accumulated depreciation $ (13,068)     (13,068)
Date of construction 1963      
Date acquired Aug-04      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 26,505      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 13,068      
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       435
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       5,545
Buildings and improvements       17,070
Total $ 22,615     22,615
Accumulated depreciation $ (4,158)     (4,158)
Date of construction 2013      
Date acquired Oct-13      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 22,615      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 4,158      
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       5,868
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       4,887
Buildings and improvements       25,007
Total $ 29,894     29,894
Accumulated depreciation $ (14,831)     (14,831)
Date of construction 1964      
Date acquired Oct-03      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 29,894      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 14,831      
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       5,345
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       1,296
Buildings and improvements       10,314
Total $ 11,610     11,610
Accumulated depreciation $ (8,403)     (8,403)
Date of construction 1986      
Date acquired Nov-95      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 11,610      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 8,403      
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       13,442
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       2,258
Buildings and improvements       20,449
Total $ 22,707     22,707
Accumulated depreciation $ (15,891)     (15,891)
Date of construction 1990      
Date acquired Jun-94      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 22,707      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 15,891      
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       17,140
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       43,194
Buildings and improvements       118,170
Total $ 161,364     161,364
Accumulated depreciation $ (37,680)     (37,680)
Date of construction 1989      
Date acquired Oct-12      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 161,364      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 37,680      
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       5,049
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       30,535
Buildings and improvements       96,653
Total $ 127,188     127,188
Accumulated depreciation $ (23,763)     (23,763)
Date of construction 2008      
Date acquired Apr-14      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 127,188      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 23,763      
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       11,972
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       56,932
Buildings and improvements       223,970
Total $ 280,902     280,902
Accumulated depreciation $ (60,187)     (60,187)
Date of construction 2014      
Date acquired Apr-14      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 280,902      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 60,187      
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       12,572
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       3,797
Buildings and improvements       19,278
Total $ 23,075     23,075
Accumulated depreciation $ (12,881)     (12,881)
Date of construction 1992      
Date acquired Jan-97      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 23,075      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 12,881      
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       17,003
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       4,021
Buildings and improvements       27,314
Total $ 31,335     31,335
Accumulated depreciation $ (23,963)     (23,963)
Date of construction 1989      
Date acquired Mar-89      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 31,335      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 23,963      
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       24,952
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       2,044
Buildings and improvements       33,675
Total $ 35,719     35,719
Accumulated depreciation $ (24,474)     (24,474)
Date of construction 1978      
Date acquired Mar-90      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 35,719      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 24,474      
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       5,855
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       5,341
Buildings and improvements       26,881
Total $ 32,222     32,222
Accumulated depreciation $ (14,838)     (14,838)
Date of construction 1987      
Date acquired Dec-04      
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 32,222      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year $ 14,838      
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        
Initial cost        
Land       3,079
Buildings and improvements       12,315
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       14,279
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       3,909
Buildings and improvements       25,764
Total $ 29,673     29,673
Accumulated depreciation (18,859)     (18,859)
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year 29,673      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year 18,859      
Other Property | Other real estate assets        
Initial cost        
Land       3,079
Buildings and improvements       12,315
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition       14,279
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Land and improvements       3,909
Buildings and improvements       25,764
Total 29,673     29,673
Accumulated depreciation (18,859)     (18,859)
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year 29,673      
Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward]        
Balance at the end of year 18,859      
Real Estate Rental Property        
Gross amount carried at close of period        
Total 14,038,142 13,366,101 13,366,101 $ 15,061,745
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Real Estate Investments [Roll Forward]        
Balance at beginning of year 14,038,142 13,366,101 13,362,073  
Balance at the end of year $ 15,061,745 $ 14,038,142 $ 13,366,101