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Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Real Estate Partnerships (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]    
Noncontrolling interests in consolidated real estate partnerships $ 233,296us-gaap_MinorityInterestInLimitedPartnerships $ 233,008us-gaap_MinorityInterestInLimitedPartnerships
Napico Portfolio [Member]    
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]    
Noncontrolling interests in consolidated real estate partnerships $ 44,106us-gaap_MinorityInterestInLimitedPartnerships
/ us-gaap_SignificantAcquisitionsAndDisposalsByTransactionAxis
= aiv_NapicoPortfolioMember
$ 35,818us-gaap_MinorityInterestInLimitedPartnerships
/ us-gaap_SignificantAcquisitionsAndDisposalsByTransactionAxis
= aiv_NapicoPortfolioMember