Significant Transactions (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Statement of Income Related to Legally Sold Portfolio [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 23,711
Expenses	(21,188)
Equity in earnings or loss of unconsolidated entities, gains or losses on dispositions and other, net	(748)
Net income related to legacy asset management business	1,775
Income tax expense associated with legacy asset management business	(639)
Noncontrolling interests in consolidated real estate partnerships	21,370
Net income of legacy asset management business attributable to Aimco and the Aimco Operating Partnership	$ 22,506