Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015 USD ($)
Increase (Decrease) in Temporary Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance, December 31, 2014	$ 87,937
Balance, June 30, 2015	87,942
AIMCO PROPERTIES, L.P [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Temporary Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance, December 31, 2014	87,937
Distributions to preferred unitholders	(3,472)
Other	5
Net income	3,472
Balance, June 30, 2015	$ 87,942