Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($)
Increase (Decrease) in Temporary Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance, December 31, 2015	$ 87,926
Balance, September 30, 2016	103,201
AIMCO PROPERTIES, L.P [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Temporary Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance, December 31, 2015	87,926
Distributions to preferred unitholders	(5,276)
Redemption of preferred units and other	(1,725)
Partners capital account issuance of preferred units to parent	17,000
Net income	5,276
Balance, September 30, 2016	$ 103,201