Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Net income	$ 43,204	$ 69,996	$ 52,181	$ 361,291
Unrealized (losses) gains on available for sale debt securities	(355)	16	(415)	77
Comprehensive income	42,849	70,012	51,766	361,368
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(3,926)	(5,538)	(6,177)	(22,704)
Comprehensive income attributable to Aimco/Operating Partnership	38,923	64,474	45,589	338,664
AIMCO Properties, LP [Member]
Net income	43,204	69,996	52,181	361,291
Unrealized (losses) gains on available for sale debt securities	(355)	16	(415)	77
Comprehensive income	42,849	70,012	51,766	361,368
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	17	(70)	(1)	(161)
Comprehensive income attributable to Aimco/Operating Partnership	$ 42,866	$ 69,942	$ 51,765	$ 361,207