Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Net (loss) income	$ (24,815)	$ 3,970	$ 27,366	$ 365,261
Unrealized losses on available for sale debt securities	(243)	(402)	(658)	(325)
Comprehensive (loss) income	(25,058)	3,568	26,708	364,936
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(177)	(1,967)	(6,354)	(24,671)
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Aimco	(25,235)	1,601	20,354	340,265
AIMCO Properties, LP [Member]
Net (loss) income	(24,815)	3,970	27,366	365,261
Unrealized losses on available for sale debt securities	(243)	(402)	(658)	(325)
Comprehensive (loss) income	(25,058)	3,568	26,708	364,936
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	154	58	153	(103)
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Aimco	$ (24,904)	$ 3,626	$ 26,861	$ 364,833