CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 2,069	$ (14,013)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Derivative gain, net of reclassifications to earnings	4,562	1,416
Amortization of terminated interest rate swaps	145	24
Total other comprehensive income	4,707	1,440
Comprehensive income (loss)	6,776	(12,573)
Less: Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest	(8,854)	1,437
Comprehensive loss attributable to Archrock stockholders	$ (2,078)	$ (11,136)