Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Effects of Changes in Ownership Interest on Equity (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Net income (loss) attributable to Archrock stockholders	$ 1,937	$ (6,687)	$ (1,879)	$ (18,372)
Decrease in Archrock stockholders’ additional paid-in capital for purchase of Partnership common units			52,815	0
Change from net loss attributable to Archrock stockholders and transfers from noncontrolling interest			$ 50,936	$ (18,372)