CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 4,149	$ (4,036)	$ 6,218	$ (18,049)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Derivative gain, net of reclassifications to earnings	1,720	398	6,282	1,814
Amortization of terminated interest rate swaps	85	21	230	45
Merger-related adjustments	5,670	0	5,670	0
Total other comprehensive income	7,475	419	12,182	1,859
Comprehensive income (loss)	11,624	(3,617)	18,400	(16,190)
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to the noncontrolling interest	(3,506)	(2,877)	(12,360)	(1,440)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Archrock stockholders	$ 8,118	$ (6,494)	$ 6,040	$ (17,630)