Equity - Effects of Change in Ownership (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended				12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Sep. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Equity [Abstract]
Net income (loss) attributable to Archrock stockholders	$ 12,968	$ 9,974	$ 1,937	$ (3,816)	$ 97,330	$ 21,063	$ 18,953
Increase in Archrock stockholders’ additional paid-in capital for purchase of Partnership common units						56,845	17,638
Change from net loss attributable to Archrock stockholders and transfers from noncontrolling interest						$ 77,908	$ 36,591