Equity [Abstract]
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Sale of Stock [Axis]
Sale of Stock [Axis]
Sale of Stock [Domain]
Sale of Stock [Domain]
At the Market - Common Share Offering Program
At the Market - Common Share Offering Program [Member]
At the Market - Common Share Offering Program [Member]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class A common shares/units
Common Class A [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Shares available for future issuance, value
Common Stock, Capital Shares Amount Available For Future Issuance
Common Stock, Capital Shares Amount Available For Future Issuance
Shares issued during period (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues
Proceeds from issuance of shares/units
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock
Shares issued, price per share (in dollars per share)
Shares Issued, Price Per Share
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net of issuance costs
Proceeds From Issuance Of Common Stock, Net
Proceeds from sale of stock, net of issuance costs
Stock issuance costs
Payments of Stock Issuance Costs
Shares authorized for future issuance, value
Common Stock, Capital Shares Amount Authorized For Future Issuance
Common Stock, Capital Shares Amount Authorized For Future Issuance
Shareholders' Equity / Partners' Capital
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Preferred Shares Outstanding
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table Text Block]
Noncontrolling Interest Activity in Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
Noncontrolling Interest [Table Text Block]
Noncontrolling Interest [Table Text Block]
Summary of Stock Option Activity under Plan
Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]
Summary of Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model Inputs used for Valuation of Stock Options Outstanding
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Summary of Restricted Stock Units Activity Under Plan
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock Units Award Activity [Table Text Block]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Deferred Costs and Other Intangibles, Net
Other Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Table]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Table]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
American Homes 4 Rent, L.P.
American Homes 4 Rent, Limited Partnership [Member]
American Homes 4 Rent, Limited Partnership [Member]
Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Numerator:
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Net income
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Less:
Preferred Stock Dividends and Other Adjustments [Abstract]
Noncontrolling interest
Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, before Tax
Dividends on preferred shares/Preferred distributions
Preferred Stock Dividends, Income Statement Impact
Redemption of participating preferred shares/units
Convertible Preferred Stock Converted to Other Securities
Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders/unitholders
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic
Denominator
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding Reconciliation [Abstract]
Weighted-average shares outstanding - basic and diluted (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic and Diluted
Net loss attributable to common shareholders per share - basic and diluted (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted
Weighted-average common units outstanding - basic and diluted (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Limited Partnership and General Partnership Unit Outstanding, Basic and Diluted
Net loss attributable to common unitholders per unit - basic and diluted (in dollars per share)
Net Income (Loss), Per Outstanding Limited Partnership and General Partnership Unit, Basic and Diluted, Net of Tax
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Equity Award [Domain]
Equity Award [Domain]
Restricted stock units
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Class of Stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of Restricted Stock Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Restricted stock units at beginning of period (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Units awarded (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Units vested (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Units forfeited (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Restricted stock units at end of the period (in shares)
Real Estate [Abstract]
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease, by Major Property Class [Table]
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease, by Major Property Class [Table]
Real Estate, Type of Property [Axis]
Real Estate, Type of Property [Axis]
Real Estate [Domain]
Real Estate [Domain]
Single Family Homes
Single Family Homes [Member]
Single family homes.
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Axis]
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Axis]
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Domain]
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Domain]
Leased single-family properties
Property Subject to Operating Lease [Member]
Vacant single-family properties available for lease
Property Available for Operating Lease [Member]
Major Property Class [Axis]
Major Property Class [Axis]
Major Property Class [Domain]
Major Property Class [Domain]
Single-family properties being renovated
Construction in Progress [Member]
Single-family properties being prepared for re-lease
Properties Being Prepared For Re Lease [Member]
Represents information pertaining to properties being prepared for re-lease.
Single-family properties held for sale, net
Disposal Group, Held-for-sale, Not Discontinued Operations [Member]
Single-family properties identified for future sale
Properties Identified For Future Sale [Member]
Properties Identified For Future Sale [Member]
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Line Items]
Number of properties
Number of Real Estate Properties
Net book value
Real Estate Investment Property, Net
Real estate investment properties unrecorded deed
Real Estate Investment Property Unrecorded Deed
The value of real estate properties for which the recorded grant deed has not been received.
Depreciation expense
Depreciation
Number of real estate properties sold
Number Of Real Estate Properties Sold
Number Of Real Estate Properties Sold
Proceeds from the sale of real estate properties
Proceeds from Sale of Real Estate
Net gain (loss) on sale of single-family properties and other
Gain (Loss) On Properties Sold, Excluding Joint Venture Properties
Gain (Loss) On Properties Sold, Excluding Joint Venture Properties
Proceeds from sale of land
Proceeds from Sale of Land Held-for-investment
Gain (loss) on land sold
Gain (Loss) On Properties Sold, Land
Gain (Loss) On Properties Sold, Land
Note receivable
Receivable with Imputed Interest, Face Amount
Discount of note receivable
Receivable with Imputed Interest, Discount
Class B common shares
Common Class B [Member]
Series D Perpetual Preferred Shares/Units
Series D Preferred Stock [Member]
Series E Perpetual Preferred Shares
Series E Preferred Stock [Member]
Series F Perpetual Preferred Shares
Series F Preferred Stock [Member]
Series G Perpetual Preferred Shares
Series G Preferred Stock [Member]
5.0% Series A Participating Preferred Shares
Series A Preferred Stock [Member]
5.0% Series B Participating Preferred Shares
Series B Preferred Stock [Member]
5.5% Series C Participating Preferred Shares
Series C Preferred Stock [Member]
Common stock dividend declared (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Preferred stock dividends declared (in dollars per share)
Preferred Stock, Dividends Per Share, Declared
Preferred stock, dividend rate, percentage
Preferred Stock, Dividend Rate, Percentage
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract]
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash
Cash and Cash Equivalents Disclosure [Text Block]
Capital Units by Class [Axis]
Capital Units by Class [Axis]
Capital Unit, Class [Domain]
Capital Unit, Class [Domain]
Class A Units
Class A Units [Member]
Class A Units [Member].
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Domain]
Related Party [Domain]
AH LLC
AH LLC [Member]
American Homes 4 Rent, LLC, also referred to as AH LLC. This entity owns a noncontrolling interest in the Operating Partnership and certain consolidated subsidiaries of the reporting entity.
Operating Partnership
Operating Partnership Legal Entity [Member]
The Operating Partnership.
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
American Residential Properties Inc.
American Residential Properties Inc. [Member]
American Residential Properties Inc. [Member]
Ownership units owned (in shares)
Noncontrolling Interest Units Owned in Operating Partnership
The number of units of the operating partnership owned by the noncontrolling interest, a related party.
Percentage of units outstanding
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners
Operating partnership units (in shares)
Partners' Capital Account, Units
Income Statement [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Domain]
Product and Service [Domain]
Rents from single-family properties
Rent From Single Family Properties [Member]
Rent From Single Family Properties [Member]
Fees from single-family properties
Fees From Single-Family Properties [Member]
Fees From Single-Family Properties [Member]
Tenant charge-backs
Tenant Charge-backs [Member]
Tenant Charge-backs [Member]
Other
Other Revenue [Member]
Other Revenue [Member]
Property Operating Expenses
Real Estate [Member]
Property Management Expenses
Management Service [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Revenues:
Revenues [Abstract]
Total revenues
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Including Assessed Tax
Expenses:
Operating Expenses [Abstract]
Cost of goods and services sold
Cost of Goods and Services Sold
General and administrative expense
General and Administrative Expense
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Acquisition fees and costs expensed
Acquisition Cost, Business Combination, Property Acquisition
Acquisition Cost, Business Combination, Property Acquisition
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction
Other
Other Nonoperating Expense
Total expenses
Operating Expenses
Gain on sale of single-family properties and other, net
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Properties
Loss on early extinguishment of debt
Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt
Remeasurement of participating preferred units
Embedded Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Embedded Derivative, Net
Net income
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Weighted-average shares/common units outstanding:
Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders/unitholders per share/unit
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
Dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share)
Condensed Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Text Block]
Escrow deposits, prepaid expenses and other
Escrow Deposits, Prepaid Expenses And Other Assets
Escrow Deposits, Prepaid Expenses And Other Assets
Investments in joint ventures
Real Estate Investments, Joint Ventures
Commercial real estate, vehicles and FF&E, net
Commercial Real Estate, Vehicles and Furniture, Fixtures And Equipment, Net
Commercial Real Estate, Vehicles and Furniture, Fixtures And Equipment, Net
Land held for development
Land Available for Development
Homebuilding construction in progress
Construction in Progress, Gross
Total
Deposits Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
The aggregate of a) amounts transferred to third parties for security purposes that are expected to be returned, b) consideration paid in advance for costs that provide economic benefits in future periods, and c) amount of other assets.
Consolidated Subsidiaries With Noncontrolling Interest
Consolidated Subsidiaries With Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Certain consolidated subsidiaries of the reporting entity in which a noncontrolling interest is held.
Income (loss) allocated to noncontrolling interest
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table]
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Recurring
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value Liabilities Measured On Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets:
Derivative Asset [Abstract]
Derivative asset
Derivative Asset
Liabilities:
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Participating preferred shares/units derivative liability
Embedded Derivative, Fair Value of Embedded Derivative Liability
Summary of escrow deposits, prepaid expenses and other assets
Schedule of Other Assets [Table Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Gross interest
Interest Costs Incurred
Capitalized interest
Interest Costs Capitalized Adjustment
Interest expense
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Organization and Operations
Nature of Operations [Text Block]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Secured Debt
Secured Debt [Member]
Senior Notes
Senior Notes [Member]
Convertible Debt
Convertible Debt [Member]
Line of Credit
Line of Credit [Member]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
2014-SFR 2
Asset Backed Securitizations September 2014 Securitization [Member]
Represents information pertaining to the September 2014 Securitization.
2014-SFR 3
Asset Backed Securitizations November 2014 Securitization [Member]
Represents the information pertaining to the November 2014 securitization.
2015-SFR 1
Asset Backed Securitizations March 2015 Securitization [Member]
Asset Backed Securitizations March 2015 Securitization
2015-SFR 2
Asset Backed Securitizations September 2015 Securitization [Member]
Asset Backed Securitizations September 2015 Securitization
4.25% Senior Notes Due 2028
4.25 Percent Senior Notes Due 2028 [Member]
4.25 Percent Senior Notes Due 2028 [Member]
3.25% Exchangeable Senior Notes
3.25% Exchangeable Senior Notes [Member]
3.25% Exchangeable Senior Notes [Member]
Secured Note Payable
Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member]
Term Loan facility
Delayed Draw Term Loan Facility [Member]
Delayed Draw Term Loan Facility [Member]
Asset-backed Securitizations, Unsecured Senior Notes and Term Loan Facility
Asset-Backed Securitizations, Unsecured Senior Notes and Term Loan Facility [Member]
Asset-Backed Securitizations, Unsecured Senior Notes and Term Loan Facility [Member]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Revolving Credit Facility
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Domain]
LIBOR
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Base Rate
Base Rate [Member]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest Rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Effective interest rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage
Debt, gross
Long-term Debt, Gross
Unamortized discounts on unsecured and exchangeable senior notes
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount
Equity component of exchangeable senior notes
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Carrying Amount of Equity Component
Deferred financing costs, net
Debt Issuance Costs, Net
Total debt per balance sheet
Long-term Debt
Maximum borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Amortization of financing costs
Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses
Schedule of Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Domain]
Plan Name [Domain]
2012 Equity Incentive Plan
Two Thousand Twelve Equity Incentive Plan [Member]
Two Thousand Twelve Equity Incentive Plan [Member].
Stock options
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Stock Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Outstanding at beginning of the period (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures
Exercised (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Forfeited (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period
Outstanding at end of the period (in shares)
Exercisable at end of the period (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number
Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract]
Outstanding at beginning of the period (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Granted (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Exercised (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Forfeited (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding at end of the period (in dollars per share)
Exercisable at end of the period (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Aggregate intrinsic value
Aggregate Intrinsic Value [Abstract]
No definition available.
Weighted average remaining life (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Weighted average exercisable (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Aggregate intrinsic value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value
Aggregate intrinsic value exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value
Aggregate intrinsic value exercisable
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Receivables [Abstract]
Rent and Other Receivables, Net
Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block]
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable
Hurricane-related insurance claims receivable
Insurance Settlements Receivable
Non-tenant receivables
Nontrade Receivables
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Number of properties acquired
Number Of Properties Acquired
Number Of Properties Acquired
Purchase price to acquire real estate
Payments to Acquire Real Estate
Number of internally developed properties developed
Number Of Internally Developed Properties
Number Of Internally Developed Properties
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets
Condensed Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations
Condensed Income Statement [Table Text Block]
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Condensed Statement of Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows
Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table Text Block]
Preferred Shares/Units
Preferred Stock [Member]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Common Stock
Common Stock [Member]
Repurchase of shares, authorized amount
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Repurchases of Class A common shares (in shares)
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares
Average price per share of Class A common shares (in dollars per share)
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share
Stock repurchased less commission and fees paid
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Less Commission and Fees Paid, Value
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Less Commission and Fees Paid, Value
Remaining repurchase authorization
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount
Statement of Partners' Capital [Abstract]
Partner Type [Axis]
Partner Type [Axis]
Partner Type of Partners' Capital Account, Name [Domain]
Partner Type of Partners' Capital Account, Name [Domain]
General Partner
General Partner [Member]
Limited Partners
Limited Partner [Member]
Partner Capital Components [Axis]
Partner Capital Components [Axis]
Partner Capital Components [Domain]
Partner Capital Components [Domain]
Total partners' capital
Parent [Member]
Common Units
Accumulated other comprehensive income
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Noncontrolling interest
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Capital [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward]
Total capital, beginning balance
Partners' Capital, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Beginning balance (in shares)
Share-based compensation
Partners' Capital Account, Unit-based Compensation
Common units issued under share-based compensation plans, net of units withheld for employee taxes
Partners' Capital Account, Option Exercise
Common units issued under share-based compensation plans, net of units withheld for employee taxes (in shares)
Redemption of Series C participating preferred units into Class A units
Redemptions of Units for Common Shares or Cash
Redemptions of Units for Common Shares or Cash
Redemption of Series C participating preferred units into Class A units (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Conversion of Units
Repurchase of Class A units
Partners' Capital Account, Treasury Units, Purchased
Repurchase of Class A units (in shares)
Partners' Capital Account, Units, Treasury Units Purchased
Liquidation of consolidated joint venture
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Deconsolidation
Distributions to equity holders:
Dividends [Abstract]
Preferred units
Partners' Capital Account, Distributions, Preferred Units
Partners' Capital Account, Distributions, Preferred Units
Common units
Partners' Capital Account, Distributions, Common Units
Partners' Capital Account, Distributions, Common Units
Net income
Total other comprehensive income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Total capital, ending balance
Ending balance (in shares)
Condensed Income Statement [Table]
Condensed Income Statement [Table]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Reportable Legal Entities
Reportable Legal Entities [Member]
Consolidating Adjustments
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]
Consolidated Entities [Axis]
Consolidated Entities [Axis]
Consolidated Entities [Domain]
Consolidated Entities [Domain]
American Homes 4 Rent, L.P. (Parent Company)
Parent Company [Member]
American Residential Properties OP, L.P. (Guarantor Subsidiary)
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Intercompany income
Intercompany Income
Intercompany Income
Intercompany expenses
Intercompany Expenses
Intercompany Expenses
Equity in income of subsidiaries
Income (Loss) from Subsidiaries, Net of Tax
Preferred distributions
Redemption of participating preferred units
Undistributed Earnings (Loss) Allocated To Participating Preferred Units
Undistributed Earnings (Loss) Allocated To Participating Preferred Units
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Significant Accounting Policies
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Table]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Table]
Purchase Commitment, Excluding Long-term Commitment [Axis]
Purchase Commitment, Excluding Long-term Commitment [Axis]
Purchase Commitment, Excluding Long-term Commitment [Domain]
Purchase Commitment, Excluding Long-term Commitment [Domain]
Commitment To Acquire Properties
Commitment To Acquire Properties [Member]
Commitments to acquire properties.
Category of Item Purchased [Axis]
Category of Item Purchased [Axis]
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Category of Item Purchased [Domain]
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Category of Item Purchased [Domain]
Single Family Properties
Single Family [Member]
Land
Land [Member]
Investment, Name [Axis]
Investment, Name [Axis]
Investment, Name [Domain]
Investment, Name [Domain]
Silver Bay Realty Trust Corp.
Silver Bay Realty Trust Corp. [Member]
Silver Bay Realty Trust Corp. [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Purchase price of commitment to acquire single-family properties
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Amount
Single-family properties sales in escrow
Number of Real Estate Properties Held-for-Sale in Escrow
Number of Real Estate Properties Held-for-Sale in Escrow
Single-family properties sales in escrow, selling price
Expected Proceeds from Sale of Property Held-for-sale
Expected Proceeds from Sale of Property Held-for-sale
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Securities, Net [Abstract]
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Investments [Abstract]
Gain (loss) on sale of equity investments
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Equity Investments
Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table]
Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table]
Unsecured Debt
Unsecured Debt [Member]
Unsecured Senior Notes
Unsecured Senior Notes [Member]
Unsecured Senior Notes [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Cash paid for single-family properties
Payments to Acquire Residential Real Estate
Change in escrow deposits for purchase of single-family properties
Payments for Deposits on Real Estate Acquisitions
Net proceeds received from sales of single-family properties and other
Proceeds received from hurricane-related insurance claims
Proceeds from Insurance Settlement, Investing Activities
Collections from mortgage financing receivables
Proceeds from Collection of Finance Receivables
Distributions from joint ventures
Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Distribution
Collections from intercompany notes
Proceeds From Collections From Intercompany Notes
Proceeds From Collections From Intercompany Notes
(Investment in) return of investment in subsidiaries
Payments for Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures
The cash outflow associated with investment in unconsolidated joint ventures.
Initial renovations to single-family properties
Payments for Capital Improvements
Recurring and other capital expenditures for single-family properties
Payments for Maintenance Capital Expenditures
The cash outflow for maintenance capital expenditures to properties held for investment (operating, managed, leased) or for use.
Other purchases of productive assets
Payments to Acquire Other Productive Assets
Net cash used for investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Proceeds from issuance of Class A common shares/units
Stock issuance costs
Proceeds from issuance of perpetual preferred shares/units
Proceeds from Issuance of Preferred Stock and Preference Stock
Repurchase of Class A common shares/units
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Share-based compensation proceeds, net
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities
Redemptions of Class A units
Payments Related To Operating Partnership Unit Redemptions
Payments Related To Operating Partnership Unit Redemptions
Payments on asset-backed securitizations
Repayments of Accounts Receivable Securitization
Proceeds from debt
Proceeds from Lines of Credit
Payments on credit facility
Repayments of Lines of Credit
Payments on secured note payable
Repayments of Secured Debt
Settlement of cash flow hedging instrument
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax
Payments on intercompany notes borrowed
Payments For Intercompany Financing And Distributions To Parent
Payments For Intercompany Financing And Distributions To Parent
Intercompany financing and distributions to parent
Repayments On Intercompany Notes
Repayments On Intercompany Notes
Distributions to common unitholders
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock
Distributions to preferred unitholders
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Preferred Stock and Preference Stock
Payments of offering costs on unsecured senior notes
Payments of Debt Issuance Costs
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period (see Note 3)
Supplemental cash flow information
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Cash payments for interest, net of amounts capitalized
Interest Paid, Excluding Capitalized Interest, Operating Activities
Supplemental schedule of noncash investing and financing activities
Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Accounts payable and accrued expenses related to property acquisitions, renovations and construction
Increase (Decrease) In Accounts Payable And Accrued Expenses Related To Property Acquisitions And Renovations
Increase (Decrease) In Accounts Payable And Accrued Expenses Related To Property Acquisitions And Renovations
Transfers of completed homebuilding deliveries to properties
Transfer Of Completed Homebuilding Deliveries To Properties
Transfer Of Completed Homebuilding Deliveries To Properties
Transfer of term loan borrowings to revolving credit facility
Transfer From Term Loan Borrowings To Revolving Credit Facility
Transfer From Term Loan Borrowings To Revolving Credit Facility
Redemption of participating preferred shares/units
Conversion of Stock, Amount Converted
Transfer of deferred financing costs from term loan to revolving credit facility
Transfer Of Deferred Finance Costs From Term Loan To Revolving Credit Facility
Transfer Of Deferred Finance Costs From Term Loan To Revolving Credit Facility
Accrued distributions to affiliates
Due to Related Parties
Accrued distributions to non-affiliates
Dividends Payable
Note receivable related to a bulk sale of properties, net of discount
Increase (Decrease) in Notes Receivables
Document and Entity Information
Entities [Table]
Entities [Table]
Document Information
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Current Reporting Statues
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Document Type
Document Type
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Earnings per Share / Unit
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Schedule of Debt
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]
Summary of Activity that Relates to Capitalized Interest
Interest Income and Interest Expense Disclosure [Table Text Block]
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]
Term loan facility, net
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Financial Instruments [Domain]
Financial Instruments [Domain]
Asset Backed Securitizations May 2014 Securitization
Asset Backed Securitizations May 2014 Securitization [Member]
Represents information pertaining to the May 2014 Securitization.
Special Purpose Entity
Special Purpose Entity [Member]
Represents information pertaining to a newly-formed special purpose entity (the "Borrower").
Collateral [Axis]
Collateral [Axis]
Collateral [Domain]
Collateral [Domain]
Property disqualified from collateral pool
Property disqualified from collateral pool [Member]
Property disqualified from collateral pool [Member]
Payments on asset-backed securitizations
Number of properties released
Debt Instrument, Collateral, Number of Properties Disqualified or Released
Debt Instrument, Collateral, Number of Properties Disqualified or Released
Increase (decrease) in cash collateral for borrowed securities
Increase (Decrease) in Cash Collateral for Borrowed Securities
Payments on credit facility
Write off of unamortized deferred financing costs
Write off of Deferred Debt Issuance Cost
Debt instrument face amount
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Net proceeds from debt issuance
Proceeds from Issuance of Unsecured Debt
Underwriting fees
Debt Issuance Costs, Underwriting Fees
Debt Issuance Costs, Underwriting Fees
Unamortized discount
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium), Net
Deferred financing costs, net
Convertible debt conversion ratio
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Ratio
Convertible debt conversion ratio adjustment
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Ratio, Adjusted
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Ratio, Adjusted
Equity interest issued, number of shares, multiplier
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Number of Shares, Multiplier
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Number of Shares, Multiplier
Single-Family Properties, Net
Schedule of Real Estate Properties [Table Text Block]
Amortization expense related to deferred leasing costs, in-place leases, trademark and database
Amortization of Intangible Assets and Deferred Leasing Fees
The aggregate amount of amortization of intangible assets and deferred leasing fees.
Amortization of deferred financing costs
Amortization of Deferred Financing Costs
Amortization Of Deferred Financing Costs.
Schedule of Cash and Cash Equivalents
Schedule of Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents
Restrictions on Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table Text Block]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Common shares, par value (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common shares, shares authorized (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Preferred shares, par value (in dollars per share)
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Preferred shares, shares authorized (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Preferred shares, shares outstanding (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding
Common units, shares/units issued (in shares)
Common Unit, Issued
Common units, shares/units outstanding (in shares)
Common Unit, Outstanding
Preferred units, shares/units issued (in shares)
Preferred Units, Issued
Preferred units, shares/units outstanding (in shares)
Preferred Units, Outstanding
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award
Weighted-average fair value (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Expected term (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Dividend yield
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Volatility
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate
Risk-free interest rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Shareholders’ equity
Preferred shares
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Accumulated deficit
Retained Earnings [Member]
Accumulated other comprehensive income
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning balances
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Beginning balance (in shares)
Shares, Outstanding
Share-based compensation
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition
Common stock issued under share-based compensation plans, net of shares withheld for employee taxes
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Common stock issued under share-based compensation plans, net of shares withheld for employee taxes (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Redemption of Series C participating preferred shares into Class A common shares
Redemptions of Series C participating preferred shares into Class A common shares (in shares)
Redemptions Of Units For Common Shares Or Cash, Shares
Redemptions Of Units For Common Shares Or Cash, Shares
Repurchase of Class A common shares
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value
Repurchases of Class A common shares (in shares)
Liquidation of consolidated joint venture
Preferred shares
Noncontrolling interests
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders
Common shares
Dividends, Common Stock
Net income
Ending balances
Ending balance (in shares)
Lease agreement term (in years)
Lessor, Operating Lease, Term of Contract
Balance Sheet
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Restricted cash
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents
Statement of Cash Flows
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
Schedule of Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table]
Schedule of Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Value of in-place leases
Leases, Acquired-in-Place [Member]
Trademark
Trademarks [Member]
Database
Database Rights [Member]
Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets
Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Deferred leasing costs
Deferred Costs, Leasing, Gross
Deferred financing costs
Debt Issuance Costs, Line of Credit Arrangements, Gross
Intangible assets:
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]
Intangible assets
Deferred Costs and Intangible Assets Gross
Amount before amortization of the sum of deferred costs and finite lived intangible assets.
Less: accumulated amortization
Deferred Costs and Intangible Assets Accumulated Amortization
Accumulated amount of amortization of deferred costs and finite-lived intangible assets.
Total
Deferred Costs and Intangible Assets Net
Aggregate carrying amount of deferred costs and intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization.
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Deferred Leasing Costs
Deferred Leasing Costs [Member]
Deferred leasing costs for the entity.
Deferred Financing Costs
Deferred Financing Costs [Member]
Represents deferred financing costs for the entity.
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Deferred Leasing Costs, Future Amortization Expenses [Abstract]
Deferred Leasing Costs, Future Amortization Expenses [Abstract]
Deferred Leasing Costs, Future Amortization Expenses [Abstract]
Remaining 2018
Deferred Leasing Fees, Amortization Expense, Remainder of Fiscal Year
Amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized in the remainder of the fiscal year following the latest fiscal year ended for deferred leasing costs.
2019
Deferred Leasing Fees, Amortization Expense, Year Two
Amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during the second year following the latest fiscal year ended for deferred leasing costs.
2020
Deferred Leasing Fees, Amortization Expense, Year Three
Deferred Leasing Fees, Amortization Expense, Year Three
2021
Deferred Leasing Fees, Amortization Expense, Year Four
Deferred Leasing Fees, Amortization Expense, Year Four
2022
Deferred Leasing Fees, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Deferred Leasing Fees, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Total
Deferred Costs, Leasing, Net
Debt Issuance Costs, Future Amortization Expenses [Abstract]
Debt Issuance Costs, Future Amortization Expenses [Abstract]
Debt Issuance Costs, Future Amortization Expenses [Abstract]
Remaining 2018
Deferred Financing Costs, Amortization Expense, Remainder of Fiscal Year
Amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized in the remainder of the fiscal year following the latest fiscal year ended for deferred financing costs.
2019
Deferred Financing Costs, Amortization Expense, Year Two
Amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during the second year following the latest fiscal year ended for deferred financing costs.
2020
Deferred Financing Costs, Amortization Expense, Year Three
Amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during the third year following the latest fiscal year ended for deferred financing costs.
2021
Deferred Financing Costs, Amortization Expense, Year Four
Amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during the fourth year following the latest fiscal year ended for deferred financing costs.
2022
Deferred Financing Costs, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during the fifth year following the latest fiscal year ended for deferred financing costs.
Total
Debt Issuance Costs, Line of Credit Arrangements, Net
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Remaining 2018
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Remainder of Fiscal Year
2019
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
2020
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
2021
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
2022
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Total
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Single-Family Properties
Real Estate Disclosure [Text Block]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Carrying Value
Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Fair Value
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Asset-backed securitization
Asset-backed Securities [Member]
2015-SFR 1
Asset Backed Securitizations February 2015 Securitization [Member]
Represents information pertaining to the February 2015 Securitization.
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Treasury Lock
Treasury Lock [Member]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Designated as Hedging Instrument
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Asset-backed securitization
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure
Unsecured senior notes, net
Unsecured Debt, Fair Value Disclosure
Unsecured Debt, Fair Value Disclosure
Exchangeable senior notes, net
Convertible Debt, Fair Value Disclosures
Secured note payable (3)
Notes Payable, Fair Value Disclosure
Revolving credit facility
Lines of Credit, Fair Value Disclosure
Term loan facility
Secured Debt, Fair Value Disclosure
Secured Debt, Fair Value Disclosure
Total debt
Long-term Debt, Fair Value
Derivative, notional amount
Derivative, Notional Amount
Gain on derivative recorded in other comprehensive income
Derivative Instruments, Gain Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion
Remaining 2018
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months
2019
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two
2020
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three
2021
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four
2022
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five
Thereafter
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five
Total debt
Unamortized discount and deferred financing costs
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net
Total debt per balance sheet
Fair Value
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Deferred Costs and Other Intangibles
Deferred Costs and Other Intangibles [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of the carrying amount of deferred costs and other intangibles, net.
Amortization Expense Related to Deferred Costs and Other Intangibles
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Condensed Balance Sheet Statement [Table]
Condensed Balance Sheet Statement [Table]
Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Assets
Assets [Abstract]
Single-family properties, net
Rent and other receivables, net
Accounts and Other Receivables Net
Amount due from customers, clients, or other third-parties, or arising from transactions not separately disclosed, net of allowances established for the purpose of reducing such receivables to an amount that approximates their net realizable value.
Intercompany receivables
Intercompany Receivables, Net
Intercompany Receivables, Net
Escrow deposits, prepaid expenses and other assets, including due from affiliates
Deposits Prepaid Expenses, Other Assets And Amounts Due From Affiliates
Deposits Prepaid Expenses, Other Assets And Amounts Due From Affiliates
Investments in subsidiaries
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures
Deferred costs and other intangibles, net
Goodwill
Goodwill
Total assets
Assets
Liabilities
Liabilities [Abstract]
Revolving credit facility and Term loan facility, net
Long-term Line of Credit
Asset-backed securitizations, net
Secured Debt
Unsecured senior notes, net
Unsecured Debt
Exchangeable senior notes, net
Convertible Debt
Secured note payable
Notes Payable
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Amounts payable to affiliates
Due to Affiliate
Intercompany payables
Intercompany Payables, Net
Intercompany Payables, Net
Participating preferred units derivative liability
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Capital
Capital [Abstract]
General partner, capital account
General Partners' Capital Account
Limited partners, capital account
Limited Partners' Capital Account
Accumulated other comprehensive income
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Total partners' capital
Partners' Capital
Noncontrolling interest
Partners' Capital Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total capital
Total liabilities and equity/capital
Liabilities and Equity
Single-family properties:
Real Estate Investment Property, Net [Abstract]
Land
Land
Buildings and improvements
Investment Building and Building Improvements
Single-family properties held for sale, net
Real Estate Held-for-sale
Single-family properties, gross
Real Estate Investment Property, at Cost
Less: accumulated depreciation
Real Estate Investment Property, Accumulated Depreciation
Single-family properties, net
Escrow deposits, prepaid expenses and other assets
Amounts due from affiliates
Due from Affiliates
Asset-backed securitization certificates
Asset Backed Securitization Certificates
Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of portion of debt obligations collateralized by single family properties that have been acquired by the Company.
Credit facility
Commitments and contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies
Equity
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Shareholders’ equity:
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Common stock, value, issued
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Preferred shares, $0.01 par value per share, 100,000,000 shares authorized, 30,750,000 and 38,350,000 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2018, and December 31, 2017, respectively
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital
Accumulated deficit
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Total shareholders’ equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Capital
Partners' Capital, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Partners' capital:
Partners' Capital [Abstract]
General partner:
General Partners' Capital Account [Abstract]
Limited partners:
Limited Partners' Capital Account [Abstract]
Noncontrolling interest
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total equity
Subsequent Events
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Schedule of Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Values of Debt Instruments
Schedule of Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Values of Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Changes in Fair Value of Level 3 Financial Instruments
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Condensed Statement of Comprehensive Income [Table]
Condensed Statement of Comprehensive Income [Table]
Condensed Statement of Income Captions [Line Items]
Condensed Statement of Income Captions [Line Items]
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Gain on cash flow hedging instruments:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification and Tax, Parent [Abstract]
Gain on settlement of cash flow hedging instrument
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Reclassification adjustment for amortization of interest expense included in net income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Net of Tax
Reclassification adjustment for realized gain included in net income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Sale of Securities, Net of Tax
Other comprehensive (loss) income
Comprehensive income
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Redemption of participating preferred units
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to common shareholders/unitholders
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Of Tax, Available For Common Shareholders
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Of Tax, Available For Common Shareholders
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Gain on investment in equity securities:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Securities, Available-for-sale, Adjustment, after Tax [Abstract]
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive securities excluded from calculation of EPS (in shares)
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Schedule of Real Estate Properties [Table]
Schedule of Real Estate Properties [Table]
Single-family properties identified as part of the disposition program
Single-Family Properties Identified As Part Of Disposal Group [Member]
Single-Family Properties Identified As Part Of Disposal Group [Member]
Properties Held for Sale
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Number of properties
Number of states
Number of States in which Entity Operates
General partner interest
Limited Liability Company (LLC) or Limited Partnership (LP), Managing Member or General Partner, Ownership Interest
Limited partner interest
Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership, Members or Limited Partners, Ownership Interest
Computation of Net Income (Loss) per Share on Basic and Diluted Basis
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Net income
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Noncash amortization of deferred financing costs
Noncash amortization of discounts on debt instruments
Accretion Expense, Discount on Debt
Accretion Expense, Discount on Debt
Noncash amortization of cash flow hedging instrument
Amortization of Deferred Hedge Gains
Noncash share-based compensation
Share-based Compensation
Provision for bad debt
Provision for Doubtful Accounts
Loss on early extinguishment of debt
Remeasurement of participating preferred shares
Gain (Loss) on Conversion of Convertible Securities
Gain (Loss) on Conversion of Convertible Securities
Equity in net earnings of unconsolidated ventures
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
Net gain on sale of single-family properties and other
Loss on impairment of single-family properties
Impairment of Real Estate
Net gain on resolutions of mortgage loans
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Mortgage Loans
Other changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Rent and other receivables
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Prepaid expenses and other assets
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expenses, Other
Deferred leasing costs
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Leasing Fees
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Amounts payable to affiliates
Increase (Decrease) in Due to Affiliates, Current
Net cash provided by operating activities
Share-based compensation proceeds, net
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised
Payments on asset-backed securitizations
Proceeds from unsecured senior notes, net of discount
Distributions to noncontrolling interests
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Noncontrolling Interest
Distributions to common shareholders/unitholders
Distributions to preferred shareholders/unitholders
Deferred financing costs paid
Payments of Financing Costs
Accrued distributions to affiliates
Accrued Distributions To Affiliates Payable
Accrued Distributions To Affiliates Payable
Accrued distributions to non-affiliates
Stock options and Restricted stock units
Stock Options And Restricted Stock Units [Member]
An arrangement of stock option and restricted stock units related to total non-cash share-based compensation expense.
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
General and Administrative Expense
General and Administrative Expense [Member]
Property Management Expense
Property Management Expense [Member]
Property Management Expense [Member]
Restricted stock unit grants in period (in shares)
Vesting period for stock options and restricted stock units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Expiration period for stock options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period
Allocated share-based compensation expense
Liquidation Value
Preferred Stock, Liquidation Preference, Value
Liquidation value (in dollars per share)
Preferred Stock, Liquidation Preference Per Share
Number of top markets used for purchase price index
Number of Top Markets Used for Purchase Price Index
Number of Top Markets Used for Purchase Price Index
Issuance of common shares, net of offering costs (in shares)
Stock exchange ratio
Convertible Preferred Stock, Conversion Ratio
The ratio applied to the equity instrument to exchange it for common stock of the reporting entity.
Stock converted during period (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Conversion of Convertible Securities
Percent of liquidation preference
Convertible Preferred Shares, Conversion Ratio, Calculation Details, Denominator, Percent Of Cumulative Change In Value Of An Index
Convertible Preferred Shares, Conversion Ratio, Calculation Details, Denominator, Percent Of Cumulative Change In Value Of An Index
Number of markets used in calculation of conversion ratio
Convertible Preferred Shares, Conversion Ratio, Calculation Details, Denominator, Number Of Markets Used In Calculation
Convertible Preferred Shares, Conversion Ratio, Calculation Details, Denominator, Number Of Markets Used In Calculation
Conversion ratio, maximum internal rate of return
Convertible Preferred Shares, Conversion Ratio, Calculation Details, Denominator, Maximum Internal Rate Of Return
Convertible Preferred Shares, Conversion Ratio, Calculation Details, Denominator, Maximum Internal Rate Of Return
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable
Accrued property taxes
Accrual for Taxes Other than Income Taxes
Other accrued liabilities
Other Accrued Liabilities
Accrued distribution payable
Distributions Payable
Distributions Payable
Accrued construction and maintenance liabilities
Construction Payable
Resident security deposits
Security Deposit Liability
Prepaid rent
Accrued Rent
Total
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Preferred shares derivative liability, Beginning Balance
Preferred shares, Conversions
Preferred Stock Conversions, Inducements
Preferred share derivative liability, Remeasurement included in earnings
Preferred shares derivative liability, Ending Balance
Escrow Deposits, Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Table Text Block]