Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (L.P.) (Parenthetical) - American Homes 4 Rent, L.P. - shares	Mar. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
General Partner
Common units, shares/units issued (in shares)	348,277,963	337,997,791
Common units, shares/units outstanding (in shares)	348,277,963	337,997,791
Preferred units, shares/units outstanding (in shares)	15,400,000	15,400,000
Preferred units, shares/units issued (in shares)	15,400,000	15,400,000
Limited Partners
Common units, shares/units issued (in shares)	51,376,980	51,376,980
Common units, shares/units outstanding (in shares)	51,376,980	51,376,980