Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (L.P.) (Parenthetical) - American Homes 4 Rent, L.P. - shares	Jun. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
General Partner
Common units issued (in shares)	348,331,569	337,997,791
Common units outstanding (in shares)	348,331,569	337,997,791
Preferred units outstanding (in shares)	9,200,000	15,400,000
Preferred units issued (in shares)	9,200,000	15,400,000
Limited Partners
Common units issued (in shares)	51,376,980	51,376,980
Common units outstanding (in shares)	51,376,980	51,376,980