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Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Capital Additions and Related Depreciation (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Interest Costs Capitalized $ 14.2us-gaap_InterestCostsCapitalized $ 17.6us-gaap_InterestCostsCapitalized $ 16.6us-gaap_InterestCostsCapitalized
Other Direct And Indirect Costs Capitalized $ 29.2aiv_OtherDirectAndIndirectCostsCapitalized $ 33.2aiv_OtherDirectAndIndirectCostsCapitalized $ 33.7aiv_OtherDirectAndIndirectCostsCapitalized
Minimum [Member]      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life 5 years    
Middle [Member]      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life 15 years    
Maximum [Member]      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life 30 years