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Document and Entity Information - shares
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2015
Nov. 03, 2015
Document Information    
Entity Registrant Name American Homes 4 Rent  
Entity Central Index Key 0001562401  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Sep. 30, 2015  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2015  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3  
Amendment Flag false  
Class A common shares    
Document Information    
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   207,462,066
Class B common shares    
Document Information    
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   635,075