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Document and Entity Information - shares
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2017
Aug. 02, 2017
Document Information    
Entity Registrant Name American Homes 4 Rent  
Entity Central Index Key 0001562401  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Current Reporting Statues Yes  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2017  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2017  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Amendment Flag false  
Class A common shares    
Document Information    
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   259,691,986
Class B common shares    
Document Information    
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   635,075