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Organization and Operations (Details) $ in Thousands | 6 Months Ended |
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Jun. 30, 2022 USD ($) state singleFamilyProperty property | Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)
Real Estate Properties [Line Items] |  |
Number of states | state | 22 |
Asset-backed securitization certificates | $ | $ 25,666 | $ 25,666
Exchange rate | 1 |
American Homes 4 Rent |  |
Real Estate Properties [Line Items] |  |
General partner interest | 87.10% |
Limited Partners |  |
Real Estate Properties [Line Items] |  |
Limited partner interest | 12.90% |
Single Family Homes |  |
Real Estate Properties [Line Items] |  |
Number of properties | singleFamilyProperty | 58,715 |
Single Family Homes | Disposal Group, Held-for-sale, Not Discontinued Operations |  |
Real Estate Properties [Line Items] |  |
Number of properties | property | 955 |

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