| Document and Entity Information | May 18, 2023 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | May 18, 2023 |
| Entity File Number | 001-38537 |
| Entity Registrant Name | AVROBIO, INC. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001681087 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 81-0710585 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 100 Technology Square |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Sixth Floor |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Cambridge |
| Entity Address, State or Province | MA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 02139 |
| City Area Code | 617 |
| Local Phone Number | 914-8420 |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share |
| Trading Symbol | AVRO |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | true |
| Entity Ex Transition Period | false |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
