| Document and Entity Information Document | May 30, 2024 |
| Document and Entity Information [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | May 30, 2024 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Invitation Homes Inc. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001687229 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | MD |
| Entity File Number | 001-38004 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 90-0939055 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 1717 Main Street |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 2000 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Dallas |
| Entity Address, State or Province | TX |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 75201 |
| City Area Code | 972 |
| Local Phone Number | 421-3600 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common stock, $0.01 par value |
| Trading Symbol | INVH |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
