| Document And Entity Information | Feb. 09, 2022 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Feb. 9, 2022 |
| Entity Registrant Name | APARTMENT INCOME REIT CORP. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001820877 |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity File Number | 1-39686 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | MD |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 84-1299717 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 4582 South Ulster Street |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 1700 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Denver |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CO |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 80237 |
| City Area Code | (303) |
| Local Phone Number | 757-8101 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | true |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Apartment Income REIT Corp. Class A Common Stock |
| Trading Symbol | AIRC |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
