Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Net income	$ 456,566	$ 541,576	$ 567,831
Other comprehensive income:
Adjustment for net losses reclassified to net income from derivative instruments	1,689	1,878	1,326
Total comprehensive income	458,255	543,454	569,157
Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(9,706)	(14,087)	(15,063)
Comprehensive income attributable to MAA	448,549	529,367	554,094
Limited Partnership [Member]
Net income	456,566	541,576	567,831
Other comprehensive income:
Adjustment for net losses reclassified to net income from derivative instruments	1,689	1,878	1,326
Total comprehensive income	458,255	543,454	569,157
Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests	1,727	0	(62)
Comprehensive income attributable to MAA	$ 459,982	$ 543,454	$ 569,095