Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Dividends on common stock	$ 0.6600	$ 0.6275	$ 1.3200	$ 1.2550
Consolidated net income	$ 29,472	$ 7,680	$ 54,540	$ 16,835
Unrealized losses from the effective portion of derivative instruments	(3,991)	(8,026)	(5,293)	(8,203)
Reclassification adjustment for losses included in net income for the effective portion of derivative instruments	4,944	7,374	10,492	15,012
Total comprehensive income	30,425	7,028	59,739	23,644
Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(1,354)	(229)	(2,732)	(793)
Comprehensive income attributable to MAA	$ 29,071	$ 6,799	$ 57,007	$ 22,851