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Derivatives and Hedging Activities Gross Presentation, Effects of Offsetting, and Net Presentation of Derivatives (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Mar. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Derivative [Line Items]    
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Asset at Fair Value $ 34us-gaap_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeAsset $ 78us-gaap_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeAsset
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral 0us-gaap_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeAssetAmountOffsetAgainstCollateral 0us-gaap_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeAssetAmountOffsetAgainstCollateral
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral 0us-gaap_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeAssetAmountNotOffsetAgainstCollateral 0us-gaap_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeAssetAmountNotOffsetAgainstCollateral
Derivative, Collateral, Right to Reclaim Cash 0us-gaap_DerivativeCollateralRightToReclaimCash 0us-gaap_DerivativeCollateralRightToReclaimCash
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability 15,007us-gaap_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeLiability 13,392us-gaap_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeLiability
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral 0us-gaap_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeLiabilityAmountOffsetAgainstCollateral 0us-gaap_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeLiabilityAmountOffsetAgainstCollateral
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral 0us-gaap_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeLiabilityAmountNotOffsetAgainstCollateral 0us-gaap_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeLiabilityAmountNotOffsetAgainstCollateral
Derivative, Collateral, Obligation to Return Cash 0us-gaap_DerivativeCollateralObligationToReturnCash 0us-gaap_DerivativeCollateralObligationToReturnCash
Derivative Assets [Member]    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Derivative, Fair Value, Net 34us-gaap_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeNet
/ us-gaap_DerivativeByNatureAxis
= maa_DerivativeAssetsMember
78us-gaap_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeNet
/ us-gaap_DerivativeByNatureAxis
= maa_DerivativeAssetsMember
Derivative Liabilities [Member]    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Derivative, Fair Value, Net 15,007us-gaap_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeNet
/ us-gaap_DerivativeByNatureAxis
= maa_DerivativeLiabilitiesMember
13,392us-gaap_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeNet
/ us-gaap_DerivativeByNatureAxis
= maa_DerivativeLiabilitiesMember
Assets [Member]    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Derivative, Fair Value, Net 34us-gaap_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeNet
/ us-gaap_BalanceSheetLocationAxis
= us-gaap_AssetsMember
78us-gaap_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeNet
/ us-gaap_BalanceSheetLocationAxis
= us-gaap_AssetsMember
Liability [Member]    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Derivative, Fair Value, Net $ 15,007us-gaap_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeNet
/ us-gaap_BalanceSheetLocationAxis
= us-gaap_LiabilityMember
$ 13,392us-gaap_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeNet
/ us-gaap_BalanceSheetLocationAxis
= us-gaap_LiabilityMember