Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2021
Net income	$ 113,577	$ 48,864
Other comprehensive income:
Adjustment for net losses reclassified to net income from derivative instruments	279	279
Total comprehensive income	113,856	49,143
Less: Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(2,782)	(1,681)
Comprehensive income attributable to MAA	111,074	47,462
Limited Partnership [Member]
Net income	113,577	48,864
Other comprehensive income:
Adjustment for net losses reclassified to net income from derivative instruments	279	279
Total comprehensive income	113,856	49,143
Less: Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	293	0
Comprehensive income attributable to MAA	$ 114,149	$ 49,143