Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
Net income	$ 216,560	$ 223,875	$ 330,137	$ 272,739
Other comprehensive income:
Adjustment for net losses reclassified to net income from derivative instruments	277	278	556	557
Total comprehensive income	216,837	224,153	330,693	273,296
Less: Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(5,866)	(7,448)	(8,648)	(9,129)
Comprehensive income attributable to MAA	210,971	216,705	322,045	264,167
Limited Partnership [Member]
Net income	216,560	223,875	330,137	272,739
Other comprehensive income:
Adjustment for net losses reclassified to net income from derivative instruments	277	278	556	557
Total comprehensive income	216,837	224,153	330,693	273,296
Less: Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0	293	0
Comprehensive income attributable to MAA	$ 216,837	$ 224,153	$ 330,986	$ 273,296