Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Net income	$ 125,703	$ 87,047	$ 455,840	$ 359,786
Other comprehensive income:
Adjustment for net losses reclassified to net income from derivative instruments	279	278	835	835
Total comprehensive income	125,982	87,325	456,675	360,621
Less: Comprehensive income loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(3,401)	(2,598)	(12,049)	(11,727)
Comprehensive income attributable to MAA	122,581	84,727	444,626	348,894
Limited Partnership [Member]
Net income	125,703	87,047	455,840	359,786
Other comprehensive income:
Adjustment for net losses reclassified to net income from derivative instruments	279	278	835	835
Total comprehensive income	125,982	87,325	456,675	360,621
Less: Comprehensive income loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0	293	0
Comprehensive income attributable to MAA	$ 125,982	$ 87,325	$ 456,968	$ 360,621