Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022
Net income	$ 149,657	$ 216,560	$ 289,231	$ 330,137
Other comprehensive income:
Adjustment for net losses reclassified to net income from derivative instruments	278	277	556	556
Total comprehensive income	149,935	216,837	289,787	330,693
Less/Add: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(3,970)	(5,866)	(7,651)	(8,648)
Comprehensive income attributable to MAA	145,965	210,971	282,136	322,045
Limited Partnership [Member]
Net income	149,657	216,560	289,231	330,137
Other comprehensive income:
Adjustment for net losses reclassified to net income from derivative instruments	278	277	556	556
Total comprehensive income	149,935	216,837	289,787	330,693
Less/Add: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0	0	293
Comprehensive income attributable to MAA	$ 149,935	$ 216,837	$ 289,787	$ 330,986