Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Net income	$ 113,732	$ 125,703	$ 402,963	$ 455,840
Other comprehensive income:
Adjustment for net losses reclassified to net income from derivative instruments	279	279	835	835
Total comprehensive income	114,011	125,982	403,798	456,675
Less/Add: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(3,009)	(3,401)	(10,660)	(12,049)
Comprehensive income attributable to MAA	111,002	122,581	393,138	444,626
Limited Partnership [Member]
Net income	113,732	125,703	402,963	455,840
Other comprehensive income:
Adjustment for net losses reclassified to net income from derivative instruments	279	279	835	835
Total comprehensive income	114,011	125,982	403,798	456,675
Less/Add: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0	0	293
Comprehensive income attributable to MAA	$ 114,011	$ 125,982	$ 403,798	$ 456,968