Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Net income	$ 567,831	$ 654,776	$ 550,702
Other comprehensive income:
Adjustment for net losses reclassified to net income from derivative instruments	1,326	1,114	1,114
Total comprehensive income	569,157	655,890	551,816
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(15,063)	(17,374)	(17,029)
Comprehensive income attributable to MAA	554,094	638,516	534,787
Limited Partner [Member]
Net income	567,831	654,776	550,702
Other comprehensive income:
Adjustment for net losses reclassified to net income from derivative instruments	1,326	1,114	1,114
Total comprehensive income	569,157	655,890	551,816
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(62)	293	0
Comprehensive income attributable to MAA	$ 569,095	$ 656,183	$ 551,816