Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023
Net income	$ 104,662	$ 149,657	$ 252,272	$ 289,231
Other comprehensive income:
Adjustment for net losses reclassified to net income from derivative instruments	503	278	1,020	556
Total comprehensive income	105,165	149,935	253,292	289,787
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(2,724)	(3,970)	(6,601)	(7,651)
Comprehensive income attributable to MAA	102,441	145,965	246,691	282,136
Limited Partnership [Member]
Net income	104,662	149,657	252,272	289,231
Other comprehensive income:
Adjustment for net losses reclassified to net income from derivative instruments	503	278	1,020	556
Comprehensive income attributable to MAA	$ 105,165	$ 149,935	$ 253,292	$ 289,787