Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Net income	$ 118,230	$ 113,732	$ 370,502	$ 402,963
Other comprehensive income:
Adjustment for net losses reclassified to net income from derivative instruments	428	279	1,448	835
Total comprehensive income	118,658	114,011	371,950	403,798
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(3,047)	(3,009)	(9,648)	(10,660)
Comprehensive income attributable to MAA	115,611	111,002	362,302	393,138
Limited Partnership [Member]
Net income	118,230	113,732	370,502	402,963
Other comprehensive income:
Adjustment for net losses reclassified to net income from derivative instruments	428	279	1,448	835
Comprehensive income attributable to MAA	$ 118,658	$ 114,011	$ 371,950	$ 403,798