Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Net income	$ 541,576	$ 567,831	$ 654,776
Other comprehensive income:
Adjustment for net losses reclassified to net income from derivative instruments	1,878	1,326	1,114
Total comprehensive income	543,454	569,157	655,890
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(14,087)	(15,063)	(17,374)
Comprehensive income attributable to MAA	529,367	554,094	638,516
Limited Partnership [Member]
Net income	541,576	567,831	654,776
Other comprehensive income:
Adjustment for net losses reclassified to net income from derivative instruments	1,878	1,326	1,114
Total comprehensive income	543,454	569,157	655,890
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	(62)	293
Comprehensive income attributable to MAA	$ 543,454	$ 569,095	$ 656,183