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Schedule III Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Total Real Estate Assets, net of Real Estate Joint Venture      
Initial Cost Land $ 2,173,019      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 10,571,532      
Gross Amount, Land 2,170,271      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 14,631,081      
Total 16,801,352 $ 16,006,618 $ 15,246,658 $ 14,704,237
Accumulated Depreciation (5,327,584) $ (4,864,690) $ (4,302,747) $ (3,848,161)
Net 11,473,768      
Land        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures (2,748)      
Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures 4,059,549      
Total Properties In Predevelopment        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost Land 16,738      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 0      
Gross Amount, Land 16,738      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 19,090      
Total 35,828      
Accumulated Depreciation (93)      
Net 35,735      
Total Properties In Predevelopment | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ (19,090)      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Cedar Park, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 1,943,517      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 10,296,827      
Gross Amount, Land 1,943,517      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 13,882,443      
Total 15,825,960      
Accumulated Depreciation (5,254,832)      
Net $ 10,571,128      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 3,585,616      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Birchall At Ross Bridge        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Birmingham, AL      
Initial Cost Land $ 2,641      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 28,842      
Gross Amount, Land 2,641      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 34,169      
Total 36,810      
Accumulated Depreciation (15,453)      
Net $ 21,357      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2009      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2011      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Birchall At Ross Bridge | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 5,327      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Grand at Riverchase Trails        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Birmingham, AL      
Initial Cost Land $ 3,762      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 22,079      
Gross Amount, Land 3,762      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 29,755      
Total 33,517      
Accumulated Depreciation (14,581)      
Net $ 18,936      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2010      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Grand at Riverchase Trails | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 7,676      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Trussville        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Birmingham, AL      
Initial Cost Land $ 3,403      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 31,813      
Gross Amount, Land 3,403      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 39,955      
Total 43,358      
Accumulated Depreciation (17,690)      
Net $ 25,668      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Trussville | Phase I [Member]        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1996      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Trussville | Phase II [Member]        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1997      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Trussville | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 8,142      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Eagle Ridge        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Birmingham, AL      
Initial Cost Land $ 852      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 7,667      
Gross Amount, Land 852      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 13,919      
Total 14,771      
Accumulated Depreciation (10,681)      
Net $ 4,090      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1986      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1998      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Eagle Ridge | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 6,252      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Grand at Traditions        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Gulf Shores, AL      
Initial Cost Land $ 3,212      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 25,162      
Gross Amount, Land 3,212      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 34,118      
Total 37,330      
Accumulated Depreciation (15,585)      
Net $ 21,745      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2007      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Grand at Traditions | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 8,956      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Edgewater        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Huntsville, AL      
Initial Cost Land $ 4,944      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 38,673      
Gross Amount, Land 4,944      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 50,634      
Total 55,578      
Accumulated Depreciation (21,027)      
Net $ 34,551      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1990      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Edgewater | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 11,961      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Providence Main        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Huntsville, AL      
Initial Cost Land $ 1,740      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 10,152      
Gross Amount, Land 1,740      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 31,609      
Total 33,349      
Accumulated Depreciation (19,898)      
Net $ 13,451      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1993      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1997      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Providence Main | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 21,457      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Madison Lakes        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Madison, AL      
Initial Cost Land $ 3,602      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 28,934      
Gross Amount, Land 3,602      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 34,698      
Total 38,300      
Accumulated Depreciation (15,579)      
Net $ 22,721      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Madison Lakes | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 5,764      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Cypress Village        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Orange Beach, AL      
Initial Cost Land $ 1,290      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 12,238      
Gross Amount, Land 1,290      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 16,158      
Total 17,448      
Accumulated Depreciation (7,100)      
Net $ 10,348      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2008      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Cypress Village | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 3,920      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Liberty Park        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Vestavia Hills, AL      
Initial Cost Land $ 3,922      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 30,977      
Gross Amount, Land 3,922      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 41,415      
Total 45,337      
Accumulated Depreciation (18,835)      
Net $ 26,502      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Liberty Park | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 10,438      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Sky View        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Gilbert, AZ      
Initial Cost Land $ 2,668      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 14,577      
Gross Amount, Land 2,668      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 19,142      
Total 21,810      
Accumulated Depreciation (9,841)      
Net $ 11,969      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2007      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2009      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Sky View | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 4,565      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA City Gate        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Mesa, AZ      
Initial Cost Land $ 4,219      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 26,255      
Gross Amount, Land 4,219      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 32,227      
Total 36,446      
Accumulated Depreciation (14,190)      
Net $ 22,256      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2002      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA City Gate | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 5,972      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Lyon's Gate        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Phoenix, AZ      
Initial Cost Land $ 7,901      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 27,182      
Gross Amount, Land 7,901      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 34,288      
Total 42,189      
Accumulated Depreciation (17,899)      
Net $ 24,290      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2007      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2008      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Lyon's Gate | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 7,106      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Fountainhead        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Phoenix, AZ      
Initial Cost Land $ 12,212      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 56,705      
Gross Amount, Land 12,212      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 61,449      
Total 73,661      
Accumulated Depreciation (15,904)      
Net $ 57,757      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2015      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Fountainhead | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 4,744      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Foothills        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Phoenix, AZ      
Initial Cost Land $ 12,741      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 47,701      
Gross Amount, Land 12,741      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 55,592      
Total 68,333      
Accumulated Depreciation (33,356)      
Net $ 34,977      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2005      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2006      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Foothills | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 7,891      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Phoenix Midtown        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Phoenix, AZ      
Initial Cost Land $ 9,001      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 0      
Gross Amount, Land 9,001      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 74,692      
Total 83,693      
Accumulated Depreciation (14,293)      
Net $ 69,400      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2021      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2019      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Phoenix Midtown | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 74,692      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Central Ave        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Phoenix, AZ      
Initial Cost Land $ 11,323      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 90,350      
Gross Amount, Land 11,323      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 92,569      
Total 103,892      
Accumulated Depreciation (3,834)      
Net $ 100,058      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2022      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2023      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Central Ave | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 2,219      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Novel Val Vista        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Phoenix, AZ      
Initial Cost Land $ 7,285      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 0      
Gross Amount, Land 7,285      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 71,425      
Total 78,710      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,330)      
Net $ 76,380      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2020      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2020      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Novel Val Vista | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 71,425      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Old Town Scottsdale        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Scottsdale, AZ      
Initial Cost Land $ 7,820      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 51,627      
Gross Amount, Land 7,820      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 65,638      
Total 73,458      
Accumulated Depreciation (26,927)      
Net $ 46,531      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Old Town Scottsdale | Phase I [Member]        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1994      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Old Town Scottsdale | Phase II [Member]        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1995      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Old Town Scottsdale | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 14,011      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Camelback        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Scottsdale, AZ      
Initial Cost Land $ 3,612      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 20,273      
Gross Amount, Land 3,612      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 27,864      
Total 31,476      
Accumulated Depreciation (11,458)      
Net $ 20,018      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1999      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Camelback | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 7,591      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA SkySong        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Scottsdale, AZ      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures $ 55,748      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 62,202      
Total 62,202      
Accumulated Depreciation (16,338)      
Net $ 45,864      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2014      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2015      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA SkySong | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 6,454      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA River North        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Denver, CO      
Initial Cost Land $ 14,500      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 28,900      
Gross Amount, Land 14,500      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 71,324      
Total 85,824      
Accumulated Depreciation (17,145)      
Net $ 68,679      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2018      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA River North | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 42,424      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Promenade        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Denver, CO      
Initial Cost Land $ 24,111      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 81,317      
Gross Amount, Land 24,111      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 105,379      
Total 129,490      
Accumulated Depreciation (21,984)      
Net $ 107,506      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2018      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Promenade | Phase I [Member]        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2017      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Promenade | Phase II [Member]        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2019      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Promenade | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 24,062      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Westglenn        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Denver, CO      
Initial Cost Land $ 8,077      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 0      
Gross Amount, Land 8,077      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 74,720      
Total 82,797      
Accumulated Depreciation (13,697)      
Net $ 69,100      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2021      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2018      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Westglenn | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 74,720      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Tiffany Oaks        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Altamonte Springs, FL      
Initial Cost Land $ 1,024      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 9,219      
Gross Amount, Land 1,024      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 19,540      
Total 20,564      
Accumulated Depreciation (13,510)      
Net $ 7,054      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1985      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1996      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Tiffany Oaks | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 10,321      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Lakewood Ranch        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Bradenton, FL      
Initial Cost Land $ 2,980      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 40,230      
Gross Amount, Land 2,980      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 53,670      
Total 56,650      
Accumulated Depreciation (21,636)      
Net $ 35,014      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1999      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Lakewood Ranch | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 13,440      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Indigo Point        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Brandon, FL      
Initial Cost Land $ 1,167      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 10,500      
Gross Amount, Land 1,167      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 18,404      
Total 19,571      
Accumulated Depreciation (12,278)      
Net $ 7,293      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1989      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Indigo Point | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 7,904      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Brandon        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Brandon, FL      
Initial Cost Land $ 2,896      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 26,111      
Gross Amount, Land 2,896      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 37,737      
Total 40,633      
Accumulated Depreciation (27,895)      
Net $ 12,738      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1998      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1997      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Brandon | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 11,626      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Coral Springs        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Coral Springs, FL      
Initial Cost Land $ 9,600      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 40,004      
Gross Amount, Land 9,600      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 61,975      
Total 71,575      
Accumulated Depreciation (36,970)      
Net $ 34,605      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1996      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2004      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Coral Springs | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 21,971      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Steeplegate        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Gainesville, FL      
Initial Cost Land $ 1,800      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 15,879      
Gross Amount, Land 1,800      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 23,219      
Total 25,019      
Accumulated Depreciation (14,351)      
Net $ 10,668      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1999      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1998      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Steeplegate | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 7,340      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Magnolia Parke        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Gainesville, FL      
Initial Cost Land $ 2,040      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 16,338      
Gross Amount, Land 2,040      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 18,768      
Total 20,808      
Accumulated Depreciation (8,700)      
Net $ 12,108      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2009      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2011      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Magnolia Parke | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 2,430      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Heathrow        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Heathrow, FL      
Initial Cost Land $ 4,101      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 35,684      
Gross Amount, Land 4,101      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 42,579      
Total 46,680      
Accumulated Depreciation (19,727)      
Net $ 26,953      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1997      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Heathrow | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 6,895      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA 220 Riverside        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Jacksonville, FL      
Initial Cost Land $ 2,381      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 35,514      
Gross Amount, Land 2,381      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 45,555      
Total 47,936      
Accumulated Depreciation (11,390)      
Net $ 36,546      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2015      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2012      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA 220 Riverside | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 10,041      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Town Center        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Jacksonville, FL      
Initial Cost Land $ 4,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 19,495      
Gross Amount, Land 4,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 24,635      
Total 28,635      
Accumulated Depreciation (11,214)      
Net $ 17,421      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2008      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2011      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Town Center | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 5,140      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Mandarin North        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Jacksonville, FL      
Initial Cost Land $ 854      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 7,500      
Gross Amount, Land 854      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 13,408      
Total 14,262      
Accumulated Depreciation (10,673)      
Net $ 3,589      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1987      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1995      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Mandarin North | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 5,908      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Deerwood        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Jacksonville, FL      
Initial Cost Land $ 1,533      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 13,835      
Gross Amount, Land 1,533      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 22,043      
Total 23,576      
Accumulated Depreciation (16,738)      
Net $ 6,838      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1987      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1997      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Deerwood | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 8,208      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Lakeside        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Jacksonville, FL      
Initial Cost Land $ 1,430      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 12,883      
Gross Amount, Land 1,430      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 24,813      
Total 26,243      
Accumulated Depreciation (19,464)      
Net $ 6,779      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1985      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1996      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Lakeside | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 11,930      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Fleming Island        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Jacksonville, FL      
Initial Cost Land $ 4,047      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 35,052      
Gross Amount, Land 4,047      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 43,095      
Total 47,142      
Accumulated Depreciation (28,660)      
Net $ 18,482      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2003      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2003      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Fleming Island | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 8,043      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Belmont        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Jacksonville, FL      
Initial Cost Land $ 1,411      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 14,967      
Gross Amount, Land 1,411      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 20,740      
Total 22,151      
Accumulated Depreciation (12,872)      
Net $ 9,279      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1998      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1998      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Belmont | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 5,773      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Mandarin Lakes        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Jacksonville, FL      
Initial Cost Land $ 2,857      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 6,475      
Gross Amount, Land 2,857      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 30,993      
Total 33,850      
Accumulated Depreciation (16,906)      
Net $ 16,944      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1995      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Mandarin Lakes | Phase I [Member]        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1987      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Mandarin Lakes | Phase II [Member]        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2008      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Mandarin Lakes | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 24,518      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Tapestry Park        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Jacksonville, FL      
Initial Cost Land $ 6,417      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 36,069      
Gross Amount, Land 6,417      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 40,979      
Total 47,396      
Accumulated Depreciation (18,202)      
Net $ 29,194      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2009      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2011      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Tapestry Park | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 4,910      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Atlantic        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Jacksonville, FL      
Initial Cost Land $ 1,678      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 15,179      
Gross Amount, Land 1,678      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 27,726      
Total 29,404      
Accumulated Depreciation (21,575)      
Net $ 7,829      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1986      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1997      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Atlantic | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 12,547      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Lake Mary        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Lake Mary, FL      
Initial Cost Land $ 6,346      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 41,539      
Gross Amount, Land 6,346      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 69,246      
Total 75,592      
Accumulated Depreciation (26,202)      
Net $ 49,390      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2012      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Lake Mary | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 27,707      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Town Park        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Lake Mary, FL      
Initial Cost Land $ 9,223      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 66,873      
Gross Amount, Land 9,223      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 79,494      
Total 88,717      
Accumulated Depreciation (37,349)      
Net $ 51,368      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Town Park | Phase I [Member]        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2004      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Town Park | Phase II [Member]        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2005      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Town Park | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 12,621      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Heather Glen        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Orlando, FL      
Initial Cost Land $ 4,662      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 56,988      
Gross Amount, Land 4,662      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 67,552      
Total 72,214      
Accumulated Depreciation (29,964)      
Net $ 42,250      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Heather Glen | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 10,564      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Randal Lakes        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Orlando, FL      
Initial Cost Land $ 8,859      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 50,553      
Gross Amount, Land 8,859      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 104,028      
Total 112,887      
Accumulated Depreciation (25,991)      
Net $ 86,896      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Randal Lakes | Phase I [Member]        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2014      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Randal Lakes | Phase II [Member]        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2017      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Randal Lakes | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 53,475      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Robinson        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Orlando, FL      
Initial Cost Land $ 6,003      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 0      
Gross Amount, Land 6,003      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 91,766      
Total 97,769      
Accumulated Depreciation (16,567)      
Net $ 81,202      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2021      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2018      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Robinson | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 91,766      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Baldwin Park        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Orlando, FL      
Initial Cost Land $ 18,101      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 144,200      
Gross Amount, Land 18,101      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 152,702      
Total 170,803      
Accumulated Depreciation (49,270)      
Net $ 121,533      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2011      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Baldwin Park | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 8,502      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Crosswater        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Orlando, FL      
Initial Cost Land $ 7,046      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 52,585      
Gross Amount, Land 7,046      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 56,774      
Total 63,820      
Accumulated Depreciation (16,668)      
Net $ 47,152      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2013      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Crosswater | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 4,189      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Parkside        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Orlando, FL      
Initial Cost Land $ 5,669      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 49,754      
Gross Amount, Land 5,669      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 61,588      
Total 67,257      
Accumulated Depreciation (19,372)      
Net $ 47,885      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1999      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Parkside | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 11,834      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Lake Nona        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Orlando, FL      
Initial Cost Land $ 7,880      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 41,175      
Gross Amount, Land 7,880      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 50,167      
Total 58,047      
Accumulated Depreciation (21,885)      
Net $ 36,162      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2006      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2012      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Lake Nona | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 8,992      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Sand Lake        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Orlando, FL      
Initial Cost Land $ 7,635      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 0      
Gross Amount, Land 7,635      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 56,561      
Total 64,196      
Accumulated Depreciation (10,974)      
Net $ 53,222      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2021      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2019      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Sand Lake | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 56,561      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Boggy Creek        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Orlando, FL      
Initial Cost Land $ 879      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 72,838      
Gross Amount, Land 10,879      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 72,975      
Total 83,854      
Accumulated Depreciation (909)      
Net $ 82,945      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2023      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2024      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Boggy Creek | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 137      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Oak Grove        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Tallahassee, FL      
Initial Cost Land $ 1,480      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 4,805      
Gross Amount, Land 1,480      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 21,165      
Total 22,645      
Accumulated Depreciation (16,842)      
Net $ 5,803      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1992      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1997      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Oak Grove | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 16,360      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Southwood        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Tallahassee, FL      
Initial Cost Land $ 3,600      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 25,914      
Gross Amount, Land 3,600      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 29,906      
Total 33,506      
Accumulated Depreciation (10,863)      
Net $ 22,643      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2003      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2011      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Southwood | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 3,992      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Novel West Midtown        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Atlanta, GA      
Initial Cost Land $ 7,000      
Gross Amount, Land 7,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 84,409      
Total 91,409      
Accumulated Depreciation (6,783)      
Net $ 84,626      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2021      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2021      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Novel West Midtown | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 84,409      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Palm Harbor        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Palm Harbor, FL      
Initial Cost Land $ 6,900      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 26,613      
Gross Amount, Land 6,900      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 33,282      
Total 40,182      
Accumulated Depreciation (18,005)      
Net $ 22,177      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2009      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Palm Harbor | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 6,669      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Club At Panama Beach        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Panama City, FL      
Initial Cost Land $ 893      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 14,276      
Gross Amount, Land 893      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 21,866      
Total 22,759      
Accumulated Depreciation (13,778)      
Net $ 8,981      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1998      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Club At Panama Beach | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 7,590      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Twin Lakes        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Sanford, FL      
Initial Cost Land $ 3,091      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 47,793      
Gross Amount, Land 3,091      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 57,174      
Total 60,265      
Accumulated Depreciation (24,848)      
Net $ 35,417      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2005      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Twin Lakes | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 9,381      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Belmere        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Tampa, FL      
Initial Cost Land $ 852      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 7,667      
Gross Amount, Land 852      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 19,112      
Total 19,964      
Accumulated Depreciation (13,323)      
Net $ 6,641      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1984      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1994      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Belmere | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 11,445      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Hampton Preserve        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Tampa, FL      
Initial Cost Land $ 17,029      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 131,398      
Gross Amount, Land 17,029      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 139,719      
Total 156,748      
Accumulated Depreciation (37,762)      
Net $ 118,986      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Hampton Preserve | Phase I [Member]        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2012      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Hampton Preserve | Phase II [Member]        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2021      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2022      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Hampton Preserve | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 8,321      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Carrollwood        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Tampa, FL      
Initial Cost Land $ 927      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 7,355      
Gross Amount, Land 927      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 16,776      
Total 17,703      
Accumulated Depreciation (11,883)      
Net $ 5,820      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1980      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1998      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Carrollwood | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 9,421      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Bay View        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Tampa, FL      
Initial Cost Land $ 4,541      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 28,381      
Gross Amount, Land 4,541      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 31,910      
Total 36,451      
Accumulated Depreciation (10,202)      
Net $ 26,249      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1997      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Bay View | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 3,529      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Harbour Island        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Tampa, FL      
Initial Cost Land $ 16,296      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 116,193      
Gross Amount, Land 16,296      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 137,458      
Total 153,754      
Accumulated Depreciation (45,979)      
Net $ 107,775      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1997      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Harbour Island | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 21,265      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Hyde Park        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Tampa, FL      
Initial Cost Land $ 16,891      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 95,259      
Gross Amount, Land 16,891      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 109,983      
Total 126,874      
Accumulated Depreciation (35,874)      
Net $ 91,000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1994      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Hyde Park | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 14,724      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Rocky Point        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Tampa, FL      
Initial Cost Land $ 35,260      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 153,102      
Gross Amount, Land 35,260      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 179,350      
Total 214,610      
Accumulated Depreciation (58,193)      
Net $ 156,417      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Rocky Point | Phase I [Member]        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1994      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Rocky Point | Phase II [Member]        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1996      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Rocky Point | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 26,248      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA SoHo Square        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Tampa, FL      
Initial Cost Land $ 5,190      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 56,296      
Gross Amount, Land 5,190      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 58,839      
Total 64,029      
Accumulated Depreciation (16,700)      
Net $ 47,329      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2012      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA SoHo Square | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 2,543      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Tampa Oaks        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Tampa, FL      
Initial Cost Land $ 2,891      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 19,055      
Gross Amount, Land 2,891      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 24,680      
Total 27,571      
Accumulated Depreciation (12,748)      
Net $ 14,823      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2005      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2008      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Tampa Oaks | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 5,625      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Seven Oaks        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Wesley Chapel, FL      
Initial Cost Land $ 3,051      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 42,768      
Gross Amount, Land 3,051      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 49,806      
Total 52,857      
Accumulated Depreciation (21,236)      
Net $ 31,621      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2004      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Seven Oaks | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 7,038      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Windermere        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Windermere, FL      
Initial Cost Land $ 2,711      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 36,710      
Gross Amount, Land 2,711      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 41,090      
Total 43,801      
Accumulated Depreciation (17,541)      
Net $ 26,260      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2009      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Windermere | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 4,380      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Briarcliff        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Atlanta, GA      
Initial Cost Land $ 24,614      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 114,921      
Gross Amount, Land 24,614      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 127,687      
Total 152,301      
Accumulated Depreciation (39,694)      
Net $ 112,607      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1996      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Briarcliff | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 12,766      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Brookhaven        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Atlanta, GA      
Initial Cost Land $ 29,048      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 106,463      
Gross Amount, Land 29,048      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 122,645      
Total 151,693      
Accumulated Depreciation (40,719)      
Net $ 110,974      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Brookhaven | Phase I [Member]        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1989      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Brookhaven | Phase II [Member]        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1989      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Brookhaven | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 16,182      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Brookwood        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Atlanta, GA      
Initial Cost Land $ 11,168      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 52,758      
Gross Amount, Land 11,168      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 61,626      
Total 72,794      
Accumulated Depreciation (26,301)      
Net $ 46,493      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2008      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2012      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Brookwood | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 8,868      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Buckhead        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Atlanta, GA      
Initial Cost Land $ 8,633      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 19,844      
Gross Amount, Land 8,633      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 32,070      
Total 40,703      
Accumulated Depreciation (14,687)      
Net $ 26,016      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2008      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2012      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Buckhead | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 12,226      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Centennial Park        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Atlanta, GA      
Initial Cost Land $ 13,650      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 10,950      
Gross Amount, Land 13,650      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 74,781      
Total 88,431      
Accumulated Depreciation (15,184)      
Net $ 73,247      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2018      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Centennial Park | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 63,831      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Chastain        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Atlanta, GA      
Initial Cost Land $ 30,223      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 82,964      
Gross Amount, Land 30,223      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 89,588      
Total 119,811      
Accumulated Depreciation (28,378)      
Net $ 91,433      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1990      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Chastain | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 6,624      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Dunwoody        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Atlanta, GA      
Initial Cost Land $ 15,799      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 48,054      
Gross Amount, Land 15,799      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 56,601      
Total 72,400      
Accumulated Depreciation (18,374)      
Net $ 54,026      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1995      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Dunwoody | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 8,547      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Gardens        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Atlanta, GA      
Initial Cost Land $ 17,907      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 56,093      
Gross Amount, Land 17,907      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 70,550      
Total 88,457      
Accumulated Depreciation (22,939)      
Net $ 65,518      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1996      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Gardens | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 14,457      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Glen        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Atlanta, GA      
Initial Cost Land $ 13,878      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 51,079      
Gross Amount, Land 13,878      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 60,482      
Total 74,360      
Accumulated Depreciation (19,619)      
Net $ 54,741      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1996      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Glen | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 9,403      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Lenox        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Atlanta, GA      
Initial Cost Land $ 23,876      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 165,572      
Gross Amount, Land 23,876      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 173,170      
Total 197,046      
Accumulated Depreciation (58,165)      
Net $ 138,881      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Lenox | Phase I [Member]        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2006      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Lenox | Phase II [Member]        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2015      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Lenox | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 7,598      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Midtown        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Atlanta, GA      
Initial Cost Land $ 7,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 44,000      
Gross Amount, Land 7,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 86,230      
Total 93,230      
Accumulated Depreciation (17,514)      
Net $ 75,716      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2017      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Midtown | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 42,230      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Oglethorpe        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Atlanta, GA      
Initial Cost Land $ 6,856      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 31,441      
Gross Amount, Land 6,856      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 40,417      
Total 47,273      
Accumulated Depreciation (21,270)      
Net $ 26,003      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1994      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2008      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Oglethorpe | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 8,976      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Peachtree Hills        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Atlanta, GA      
Initial Cost Land $ 11,974      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 55,264      
Gross Amount, Land 11,974      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 58,289      
Total 70,263      
Accumulated Depreciation (17,688)      
Net $ 52,575      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Peachtree Hills | Phase I [Member]        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1992      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Peachtree Hills | Phase II [Member]        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1994      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Peachtree Hills | Phase III [Member]        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2009      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Peachtree Hills | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 3,025      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Piedmont Park        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Atlanta, GA      
Initial Cost Land $ 11,025      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 34,277      
Gross Amount, Land 11,025      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 41,236      
Total 52,261      
Accumulated Depreciation (12,422)      
Net $ 39,839      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1999      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Piedmont Park | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 6,959      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Riverside        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Atlanta, GA      
Initial Cost Land $ 23,765      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 89,369      
Gross Amount, Land 23,765      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 104,238      
Total 128,003      
Accumulated Depreciation (36,830)      
Net $ 91,173      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1996      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Riverside | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 14,869      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Spring        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Atlanta, GA      
Initial Cost Land $ 18,596      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 57,819      
Gross Amount, Land 18,596      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 68,818      
Total 87,414      
Accumulated Depreciation (23,389)      
Net $ 64,025      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1999      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Spring | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 10,999      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Stratford        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Atlanta, GA      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures $ 30,051      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 37,879      
Total 37,879      
Accumulated Depreciation (13,489)      
Net $ 24,390      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1999      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Stratford | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 7,828      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Berkeley Lake        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Duluth, GA      
Initial Cost Land $ 1,960      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 15,707      
Gross Amount, Land 1,960      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 19,937      
Total 21,897      
Accumulated Depreciation (10,244)      
Net $ 11,653      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1998      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Berkeley Lake | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 4,230      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA McDaniel Farm        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Duluth, GA      
Initial Cost Land $ 3,985      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 32,206      
Gross Amount, Land 3,985      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 40,405      
Total 44,390      
Accumulated Depreciation (20,339)      
Net $ 24,051      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1997      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA McDaniel Farm | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 8,199      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Pleasant Hill        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Duluth, GA      
Initial Cost Land $ 6,753      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 32,202      
Gross Amount, Land 6,753      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 42,169      
Total 48,922      
Accumulated Depreciation (20,566)      
Net $ 28,356      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1996      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Pleasant Hill | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 9,967      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Prescott        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Duluth, GA      
Initial Cost Land $ 3,840      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 24,011      
Gross Amount, Land 3,840      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 33,710      
Total 37,550      
Accumulated Depreciation (21,107)      
Net $ 16,443      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2001      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2004      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Prescott | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 9,699      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA River Oaks        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Duluth, GA      
Initial Cost Land $ 4,349      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 13,579      
Gross Amount, Land 4,349      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 19,708      
Total 24,057      
Accumulated Depreciation (11,248)      
Net $ 12,809      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1992      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA River Oaks | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 6,129      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA River Place        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Duluth, GA      
Initial Cost Land $ 2,059      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 19,158      
Gross Amount, Land 2,059      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 26,396      
Total 28,455      
Accumulated Depreciation (12,412)      
Net $ 16,043      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1994      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA River Place | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 7,238      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Mount Vernon        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Dunwoody, GA      
Initial Cost Land $ 6,861      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 23,748      
Gross Amount, Land 6,861      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 29,546      
Total 36,407      
Accumulated Depreciation (13,239)      
Net $ 23,168      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1997      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Mount Vernon | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 5,798      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Lake Lanier        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Gainesville, GA      
Initial Cost Land $ 6,710      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 40,994      
Gross Amount, Land 6,710      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 56,584      
Total 63,294      
Accumulated Depreciation (35,190)      
Net $ 28,104      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2005      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Lake Lanier | Phase I [Member]        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1998      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Lake Lanier | Phase II [Member]        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2001      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Lake Lanier | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 15,590      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Shiloh        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Kennesaw, GA      
Initial Cost Land $ 4,864      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 45,893      
Gross Amount, Land 4,864      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 56,780      
Total 61,644      
Accumulated Depreciation (26,378)      
Net $ 35,266      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2002      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Shiloh | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 10,887      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Milstead        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location LaGrange, GA      
Initial Cost Land $ 3,100      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 29,240      
Gross Amount, Land 3,100      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 34,960      
Total 38,060      
Accumulated Depreciation (14,344)      
Net $ 23,716      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1998      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2008      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Milstead | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 5,720      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Barrett Creek        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Marietta, GA      
Initial Cost Land $ 5,661      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 26,186      
Gross Amount, Land 5,661      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 32,306      
Total 37,967      
Accumulated Depreciation (16,220)      
Net $ 21,747      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1999      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Barrett Creek | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 6,120      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Benton        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Pooler, GA      
Initial Cost Land $ 3,550      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 66,347      
Gross Amount, Land 3,550      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 76,964      
Total 80,514      
Accumulated Depreciation (34,358)      
Net $ 46,156      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2001      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Benton | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 10,617      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Avala        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Savannah, GA      
Initial Cost Land $ 1,500      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 24,862      
Gross Amount, Land 1,500      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 28,893      
Total 30,393      
Accumulated Depreciation (13,198)      
Net $ 17,195      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2009      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2011      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Avala | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 4,031      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Hammocks        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Savannah, GA      
Initial Cost Land $ 2,441      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 36,863      
Gross Amount, Land 2,441      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 46,981      
Total 49,422      
Accumulated Depreciation (20,970)      
Net $ 28,452      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1997      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Hammocks | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 10,118      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Huntington        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Savannah, GA      
Initial Cost Land $ 2,521      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 8,223      
Gross Amount, Land 2,521      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 11,963      
Total 14,484      
Accumulated Depreciation (5,562)      
Net $ 8,922      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1986      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Huntington | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 3,740      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Georgetown Grove        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Savannah, GA      
Initial Cost Land $ 1,288      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 11,579      
Gross Amount, Land 1,288      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 16,822      
Total 18,110      
Accumulated Depreciation (13,408)      
Net $ 4,702      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1997      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1998      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Georgetown Grove | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 5,243      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Wilmington Island        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Savannah, GA      
Initial Cost Land $ 2,864      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 25,315      
Gross Amount, Land 2,864      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 33,201      
Total 36,065      
Accumulated Depreciation (19,880)      
Net $ 16,185      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1999      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2006      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Wilmington Island | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 7,886      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA West Village        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Smyrna, GA      
Initial Cost Land $ 14,410      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 73,733      
Gross Amount, Land 14,410      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 87,823      
Total 102,233      
Accumulated Depreciation (31,912)      
Net $ 70,321      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2014      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA West Village | Phase I [Member]        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2006      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA West Village | Phase II [Member]        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2012      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA West Village | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 14,090      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Prairie Trace        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Overland Park, KS      
Initial Cost Land $ 3,500      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 40,614      
Gross Amount, Land 3,500      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 45,089      
Total 48,589      
Accumulated Depreciation (11,491)      
Net $ 37,098      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2015      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2015      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Prairie Trace | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 4,475      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Pinnacle        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Lexington, KY      
Initial Cost Land $ 2,024      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 31,525      
Gross Amount, Land 2,024      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 40,842      
Total 42,866      
Accumulated Depreciation (25,555)      
Net $ 17,311      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1998      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Pinnacle | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 9,317      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Lakepointe        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Lexington, KY      
Initial Cost Land $ 411      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 3,699      
Gross Amount, Land 411      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 7,157      
Total 7,568      
Accumulated Depreciation (5,799)      
Net $ 1,769      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1986      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1994      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Lakepointe | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 3,458      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Mansion        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Lexington, KY      
Initial Cost Land $ 694      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 6,242      
Gross Amount, Land 694      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 11,961      
Total 12,655      
Accumulated Depreciation (9,432)      
Net $ 3,223      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1989      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1994      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Mansion | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 5,719      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Village        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Lexington, KY      
Initial Cost Land $ 900      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 8,097      
Gross Amount, Land 900      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 14,904      
Total 15,804      
Accumulated Depreciation (11,938)      
Net $ 3,866      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1989      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1994      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Village | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 6,807      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Westport        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Louisville, KY      
Initial Cost Land $ 1,169      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 10,518      
Gross Amount, Land 1,169      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 24,657      
Total 25,826      
Accumulated Depreciation (18,532)      
Net $ 7,294      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1989      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1994      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Westport | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 14,139      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Market Station        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Kansas City, MO      
Initial Cost Land $ 5,814      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 46,241      
Gross Amount, Land 5,814      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 53,671      
Total 59,485      
Accumulated Depreciation (21,909)      
Net $ 37,576      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2010      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2012      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Market Station | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 7,430      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Denton        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Kansas City, MO      
Initial Cost Land $ 5,520      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 50,939      
Gross Amount, Land 5,520      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 82,329      
Total 87,849      
Accumulated Depreciation (20,000)      
Net $ 67,849      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2015      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Denton | Phase I [Member]        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Denton | Phase II [Member]        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2014      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Denton | Phase III [Member]        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2017      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Denton | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 31,390      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Beaver Creek        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Apex, NC      
Initial Cost Land $ 7,491      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 34,863      
Gross Amount, Land 7,491      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 39,743      
Total 47,234      
Accumulated Depreciation (17,433)      
Net $ 29,801      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2007      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Beaver Creek | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 4,880      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Hermitage        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Cary, NC      
Initial Cost Land $ 896      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 8,099      
Gross Amount, Land 896      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 14,756      
Total 15,652      
Accumulated Depreciation (11,613)      
Net $ 4,039      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1988      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1997      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Hermitage | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 6,657      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA 900 Waterford        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Cary, NC      
Initial Cost Land $ 4,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 20,250      
Gross Amount, Land 4,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 27,831      
Total 31,831      
Accumulated Depreciation (16,727)      
Net $ 15,104      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1996      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2005      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA 900 Waterford | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 7,581      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA 1225        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Charlotte, NC      
Initial Cost Land $ 9,612      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 22,342      
Gross Amount, Land 9,612      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 59,480      
Total 69,092      
Accumulated Depreciation (20,699)      
Net $ 48,393      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2010      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2010      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA 1225 | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 37,138      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Ayrsley        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Charlotte, NC      
Initial Cost Land $ 2,481      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 52,119      
Gross Amount, Land 2,481      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 74,004      
Total 76,485      
Accumulated Depreciation (29,990)      
Net $ 46,495      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2008      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Ayrsley | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 21,885      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Ballantyne        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Charlotte, NC      
Initial Cost Land $ 16,216      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 44,817      
Gross Amount, Land 16,216      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 52,020      
Total 68,236      
Accumulated Depreciation (16,771)      
Net $ 51,465      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2004      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Ballantyne | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 7,203      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Beverly Crest        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Charlotte, NC      
Initial Cost Land $ 3,161      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 24,004      
Gross Amount, Land 3,161      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 32,953      
Total 36,114      
Accumulated Depreciation (13,367)      
Net $ 22,747      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1996      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Beverly Crest | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 8,949      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Chancellor Park        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Charlotte, NC      
Initial Cost Land $ 5,311      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 28,016      
Gross Amount, Land 5,311      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 37,315      
Total 42,626      
Accumulated Depreciation (16,200)      
Net $ 26,426      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1999      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Chancellor Park | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 9,299      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA City Grand        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Charlotte, NC      
Initial Cost Land $ 1,620      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 17,499      
Gross Amount, Land 1,620      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 20,667      
Total 22,287      
Accumulated Depreciation (8,643)      
Net $ 13,644      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2005      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA City Grand | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 3,168      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Enclave        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Charlotte, NC      
Initial Cost Land $ 1,461      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 18,984      
Gross Amount, Land 1,461      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 22,824      
Total 24,285      
Accumulated Depreciation (9,138)      
Net $ 15,147      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2008      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Enclave | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 3,840      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Gateway        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Charlotte, NC      
Initial Cost Land $ 17,528      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 57,444      
Gross Amount, Land 17,528      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 76,230      
Total 93,758      
Accumulated Depreciation (24,251)      
Net $ 69,507      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Gateway | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 18,786      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Legacy Park        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Charlotte, NC      
Initial Cost Land $ 2,891      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 28,272      
Gross Amount, Land 2,891      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 34,566      
Total 37,457      
Accumulated Depreciation (15,311)      
Net $ 22,146      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2001      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Legacy Park | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 6,294      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA LoSo        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Charlotte, NC      
Initial Cost Land $ 14,600      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 108,076      
Gross Amount, Land 14,600      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 125,981      
Total 140,581      
Accumulated Depreciation (8,371)      
Net $ 132,210      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2021      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2022      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA LoSo | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 17,905      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Prosperity Creek        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Charlotte, NC      
Initial Cost Land $ 4,591      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 27,713      
Gross Amount, Land 4,591      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 32,259      
Total 36,850      
Accumulated Depreciation (14,823)      
Net $ 22,027      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2005      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Prosperity Creek | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 4,546      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Reserve        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Charlotte, NC      
Initial Cost Land $ 4,628      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 44,282      
Gross Amount, Land 4,628      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 59,763      
Total 64,391      
Accumulated Depreciation (16,714)      
Net $ 47,677      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2013      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Reserve | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 15,481      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA South Line        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Charlotte, NC      
Initial Cost Land $ 18,835      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 58,795      
Gross Amount, Land 18,835      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 67,372      
Total 86,207      
Accumulated Depreciation (19,807)      
Net $ 66,400      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2009      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA South Line | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 8,577      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA South Park        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Charlotte, NC      
Initial Cost Land $ 20,869      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 65,517      
Gross Amount, Land 20,869      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 78,945      
Total 99,814      
Accumulated Depreciation (25,528)      
Net $ 74,286      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1996      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA South Park | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 13,428      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA University Lake        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Charlotte, NC      
Initial Cost Land $ 3,250      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 31,389      
Gross Amount, Land 3,250      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 39,328      
Total 42,578      
Accumulated Depreciation (18,166)      
Net $ 24,412      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1998      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA University Lake | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 7,939      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Uptown        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Charlotte, NC      
Initial Cost Land $ 10,888      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 30,078      
Gross Amount, Land 10,888      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 41,196      
Total 52,084      
Accumulated Depreciation (12,372)      
Net $ 39,712      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Uptown | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 11,118      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Optimist Park        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Charlotte, NC      
Initial Cost Land $ 10,574      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 95,346      
Gross Amount, Land 10,574      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 96,434      
Total 107,008      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,122)      
Net $ 102,886      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2023      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2023      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Optimist Park | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 1,088      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Cornelius        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Cornelius, NC      
Initial Cost Land $ 4,571      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 29,151      
Gross Amount, Land 4,571      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 33,569      
Total 38,140      
Accumulated Depreciation (15,399)      
Net $ 22,741      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2009      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Cornelius | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 4,418      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Patterson        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Durham, NC      
Initial Cost Land $ 2,590      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 27,126      
Gross Amount, Land 2,590      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 33,057      
Total 35,647      
Accumulated Depreciation (14,648)      
Net $ 20,999      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1997      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Patterson | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 5,931      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Research Park        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Durham, NC      
Initial Cost Land $ 4,201      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 37,682      
Gross Amount, Land 4,201      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 45,690      
Total 49,891      
Accumulated Depreciation (20,501)      
Net $ 29,390      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2002      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Research Park | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 8,008      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Duke Forest        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Durham, NC      
Initial Cost Land $ 3,271      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 15,609      
Gross Amount, Land 3,271      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 20,070      
Total 23,341      
Accumulated Depreciation (9,908)      
Net $ 13,433      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1985      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Duke Forest | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 4,461      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Huntersville        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Huntersville, NC      
Initial Cost Land $ 4,251      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 31,948      
Gross Amount, Land 4,251      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 37,908      
Total 42,159      
Accumulated Depreciation (17,539)      
Net $ 24,620      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2008      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Huntersville | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 5,960      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Fifty One        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Matthews, NC      
Initial Cost Land $ 3,071      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 21,830      
Gross Amount, Land 3,071      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 30,363      
Total 33,434      
Accumulated Depreciation (14,966)      
Net $ 18,468      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2008      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Fifty One | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 8,533      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Matthews Commons        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Matthews, NC      
Initial Cost Land $ 3,690      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 28,536      
Gross Amount, Land 3,690      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 33,143      
Total 36,833      
Accumulated Depreciation (14,715)      
Net $ 22,118      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2008      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Matthews Commons | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 4,607      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Arringdon        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Morrisville, NC      
Initial Cost Land $ 6,401      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 31,134      
Gross Amount, Land 6,401      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 39,244      
Total 45,645      
Accumulated Depreciation (17,163)      
Net $ 28,482      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2003      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Arringdon | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 8,110      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Brierdale        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Raleigh, NC      
Initial Cost Land $ 7,372      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 50,202      
Gross Amount, Land 7,372      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 55,284      
Total 62,656      
Accumulated Depreciation (24,485)      
Net $ 38,171      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2010      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Brierdale | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 5,082      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Brier Falls        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Raleigh, NC      
Initial Cost Land $ 6,572      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 48,910      
Gross Amount, Land 6,572      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 53,957      
Total 60,529      
Accumulated Depreciation (23,253)      
Net $ 37,276      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2008      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Brier Falls | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 5,047      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Crabtree        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Raleigh, NC      
Initial Cost Land $ 2,241      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 18,434      
Gross Amount, Land 2,241      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 23,682      
Total 25,923      
Accumulated Depreciation (9,929)      
Net $ 15,994      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1997      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Crabtree | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 5,248      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Trinity        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Raleigh, NC      
Initial Cost Land $ 5,232      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 45,138      
Gross Amount, Land 5,232      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 53,853      
Total 59,085      
Accumulated Depreciation (24,556)      
Net $ 34,529      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Trinity | Phase I [Member]        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Trinity | Phase II [Member]        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2002      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Trinity | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 8,715      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Hue        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Raleigh, NC      
Initial Cost Land $ 3,690      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 29,910      
Gross Amount, Land 3,690      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 35,391      
Total 39,081      
Accumulated Depreciation (13,043)      
Net $ 26,038      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2009      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2010      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Hue | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 5,481      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Wade Park        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Raleigh, NC      
Initial Cost Land $ 19,434      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 98,288      
Gross Amount, Land 19,434      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 129,271      
Total 148,705      
Accumulated Depreciation (43,025)      
Net $ 105,680      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Wade Park | Phase I [Member]        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2011      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Wade Park | Phase II [Member]        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2017      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Wade Park | Phase III [Member]        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2019      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Wade Park | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 30,983      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Preserve        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Raleigh, NC      
Initial Cost Land $ 5,831      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 21,980      
Gross Amount, Land 5,831      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 51,332      
Total 57,163      
Accumulated Depreciation (27,977)      
Net $ 29,186      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2004      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2006      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Preserve | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 29,352      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Providence        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Raleigh, NC      
Initial Cost Land $ 4,695      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 29,007      
Gross Amount, Land 4,695      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 32,928      
Total 37,623      
Accumulated Depreciation (18,070)      
Net $ 19,553      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2007      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2008      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Providence | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 3,921      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Vale        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Raleigh, NC      
Initial Cost Land $ 8,422      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 72,220      
Gross Amount, Land 8,422      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 72,831      
Total 81,253      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,884)      
Net $ 79,369      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2023      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2024      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Vale | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 611      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Grand at Desert Vista        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location North Las Vegas, NV      
Initial Cost Land $ 4,091      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 29,826      
Gross Amount, Land 4,091      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 33,806      
Total 37,897      
Accumulated Depreciation (15,364)      
Net $ 22,533      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2007      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Grand at Desert Vista | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 3,980      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Grand at Palm Vista        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost Land 4,909      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 25,643      
Gross Amount, Land 4,909      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 32,993      
Total 37,902      
Accumulated Depreciation (15,557)      
Net $ 22,345      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2009      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Grand at Palm Vista | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 7,350      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Tanglewood        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Anderson, SC      
Initial Cost Land $ 427      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 3,853      
Gross Amount, Land 427      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 8,926      
Total 9,353      
Accumulated Depreciation (6,374)      
Net $ 2,979      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1980      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1994      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Tanglewood | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 5,073      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA 1201 Midtown        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Charleston, SC      
Initial Cost Land $ 18,679      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 63,759      
Gross Amount, Land 18,679      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 83,451      
Total 102,130      
Accumulated Depreciation (18,876)      
Net $ 83,254      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA 1201 Midtown | Phase I [Member]        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2015      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA 1201 Midtown | Phase II [Member]        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2018      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA 1201 Midtown | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 19,692      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Cypress Cove        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Charleston, SC      
Initial Cost Land $ 3,610      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 28,645      
Gross Amount, Land 3,610      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 36,507      
Total 40,117      
Accumulated Depreciation (15,426)      
Net $ 24,691      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2001      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Cypress Cove | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 7,862      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Hampton Pointe        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Charleston, SC      
Initial Cost Land $ 3,971      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 22,790      
Gross Amount, Land 3,971      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 35,645      
Total 39,616      
Accumulated Depreciation (15,334)      
Net $ 24,282      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1986      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Hampton Pointe | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 12,855      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Westchase        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Charleston, SC      
Initial Cost Land $ 4,571      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 20,091      
Gross Amount, Land 4,571      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 28,624      
Total 33,195      
Accumulated Depreciation (13,492)      
Net $ 19,703      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1985      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Westchase | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 8,533      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA James Island        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Charleston, SC      
Initial Cost Land $ 920      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 24,097      
Gross Amount, Land 920      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 33,105      
Total 34,025      
Accumulated Depreciation (14,590)      
Net $ 19,435      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1987      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA James Island | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 9,008      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Rivers Walk        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Charleston, SC      
Initial Cost Land $ 8,831      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 39,430      
Gross Amount, Land 8,831      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 43,631      
Total 52,462      
Accumulated Depreciation (12,051)      
Net $ 40,411      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Rivers Walk | Phase I [Member]        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Rivers Walk | Phase II [Member]        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Rivers Walk | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 4,201      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Fairways        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Columbia, SC      
Initial Cost Land $ 910      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 8,207      
Gross Amount, Land 910      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 11,900      
Total 12,810      
Accumulated Depreciation (10,586)      
Net $ 2,224      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1992      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1994      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Fairways | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 3,693      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Crowfield        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Goose Creek, SC      
Initial Cost Land $ 1,321      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 14,163      
Gross Amount, Land 1,321      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 20,566      
Total 21,887      
Accumulated Depreciation (9,755)      
Net $ 12,132      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1985      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Crowfield | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 6,403      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Highland Ridge        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Greenville, SC      
Initial Cost Land $ 482      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 4,337      
Gross Amount, Land 482      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 8,350      
Total 8,832      
Accumulated Depreciation (6,285)      
Net $ 2,547      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1984      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1995      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Highland Ridge | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 4,013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Howell Commons        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Greenville, SC      
Initial Cost Land $ 1,304      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 11,740      
Gross Amount, Land 1,304      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 18,860      
Total 20,164      
Accumulated Depreciation (14,543)      
Net $ 5,621      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1987      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1997      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Howell Commons | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 7,120      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Innovation        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Greenville, SC      
Initial Cost Land $ 4,437      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 52,026      
Gross Amount, Land 4,437      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 55,760      
Total 60,197      
Accumulated Depreciation (15,800)      
Net $ 44,397      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2015      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Innovation | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 3,734      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Paddock Club        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Greenville, SC      
Initial Cost Land $ 1,200      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 10,800      
Gross Amount, Land 1,200      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 15,525      
Total 16,725      
Accumulated Depreciation (12,244)      
Net $ 4,481      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1996      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1997      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Paddock Club | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 4,725      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Haywood        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Greenville, SC      
Initial Cost Land $ 360      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 2,925      
Gross Amount, Land 360      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 9,592      
Total 9,952      
Accumulated Depreciation (7,215)      
Net $ 2,737      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1983      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1993      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Haywood | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 6,667      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Spring Creek        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Greenville, SC      
Initial Cost Land $ 583      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 5,374      
Gross Amount, Land 583      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 10,386      
Total 10,969      
Accumulated Depreciation (7,757)      
Net $ 3,212      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1985      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1995      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Spring Creek | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 5,012      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Greene        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Greenville, SC      
Initial Cost Land $ 5,427      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 66,546      
Gross Amount, Land 5,427      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 70,482      
Total 75,909      
Accumulated Depreciation (10,250)      
Net $ 65,659      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2019      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2019      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Greene | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 3,936      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Runaway Bay        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Mt. Pleasant, SC      
Initial Cost Land $ 1,096      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 7,269      
Gross Amount, Land 1,096      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 19,468      
Total 20,564      
Accumulated Depreciation (12,863)      
Net $ 7,701      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1988      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1995      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Runaway Bay | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 12,199      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Commerce Park        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location North Charleston, SC      
Initial Cost Land $ 2,780      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 33,966      
Gross Amount, Land 2,780      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 41,102      
Total 43,882      
Accumulated Depreciation (18,118)      
Net $ 25,764      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2008      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Commerce Park | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 7,136      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Point Place        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Simpsonville, SC      
Initial Cost Land $ 1,216      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 18,666      
Gross Amount, Land 1,216      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 22,256      
Total 23,472      
Accumulated Depreciation (10,931)      
Net $ 12,541      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2008      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2010      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Point Place | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 3,590      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Park Place        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Spartanburg, SC      
Initial Cost Land $ 723      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 6,504      
Gross Amount, Land 723      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 10,206      
Total 10,929      
Accumulated Depreciation (8,162)      
Net $ 2,767      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1987      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1997      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Park Place | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 3,702      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Waters Edge        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Summerville, SC      
Initial Cost Land $ 2,103      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 9,187      
Gross Amount, Land 2,103      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 16,614      
Total 18,717      
Accumulated Depreciation (8,273)      
Net $ 10,444      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1985      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Waters Edge | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 7,427      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Farm Springs        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Summerville, SC      
Initial Cost Land $ 2,800      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 26,295      
Gross Amount, Land 2,800      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 30,731      
Total 33,531      
Accumulated Depreciation (17,745)      
Net $ 15,786      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2007      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2007      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Farm Springs | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 4,436      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Hamilton        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Chattanooga, TN      
Initial Cost Land $ 1,131      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 10,632      
Gross Amount, Land 1,131      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 20,362      
Total 21,493      
Accumulated Depreciation (11,697)      
Net $ 9,796      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1989      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1992      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Hamilton | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 9,730      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Heritage Park        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Chattanooga, TN      
Initial Cost Land $ 972      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 8,954      
Gross Amount, Land 972      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 18,141      
Total 19,113      
Accumulated Depreciation (10,507)      
Net $ 8,606      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1987      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1988      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Heritage Park | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 9,187      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Cloverdale        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Chattanooga, TN      
Initial Cost Land $ 217      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 1,957      
Gross Amount, Land 217      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 7,975      
Total 8,192      
Accumulated Depreciation (5,057)      
Net $ 3,135      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1986      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1991      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Cloverdale | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 6,018      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Windridge        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Chattanooga, TN      
Initial Cost Land $ 817      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 7,416      
Gross Amount, Land 817      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 13,778      
Total 14,595      
Accumulated Depreciation (10,446)      
Net $ 4,149      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1984      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1997      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Windridge | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 6,362      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Kirby Station        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Memphis, TN      
Initial Cost Land $ 1,148      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 10,337      
Gross Amount, Land 1,148      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 22,967      
Total 24,115      
Accumulated Depreciation (18,104)      
Net $ 6,011      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1978      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1994      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Kirby Station | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 12,630      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Southwind        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Memphis, TN      
Initial Cost Land $ 1,498      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 20,483      
Gross Amount, Land 1,498      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 41,696      
Total 43,194      
Accumulated Depreciation (33,467)      
Net $ 9,727      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1992      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1994      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Southwind | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 21,213      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Park Estate        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Memphis, TN      
Initial Cost Land $ 178      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 1,141      
Gross Amount, Land 178      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 5,479      
Total 5,657      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,190)      
Net $ 1,467      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1974      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1977      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Park Estate | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 4,338      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Dexter Lake        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Memphis, TN      
Initial Cost Land $ 3,407      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 16,043      
Gross Amount, Land 3,407      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 69,237      
Total 72,644      
Accumulated Depreciation (40,020)      
Net $ 32,624      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1998      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Dexter Lake | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 53,194      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Murfreesboro        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Murfreesboro, TN      
Initial Cost Land $ 915      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 14,774      
Gross Amount, Land 915      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 20,836      
Total 21,751      
Accumulated Depreciation (13,052)      
Net $ 8,699      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1999      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1998      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Murfreesboro | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 6,062      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Acklen        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Nashville, TN      
Initial Cost Land $ 12,761      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 58,906      
Gross Amount, Land 12,761      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 62,661      
Total 75,422      
Accumulated Depreciation (16,003)      
Net $ 59,419      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2015      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2017      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Acklen | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 3,755      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Indian Lake        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Nashville, TN      
Initial Cost Land $ 4,950      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 28,053      
Gross Amount, Land 4,950      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 32,176      
Total 37,126      
Accumulated Depreciation (14,623)      
Net $ 22,503      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2010      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2011      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Indian Lake | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 4,123      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Kennesaw Farms        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Nashville, TN      
Initial Cost Land $ 3,456      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 22,443      
Gross Amount, Land 3,456      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 28,700      
Total 32,156      
Accumulated Depreciation (13,834)      
Net $ 18,322      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2008      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2010      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Kennesaw Farms | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 6,257      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Brentwood        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Nashville, TN      
Initial Cost Land $ 1,191      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 10,739      
Gross Amount, Land 1,191      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 22,533      
Total 23,724      
Accumulated Depreciation (16,929)      
Net $ 6,795      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1986      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1994      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Brentwood | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 11,794      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Charlotte Ave        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Nashville, TN      
Initial Cost Land $ 7,898      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 54,480      
Gross Amount, Land 7,898      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 58,066      
Total 65,964      
Accumulated Depreciation (13,062)      
Net $ 52,902      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2016      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2017      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Charlotte Ave | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 3,586      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Bellevue        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Nashville, TN      
Initial Cost Land $ 17,193      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 64,196      
Gross Amount, Land 17,193      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 74,931      
Total 92,124      
Accumulated Depreciation (28,260)      
Net $ 63,864      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Bellevue | Phase I [Member]        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1996      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Bellevue | Phase II [Member]        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2015      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Bellevue | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 10,735      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Nashville West        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Nashville, TN      
Initial Cost Land $ 2,963      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 33,673      
Gross Amount, Land 2,963      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 47,274      
Total 50,237      
Accumulated Depreciation (27,904)      
Net $ 22,333      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2001      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1998      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Nashville West | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 13,601      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Monthaven Park        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Nashville, TN      
Initial Cost Land $ 2,736      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 28,902      
Gross Amount, Land 2,736      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 37,935      
Total 40,671      
Accumulated Depreciation (25,405)      
Net $ 15,266      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2004      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Monthaven Park | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 9,033      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Park        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Nashville, TN      
Initial Cost Land $ 1,524      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 14,800      
Gross Amount, Land 1,524      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 25,557      
Total 27,081      
Accumulated Depreciation (20,918)      
Net $ 6,163      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1987      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1995      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Park | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 10,757      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Cool Springs        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Nashville, TN      
Initial Cost Land $ 6,670      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 0      
Gross Amount, Land 6,670      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 55,666      
Total 62,336      
Accumulated Depreciation (18,360)      
Net $ 43,976      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2012      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2010      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Cool Springs | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 55,666      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Sam Ridley        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Nashville, TN      
Initial Cost Land $ 3,350      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 28,308      
Gross Amount, Land 3,350      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 35,292      
Total 38,642      
Accumulated Depreciation (17,130)      
Net $ 21,512      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2009      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2010      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Sam Ridley | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 6,984      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Balcones Woods        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Austin, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 1,598      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 14,398      
Gross Amount, Land 1,598      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 29,099      
Total 30,697      
Accumulated Depreciation (19,488)      
Net $ 11,209      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1983      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1997      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Balcones Woods | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 14,701      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Canyon Creek        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Austin, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 3,621      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 32,137      
Gross Amount, Land 3,621      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 37,014      
Total 40,635      
Accumulated Depreciation (16,491)      
Net $ 24,144      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2008      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Canyon Creek | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 4,877      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Canyon Pointe        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Austin, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 3,778      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 20,201      
Gross Amount, Land 3,778      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 25,702      
Total 29,480      
Accumulated Depreciation (12,200)      
Net $ 17,280      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2003      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Canyon Pointe | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 5,501      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Double Creek        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Austin, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 3,131      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 29,375      
Gross Amount, Land 3,131      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 32,750      
Total 35,881      
Accumulated Depreciation (14,734)      
Net $ 21,147      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2013      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Double Creek | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 3,375      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Onion Creek        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Austin, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 4,902      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 33,010      
Gross Amount, Land 4,902      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 38,388      
Total 43,290      
Accumulated Depreciation (17,693)      
Net $ 25,597      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2009      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Onion Creek | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 5,378      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Wells Branch        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Austin, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 3,722      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 32,283      
Gross Amount, Land 3,722      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 37,256      
Total 40,978      
Accumulated Depreciation (16,156)      
Net $ 24,822      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2008      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Wells Branch | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 4,973      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Quarry Oaks        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Austin, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 4,621      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 34,461      
Gross Amount, Land 4,621      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 50,523      
Total 55,144      
Accumulated Depreciation (20,517)      
Net $ 34,627      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1996      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Quarry Oaks | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 16,062      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Sunset Valley        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Austin, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 3,150      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 11,393      
Gross Amount, Land 3,150      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 18,729      
Total 21,879      
Accumulated Depreciation (11,160)      
Net $ 10,719      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1996      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2004      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Sunset Valley | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 7,336      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Paddock Club Columbia        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Columbia, SC      
Initial Cost Land $ 1,840      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 16,560      
Gross Amount, Land 1,840      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 25,113      
Total 26,953      
Accumulated Depreciation (19,631)      
Net $ 7,322      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1991      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1997      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Paddock Club Columbia | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 8,553      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Western Oaks        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Austin, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 9,100      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 49,339      
Gross Amount, Land 9,100      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 55,773      
Total 64,873      
Accumulated Depreciation (24,208)      
Net $ 40,665      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2001      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2009      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Western Oaks | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 6,434      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Barton Creek        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Austin, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 8,683      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 21,497      
Gross Amount, Land 8,683      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 27,301      
Total 35,984      
Accumulated Depreciation (9,008)      
Net $ 26,976      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1998      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Barton Creek | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 5,804      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Park Mesa        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Austin, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 4,653      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 19,828      
Gross Amount, Land 4,653      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 23,140      
Total 27,793      
Accumulated Depreciation (7,242)      
Net $ 20,551      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1992      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Park Mesa | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 3,312      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA South Lamar        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Austin, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 20,542      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 74,093      
Gross Amount, Land 20,542      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 105,381      
Total 125,923      
Accumulated Depreciation (30,678)      
Net $ 95,245      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA South Lamar | Phase I [Member]        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2011      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA South Lamar | Phase II [Member]        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2017      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA South Lamar | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 31,288      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA West Austin        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Austin, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 7,805      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 48,843      
Gross Amount, Land 7,805      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 55,735      
Total 63,540      
Accumulated Depreciation (20,429)      
Net $ 43,111      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2009      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA West Austin | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 6,892      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Brushy Creek        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Austin, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 2,900      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 24,009      
Gross Amount, Land 2,900      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 31,638      
Total 34,538      
Accumulated Depreciation (19,151)      
Net $ 15,387      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2003      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2006      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Brushy Creek | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 7,629      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA East Austin        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Austin, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 2,281      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 6,169      
Gross Amount, Land 2,281      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 23,428      
Total 25,709      
Accumulated Depreciation (12,951)      
Net $ 12,758      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1987      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1995      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA East Austin | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 17,259      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Barton Skyway        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Austin, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 1,405      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 12,769      
Gross Amount, Land 1,405      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 26,793      
Total 28,198      
Accumulated Depreciation (16,543)      
Net $ 11,655      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1977      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1997      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Barton Skyway | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 14,024      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Windmill Hill        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Austin, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 5,006      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 0      
Gross Amount, Land 5,006      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 54,931      
Total 59,937      
Accumulated Depreciation (7,604)      
Net $ 52,333      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2022      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2020      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Windmill Hill | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 54,931      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Shoal Creek        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Bedford, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 4,982      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 27,377      
Gross Amount, Land 4,982      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 37,550      
Total 42,532      
Accumulated Depreciation (16,526)      
Net $ 26,006      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1996      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Shoal Creek | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 10,173      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Willow Creek        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Bedford, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 3,109      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 33,488      
Gross Amount, Land 3,109      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 47,526      
Total 50,635      
Accumulated Depreciation (21,560)      
Net $ 29,075      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1996      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Willow Creek | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 14,038      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Hebron        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Carrollton, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 4,231      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 42,237      
Gross Amount, Land 4,231      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 46,403      
Total 50,634      
Accumulated Depreciation (19,470)      
Net $ 31,164      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2011      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Hebron | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 4,166      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Cedar park        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost Land 7,232      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 56,640      
Gross Amount, Land 7,232      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 66,015      
Total 73,247      
Accumulated Depreciation (28,949)      
Net $ 44,298      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2005      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Cedar park | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 9,375      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Grand Cypress        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Cypress, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 3,881      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 24,267      
Gross Amount, Land 3,881      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 30,426      
Total 34,307      
Accumulated Depreciation (10,864)      
Net $ 23,443      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2008      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Grand Cypress | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 6,159      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Medical District        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Dallas, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 4,050      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 33,779      
Gross Amount, Land 4,050      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 40,081      
Total 44,131      
Accumulated Depreciation (16,095)      
Net $ 28,036      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2007      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Medical District | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 6,302      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Highlands North        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Dallas, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 988      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 8,893      
Gross Amount, Land 988      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 15,888      
Total 16,876      
Accumulated Depreciation (11,286)      
Net $ 5,590      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1986      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1998      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Highlands North | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 6,995      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Grand Courtyards        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Dallas, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 2,730      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 22,240      
Gross Amount, Land 2,730      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 31,277      
Total 34,007      
Accumulated Depreciation (17,980)      
Net $ 16,027      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2006      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Grand Courtyards | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 9,037      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Lowes Farm        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Dallas, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 5,016      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 41,091      
Gross Amount, Land 5,016      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 47,211      
Total 52,227      
Accumulated Depreciation (20,923)      
Net $ 31,304      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2008      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2011      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Lowes Farm | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 6,120      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Frisco Bridges        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Dallas, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 14,845      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 66,571      
Gross Amount, Land 14,845      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 134,126      
Total 148,971      
Accumulated Depreciation (43,480)      
Net $ 105,491      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Frisco Bridges | Phase I [Member]        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2009      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Frisco Bridges | Phase II [Member]        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Frisco Bridges | Phase III [Member]        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2021      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Frisco Bridges | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 67,555      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA McKinney Avenue        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Dallas, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 34,765      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 40,127      
Gross Amount, Land 34,765      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 55,898      
Total 90,663      
Accumulated Depreciation (18,862)      
Net $ 71,801      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA McKinney Avenue | Phase I [Member]        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1993      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA McKinney Avenue | Phase II [Member]        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1996      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA McKinney Avenue | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 15,771      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Worthington        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Dallas, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 13,713      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 43,268      
Gross Amount, Land 13,713      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 56,711      
Total 70,424      
Accumulated Depreciation (17,501)      
Net $ 52,923      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Worthington | Phase I [Member]        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1993      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Worthington | Phase II [Member]        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2008      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Worthington | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 13,443      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Abbey        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Dallas, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 2,711      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 4,369      
Gross Amount, Land 2,711      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 5,838      
Total 8,549      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,851)      
Net $ 6,698      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1996      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Abbey | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 1,469      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Addison Circle        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Dallas, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 12,308      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 189,419      
Gross Amount, Land 12,308      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 226,142      
Total 238,450      
Accumulated Depreciation (72,484)      
Net $ 165,966      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Addison Circle | Phase I [Member]        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1998      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Addison Circle | Phase II [Member]        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Addison Circle | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 36,723      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA North Hall        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Dallas, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 13,030      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 14,383      
Gross Amount, Land 13,030      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 21,160      
Total 34,190      
Accumulated Depreciation (7,365)      
Net $ 26,825      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1998      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA North Hall | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 6,777      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Eastside        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Dallas, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 7,134      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 58,095      
Gross Amount, Land 7,134      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 65,224      
Total 72,358      
Accumulated Depreciation (22,195)      
Net $ 50,163      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2008      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Eastside | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 7,129      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Gallery        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Dallas, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 4,391      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 7,910      
Gross Amount, Land 4,391      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 11,830      
Total 16,221      
Accumulated Depreciation (3,961)      
Net $ 12,260      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1999      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Gallery | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 3,920      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Heights        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Dallas, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 26,245      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 37,922      
Gross Amount, Land 26,245      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 47,432      
Total 73,677      
Accumulated Depreciation (15,170)      
Net $ 58,507      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Heights | Phase I [Member]        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1998      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Heights | Phase II [Member]        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1999      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Heights | Phase III [Member]        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2009      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Heights | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 9,510      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Katy Trail        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Dallas, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 10,333      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 32,456      
Gross Amount, Land 10,333      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 36,191      
Total 46,524      
Accumulated Depreciation (10,826)      
Net $ 35,698      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2010      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Katy Trail | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 3,735      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Legacy        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Dallas, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 6,575      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 55,277      
Gross Amount, Land 6,575      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 67,922      
Total 74,497      
Accumulated Depreciation (20,518)      
Net $ 53,979      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Legacy | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 12,645      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Meridian        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Dallas, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 8,780      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 13,654      
Gross Amount, Land 8,780      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 16,057      
Total 24,837      
Accumulated Depreciation (5,346)      
Net $ 19,491      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1991      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Meridian | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 2,403      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Uptown Village        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Dallas, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 34,974      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 33,213      
Gross Amount, Land 34,974      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 47,009      
Total 81,983      
Accumulated Depreciation (16,180)      
Net $ 65,803      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Uptown Village | Phase I [Member]        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1995      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Uptown Village | Phase II [Member]        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2000      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Uptown Village | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 13,796      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Watermark        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Dallas, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 960      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 14,438      
Gross Amount, Land 960      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 20,070      
Total 21,030      
Accumulated Depreciation (12,445)      
Net $ 8,585      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2002      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2004      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Watermark | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 5,632      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Bear Creek        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Euless, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 6,453      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 30,048      
Gross Amount, Land 6,453      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 39,754      
Total 46,207      
Accumulated Depreciation (18,092)      
Net $ 28,115      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1998      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Bear Creek | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 9,706      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Fairview        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Fairview, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 2,171      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 35,077      
Gross Amount, Land 2,171      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 38,939      
Total 41,110      
Accumulated Depreciation (15,934)      
Net $ 25,176      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2012      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Fairview | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 3,862      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Starwood        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Frisco, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 3,240      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 26,069      
Gross Amount, Land 3,240      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 30,489      
Total 33,729      
Accumulated Depreciation (14,640)      
Net $ 19,089      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2009      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2010      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Starwood | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 4,420      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Grapevine        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Grapevine, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 2,351      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 29,757      
Gross Amount, Land 2,351      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 41,527      
Total 43,878      
Accumulated Depreciation (17,838)      
Net $ 26,040      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Grapevine | Phase I [Member]        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1985      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Grapevine | Phase II [Member]        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1986      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Grapevine | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 11,770      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Greenwood Forest        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Houston, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 3,465      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 23,482      
Gross Amount, Land 3,465      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 29,158      
Total 32,623      
Accumulated Depreciation (11,160)      
Net $ 21,463      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1994      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Greenwood Forest | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 5,676      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Legacy Pines        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Houston, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 2,142      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 19,066      
Gross Amount, Land 2,142      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 26,042      
Total 28,184      
Accumulated Depreciation (17,263)      
Net $ 10,921      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1999      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2003      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Legacy Pines | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 6,976      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Energy Park        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Houston, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 2,061      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 15,830      
Gross Amount, Land 2,061      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 22,755      
Total 24,816      
Accumulated Depreciation (12,492)      
Net $ 12,324      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1996      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2007      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Energy Park | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 6,925      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA 510        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Houston, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 7,226      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 33,366      
Gross Amount, Land 7,226      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 36,968      
Total 44,194      
Accumulated Depreciation (12,165)      
Net $ 32,029      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2014      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA 510 | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 3,602      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Afton Oaks        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Houston, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 11,503      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 65,469      
Gross Amount, Land 11,503      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 71,895      
Total 83,398      
Accumulated Depreciation (24,671)      
Net $ 58,727      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2017      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Afton Oaks | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 6,426      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Midtown Square        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Houston, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 19,038      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 89,570      
Gross Amount, Land 19,038      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 103,145      
Total 122,183      
Accumulated Depreciation (33,806)      
Net $ 88,377      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Midtown Square | Phase I [Member]        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1999      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Midtown Square | Phase II [Member]        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Midtown Square | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 13,575      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Ranchstone        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Houston, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 1,480      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 14,807      
Gross Amount, Land 1,480      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 21,085      
Total 22,565      
Accumulated Depreciation (11,596)      
Net $ 10,969      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1996      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2007      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Ranchstone | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 6,278      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Woodwind        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Houston, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 1,968      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 19,928      
Gross Amount, Land 1,968      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 29,521      
Total 31,489      
Accumulated Depreciation (16,110)      
Net $ 15,379      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1999      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2006      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Woodwind | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 9,593      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Vintage Park        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Houston, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 8,211      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 40,352      
Gross Amount, Land 8,211      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 45,775      
Total 53,986      
Accumulated Depreciation (12,279)      
Net $ 41,707      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2014      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2014      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Vintage Park | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 5,423      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Fall Creek        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Humble, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 5,985      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 40,011      
Gross Amount, Land 5,985      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 49,391      
Total 55,376      
Accumulated Depreciation (26,311)      
Net $ 29,065      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2007      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2007      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Fall Creek | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 9,380      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Greater Heights        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Houston, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 13,107      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 62,764      
Gross Amount, Land 13,107      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 68,973      
Total 82,080      
Accumulated Depreciation (16,359)      
Net $ 65,721      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2015      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Greater Heights | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 6,209      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Park Point        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Houston, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 9,031      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 0      
Gross Amount, Land 9,031      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 46,558      
Total 55,589      
Accumulated Depreciation (8,169)      
Net $ 47,420      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2021      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2018      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Park Point | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 46,558      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Bella Casita        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Irving, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 2,521      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 26,432      
Gross Amount, Land 2,521      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 34,120      
Total 36,641      
Accumulated Depreciation (15,421)      
Net $ 21,220      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2007      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2010      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Bella Casita | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 7,688      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Valley Ranch        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Irving, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 5,072      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 37,397      
Gross Amount, Land 5,072      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 55,174      
Total 60,246      
Accumulated Depreciation (26,071)      
Net $ 34,175      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1997      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Valley Ranch | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ (17,777)      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Las Colinas        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Irving, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 3,902      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 40,691      
Gross Amount, Land 3,902      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 46,849      
Total 50,751      
Accumulated Depreciation (18,829)      
Net $ 31,922      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2006      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Las Colinas | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 6,158      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Remington Hills        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Irving, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 4,390      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 21,822      
Gross Amount, Land 4,390      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 42,475      
Total 46,865      
Accumulated Depreciation (17,775)      
Net $ 29,090      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1984      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Remington Hills | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 20,653      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Times Square        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location McKinney, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 1,130      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 28,058      
Gross Amount, Land 1,130      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 36,343      
Total 37,473      
Accumulated Depreciation (17,581)      
Net $ 19,892      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2009      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2010      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Times Square | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 8,285      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Stonebridge Ranch        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location McKinney, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 4,034      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 19,528      
Gross Amount, Land 4,034      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 26,400      
Total 30,434      
Accumulated Depreciation (9,533)      
Net $ 20,901      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Stonebridge Ranch | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 6,872      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Market Center        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Plano, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 16,894      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 110,705      
Gross Amount, Land 16,894      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 120,905      
Total 137,799      
Accumulated Depreciation (31,851)      
Net $ 105,948      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2014      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Market Center | Phase I [Member]        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Market Center | Phase II [Member]        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2015      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Market Center | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 10,200      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Highwood        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Plano, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 864      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 7,783      
Gross Amount, Land 864      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 13,242      
Total 14,106      
Accumulated Depreciation (9,724)      
Net $ 4,382      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1983      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1998      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Highwood | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 5,459      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Los Rios        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Plano, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 3,273      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 28,823      
Gross Amount, Land 3,273      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 39,872      
Total 43,145      
Accumulated Depreciation (26,330)      
Net $ 16,815      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2003      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Los Rios | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 11,049      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Cathedral Arts        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Dallas, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 13,511      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 91,568      
Gross Amount, Land 13,511      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 91,633      
Total 105,144      
Accumulated Depreciation (811)      
Net $ 104,333      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2024      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2024      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Cathedral Arts | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 65      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Boulder Ridge        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Roanoke, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 3,382      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 26,930      
Gross Amount, Land 3,382      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 38,985      
Total 42,367      
Accumulated Depreciation (22,973)      
Net $ 19,394      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1999      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2005      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Boulder Ridge | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 12,055      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Copper Ridge        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Roanoke, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 4,166      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 0      
Gross Amount, Land 4,166      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 50,133      
Total 54,299      
Accumulated Depreciation (16,588)      
Net $ 37,711      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2008      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Copper Ridge | Phase I [Member]        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2009      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Copper Ridge | Phase II [Member]        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2020      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Copper Ridge | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 50,133      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Ashton Oaks        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Round Rock, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 5,511      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 36,241      
Gross Amount, Land 5,511      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 41,864      
Total 47,375      
Accumulated Depreciation (18,497)      
Net $ 28,878      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2009      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Ashton Oaks | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 5,623      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Round Rock        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Round Rock, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 4,691      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 45,379      
Gross Amount, Land 4,691      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 51,515      
Total 56,206      
Accumulated Depreciation (22,249)      
Net $ 33,957      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1997      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Round Rock | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 6,136      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Sierra Vista        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Round Rock, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 2,561      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 16,488      
Gross Amount, Land 2,561      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 23,485      
Total 26,046      
Accumulated Depreciation (10,935)      
Net $ 15,111      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1999      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Sierra Vista | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 6,997      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Alamo Ranch        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location San Antonio, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 2,380      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 26,982      
Gross Amount, Land 2,380      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 32,371      
Total 34,751      
Accumulated Depreciation (15,416)      
Net $ 19,335      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2009      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2011      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Alamo Ranch | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 5,389      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Bulverde        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location San Antonio, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 4,257      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 36,759      
Gross Amount, Land 4,257      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 40,641      
Total 44,898      
Accumulated Depreciation (11,326)      
Net $ 33,572      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2014      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2014      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Bulverde | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 3,882      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Haven at Blanco        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location San Antonio, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 5,411      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 45,958      
Gross Amount, Land 5,411      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 52,862      
Total 58,273      
Accumulated Depreciation (22,626)      
Net $ 35,647      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2010      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2012      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Haven at Blanco | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 6,904      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Westover Hills        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location San Antonio, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 4,000      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 24,992      
Gross Amount, Land 4,000      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 30,459      
Total 34,459      
Accumulated Depreciation (15,538)      
Net $ 18,921      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2009      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2009      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Westover Hills | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 5,467      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Cypresswood        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Spring, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 576      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 5,190      
Gross Amount, Land 576      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 13,431      
Total 14,007      
Accumulated Depreciation (8,153)      
Net $ 5,854      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1984      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1994      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Cypresswood | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 8,241      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Kirkwood        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Stafford, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 1,918      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 15,846      
Gross Amount, Land 1,918      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 23,289      
Total 25,207      
Accumulated Depreciation (13,697)      
Net $ 11,510      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1996      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2004      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Kirkwood | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 7,443      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Valleywood        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Woodlands, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 539      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 4,850      
Gross Amount, Land 539      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 14,499      
Total 15,038      
Accumulated Depreciation (7,911)      
Net $ 7,127      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1984      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1994      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Valleywood | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 9,649      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Novel Daybreak        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Salt Lake City, UT      
Initial Cost Land $ 7,025      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 0      
Gross Amount, Land 7,025      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 88,069      
Total 95,094      
Accumulated Depreciation (5,623)      
Net $ 89,471      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2021      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2021      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Novel Daybreak | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 88,069      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Stonefield        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Charlottesville, VA      
Initial Cost Land $ 11,044      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 36,689      
Gross Amount, Land 11,044      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 39,832      
Total 50,876      
Accumulated Depreciation (11,398)      
Net $ 39,478      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2013      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2014      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Stonefield | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 3,143      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Adalay Bay        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Chesapeake, VA      
Initial Cost Land $ 5,280      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 31,341      
Gross Amount, Land 5,280      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 36,662      
Total 41,942      
Accumulated Depreciation (16,460)      
Net $ 25,482      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2002      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2012      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Adalay Bay | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 5,321      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Cobblestone Square        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Fredericksburg, VA      
Initial Cost Land $ 10,990      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 48,696      
Gross Amount, Land 10,990      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 54,285      
Total 65,275      
Accumulated Depreciation (17,810)      
Net $ 47,465      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2012      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Cobblestone Square | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 5,589      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Village at Greenbrier        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Fredericksburg, VA      
Initial Cost Land $ 4,842      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 21,677      
Gross Amount, Land 4,842      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 29,084      
Total 33,926      
Accumulated Depreciation (11,547)      
Net $ 22,379      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1980      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Colonial Village at Greenbrier | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 7,407      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Seasons        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Fredericksburg, VA      
Initial Cost Land $ 14,490      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 32,083      
Gross Amount, Land 14,490      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 76,800      
Total 91,290      
Accumulated Depreciation (27,686)      
Net $ 63,604      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2011      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2011      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Seasons | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 44,717      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Cosners Corner        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Fredericksburg, VA      
Initial Cost Land $ 12,825      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 51,078      
Gross Amount, Land 12,825      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 55,925      
Total 68,750      
Accumulated Depreciation (15,984)      
Net $ 52,766      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Cosners Corner | Phase I [Member]        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Cosners Corner | Phase II [Member]        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Cosners Corner | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 4,847      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Glen Allen        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Glen Allen, VA      
Initial Cost Land $ 4,851      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 21,678      
Gross Amount, Land 4,851      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 27,202      
Total 32,053      
Accumulated Depreciation (12,264)      
Net $ 19,789      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1986      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Glen Allen | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 5,524      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA West End        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Glen Allen, VA      
Initial Cost Land $ 4,661      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 18,908      
Gross Amount, Land 4,661      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 23,437      
Total 28,098      
Accumulated Depreciation (10,374)      
Net $ 17,724      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1987      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA West End | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 4,529      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Township        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Hampton, VA      
Initial Cost Land $ 1,509      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 8,189      
Gross Amount, Land 1,509      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 24,942      
Total 26,451      
Accumulated Depreciation (14,122)      
Net $ 12,329      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1987      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 1995      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Township | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 16,753      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Pavilion Place        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Midlothian, VA      
Initial Cost Land $ 6,733      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 29,221      
Gross Amount, Land 6,733      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 37,346      
Total 44,079      
Accumulated Depreciation (16,866)      
Net $ 27,213      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1989      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Pavilion Place | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 8,125      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Radius        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Newport News, VA      
Initial Cost Land $ 5,040      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 36,481      
Gross Amount, Land 5,040      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 47,595      
Total 52,635      
Accumulated Depreciation (13,124)      
Net $ 39,511      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2012      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2015      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Radius | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 11,114      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Chase Gayton        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Richmond, VA      
Initial Cost Land $ 6,021      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 29,004      
Gross Amount, Land 6,021      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 36,046      
Total 42,067      
Accumulated Depreciation (15,779)      
Net $ 26,288      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1984      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Chase Gayton | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 7,042      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Hunton Park        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Richmond, VA      
Initial Cost Land $ 4,930      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 35,598      
Gross Amount, Land 4,930      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 47,243      
Total 52,173      
Accumulated Depreciation (20,196)      
Net $ 31,977      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2003      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2011      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Hunton Park | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 11,645      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA West Creek        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Richmond, VA      
Initial Cost Land $ 10,112      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 36,136      
Gross Amount, Land 10,112      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 53,053      
Total 63,165      
Accumulated Depreciation (13,387)      
Net $ 49,778      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2015      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA West Creek | Phase I [Member]        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2015      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA West Creek | Phase II [Member]        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2017      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA West Creek | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 16,917      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Carlyle Square        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Washington D.C.      
Initial Cost Land $ 29,728      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 154,309      
Gross Amount, Land 29,728      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 161,716      
Total 191,444      
Accumulated Depreciation (49,652)      
Net $ 141,792      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Carlyle Square | Phase I [Member]        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2006      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Carlyle Square | Phase II [Member]        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Carlyle Square | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 7,407      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Centreville        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Washington D.C.      
Initial Cost Land $ 7,664      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 70,012      
Gross Amount, Land 7,664      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 78,005      
Total 85,669      
Accumulated Depreciation (23,331)      
Net $ 62,338      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1996      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Centreville | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 7,993      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Fallsgrove        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Washington D.C.      
Initial Cost Land $ 17,524      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 58,896      
Gross Amount, Land 17,524      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 67,172      
Total 84,696      
Accumulated Depreciation (21,193)      
Net $ 63,503      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2003      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Fallsgrove | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 8,276      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA National Landing        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Washington D.C.      
Initial Cost Land $ 30,452      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 125,091      
Gross Amount, Land 30,452      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 144,650      
Total 175,102      
Accumulated Depreciation (46,342)      
Net $ 128,760      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2001      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA National Landing | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 19,559      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Tysons Corner        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Washington D.C.      
Initial Cost Land $ 30,776      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 82,021      
Gross Amount, Land 30,776      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 96,925      
Total 127,701      
Accumulated Depreciation (29,597)      
Net $ 98,104      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1990      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Tysons Corner | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 14,904      
Retail Properties | MAA 220 Riverside Retail        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Jacksonville, FL      
Initial Cost Land $ 119      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 2,902      
Gross Amount, Land 119      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 3,982      
Total 4,101      
Accumulated Depreciation (793)      
Net $ 3,308      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2015      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2019      
Retail Properties | MAA 220 Riverside Retail | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 1,080      
Retail Properties | MAA Parkside Retail        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Orlando, FL      
Initial Cost Land $ 742      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 11,924      
Gross Amount, Land 742      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 13,726      
Total 14,468      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,177)      
Net $ 10,291      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1999      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Retail Properties | MAA Parkside Retail | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 1,802      
Retail Properties | MAA Robinson Retail        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Orlando, FL      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures $ 563      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 814      
Total 814      
Accumulated Depreciation (75)      
Net $ 739      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2021      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2018      
Retail Properties | MAA Robinson Retail | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 251      
Retail Properties | MAA Harbour Island Retail        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Tampa, FL      
Initial Cost Land $ 386      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 4,315      
Gross Amount, Land 386      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 4,757      
Total 5,143      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,389)      
Net $ 3,754      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1997      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Retail Properties | MAA Harbour Island Retail | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 442      
Retail Properties | MAA Rocky Point Retail        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Tampa, FL      
Initial Cost Land $ 34      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 51      
Gross Amount, Land 34      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 502      
Total 536      
Accumulated Depreciation (351)      
Net $ 185      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Retail Properties | MAA Rocky Point Retail | Phase I [Member]        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1994      
Retail Properties | MAA Rocky Point Retail | Phase II [Member]        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1996      
Retail Properties | MAA Rocky Point Retail | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 451      
Retail Properties | MAA SoHo Square Retail        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Tampa, FL      
Initial Cost Land $ 268      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 4,033      
Gross Amount, Land 268      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 4,102      
Total 4,370      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,762)      
Net $ 2,608      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2012      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Retail Properties | MAA SoHo Square Retail | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 69      
Retail Properties | MAA Buckhead Retail        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Atlanta, GA      
Initial Cost Land $ 867      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 3,465      
Gross Amount, Land 867      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 4,517      
Total 5,384      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,762)      
Net $ 3,622      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2012      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2012      
Retail Properties | MAA Buckhead Retail | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 1,052      
Retail Properties | MAA Piedmont Park Retail        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Atlanta, GA      
Initial Cost Land $ 426      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 1,089      
Gross Amount, Land 426      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 1,134      
Total 1,560      
Accumulated Depreciation (347)      
Net $ 1,213      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1999      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Retail Properties | MAA Piedmont Park Retail | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 45      
Retail Properties | MAA Riverside Office        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Atlanta, GA      
Initial Cost Land $ 9,680      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 22,108      
Gross Amount, Land 9,680      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 38,410      
Total 48,090      
Accumulated Depreciation (12,624)      
Net $ 35,466      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1996      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Retail Properties | MAA Riverside Office | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 16,302      
Retail Properties | MAA Riverside Retail        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Atlanta, GA      
Initial Cost Land $ 889      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 2,340      
Gross Amount, Land 889      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 5,195      
Total 6,084      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,603)      
Net $ 4,481      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1996      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Retail Properties | MAA Riverside Retail | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 2,855      
Retail Properties | Post Training Facility        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Atlanta, GA      
Initial Cost Land $ 1,092      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 968      
Gross Amount, Land 1,092      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 1,211      
Total 2,303      
Accumulated Depreciation (647)      
Net $ 1,656      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1999      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Retail Properties | Post Training Facility | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 243      
Retail Properties | MAA West Village Retail        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Smyrna, GA      
Initial Cost Land $ 3,408      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 8,446      
Gross Amount, Land 3,408      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 10,806      
Total 14,214      
Accumulated Depreciation (3,665)      
Net $ 10,549      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2012      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2014      
Retail Properties | MAA West Village Retail | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 2,360      
Retail Properties | MAA Denton Pointe Retail        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Kansas City, MO      
Initial Cost Land $ 700      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 4,439      
Gross Amount, Land 700      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 6,139      
Total 6,839      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,677)      
Net $ 5,162      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2014      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2015      
Retail Properties | MAA Denton Pointe Retail | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 1,700      
Retail Properties | MAA 1225 Retail        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Charlotte, NC      
Initial Cost Land $ 52      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 199      
Gross Amount, Land 52      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 466      
Total 518      
Accumulated Depreciation (227)      
Net $ 291      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2010      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2010      
Retail Properties | MAA 1225 Retail | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 267      
Retail Properties | MAA Gateway Retail        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Charlotte, NC      
Initial Cost Land $ 318      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 1,430      
Gross Amount, Land 318      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 1,534      
Total 1,852      
Accumulated Depreciation (474)      
Net $ 1,378      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Retail Properties | MAA Gateway Retail | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 104      
Retail Properties | MAA South Line Retail        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Charlotte, NC      
Initial Cost Land $ 470      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 1,289      
Gross Amount, Land 470      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 1,606      
Total 2,076      
Accumulated Depreciation (486)      
Net $ 1,590      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2009      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Retail Properties | MAA South Line Retail | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 317      
Retail Properties | MAA Uptown Retail        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Charlotte, NC      
Initial Cost Land $ 319      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 1,144      
Gross Amount, Land 319      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 1,170      
Total 1,489      
Accumulated Depreciation (356)      
Net $ 1,133      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1998      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Retail Properties | MAA Uptown Retail | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 26      
Retail Properties | MAA Leasing Center        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Charlotte, NC      
Initial Cost Land $ 1,290      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 1,488      
Gross Amount, Land 1,290      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 2,030      
Total 3,320      
Accumulated Depreciation (541)      
Net $ 2,779      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1998      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Retail Properties | MAA Leasing Center | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 542      
Retail Properties | MAA Hue Retail        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Raleigh, NC      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures $ 2,129      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 2,273      
Total 2,273      
Accumulated Depreciation (495)      
Net $ 1,778      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2010      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2018      
Retail Properties | MAA Hue Retail | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 144      
Retail Properties | MAA Wade Park Retail        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Raleigh, NC      
Initial Cost Land $ 317      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 4,552      
Gross Amount, Land 317      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 4,769      
Total 5,086      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,888)      
Net $ 3,198      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2011      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Retail Properties | MAA Wade Park Retail | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 217      
Retail Properties | MAA South Lamar Retail        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Austin, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 421      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 3,072      
Gross Amount, Land 421      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 3,840      
Total 4,261      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,108)      
Net $ 3,153      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2011      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Retail Properties | MAA South Lamar Retail | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 768      
Retail Properties | MAA Frisco Bridges Retail        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Dallas, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 779      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 6,593      
Gross Amount, Land 779      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 7,397      
Total 8,176      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,471)      
Net $ 5,705      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2009      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Retail Properties | MAA Frisco Bridges Retail | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 804      
Retail Properties | MAA Mc Kinney Avenue Retail        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Dallas, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 1,581      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 5,982      
Gross Amount, Land 1,581      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 6,495      
Total 8,076      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,933)      
Net $ 6,143      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1996      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Retail Properties | MAA Mc Kinney Avenue Retail | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 513      
Retail Properties | MAA Worthington Retail        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Dallas, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 108      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 495      
Gross Amount, Land 108      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 917      
Total 1,025      
Accumulated Depreciation (309)      
Net $ 716      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Retail Properties | MAA Worthington Retail | Phase I [Member]        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1993      
Retail Properties | MAA Worthington Retail | Phase II [Member]        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2008      
Retail Properties | MAA Worthington Retail | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ (422)      
Retail Properties | MAA Addison Circle Office        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Dallas, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 1,395      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 4,280      
Gross Amount, Land 1,395      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 7,473      
Total 8,868      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,312)      
Net $ 6,556      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Retail Properties | MAA Addison Circle Office | Phase I [Member]        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1998      
Retail Properties | MAA Addison Circle Office | Phase II [Member]        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2000      
Retail Properties | MAA Addison Circle Office | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 3,193      
Retail Properties | MAA Addison Circle Retail        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Dallas, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 448      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 21,386      
Gross Amount, Land 448      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 25,301      
Total 25,749      
Accumulated Depreciation (8,069)      
Net $ 17,680      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Retail Properties | MAA Addison Circle Retail | Phase I [Member]        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1998      
Retail Properties | MAA Addison Circle Retail | Phase II [Member]        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2000      
Retail Properties | MAA Addison Circle Retail | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 3,915      
Retail Properties | MAA North Hall Retail        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Dallas, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 347      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 716      
Gross Amount, Land 347      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 857      
Total 1,204      
Accumulated Depreciation (309)      
Net $ 895      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1998      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Retail Properties | MAA North Hall Retail | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 141      
Retail Properties | MAA Eastside Retail        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Dallas, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 682      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 10,645      
Gross Amount, Land 682      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 11,661      
Total 12,343      
Accumulated Depreciation (3,480)      
Net $ 8,863      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2008      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Retail Properties | MAA Eastside Retail | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 1,016      
Retail Properties | MAA Heights Retail        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Dallas, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 1,065      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 3,314      
Gross Amount, Land 1,065      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 4,309      
Total 5,374      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,273)      
Net $ 4,101      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1997      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Retail Properties | MAA Heights Retail | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 995      
Retail Properties | MAA Katy Trail Retail        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Dallas, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 465      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 4,883      
Gross Amount, Land 465      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 5,124      
Total 5,589      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,455)      
Net $ 4,134      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2010      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Retail Properties | MAA Katy Trail Retail | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 241      
Retail Properties | MAA Legacy Retail        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Dallas, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 150      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 3,334      
Gross Amount, Land 150      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 3,916      
Total 4,066      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,139)      
Net $ 2,927      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2000      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Retail Properties | MAA Legacy Retail | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 582      
Retail Properties | MAA Midtown Square Retail        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Houston, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 1,322      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 16,005      
Gross Amount, Land 1,322      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 16,998      
Total 18,320      
Accumulated Depreciation (5,078)      
Net $ 13,242      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Retail Properties | MAA Midtown Square Retail | Phase I [Member]        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1999      
Retail Properties | MAA Midtown Square Retail | Phase II [Member]        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2013      
Retail Properties | MAA Midtown Square Retail | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 993      
Retail Properties | Rise Condo Devel L P Retail        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Houston, TX      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures $ 2,280      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 2,348      
Total 2,348      
Accumulated Depreciation (719)      
Net $ 1,629      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Retail Properties | Rise Condo Devel L P Retail | Phase I [Member]        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1999      
Retail Properties | Rise Condo Devel L P Retail | Phase II [Member]        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2013      
Retail Properties | Rise Condo Devel L P Retail | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 68      
Retail Properties | MAA Bella Casita Retail        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Irving, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 46      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 186      
Gross Amount, Land 46      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 407      
Total 453      
Accumulated Depreciation (189)      
Net $ 264      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2007      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2010      
Retail Properties | MAA Bella Casita Retail | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 221      
Retail Properties | MAA Times Square Retail        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location McKinney, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 253      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 1,310      
Gross Amount, Land 253      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 7,793      
Total 8,046      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,089)      
Net $ 5,957      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2009      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2010      
Retail Properties | MAA Times Square Retail | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 6,483      
Retail Properties | MAA Carlyle Square Retail        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Washington D.C.      
Initial Cost Land $ 1,048      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 7,930      
Gross Amount, Land 1,048      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 8,290      
Total 9,338      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,472)      
Net $ 6,866      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Retail Properties | MAA Carlyle Square Retail | Phase I [Member]        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2006      
Retail Properties | MAA Carlyle Square Retail | Phase II [Member]        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2016      
Retail Properties | MAA Carlyle Square Retail | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 360      
Retail Properties | Total Retail Commercial Properties        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost Land 31,487      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 171,285      
Gross Amount, Land 31,487      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 222,269      
Total 253,756      
Accumulated Depreciation (69,744)      
Net 184,012      
Retail Properties | Total Retail Commercial Properties | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 50,984      
Development Properties [Member] | MAA Milepost 35        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Denver, CO      
Initial Cost Land $ 22,280      
Gross Amount, Land 22,280      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 116,396      
Total 138,676      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,219)      
Net $ 136,457      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2022      
Development Properties [Member] | MAA Milepost 35 | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 116,396      
Development Properties [Member] | MAA Nixie        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Raleigh, NC      
Initial Cost Land $ 15,328      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 0      
Gross Amount, Land 15,328      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 119,005      
Total 134,333      
Net $ 134,072      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2022      
Development Properties [Member] | MAA Nixie | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 119,005      
Development Properties [Member] | Modera South Park        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Net $ 100,492      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2024      
Development Properties [Member] | Modera Liberty Row        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Charlotte, NC      
Initial Cost Land $ 14,579      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 60,473      
Gross Amount, Land 14,579      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 85,913      
Total 100,492      
Development Properties [Member] | Modera Liberty Row | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 25,440      
Development Properties [Member] | MAA Plaza Midwood        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Charlotte, NC      
Initial Cost Land $ 9,778      
Gross Amount, Land 9,778      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 19,328      
Total 29,106      
Net $ 29,106      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2022      
Development Properties [Member] | MAA Plaza Midwood | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 19,328      
Development Properties [Member] | Modera Chandler        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Phoenix, AZ      
Initial Cost Land $ 10,935      
Gross Amount, Land 10,935      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 23,134      
Total 34,069      
Net $ 34,069      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2024      
Development Properties [Member] | Modera Chandler | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 23,134      
Development Properties [Member] | MAA Porter        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Richmond, VA      
Initial Cost Land $ 11,504      
Gross Amount, Land 11,504      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 4,490      
Total 15,994      
Net $ 15,994      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2024      
Development Properties [Member] | MAA Porter | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 4,490      
Development Properties [Member] | MAA Breakwater        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Tampa, FL      
Initial Cost Land $ 23,514      
Gross Amount, Land 23,514      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 133,040      
Total 156,554      
Net $ 156,554      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2022      
Development Properties [Member] | MAA Breakwater | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 133,040      
Development Properties [Member] | Total Active Development Properties        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost Land 107,918      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 60,473      
Gross Amount, Land 107,918      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 501,306      
Total 609,224      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,480)      
Net 606,744      
Development Properties [Member] | Total Active Development Properties | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures 440,833      
Real Estate [Member] | Total Properties        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost Land 2,082,922      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 10,528,585      
Gross Amount, Land 2,082,922      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 14,606,018      
Total 16,688,940      
Accumulated Depreciation (5,327,056)      
Net 11,361,884      
Real Estate [Member] | Total Properties | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures 4,077,433      
Land Improvements | Total Land Held For Future Developments        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost Land 73,359      
Gross Amount, Land 73,359      
Total 73,359      
Net 73,359      
Corporate Real Estate Owned | Corporate Properties        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 42,947      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 5,973      
Total 3,225      
Accumulated Depreciation (435)      
Net 2,790      
Corporate Real Estate Owned | Corporate Properties including Fairways and TPC Columbia        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Investment held for sale (2,748)      
Corporate Real Estate Owned | Corporate Properties including Fairways and TPC Columbia | Land        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures (2,748)      
Corporate Real Estate Owned | Corporate Properties including Fairways and TPC Columbia | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Investment held for sale (36,974)      
Other Real Estate Owned | Total Other        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost Land 90,097      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 42,947      
Gross Amount, Land 87,349      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 25,063      
Total 112,412      
Accumulated Depreciation (528)      
Net 111,884      
Other Real Estate Owned | Total Other | Land        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Investment held for sale (2,748)      
Other Real Estate Owned | Total Other | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ (17,884)