Shareholders' Equity of MAA - Additional Information (Details) - shares	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2025	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2025	Jun. 30, 2024	Dec. 31, 2024
Equity [Line Items]
Common stock, shares outstanding	117,071,410	116,858,044	117,071,410	116,858,044	116,883,421
Common Shares Issuable Upon Conversion Of Convertible Stock	2,949,657	3,093,707	2,949,657	3,093,707
Total common shares and operating partnership units outstanding	120,021,067	119,951,751	120,021,067	119,951,751
At The Market Offering [Member]
Equity [Line Items]
Common stock shares sold	0	0	0	0
Number Of Shares Remaining For Issuance			4,000,000
Maximum [Member] | At The Market Offering [Member]
Equity [Line Items]
Common stock shares sold			4,000,000