Unassociated Document

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements (Forms S-8 No. 333-91416, 333-115834, and 333-123945) and Registration Statements (Forms S-3 No. 333-96852, 333-82526, 333-155905, and 333-159595) of Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. and in the related Prospectuses of our reports dated February 24, 2011, with respect to the consolidated financial statements and schedule of Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc., and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting of Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. included in this Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 2010.