Shareholders' Equity of MAA - Additional Information (Details) - shares	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2025	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2025	Sep. 30, 2024	Dec. 31, 2024
Equity [Line Items]
Common stock, shares outstanding	117,081,742	116,880,291	117,081,742	116,880,291	116,883,421
Common Shares Issuable Upon Conversion Of Convertible Stock	2,941,839	3,075,552	2,941,839	3,075,552
Total common shares and operating partnership units outstanding	120,023,581	119,955,843	120,023,581	119,955,843
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