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Schedule III Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Total Real Estate Assets, net of Real Estate Joint Venture      
Initial Cost Land $ 2,210,615      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 10,636,039      
Gross Amount, Land 2,202,760      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 15,279,268      
Total 17,482,028 $ 16,801,352 $ 16,006,618 $ 15,246,658
Accumulated Depreciation (5,914,017) $ (5,327,584) $ (4,864,690) $ (4,302,747)
Net 11,568,011      
Land        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures (7,855)      
Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures 4,643,229      
MAA Howell Commons        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost Land 1,304      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 11,740      
Gross Amount, Land 1,304      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 19,597      
Total 20,901      
Accumulated Depreciation (15,490)      
Net $ 5,411      
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      
MAA Howell Commons | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 7,857      
MAA Innovation        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost Land 4,437      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 52,026      
Gross Amount, Land 4,437      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 55,962      
Total 60,399      
Accumulated Depreciation (17,738)      
Net $ 42,661      
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      
MAA Innovation | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 3,936      
MAA Paddock Club        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost Land 1,200      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 10,800      
Gross Amount, Land 1,200      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 16,106      
Total 17,306      
Accumulated Depreciation (13,024)      
Net $ 4,282      
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      
MAA Paddock Club | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 5,306      
MAA Haywood        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost Land 360      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 2,925      
Gross Amount, Land 360      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 10,467      
Total 10,827      
Accumulated Depreciation (7,668)      
Net $ 3,159      
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      
MAA Haywood | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 7,542      
Total Properties In Predevelopment        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost Land 16,738      
Gross Amount, Land 16,738      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 25,681      
Total 42,419      
Accumulated Depreciation (105)      
Net 42,314      
Total Properties In Predevelopment | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures 25,681      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost Land 1,963,942      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 10,361,334      
Gross Amount, Land 1,963,942      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 14,398,208      
Total 16,362,150      
Accumulated Depreciation (5,820,403)      
Net 10,541,747      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 4,036,874      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA 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 35,048      
Total 37,689      
Accumulated Depreciation (17,085)      
Net $ 20,604      
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 Ross Bridge | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 6,206      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Riverchase        
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 30,467      
Total 34,229      
Accumulated Depreciation (15,825)      
Net $ 18,404      
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 Riverchase | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 8,388      
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 41,041      
Total 44,444      
Accumulated Depreciation (19,413)      
Net $ 25,031      
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 $ 9,228      
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 14,364      
Total 15,216      
Accumulated Depreciation (11,380)      
Net $ 3,836      
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 $ 6,697      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA 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 35,608      
Total 38,820      
Accumulated Depreciation (17,264)      
Net $ 21,556      
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 Traditions | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 10,446      
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 52,433      
Total 57,377      
Accumulated Depreciation (23,307)      
Net $ 34,070      
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 $ 13,760      
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 35,639      
Total 37,379      
Accumulated Depreciation (21,504)      
Net $ 15,875      
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 $ 25,487      
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 36,516      
Total 40,118      
Accumulated Depreciation (17,018)      
Net $ 23,100      
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 $ 7,582      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Cypress Village        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Orange Beach, AL      
Initial Cost Land $ 1,291      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 12,238      
Gross Amount, Land 1,291      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 16,623      
Total 17,914      
Accumulated Depreciation (7,796)      
Net $ 10,118      
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 Cypress Village | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 4,385      
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 42,548      
Total 46,470      
Accumulated Depreciation (20,579)      
Net $ 25,891      
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 $ 11,571      
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 19,340      
Total 22,008      
Accumulated Depreciation (10,690)      
Net $ 11,318      
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 $ 4,763      
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 33,432      
Total 37,651      
Accumulated Depreciation (15,613)      
Net $ 22,038      
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 $ 7,177      
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 35,976      
Total 43,877      
Accumulated Depreciation (19,524)      
Net $ 24,353      
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 $ 8,794      
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 63,126      
Total 75,338      
Accumulated Depreciation (17,959)      
Net $ 57,379      
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 $ 6,421      
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 56,727      
Total 69,468      
Accumulated Depreciation (35,647)      
Net $ 33,821      
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 $ 9,026      
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 74,992      
Total 83,993      
Accumulated Depreciation (18,227)      
Net $ 65,766      
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 $ 74,992      
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 93,484      
Total 104,807      
Accumulated Depreciation (7,327)      
Net $ 97,480      
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 $ 3,134      
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 69,415      
Total 76,700      
Accumulated Depreciation (6,226)      
Net $ 70,474      
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 $ 69,415      
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 66,699      
Total 74,519      
Accumulated Depreciation (29,901)      
Net $ 44,618      
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 $ 15,072      
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 28,438      
Total 32,050      
Accumulated Depreciation (12,793)      
Net $ 19,257      
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 $ 8,165      
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 62,849      
Total 62,849      
Accumulated Depreciation (18,363)      
Net $ 44,486      
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 $ 7,101      
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 72,592      
Total 87,092      
Accumulated Depreciation (19,438)      
Net $ 67,654      
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 $ 43,692      
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 107,550      
Total 131,661      
Accumulated Depreciation (25,269)      
Net $ 106,392      
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 $ 26,233      
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 75,338      
Total 83,415      
Accumulated Depreciation (18,060)      
Net $ 65,355      
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 $ 75,338      
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 20,856      
Total 21,880      
Accumulated Depreciation (14,660)      
Net $ 7,220      
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 $ 11,637      
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 56,886      
Total 59,866      
Accumulated Depreciation (24,021)      
Net $ 35,845      
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 $ 16,656      
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 19,472      
Total 20,639      
Accumulated Depreciation (13,393)      
Net $ 7,246      
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 $ 8,972      
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 39,063      
Total 41,959      
Accumulated Depreciation (29,831)      
Net $ 12,128      
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 $ 12,952      
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 63,350      
Total 72,950      
Accumulated Depreciation (40,112)      
Net $ 32,838      
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 $ 23,346      
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 23,829      
Total 25,629      
Accumulated Depreciation (15,380)      
Net $ 10,249      
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 $ 7,950      
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 19,291      
Total 21,331      
Accumulated Depreciation (9,580)      
Net $ 11,751      
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 $ 2,953      
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 43,062      
Total 47,163      
Accumulated Depreciation (21,376)      
Net $ 25,787      
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 $ 7,378      
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 46,521      
Total 48,902      
Accumulated Depreciation (12,841)      
Net $ 36,061      
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 $ 11,007      
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 25,074      
Total 29,074      
Accumulated Depreciation (12,421)      
Net $ 16,653      
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 $ 5,579      
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 13,992      
Total 14,846      
Accumulated Depreciation (11,294)      
Net $ 3,552      
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 $ 6,492      
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 23,137      
Total 24,670      
Accumulated Depreciation (17,951)      
Net $ 6,719      
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 $ 9,302      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Southlake        
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 26,290      
Total 27,720      
Accumulated Depreciation (20,872)      
Net $ 6,848      
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 Southlake | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 13,407      
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 46,619      
Total 50,666      
Accumulated Depreciation (30,702)      
Net $ 19,964      
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 $ 11,567      
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 21,832      
Total 23,243      
Accumulated Depreciation (13,913)      
Net $ 9,330      
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 $ 6,865      
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 33,239      
Total 36,096      
Accumulated Depreciation (18,383)      
Net $ 17,713      
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 $ 26,764      
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 41,687      
Total 48,104      
Accumulated Depreciation (19,963)      
Net $ 28,141      
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 $ 5,618      
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 29,322      
Total 31,000      
Accumulated Depreciation (23,032)      
Net $ 7,968      
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 $ 14,143      
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 70,119      
Total 76,465      
Accumulated Depreciation (28,820)      
Net $ 47,645      
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 $ 28,580      
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 82,054      
Total 91,277      
Accumulated Depreciation (40,524)      
Net $ 50,753      
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 $ 15,181      
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 68,714      
Total 73,376      
Accumulated Depreciation (32,622)      
Net $ 40,754      
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 $ 11,726      
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 104,663      
Total 113,522      
Accumulated Depreciation (29,240)      
Net $ 84,282      
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 $ 54,110      
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 91,906      
Total 97,909      
Accumulated Depreciation (21,517)      
Net $ 76,392      
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 $ 91,906      
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 153,767      
Total 171,868      
Accumulated Depreciation (55,540)      
Net $ 116,328      
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 $ 9,567      
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 57,508      
Total 64,554      
Accumulated Depreciation (19,064)      
Net $ 45,490      
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 $ 4,923      
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 62,247      
Total 67,916      
Accumulated Depreciation (22,149)      
Net $ 45,767      
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 $ 12,493      
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 51,497      
Total 59,377      
Accumulated Depreciation (23,960)      
Net $ 35,417      
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 $ 10,322      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA 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 56,687      
Total 64,322      
Accumulated Depreciation (14,362)      
Net $ 49,960      
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 Sand Lake | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 56,687      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Boggy Creek        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Orlando, FL      
Initial Cost Land $ 10,879      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 72,838      
Gross Amount, Land 10,879      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 74,344      
Total 85,223      
Accumulated Depreciation (3,731)      
Net $ 81,492      
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 $ 1,506      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Emerald Coast        
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 23,243      
Total 24,136      
Accumulated Depreciation (14,972)      
Net $ 9,164      
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 Emerald Coast | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 8,967      
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 21,654      
Total 23,134      
Accumulated Depreciation (17,929)      
Net $ 5,205      
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 $ 16,849      
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 30,576      
Total 34,176      
Accumulated Depreciation (12,181)      
Net $ 21,995      
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 $ 4,662      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA 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 84,550      
Total 91,550      
Accumulated Depreciation (10,821)      
Net $ 80,729      
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 | MAA West Midtown | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 84,550      
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 34,197      
Total 41,097      
Accumulated Depreciation (19,551)      
Net $ 21,546      
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 $ 7,584      
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 58,498      
Total 61,589      
Accumulated Depreciation (27,419)      
Net $ 34,170      
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 $ 10,705      
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 20,676      
Total 21,528      
Accumulated Depreciation (14,195)      
Net $ 7,333      
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 $ 13,009      
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 141,179      
Total 158,208      
Accumulated Depreciation (43,091)      
Net $ 115,117      
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 $ 9,781      
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 17,453      
Total 18,380      
Accumulated Depreciation (12,858)      
Net $ 5,522      
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 $ 10,098      
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 32,162      
Total 36,703      
Accumulated Depreciation (11,455)      
Net $ 25,248      
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 $ 3,781      
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 139,555      
Total 155,851      
Accumulated Depreciation (52,152)      
Net $ 103,699      
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 $ 23,362      
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 110,873      
Total 127,764      
Accumulated Depreciation (40,470)      
Net $ 87,294      
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 $ 15,614      
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 182,955      
Total 218,215      
Accumulated Depreciation (65,835)      
Net $ 152,380      
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 $ 29,853      
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 59,047      
Total 64,237      
Accumulated Depreciation (18,791)      
Net $ 45,446      
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 $ 2,751      
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 25,628      
Total 28,519      
Accumulated Depreciation (13,917)      
Net $ 14,602      
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 $ 6,573      
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 51,174      
Total 54,225      
Accumulated Depreciation (23,254)      
Net $ 30,971      
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 $ 8,406      
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 41,453      
Total 44,164      
Accumulated Depreciation (19,249)      
Net $ 24,915      
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 $ 4,743      
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 129,389      
Total 154,003      
Accumulated Depreciation (45,010)      
Net $ 108,993      
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 $ 14,468      
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 123,442      
Total 152,490      
Accumulated Depreciation (45,774)      
Net $ 106,716      
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, 1992      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Brookhaven | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 16,979      
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 62,722      
Total 73,890      
Accumulated Depreciation (28,798)      
Net $ 45,092      
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 $ 9,964      
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 32,773      
Total 41,406      
Accumulated Depreciation (16,320)      
Net $ 25,086      
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 Buckhead | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 12,929      
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 75,667      
Total 89,317      
Accumulated Depreciation (17,371)      
Net $ 71,946      
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 $ 64,717      
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 91,300      
Total 121,523      
Accumulated Depreciation (31,996)      
Net $ 89,527      
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 $ 8,336      
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 57,763      
Total 73,562      
Accumulated Depreciation (20,929)      
Net $ 52,633      
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 $ 9,709      
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 71,876      
Total 89,783      
Accumulated Depreciation (26,454)      
Net $ 63,329      
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 $ 15,783      
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 60,839      
Total 74,717      
Accumulated Depreciation (22,161)      
Net $ 52,556      
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 $ 9,760      
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 174,168      
Total 198,044      
Accumulated Depreciation (64,989)      
Net $ 133,055      
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 $ 8,596      
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 86,482      
Total 93,482      
Accumulated Depreciation (19,893)      
Net $ 73,589      
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 $ 42,482      
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 41,200      
Total 48,056      
Accumulated Depreciation (23,013)      
Net $ 25,043      
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, 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 $ 9,759      
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 58,668      
Total 70,642      
Accumulated Depreciation (19,978)      
Net $ 50,664      
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 $ 3,404      
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 42,099      
Total 53,124      
Accumulated Depreciation (14,306)      
Net $ 38,818      
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 $ 7,822      
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 106,652      
Total 130,417      
Accumulated Depreciation (41,429)      
Net $ 88,988      
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 $ 17,283      
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 69,965      
Total 88,561      
Accumulated Depreciation (26,374)      
Net $ 62,187      
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 $ 12,146      
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 38,851      
Total 38,851      
Accumulated Depreciation (15,351)      
Net $ 23,500      
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 $ 8,800      
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 20,435      
Total 22,395      
Accumulated Depreciation (11,048)      
Net $ 11,347      
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 $ 4,728      
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 41,254      
Total 45,239      
Accumulated Depreciation (21,867)      
Net $ 23,372      
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 $ 9,048      
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 43,261      
Total 50,014      
Accumulated Depreciation (22,325)      
Net $ 27,689      
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 $ 11,059      
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 34,955      
Total 38,795      
Accumulated Depreciation (22,813)      
Net $ 15,982      
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 $ 10,944      
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 20,349      
Total 24,698      
Accumulated Depreciation (12,141)      
Net $ 12,557      
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 $ 6,770      
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 27,415      
Total 29,474      
Accumulated Depreciation (13,606)      
Net $ 15,868      
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 $ 8,257      
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 30,166      
Total 37,027      
Accumulated Depreciation (14,411)      
Net $ 22,616      
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 $ 6,418      
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 58,052      
Total 64,762      
Accumulated Depreciation (37,821)      
Net $ 26,941      
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 $ 17,058      
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 57,653      
Total 62,517      
Accumulated Depreciation (28,659)      
Net $ 33,858      
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 $ 11,760      
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 35,639      
Total 38,739      
Accumulated Depreciation (15,884)      
Net $ 22,855      
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 $ 6,399      
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 33,219      
Total 38,880      
Accumulated Depreciation (17,402)      
Net $ 21,478      
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 $ 7,033      
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 78,096      
Total 81,646      
Accumulated Depreciation (37,346)      
Net $ 44,300      
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 | 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, 2001      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Benton | 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 Benton | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 11,749      
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 29,914      
Total 31,414      
Accumulated Depreciation (14,402)      
Net $ 17,012      
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 $ 5,052      
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 48,595      
Total 51,036      
Accumulated Depreciation (23,142)      
Net $ 27,894      
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 $ 11,732      
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 12,235      
Total 14,756      
Accumulated Depreciation (6,117)      
Net $ 8,639      
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 $ 4,012      
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 17,592      
Total 18,880      
Accumulated Depreciation (14,230)      
Net $ 4,650      
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 $ 6,013      
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 33,992      
Total 36,856      
Accumulated Depreciation (21,439)      
Net $ 15,417      
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 $ 8,677      
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 89,904      
Total 104,314      
Accumulated Depreciation (35,594)      
Net $ 68,720      
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 $ 16,171      
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 45,840      
Total 49,340      
Accumulated Depreciation (13,049)      
Net $ 36,291      
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 $ 5,226      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA ONE28        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Olathe, KS      
Initial Cost Land $ 7,846      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 89,274      
Gross Amount, Land 7,846      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 89,810      
Total 97,656      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,078)      
Net $ 96,578      
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, 2025      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA ONE28 | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 536      
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 42,234      
Total 44,258      
Accumulated Depreciation (27,266)      
Net $ 16,992      
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 $ 10,709      
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 7,466      
Total 7,877      
Accumulated Depreciation (6,026)      
Net $ 1,851      
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 $ 3,767      
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 12,355      
Total 13,049      
Accumulated Depreciation (9,877)      
Net $ 3,172      
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 $ 6,113      
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 16,097      
Total 16,997      
Accumulated Depreciation (12,444)      
Net $ 4,553      
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 $ 8,000      
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 26,336      
Total 27,505      
Accumulated Depreciation (19,537)      
Net $ 7,968      
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, 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 $ 15,818      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA The 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 56,150      
Total 61,964      
Accumulated Depreciation (24,187)      
Net $ 37,777      
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 The Station | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 9,909      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Denton Pointe        
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 83,562      
Total 89,082      
Accumulated Depreciation (22,644)      
Net $ 66,438      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2015      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Denton Pointe | 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 Denton Pointe | 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 | MAA Denton Pointe | 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 | MAA Denton Pointe | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 32,623      
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 40,304      
Total 47,795      
Accumulated Depreciation (18,961)      
Net $ 28,834      
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 $ 5,441      
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 15,347      
Total 16,243      
Accumulated Depreciation (12,308)      
Net $ 3,935      
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 $ 7,248      
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 28,591      
Total 32,591      
Accumulated Depreciation (18,119)      
Net $ 14,472      
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 $ 8,341      
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 64,367      
Total 73,979      
Accumulated Depreciation (22,947)      
Net $ 51,032      
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 $ 42,025      
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 76,091      
Total 78,572      
Accumulated Depreciation (33,118)      
Net $ 45,454      
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 $ 23,972      
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 52,991      
Total 69,207      
Accumulated Depreciation (19,053)      
Net $ 50,154      
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 $ 8,174      
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 35,487      
Total 38,648      
Accumulated Depreciation (14,995)      
Net $ 23,653      
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 $ 11,483      
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 39,026      
Total 44,337      
Accumulated Depreciation (17,832)      
Net $ 26,505      
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 $ 11,010      
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 21,315      
Total 22,935      
Accumulated Depreciation (9,561)      
Net $ 13,374      
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 $ 3,816      
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 23,667      
Total 25,128      
Accumulated Depreciation (10,092)      
Net $ 15,036      
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 $ 4,683      
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 78,844      
Total 96,372      
Accumulated Depreciation (28,214)      
Net $ 68,158      
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 $ 21,400      
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 36,637      
Total 39,528      
Accumulated Depreciation (16,803)      
Net $ 22,725      
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 $ 8,365      
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 126,751      
Total 141,351      
Accumulated Depreciation (12,100)      
Net $ 129,251      
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 $ 18,675      
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 33,396      
Total 37,987      
Accumulated Depreciation (16,085)      
Net $ 21,902      
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 $ 5,683      
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 61,265      
Total 65,893      
Accumulated Depreciation (18,605)      
Net $ 47,288      
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 $ 16,983      
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 68,649      
Total 87,484      
Accumulated Depreciation (22,762)      
Net $ 64,722      
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 $ 9,854      
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 80,920      
Total 101,789      
Accumulated Depreciation (29,097)      
Net $ 72,692      
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 $ 15,403      
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 40,879      
Total 44,129      
Accumulated Depreciation (19,728)      
Net $ 24,401      
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 $ 9,490      
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 42,638      
Total 53,526      
Accumulated Depreciation (14,426)      
Net $ 39,100      
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 $ 12,560      
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 97,343      
Total 107,917      
Accumulated Depreciation (7,780)      
Net $ 100,137      
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 $ 1,997      
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 34,363      
Total 38,934      
Accumulated Depreciation (16,690)      
Net $ 22,244      
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 $ 5,212      
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 33,448      
Total 36,038      
Accumulated Depreciation (15,947)      
Net $ 20,091      
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 $ 6,322      
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 46,789      
Total 50,990      
Accumulated Depreciation (22,329)      
Net $ 28,661      
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 $ 9,107      
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 20,555      
Total 23,826      
Accumulated Depreciation (10,733)      
Net $ 13,093      
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 $ 4,946      
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 38,927      
Total 43,178      
Accumulated Depreciation (19,044)      
Net $ 24,134      
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 $ 6,979      
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 31,009      
Total 34,080      
Accumulated Depreciation (16,226)      
Net $ 17,854      
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 $ 9,179      
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 33,934      
Total 37,624      
Accumulated Depreciation (16,054)      
Net $ 21,570      
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 $ 5,398      
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 39,977      
Total 46,378      
Accumulated Depreciation (18,759)      
Net $ 27,619      
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 $ 8,843      
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 55,802      
Total 63,174      
Accumulated Depreciation (26,506)      
Net $ 36,668      
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 $ 5,600      
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 54,484      
Total 61,056      
Accumulated Depreciation (25,273)      
Net $ 35,783      
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 $ 5,574      
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 24,452      
Total 26,693      
Accumulated Depreciation (11,025)      
Net $ 15,668      
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 $ 6,018      
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 54,502      
Total 59,734      
Accumulated Depreciation (26,583)      
Net $ 33,151      
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 $ 9,364      
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 37,619      
Total 41,309      
Accumulated Depreciation (14,189)      
Net $ 27,120      
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 $ 7,709      
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 130,453      
Total 149,887      
Accumulated Depreciation (48,058)      
Net $ 101,829      
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 $ 32,165      
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 52,301      
Total 58,132      
Accumulated Depreciation (29,987)      
Net $ 28,145      
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 $ 30,321      
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 33,373      
Total 38,068      
Accumulated Depreciation (19,447)      
Net $ 18,621      
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 $ 4,366      
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 73,919      
Total 82,341      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,827)      
Net $ 77,514      
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 $ 1,699      
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 9,389      
Total 9,816      
Accumulated Depreciation (6,689)      
Net $ 3,127      
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 $ 5,536      
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 84,192      
Total 102,871      
Accumulated Depreciation (21,463)      
Net $ 81,408      
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 $ 20,433      
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 40,895      
Total 44,505      
Accumulated Depreciation (16,823)      
Net $ 27,682      
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, 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 $ 12,250      
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 36,463      
Total 40,434      
Accumulated Depreciation (17,120)      
Net $ 23,314      
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 $ 13,673      
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 29,590      
Total 34,161      
Accumulated Depreciation (14,702)      
Net $ 19,459      
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 $ 9,499      
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 33,807      
Total 34,727      
Accumulated Depreciation (16,033)      
Net $ 18,694      
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 $ 9,710      
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 43,972      
Total 52,803      
Accumulated Depreciation (13,452)      
Net $ 39,351      
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 $ 4,542      
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 21,281      
Total 22,602      
Accumulated Depreciation (10,732)      
Net $ 11,870      
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 $ 7,118      
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 8,876      
Total 9,358      
Accumulated Depreciation (6,748)      
Net $ 2,610      
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 $ 4,539      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Howell Commons        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Greenville, SC      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Innovation        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Greenville, SC      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Paddock Club        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Greenville, SC      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Haywood        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Greenville, SC      
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 11,050      
Total 11,633      
Accumulated Depreciation (8,330)      
Net $ 3,303      
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 $ 5,676      
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 71,141      
Total 76,568      
Accumulated Depreciation (12,314)      
Net $ 64,254      
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 $ 4,595      
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 21,213      
Total 22,309      
Accumulated Depreciation (13,733)      
Net $ 8,576      
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 $ 13,944      
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 41,628      
Total 44,408      
Accumulated Depreciation (19,861)      
Net $ 24,547      
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 $ 7,662      
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 23,282      
Total 24,498      
Accumulated Depreciation (11,946)      
Net $ 12,552      
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 $ 4,616      
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 10,613      
Total 11,336      
Accumulated Depreciation (8,637)      
Net $ 2,699      
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 $ 4,109      
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 17,817      
Total 19,920      
Accumulated Depreciation (9,144)      
Net $ 10,776      
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 $ 8,630      
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 31,288      
Total 34,088      
Accumulated Depreciation (18,981)      
Net $ 15,107      
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 $ 4,993      
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 21,387      
Total 22,518      
Accumulated Depreciation (12,796)      
Net $ 9,722      
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 $ 10,755      
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 19,247      
Total 20,219      
Accumulated Depreciation (11,507)      
Net $ 8,712      
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 $ 10,293      
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 8,250      
Total 8,467      
Accumulated Depreciation (5,487)      
Net $ 2,980      
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 $ 6,293      
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 14,686      
Total 15,503      
Accumulated Depreciation (11,136)      
Net $ 4,367      
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 $ 7,270      
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 23,856      
Total 25,004      
Accumulated Depreciation (18,917)      
Net $ 6,087      
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 $ 13,519      
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 42,635      
Total 44,133      
Accumulated Depreciation (35,019)      
Net $ 9,114      
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 $ 22,152      
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 5,903      
Total 6,081      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,467)      
Net $ 1,614      
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 $ 4,762      
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 71,547      
Total 74,954      
Accumulated Depreciation (43,233)      
Net $ 31,721      
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, 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 $ 55,504      
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 21,386      
Total 22,301      
Accumulated Depreciation (13,933)      
Net $ 8,368      
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 $ 6,612      
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 63,519      
Total 76,280      
Accumulated Depreciation (18,397)      
Net $ 57,883      
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 $ 4,613      
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 33,087      
Total 38,037      
Accumulated Depreciation (16,030)      
Net $ 22,007      
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 $ 5,034      
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 29,854      
Total 33,310      
Accumulated Depreciation (15,154)      
Net $ 18,156      
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 $ 7,411      
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 23,513      
Total 24,704      
Accumulated Depreciation (17,783)      
Net $ 6,921      
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 $ 12,774      
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 58,827      
Total 66,725      
Accumulated Depreciation (14,873)      
Net $ 51,852      
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 $ 4,347      
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 76,466      
Total 93,659      
Accumulated Depreciation (31,038)      
Net $ 62,621      
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 $ 12,270      
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 49,058      
Total 52,021      
Accumulated Depreciation (29,915)      
Net $ 22,106      
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 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 38,854      
Total 41,590      
Accumulated Depreciation (27,130)      
Net $ 14,460      
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 $ 9,952      
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 26,637      
Total 28,161      
Accumulated Depreciation (21,976)      
Net $ 6,185      
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 $ 11,837      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Cool Springs        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Nashville, TN      
Initial Cost Land $ 6,670      
Gross Amount, Land 6,670      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 56,663      
Total 63,333      
Accumulated Depreciation (20,249)      
Net $ 43,084      
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 $ 56,663      
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 36,479      
Total 39,829      
Accumulated Depreciation (18,824)      
Net $ 21,005      
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 $ 8,171      
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 31,508      
Total 33,106      
Accumulated Depreciation (20,909)      
Net $ 12,197      
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 $ 17,110      
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 37,661      
Total 41,282      
Accumulated Depreciation (17,967)      
Net $ 23,315      
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 $ 5,524      
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 26,465      
Total 30,243      
Accumulated Depreciation (13,277)      
Net $ 16,966      
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 $ 6,264      
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 33,131      
Total 36,262      
Accumulated Depreciation (16,007)      
Net $ 20,255      
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 $ 3,756      
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 39,355      
Total 44,257      
Accumulated Depreciation (19,242)      
Net $ 25,015      
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 $ 6,345      
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 37,842      
Total 41,564      
Accumulated Depreciation (17,679)      
Net $ 23,885      
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 $ 5,559      
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 51,615      
Total 56,236      
Accumulated Depreciation (22,821)      
Net $ 33,415      
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 $ 17,154      
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 19,314      
Total 22,464      
Accumulated Depreciation (12,062)      
Net $ 10,402      
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 $ 7,921      
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 56,818      
Total 65,918      
Accumulated Depreciation (26,666)      
Net $ 39,252      
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 $ 7,479      
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 27,633      
Total 36,316      
Accumulated Depreciation (10,227)      
Net $ 26,089      
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 $ 6,136      
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 23,662      
Total 28,315      
Accumulated Depreciation (8,255)      
Net $ 20,060      
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 $ 3,834      
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 106,529      
Total 127,071      
Accumulated Depreciation (34,959)      
Net $ 92,112      
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 $ 32,436      
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 58,991      
Total 66,796      
Accumulated Depreciation (23,203)      
Net $ 43,593      
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 $ 10,148      
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 32,209      
Total 35,109      
Accumulated Depreciation (20,553)      
Net $ 14,556      
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 $ 8,200      
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 24,537      
Total 26,818      
Accumulated Depreciation (14,298)      
Net $ 12,520      
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 $ 18,368      
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 27,779      
Total 29,184      
Accumulated Depreciation (17,834)      
Net $ 11,350      
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 $ 15,010      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Windmill Hill        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Austin, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 5,006      
Gross Amount, Land 5,006      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 55,388      
Total 60,394      
Accumulated Depreciation (10,735)      
Net $ 49,659      
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 $ 55,388      
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 40,372      
Total 45,354      
Accumulated Depreciation (18,420)      
Net $ 26,934      
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 $ 12,995      
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 50,038      
Total 53,147      
Accumulated Depreciation (23,764)      
Net $ 29,383      
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 $ 16,550      
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 47,088      
Total 51,319      
Accumulated Depreciation (21,247)      
Net $ 30,072      
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 $ 4,851      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Cedar park        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Cedar Park, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 7,232      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 56,640      
Gross Amount, Land 7,232      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 67,758      
Total 74,990      
Accumulated Depreciation (31,580)      
Net $ 43,410      
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 $ 11,118      
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 31,517      
Total 35,398      
Accumulated Depreciation (12,363)      
Net $ 23,035      
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 Grand Cypress | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 7,250      
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 41,487      
Total 45,537      
Accumulated Depreciation (17,824)      
Net $ 27,713      
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 Medical District | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 7,708      
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 17,137      
Total 18,125      
Accumulated Depreciation (12,135)      
Net $ 5,990      
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 $ 8,244      
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 32,900      
Total 35,630      
Accumulated Depreciation (19,651)      
Net $ 15,979      
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, 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 $ 10,660      
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 48,133      
Total 53,149      
Accumulated Depreciation (22,921)      
Net $ 30,228      
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 $ 7,042      
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 135,681      
Total 150,526      
Accumulated Depreciation (49,821)      
Net $ 100,705      
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 $ 69,110      
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 57,496      
Total 92,261      
Accumulated Depreciation (21,664)      
Net $ 70,597      
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 $ 17,369      
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 58,550      
Total 72,263      
Accumulated Depreciation (20,471)      
Net $ 51,792      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2016      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA 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 $ 15,282      
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 6,102      
Total 8,813      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,157)      
Net $ 6,656      
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 $ 1,733      
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 232,149      
Total 244,457      
Accumulated Depreciation (82,565)      
Net $ 161,892      
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 $ 42,730      
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 23,574      
Total 36,604      
Accumulated Depreciation (8,467)      
Net $ 28,137      
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 $ 9,191      
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 66,796      
Total 73,930      
Accumulated Depreciation (25,301)      
Net $ 48,629      
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 $ 8,701      
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 12,564      
Total 16,955      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,613)      
Net $ 12,342      
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 $ 4,654      
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 49,613      
Total 75,858      
Accumulated Depreciation (17,623)      
Net $ 58,235      
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 $ 11,691      
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 36,818      
Total 47,151      
Accumulated Depreciation (12,391)      
Net $ 34,760      
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 $ 4,362      
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 70,607      
Total 77,182      
Accumulated Depreciation (23,636)      
Net $ 53,546      
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 $ 15,330      
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 16,380      
Total 25,160      
Accumulated Depreciation (6,083)      
Net $ 19,077      
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 $ 2,726      
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 48,154      
Total 83,128      
Accumulated Depreciation (18,609)      
Net $ 64,519      
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 $ 14,941      
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 20,540      
Total 21,500      
Accumulated Depreciation (13,368)      
Net $ 8,132      
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 $ 6,102      
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 41,009      
Total 47,462      
Accumulated Depreciation (19,958)      
Net $ 27,504      
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 $ 10,961      
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 39,756      
Total 41,927      
Accumulated Depreciation (17,488)      
Net $ 24,439      
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 $ 4,679      
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 30,939      
Total 34,179      
Accumulated Depreciation (15,944)      
Net $ 18,235      
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 $ 4,870      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Palm Vista        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location North Las Vegas, NV      
Initial Cost Land $ 4,909      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 25,643      
Gross Amount, Land 4,909      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 33,706      
Total 38,615      
Accumulated Depreciation (17,062)      
Net $ 21,553      
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, 2013      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Palm Vista | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 8,063      
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 42,737      
Total 45,088      
Accumulated Depreciation (19,673)      
Net $ 25,415      
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 $ 12,980      
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 29,882      
Total 33,347      
Accumulated Depreciation (12,587)      
Net $ 20,760      
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 $ 6,400      
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 27,024      
Total 29,166      
Accumulated Depreciation (18,564)      
Net $ 10,602      
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 $ 7,958      
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 23,528      
Total 25,589      
Accumulated Depreciation (13,651)      
Net $ 11,938      
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 $ 7,698      
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 37,526      
Total 44,752      
Accumulated Depreciation (13,733)      
Net $ 31,019      
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 $ 4,160      
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 72,564      
Total 84,067      
Accumulated Depreciation (26,970)      
Net $ 57,097      
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 $ 7,095      
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 105,987      
Total 125,025      
Accumulated Depreciation (38,595)      
Net $ 86,430      
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 $ 16,417      
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 22,960      
Total 24,440      
Accumulated Depreciation (12,734)      
Net $ 11,706      
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 $ 8,153      
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 31,873      
Total 33,841      
Accumulated Depreciation (17,709)      
Net $ 16,132      
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 $ 11,945      
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 46,942      
Total 55,153      
Accumulated Depreciation (13,968)      
Net $ 41,185      
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 $ 6,590      
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 50,672      
Total 56,657      
Accumulated Depreciation (28,637)      
Net $ 28,020      
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 $ 10,661      
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 69,746      
Total 82,853      
Accumulated Depreciation (18,637)      
Net $ 64,216      
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 $ 6,982      
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 46,779      
Total 55,810      
Accumulated Depreciation (10,859)      
Net $ 44,951      
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 $ 46,779      
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 35,112      
Total 37,633      
Accumulated Depreciation (17,018)      
Net $ 20,615      
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 $ 8,680      
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 56,375      
Total 61,447      
Accumulated Depreciation (28,443)      
Net $ 33,004      
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 $ 18,978      
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 47,770      
Total 51,672      
Accumulated Depreciation (20,775)      
Net $ 30,897      
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 $ 7,079      
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 43,568      
Total 47,958      
Accumulated Depreciation (19,926)      
Net $ 28,032      
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 $ 21,746      
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 36,875      
Total 38,005      
Accumulated Depreciation (19,253)      
Net $ 18,752      
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 $ 8,817      
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 27,355      
Total 31,389      
Accumulated Depreciation (10,938)      
Net $ 20,451      
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 $ 7,827      
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 123,146      
Total 140,040      
Accumulated Depreciation (35,917)      
Net $ 104,123      
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 $ 12,441      
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 13,972      
Total 14,836      
Accumulated Depreciation (10,469)      
Net $ 4,367      
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 $ 6,189      
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 42,042      
Total 45,315      
Accumulated Depreciation (28,305)      
Net $ 17,010      
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 $ 13,219      
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 93,411      
Total 106,922      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,172)      
Net $ 102,750      
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 $ 1,843      
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 40,670      
Total 44,052      
Accumulated Depreciation (24,896)      
Net $ 19,156      
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 $ 13,740      
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 50,823      
Total 54,989      
Accumulated Depreciation (18,611)      
Net $ 36,378      
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 $ 50,823      
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 42,814      
Total 48,325      
Accumulated Depreciation (20,057)      
Net $ 28,268      
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 $ 6,573      
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 52,410      
Total 57,101      
Accumulated Depreciation (24,233)      
Net $ 32,868      
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 $ 7,031      
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 23,847      
Total 26,408      
Accumulated Depreciation (11,923)      
Net $ 14,485      
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 $ 7,359      
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 32,988      
Total 35,368      
Accumulated Depreciation (16,811)      
Net $ 18,557      
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 $ 6,006      
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 41,125      
Total 45,382      
Accumulated Depreciation (12,659)      
Net $ 32,723      
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 $ 4,366      
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 53,660      
Total 59,071      
Accumulated Depreciation (24,818)      
Net $ 34,253      
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 $ 7,702      
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 31,247      
Total 35,247      
Accumulated Depreciation (16,847)      
Net $ 18,400      
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, 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 $ 6,255      
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 14,542      
Total 15,118      
Accumulated Depreciation (8,856)      
Net $ 6,262      
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 $ 9,352      
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 24,598      
Total 26,516      
Accumulated Depreciation (14,939)      
Net $ 11,577      
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 $ 8,752      
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 15,080      
Total 15,619      
Accumulated Depreciation (8,616)      
Net $ 7,003      
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 $ 10,230      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA at 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 87,540      
Total 94,565      
Accumulated Depreciation (10,634)      
Net $ 83,931      
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 | MAA at Daybreak | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 87,540      
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 40,155      
Total 51,199      
Accumulated Depreciation (12,652)      
Net $ 38,547      
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 $ 3,466      
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 37,573      
Total 42,853      
Accumulated Depreciation (17,943)      
Net $ 24,910      
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 $ 6,232      
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 55,573      
Total 66,563      
Accumulated Depreciation (19,993)      
Net $ 46,570      
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 $ 6,877      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA 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 30,195      
Total 35,037      
Accumulated Depreciation (12,997)      
Net $ 22,040      
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 | MAA Greenbrier | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 8,518      
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 77,856      
Total 92,346      
Accumulated Depreciation (30,526)      
Net $ 61,820      
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 $ 45,773      
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 56,473      
Total 69,298      
Accumulated Depreciation (17,922)      
Net $ 51,376      
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 $ 5,395      
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 27,674      
Total 32,525      
Accumulated Depreciation (13,357)      
Net $ 19,168      
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 $ 5,996      
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 24,502      
Total 29,163      
Accumulated Depreciation (11,350)      
Net $ 17,813      
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 $ 5,594      
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 25,924      
Total 27,433      
Accumulated Depreciation (15,303)      
Net $ 12,130      
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 $ 17,735      
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 40,252      
Total 46,985      
Accumulated Depreciation (18,311)      
Net $ 28,674      
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 $ 11,031      
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 48,909      
Total 53,949      
Accumulated Depreciation (15,588)      
Net $ 38,361      
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 $ 12,428      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA 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 34,431      
Total 38,522      
Accumulated Depreciation (16,682)      
Net $ 21,840      
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 Desert Vista | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 4,605      
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 37,233      
Total 43,254      
Accumulated Depreciation (17,361)      
Net $ 25,893      
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 $ 8,229      
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 48,689      
Total 53,619      
Accumulated Depreciation (22,278)      
Net $ 31,341      
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 $ 13,091      
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 53,994      
Total 64,106      
Accumulated Depreciation (15,142)      
Net $ 48,964      
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 $ 17,858      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Carlyle Square        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Alexandria, VA      
Initial Cost Land $ 29,728      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 154,309      
Gross Amount, Land 29,728      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 163,270      
Total 192,998      
Accumulated Depreciation (55,964)      
Net $ 137,034      
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 $ 8,961      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Centreville        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Centreville, VA      
Initial Cost Land $ 7,664      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 70,012      
Gross Amount, Land 7,664      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 80,180      
Total 87,844      
Accumulated Depreciation (26,652)      
Net $ 61,192      
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 $ 10,168      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Fallsgrove        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Rockville, MD      
Initial Cost Land $ 17,524      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 58,896      
Gross Amount, Land 17,524      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 68,766      
Total 86,290      
Accumulated Depreciation (24,028)      
Net $ 62,262      
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 $ 9,870      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA National Landing        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Arlington, VA      
Initial Cost Land $ 30,452      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 125,091      
Gross Amount, Land 30,452      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 146,188      
Total 176,640      
Accumulated Depreciation (52,497)      
Net $ 124,143      
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 $ 21,097      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Tysons Corner        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location McLean, VA      
Initial Cost Land $ 30,776      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 82,021      
Gross Amount, Land 30,776      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 99,588      
Total 130,364      
Accumulated Depreciation (34,036)      
Net $ 96,328      
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 $ 17,567      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Nixie        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Raleigh, NC      
Initial Cost Land $ 15,328      
Gross Amount, Land 15,328      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 134,816      
Total 150,144      
Accumulated Depreciation (5,710)      
Net $ 144,434      
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, 2022      
Wholly Owned Properties - Residential | MAA Nixie | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 134,816      
Retail Properties        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Austin, TX      
Initial Cost Land $ 31,487      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 171,285      
Gross Amount, Land 31,487      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 241,508      
Total 272,995      
Accumulated Depreciation (79,072)      
Net 193,923      
Retail Properties | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 70,223      
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 4,038      
Total 4,157      
Accumulated Depreciation (966)      
Net $ 3,191      
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 $ 1,136      
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 14,604      
Total 15,346      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,726)      
Net $ 10,620      
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 $ 2,680      
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 822      
Total 822      
Accumulated Depreciation (102)      
Net $ 720      
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 $ 259      
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 4,837      
Total 5,223      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,556)      
Net $ 3,667      
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 $ 522      
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 (390)      
Net $ 146      
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 4,253      
Total 4,521      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,962)      
Net $ 2,559      
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 $ 220      
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 4,756      
Total 5,623      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,943)      
Net $ 3,680      
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 Buckhead Retail | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 1,291      
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 1,269      
Total 1,695      
Accumulated Depreciation (386)      
Net $ 1,309      
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 $ 180      
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 44,894      
Total 54,574      
Accumulated Depreciation (14,623)      
Net $ 39,951      
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 $ 22,786      
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 5,266      
Total 6,155      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,846)      
Net $ 4,309      
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 $ 2,926      
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 (737)      
Net $ 1,566      
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 12,061      
Total 15,469      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,113)      
Net $ 11,356      
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 $ 3,615      
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 6,443      
Total 7,143      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,936)      
Net $ 5,207      
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 $ 2,004      
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 501      
Total 553      
Accumulated Depreciation (247)      
Net $ 306      
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 $ 302      
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 1,565      
Total 1,883      
Accumulated Depreciation (530)      
Net $ 1,353      
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 $ 135      
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 1,706      
Total 2,176      
Accumulated Depreciation (545)      
Net $ 1,631      
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 $ 417      
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 1,184      
Total 1,503      
Accumulated Depreciation (397)      
Net $ 1,106      
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 $ 40      
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 2,207      
Total 3,497      
Accumulated Depreciation (633)      
Net $ 2,864      
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 $ 719      
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 2,277      
Total 2,277      
Accumulated Depreciation (584)      
Net $ 1,693      
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 $ 148      
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 4,856      
Total 5,173      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,108)      
Net $ 3,065      
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 $ 304      
Retail Properties | MAA Greene Retail        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Greenville, SC      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures $ 39      
Total 39      
Accumulated Depreciation (2)      
Net $ 37      
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      
Retail Properties | MAA Greene Retail | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 39      
Retail Properties | MAA South Lamar Retail        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost Land 421      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 3,072      
Gross Amount, Land 421      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 3,851      
Total 4,272      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,248)      
Net $ 3,024      
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 $ 779      
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 7,868      
Total 8,647      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,731)      
Net $ 5,916      
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 $ 1,275      
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 6,985      
Total 8,566      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,169)      
Net $ 6,397      
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 $ 1,003      
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 936      
Total 1,044      
Accumulated Depreciation (353)      
Net $ 691      
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 $ 441      
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 10,161      
Total 11,556      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,662)      
Net $ 8,894      
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 $ 5,881      
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 26,229      
Total 26,677      
Accumulated Depreciation (9,050)      
Net $ 17,627      
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 $ 4,843      
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 872      
Total 1,219      
Accumulated Depreciation (346)      
Net $ 873      
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 $ 156      
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 12,364      
Total 13,046      
Accumulated Depreciation (3,889)      
Net $ 9,157      
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 $ 1,719      
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 4,350      
Total 5,415      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,461)      
Net $ 3,954      
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 $ 1,036      
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 5,250      
Total 5,715      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,640)      
Net $ 4,075      
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 $ 367      
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 3,962      
Total 4,112      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,290)      
Net $ 2,822      
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 $ 628      
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 17,936      
Total 19,258      
Accumulated Depreciation (5,660)      
Net $ 13,598      
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 $ 1,931      
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 2,462      
Total 2,462      
Accumulated Depreciation (801)      
Net $ 1,661      
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 $ 182      
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 462      
Total 508      
Accumulated Depreciation (210)      
Net $ 298      
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 $ 276      
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 10,164      
Total 10,417      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,467)      
Net $ 7,950      
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 $ 8,854      
Retail Properties | MAA Carlyle Square Retail        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Alexandria, VA      
Initial Cost Land $ 1,048      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 7,930      
Gross Amount, Land 1,048      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 8,365      
Total 9,413      
Accumulated Depreciation (2,763)      
Net $ 6,650      
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 $ 435      
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 153,550      
Total 175,830      
Accumulated Depreciation (8,285)      
Net $ 167,545      
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 $ 153,550      
Development Properties [Member] | MAA Point Hope        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Charleston, SC      
Initial Cost Land $ 8,911      
Gross Amount, Land 8,911      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 15,346      
Total 24,257      
Net $ 24,257      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2025      
Development Properties [Member] | MAA Point Hope | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 15,346      
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 110,759      
Total 125,338      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,552)      
Net $ 123,786      
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 | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 50,286      
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 77,332      
Total 87,110      
Net $ 87,110      
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 $ 77,332      
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 64,856      
Total 75,791      
Net $ 75,791      
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 $ 64,856      
Development Properties [Member] | MAA One Scottsdale        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Location Phoenix, AZ      
Initial Cost Land $ 23,588      
Gross Amount, Land 23,588      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 6,195      
Total 29,783      
Net $ 29,783      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2025      
Development Properties [Member] | MAA One Scottsdale | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 6,195      
Development Properties [Member] | MAA Rove        
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 41,583      
Total 53,087      
Net $ 53,087      
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2024      
Development Properties [Member] | MAA Rove | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ 41,583      
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 170,861      
Total 194,375      
Accumulated Depreciation (3,594)      
Net $ 190,781      
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 $ 170,861      
Development Properties [Member] | Total Active Development Properties        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost Land 125,089      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 60,473      
Gross Amount, Land 125,089      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 640,482      
Total 765,571      
Accumulated Depreciation (13,431)      
Net 752,140      
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 580,009      
Real Estate [Member] | Total Properties        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost Land 2,120,518      
Initial Cost Buildings and Fixtures 10,593,092      
Gross Amount, Land 2,120,518      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures 15,280,198      
Total 17,400,716      
Accumulated Depreciation (5,912,906)      
Net 11,487,810      
Real Estate [Member] | Total Properties | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures 4,687,106      
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 (26,611)      
Total (34,466)      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,006)      
Net (35,472)      
Corporate Real Estate Owned | Corporate Properties including Fairways and TPC Columbia        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Investment held for sale (7,855)      
Corporate Real Estate Owned | Corporate Properties including Fairways and TPC Columbia | Land        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Investment held for sale (7,855)      
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 (69,558)      
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 82,242      
Gross Amount, Buildings and Fixtures (930)      
Total 81,312      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,111)      
Net 80,201      
Other Real Estate Owned | Total Other | Land        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Investment held for sale (7,855)      
Other Real Estate Owned | Total Other | Buildings and Fixtures        
Real Estate And Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Buildings and Fixtures $ (43,877)