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Partners' Capital of MAA LP (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
Schedule of Capital Structure [Line Items] |  |
Operating partnership units outstanding | 79,571,567 | 79,458,827
General partners' capital account, units outstanding | 75,408,571 | 75,267,675
Limited Liability Company (LLC) or Limited Partnership (LP), Managing Member or General Partner, Ownership Interest | 94.80% | 94.70%
Limited partners' capital account, units outstanding | 4,162,996 | 4,191,152
Noncontrolling Interest |  |
Schedule of Capital Structure [Line Items] |  |
Common Shares Issuable Upon Conversion Of Convertible Stock | 4,162,996 | 4,191,152
Redeemable Capital Shares Par Or Stated Value Per Share | $ 90.81 | $ 74.68
Limited Partners' Capital Account | $ 378,041,667 | $ 312,995,231

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