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MAA Equity - Summary of Changes in Total Equity and its Components (Parenthetical) (Details) - Mid America Apartment Communities Inc. Shareholders Equity [Member] - $ / shares | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2024 | Jun. 30, 2023 | Jun. 30, 2024 | Jun. 30, 2023
Equity [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Dividends on common stock, per share | $ 1.47 | $ 1.4 | $ 2.94 | $ 2.8
Distributions on noncontrolling interests per units | $ 1.47 | $ 1.4 | $ 2.94 | $ 2.8

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