Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
Net income	$ 94,377	$ 57,765	$ 169,795	$ 105,357
Other comprehensive income:
Effective portion of gain on derivatives net of reclassification to interest expense	229	229	458	458
Total comprehensive income	94,606	57,994	170,253	105,815
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership	(2,113)	(249)	(3,956)	(459)
Comprehensive income attributable to common shareholders/unitholders	92,493	57,745	166,297	105,356
Life Storage LP [Member]
Net income	94,377	57,765	169,795	105,357
Other comprehensive income:
Effective portion of gain on derivatives net of reclassification to interest expense	229	229	458	458
Total comprehensive income	94,606	57,994	170,253	105,815
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership	(2,113)	(249)	(3,956)	(459)
Comprehensive income attributable to common shareholders/unitholders	$ 92,493	$ 57,745	$ 166,297	$ 105,356