Investment in Storage Facilities and Intangible Assets - Summary of Activity in Storage Facilities (Detail) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($)
Cost:
Beginning balance	$ 7,090,457
Acquisition of wholly owned storage facilities	822,980
Consolidated joint venture self-storage facility acquisition	28,813
Improvements and equipment additions	48,281
Net increase in construction in progress	19,457
Dispositions	(8,145)
Ending balance	8,001,843
Accumulated Depreciation:
Beginning balance	1,007,650
Additions during the period	127,134
Dispositions	(6,701)
Ending balance	$ 1,128,083

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