Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Net income	$ 100,744	$ 71,051	$ 270,539	$ 176,408
Other comprehensive income:
Effective portion of gain on derivatives net of reclassification to interest expense	229	229	687	687
Total comprehensive income	100,973	71,280	271,226	177,095
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership	(2,242)	(778)	(6,203)	(1,239)
Comprehensive income attributable to common shareholders/unitholders	98,731	70,502	265,023	175,856
Life Storage LP [Member]
Net income	100,744	71,051	270,539	176,408
Other comprehensive income:
Effective portion of gain on derivatives net of reclassification to interest expense	229	229	687	687
Total comprehensive income	100,973	71,280	271,226	177,095
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership	(2,242)	(778)	(6,203)	(1,239)
Comprehensive income attributable to common shareholders/unitholders	$ 98,731	$ 70,502	$ 265,023	$ 175,856