Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Net income	$ 83,266	$ 75,418
Other comprehensive income:
Effective portion of gain on derivatives net of reclassification to interest expense	229	229
Total comprehensive income	83,495	75,647
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership	1,667	(1,846)
Comprehensive income attributable to common shareholders/unitholders	81,828	73,801
Life Storage LP [Member]
Net income	83,266	75,418
Other comprehensive income:
Effective portion of gain on derivatives net of reclassification to interest expense	229	229
Total comprehensive income	83,495	75,647
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership	(1,667)	(1,846)
Comprehensive income attributable to common shareholders/unitholders	$ 81,828	$ 73,801