Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016
Net income	$ 19,432	$ 43,504	$ 39,957	$ 71,735
Other comprehensive income:
Effective portion of gain (loss) on derivatives net of reclassification to interest expense	237	(4,352)	1,859	(16,448)
Total comprehensive income	19,669	39,152	41,816	55,287
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest in the Operating Partnership	(78)	(187)	(180)	(261)
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest in consolidated subsidiary		160		399
Comprehensive income attributable to common shareholders/unitholders	19,591	39,125	41,636	55,425
Life Storage LP [Member]
Net income	19,432	43,504	39,957	71,735
Other comprehensive income:
Effective portion of gain (loss) on derivatives net of reclassification to interest expense	237	(4,352)	1,859	(16,448)
Total comprehensive income	19,669	39,152	41,816	55,287
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest in the Operating Partnership	(78)	(187)	(180)	(261)
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest in consolidated subsidiary		160		399
Comprehensive income attributable to common shareholders/unitholders	$ 19,591	$ 39,125	$ 41,636	$ 55,425