Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017
Net income	$ 34,049	$ 20,525
Other comprehensive income:
Effective portion of gain on derivatives net of reclassification to interest expense	277	1,622
Total comprehensive income	34,326	22,147
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest in the Operating Partnership	(161)	(104)
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest in consolidated subsidiary	0	0
Comprehensive income attributable to common shareholders/unitholders	34,165	22,043
Life Storage LP [Member]
Net income	34,049	20,525
Other comprehensive income:
Effective portion of gain on derivatives net of reclassification to interest expense	277	1,622
Total comprehensive income	34,326	22,147
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest in the Operating Partnership	(161)	(104)
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest in consolidated subsidiary	0	0
Comprehensive income attributable to common shareholders/unitholders	$ 34,165	$ 22,043