Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018
Net income	$ 40,964	$ 39,457	$ 75,600	$ 73,507
Other comprehensive income:
Effective portion of gain on derivatives net of reclassification to interest expense	229	106	458	383
Total comprehensive income	41,193	39,563	76,058	73,890
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest in the Operating Partnership	(223)	(183)	(407)	(346)
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest in consolidated subsidiary	0	0	0	0
Comprehensive income attributable to common shareholders/unitholders	40,970	39,380	75,651	73,544
Life Storage LP [Member]
Net income	40,964	39,457	75,600	73,507
Other comprehensive income:
Effective portion of gain on derivatives net of reclassification to interest expense	229	106	458	383
Total comprehensive income	41,193	39,563	76,058	73,890
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest in the Operating Partnership	(223)	(183)	(407)	(346)
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest in consolidated subsidiary	0	0	0	0
Comprehensive income attributable to common shareholders/unitholders	$ 40,970	$ 39,380	$ 75,651	$ 73,544