Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020
Net income	$ 47,592	$ 36,625
Other comprehensive income:
Effective portion of gain on derivatives net of reclassification to interest expense	229	229
Total comprehensive income	47,821	36,854
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest in the Operating Partnership	(210)	(193)
Comprehensive income attributable to common shareholders/unitholders	47,611	36,661
Life Storage LP [Member]
Net income	47,592	36,625
Other comprehensive income:
Effective portion of gain on derivatives net of reclassification to interest expense	229	229
Total comprehensive income	47,821	36,854
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest in the Operating Partnership	(210)	(193)
Comprehensive income attributable to common shareholders/unitholders	$ 47,611	$ 36,661