National Storage Affiliates Trust Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

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Accounting Policies
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SELF STORAGE PROPERTY ACQUISITIONS - Pro Forma Information (Details)

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SELF STORAGE PROPERTY ACQUISITIONS - Pro Forma Information (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information [Line Items]
Pro forma revenue	$ 31,198	$ 16,964
Pro forma net income (loss)	(992)	(4,205)
Earnings (loss) per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.00	$ 0.00
Pro forma net income (loss)	599	182
April - May 2015 Acquisitions [Member]
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information [Line Items]
Pro forma revenue	2,821	2,586
Pro forma net income (loss)	888	(563)
January 2015 Acquisitions [Member]
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information [Line Items]
Pro forma revenue	86	1,217
Pro forma net income (loss)	891	(839)
Consolidated Entities Excluding Acquirees [Member]
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information [Line Items]
Pro forma revenue	28,291	13,161
Pro forma net income (loss)	$ (2,771)	$ (2,803)
Earnings (loss) per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.00	$ 0.00
Credit Facility [Member] \| Line of Credit [Member] \| Revolving line of credit [Member]
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information [Line Items]
Effective interest rate	2.78%

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