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

Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Cover
- DOCUMENT AND ENTITY INFORMATION
Financial Statements
Notes to Financial Statements
Accounting Policies
- SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)
Notes Tables
Notes Details

SELF STORAGE PROPERTY ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS - Narrative (Details)

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SELF STORAGE PROPERTY ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019 USD ($) property
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition-related costs capitalized	$ 1.3
Recognized fair value allocated to real estate	190.0
Customer In-Place Leases
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Recognized fair value allocated to in-place leases	$ 4.6
Affiliated Entity \| Participating Regional Operator (PRO)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of properties acquired \| property	13
Estimated fair value of acquired self storage properties	$ 85.5
Corporate Joint Venture \| 2016 Joint Venture
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of properties acquired \| property	1
Estimated fair value of acquired self storage properties	$ 4.1
2019 Acquisitions
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of properties acquired \| property	32
Estimated fair value of acquired self storage properties	$ 194.6

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