| Document and Entity Information | Mar. 13, 2020 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001289490 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Mar. 13, 2020 |
| Entity Registrant Name | EXTRA SPACE STORAGE INC. |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | MD |
| Entity File Number | 001-32269 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 20-1076777 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 2795 East Cottonwood Parkway |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 300 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Salt Lake City |
| Entity Address, State or Province | UT |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 84121 |
| City Area Code | (801) |
| Local Phone Number | 365-4600 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Common Stock, $0.01 par value |
| Trading Symbol | EXR |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
