SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Reclassifications (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Sep. 30, 2016
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]    
Cash paid upon vesting of restricted shares $ (2,034) $ (1,631)
Accounting Standards Update 2016-09 | Reclassifications    
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]    
Cash paid upon vesting of restricted shares   1,600
CubeSmart, L.P. and Subsidiaries    
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]    
Cash paid upon vesting of restricted shares $ (2,034) $ (1,631)