Essex Announces Release and Conference Call Dates for Its 2013 Fourth Quarter Earnings Results

PALO ALTO, CA--(Marketwired - Jan 6, 2014) -  Essex Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ESS) announced today that it plans to release its fourth quarter 2013 earnings results after the market closes on Thursday, January 30, 2014. A conference call with senior management is scheduled for Friday, January 31, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time or 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

The fourth quarter conference call is open to everyone, and can be accessed by:

Internet: Go to www.essexpropertytrust.com; click on Investors and the fourth quarter earnings webcast.

Phone: Dial (877) 407-0784. No passcode is necessary.

Replay: A rebroadcast of the live call will be available online for 90 days and digitally for
7 days. To access the replay online, go to www.essexpropertytrust.com and select Investors and the fourth quarter earnings webcast. To access the replay digitally, dial (877) 870-5176 using the Replay Pin Number - 13574127.

About Essex Property Trust, Inc.
Essex Property Trust, Inc., an S&P 400 company, is a fully integrated real estate investment trust (REIT) that acquires, develops, redevelops, and manages apartment communities located in highly desirable, supply-constrained markets. Essex currently has ownership interests in 163 multifamily properties with an additional 11 properties in various stages of development. Additional information about Essex can be found on the Company's web site at www.essexpropertytrust.com.