Essex Property Trust to Present at 2013 Citigroup Global Property CEO Conference

PALO ALTO, CA--(Marketwire - Mar 1, 2013) - Essex Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ESS) announced today that its President and Chief Executive Officer, Michael J. Schall, will participate in a roundtable presentation at the 2013 Citigroup Global Property CEO Conference in Hollywood, Florida on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at 8:10 a.m. Eastern Time.

To listen to Essex's roundtable presentation, dial (646) 490-2858 and enter the passcode "3360505490." There will be no replay available. A copy of the presentation can be obtained through the Investors section of the Company's website.

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 165 multifamily properties with an additional 9 properties in various stages of development. Additional information about Essex can be found on the Company's web site at www.essexpropertytrust.com.