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

PALO ALTO, CA--(Marketwired - Apr 3, 2013) - Essex Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ESS) announced today that it plans to release its first quarter 2013 earnings results after the market closes on Wednesday, May 1, 2013. A conference call with senior management is scheduled for Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time or 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

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

Internet: Go to www.essexpropertytrust.com; click on Investors and the first 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 first quarter earnings webcast. To access the replay digitally, dial (877) 870-5176 using the Replay Pin Number - 411470.

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.