Essex Property Trust to Present at 2012 Citigroup Global Property CEO Conference

PALO ALTO, CA--(Marketwire - Mar 8, 2012) - 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 2012 Citigroup Global Property CEO Conference in Palm Beach, Florida on Monday, March 12, 2012 at 8:50 a.m. Eastern Time.

To listen to Essex's roundtable presentation, dial (877) 211-0500 and enter the passcode "4275551." There will be no replay available. A copy of the presentation can also be obtained through Essex's Investor Relations department at (650) 494-3700.

Essex Property Trust, Inc., located in Palo Alto, California and traded on the New York Stock Exchange (ESS), is a fully integrated real estate investment trust (REIT) that acquires, develops, redevelops, and manages multifamily residential properties in selected West Coast markets. Essex currently has ownership interests in 160 apartment communities with an additional 5 properties in various stages of active development. Additional information about Essex can be found on the Company's web site at www.essexpropertytrust.com.