PALO ALTO, CA--(Marketwire - Sep 28, 2012) - Essex Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE: [ ESS ]) announced today that Michael J. Schall -- President and CEO will be participating in a panel at the 2012 ISI Annual Real Estate Conference on Tuesday, October 2, 2012, from 11:25 a.m. to 12:05 p.m. ET.

The presentation will be webcast and can be accessed on the Company's website by selecting "Events Calendar" at [ www.essexpropertytrust.com ]. An archive of the web cast will be available for one month following the event. A copy of any materials provided by the Company at the conference will also be made available on the Company's website by selecting "Presentations."

For additional information, please contact the Company's Investor Relations department at (650) 849-1600.

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 161 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 ]. If you would like to receive future press releases via e-mail-please send a request to [ investors@essexpropertytrust.com ].