Essex Property Trust, Inc. is a publicly traded REIT that acquires, develops, redevelops and manages apartment communities on the West Coast, with nearly 250 communities and over 63,000 apartment homes.
Essex Property Trust, Inc. is a publicly traded real estate investment trust that invests in multifamily residential property on the West Coast of the United States. Founded in 1971 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company is a constituent of the S&P 500 and describes itself as a Dividend Aristocrat. Its activities span the acquisition, development, redevelopment and management of apartment communities across Southern California, the San Francisco Bay Area and the Seattle metropolitan area.
The portfolio comprises nearly 250 apartment communities and more than 63,000 apartment homes, operated in supply-constrained West Coast markets and serving residents ranging from young professionals to families. Essex runs these assets through a fully integrated investment and management platform that combines strategic acquisitions with property improvements and resident services. The company states a commitment to sustainability and ESG principles, and to value creation through acquisitions and upgrades to existing properties.
Essex is led by President and Chief Executive Officer Angela Kleiman, who has experience in real estate investment and corporate leadership. The company's operations fall within the multifamily residential, rental housing, REIT and property management sectors.
