Equity Residential (NYSE: EQR) today announced that the company will release its fourth quarter 2010 operating results on Wednesday, February 2, 2011 after the close of market and host a conference call to discuss those results and outlook for 2011 on Thursday, February 3, 2011 at 10 am Central. The conference call will be available via web cast on the Investor Information page of www.equityapartments.com.

Equity Residential is an S&P 500 company focused on the acquisition, development and management of high quality apartment properties in top U.S. growth markets. Equity Residential owns or has investments in 470 properties located in 17 states and the District of Columbia, consisting of 132,699 apartment units. For more information on Equity Residential, please visit our website at www.equityapartments.com.

Equity Residential
Marty McKenna (312) 928-1901