On February 4, 2009, Equity Residential issued a press release announcing its results of operations and financial condition as of December 31, 2008 and for the year and quarter then ended. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit
99.1. The information contained in this report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" with the Securities and Exchange Commission nor incorporated by reference in any registration statement filed by Equity Residential under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Item 9.01.   Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 Exhibit
 Number                                     Exhibit
  99.1         Press Release dated February 4, 2009, announcing the results of
               operations and financial
               condition of Equity Residential as of December 31, 2008 and for
               the year and quarter then
               ended.