On April 29, 2009, Equity Residential issued a press release announcing its results of operations and financial condition as of March 31, 2009 and for the 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 April 29, 2009, announcing the results of
             operations and financial condition of Equity Residential as of March
             31, 2009 and for the quarter then ended.