Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On November 3, 2009, Essex Property Trust, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing the Company's earnings for the quarter ended September 30, 2009. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.

The information in this report (including Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2) is being furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 and shall not be deemed to be "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(a) - (b) Not applicable.

(c) Exhibits.

The exhibits listed below are being furnished with this Form 8-K.

99.1 Press Release issued by Essex Property Trust, Inc. dated November 3, 2009

99.2 Supplemental Information