Last Updated: 2026

Independence Realty Trust

Rank#3566

Market Cap3.96B

CountryUnited States

Summary

Independence Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: IRT) is a real estate investment trust that owns and operates multifamily apartment properties across non-gateway U.S. markets, including Atlanta, Louisville, Memphis, and Raleigh. IRT's investment strategy is focused on gaining scale within key amenity rich submarkets that offer good school districts, high-quality retail and major employment centers. IRT aims to provide stockholders attractive risk-adjusted returns through diligent portfolio management, strong operational performance, and a consistent return on capital through distributions and capital appreciation.

History

Independence Realty Trust was established in 2009. The company went public in 2013. IRT has since grown to be one of the largest private landlords in the US, owning over 24,000 apartment units across 20 states.

Mission

We are relentless in our pursuit of excellence, provide our residents with an exceptional living experience, and deliver superior customer service – all in an effort to make our residents feel “at home.”

Vision

To be the most admired, trusted and respected provider of apartment communities, by offering an unparalleled living experience for our residents and a world class environment for our employees.

References

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_public_REITs_in_the_United_States

https://in.investing.com/equities/independence-realty-trust-inc

https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/IRT/profile?p=IRT

https://www.comparably.com/companies/independence-realty-trust/mission

https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/independence-realty-trust-inc

https://sec.report/CIK/0001466085

https://companiesmarketcap.com/

https://www.irtliving.com

Leadership team

Mr. Scott F. Schaeffer (Chairman & CEO)

Mr. Farrell M. Ender (Pres)

Mr. James J. Sebra (CFO & Treasurer)

Products / Services

Real Estate, Real Estate Investment

Number of Employees

500 - 1000

Address

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Established

2009-01-01

Company Registration

SEC CIK number: 0001466085

Net Income

S_100M_500M

Revenue

500M - 1B

Traded as

IRT

Website

https://www.irtliving.com

Social Media

Last Updated: 2026

Independence Realty Trust

Rank#3566

Market Cap3.96B

CountryUnited States

Summary

History

Mission

Vision

To be the most admired, trusted and respected provider of apartment communities, by offering an unparalleled living experience for our residents and a world class environment for our employees.

References

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_public_REITs_in_the_United_States

https://in.investing.com/equities/independence-realty-trust-inc

https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/IRT/profile?p=IRT

https://www.comparably.com/companies/independence-realty-trust/mission

https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/independence-realty-trust-inc

https://sec.report/CIK/0001466085

https://companiesmarketcap.com/

https://www.irtliving.com

Leadership team

Mr. Scott F. Schaeffer (Chairman & CEO)

Mr. Farrell M. Ender (Pres)