Independence Realty Trust to Present at NAREIT's REITWeek 2015

Independence Realty Trust, Inc. (“IRT”) (NYSE MKT: IRT) today announced that it will present at REITWeek 2015, the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT) Investor Forum, on June 9, 2015, at 2:15 PM (ET), at the New York Hilton Midtown. The presentation will be audio-webcast and may be accessed through the company’s website at www.irtreit.com in the Investor Relations section under Presentations. For those who are not able to listen to the live broadcast, a replay link will be available on the company’s website following the presentation.

About Independence Realty Trust, Inc.

Independence Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE MKT: IRT) is a real estate investment trust that seeks to own well-located apartment properties in geographic submarkets that it believes support strong occupancy and the potential for growth in rental rates. IRT seeks to provide stockholders with attractive risk-adjusted returns, with an emphasis on distributions and capital appreciation. IRT is externally advised by a wholly-owned subsidiary of RAIT Financial Trust (NYSE: RAS).

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Independence Realty Trust ContactAndres Viroslav, [e-mail]