PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Independence Realty Trust, Inc. (“IRT”) (NYSE: IRT) today announced that IRT’s board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.18 per share of IRT common stock, payable on April 20, 2018 to stockholders of record April 4, 2018.

This inaugural quarterly distribution completes IRT’s previously announced transition to a quarterly distribution of cash dividends.

About Independence Realty Trust, Inc.

Independence Realty Trust (NYSE: IRT) is a real estate investment trust that owns and operates 55 multifamily apartment properties, totaling 15,045 units, 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 of capital through distributions and capital appreciation.

Forward-Looking Statements

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