IRT

Independence Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:IRT) is a real estate investment trust founded in 2009 and publicly traded since 2013. The company specializes in owning and operating multifamily apartment properties across non-gateway U.S. markets, with a strategic focus on the Sunbelt and Midwest regions. IRT has evolved from a smaller regional player to an investment-grade REIT with approximately $6 billion in total assets, achieving BBB ratings from both S&P Global and Fitch Ratings in 2024. The company operates a portfolio of over 60,000 apartment units across key markets including Atlanta, Charlotte, Tampa, Indianapolis, Louisville, Memphis, and Raleigh-Durham.