Essex Property Trust, Inc. is projected to rise to $375.95 by 2027, a +33% move from its current price of $281.86. ESS is currently trading below its 50-day average (a bearish sign). Technical indicators currently lean sell.
A data-driven summary — not financial advice. See the full breakdown below.
Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 7/31/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1 | $278.40 | $281.94 | $285.53 | +0.03% |
| Aug 2 | $277.02 | $282.02 | $287.11 | +0.06% |
| Aug 3 | $275.99 | $282.10 | $288.35 | +0.09% |
| Aug 4 | $275.14 | $282.18 | $289.41 | +0.11% |
| Aug 5 | $274.39 | $282.26 | $290.36 | +0.14% |
| Aug 6 | $273.73 | $282.34 | $291.22 | +0.17% |
| Aug 7 | $273.13 | $282.42 | $292.03 | +0.20% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $273.13 | $282.42 | $292.03 | +0.20% |
| Week 2 | $269.91 | $282.99 | $296.69 | +0.40% |
| Week 3 | $267.59 | $283.55 | $300.46 | +0.60% |
| Week 4 | $265.73 | $284.12 | $303.77 | +0.80% |
| Week 5 | $264.17 | $284.68 | $306.79 | +1.00% |
| Week 6 | $262.81 | $285.25 | $309.61 | +1.20% |
| Week 7 | $261.61 | $285.82 | $312.27 | +1.41% |
Short-term targets derived from the forecast trend and recent volatility. Highly uncertain — not financial advice.
Essex Property Trust, Inc., an S&P 500 company, is a fully integrated real estate investment trust. The firm acquires, develops, redevelops, and manages multifamily residential properties in selected West Coast markets.
Essex currently has ownership interests in 259 apartment communities comprising over 63,000 apartment homes with an additional property in active development. Essex Property Trust, Inc. was incorporated in 1971 in Maryland and is based in San Mateo, United States.
Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) operates as a real estate investment trust listed among the S&P 500 constituents. It holds ownership interests in 259 apartment communities totaling more than 63,000 apartment homes, with additional development activity in its portfolio.
The company’s current price is $290.68 and its market cap stands at $20.04B, with a rank of 550.
The forecasted price path shows a neutral stance for 2026 with an average price of $290.68, moving into a bullish trajectory in subsequent years. The year-by-year outlook indicates continued price appreciation, with stronger averages emerging through 2030 and well beyond, culminating in much higher implied values by 2050.
A major floor 15.0% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
Price is testing support right now (2.9% away) — a key level to hold.
The nearest ceiling, 5.8% above — a clean break opens room to run.
A major ceiling 9.7% above — clearing it would confirm fresh momentum.
Key ESS support and resistance from recent price action — levels where the trend has historically paused or reversed. Percentages are the distance from the current price.
A snapshot of ESS market posture derived from its technical indicators and recent volatility. Higher trend and alignment lean bullish; higher risk means larger swings.
Technical Analysis
Indicators computed on daily closing prices.
| Period | SMA | Action | EMA | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA 5 | $291.46 | Sell | $290.25 | Sell |
| MA 10 | $292.44 | Sell | $291.84 | Sell |
| MA 20 | $294.05 | Sell | $291.73 | Sell |
| MA 50 | $286.23 | Sell | $285.43 | Sell |
| MA 100 | $270.33 | Buy | $276.74 | Buy |
| MA 200 | $263.49 | Buy | $270.93 | Buy |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 39.87 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 0.00 | Buy |
| CCI (20) | -305.98 | Sell |
| Williams %R (14) | -100.00 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | -1.45 | Sell |
| ROC (12) | -5.46 | Sell |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | -0.32 | Buy |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 0.00 | Buy |
| TRIX (15) | 0.14 | Buy |
| Awesome (5,34) | 1.57 | Buy |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 33.18 | Neutral |
| Momentum (10) | -15.56 | Sell |
| Aroon Osc (25) | 24.00 | Buy |
| Hull MA (9) | 291.22 | Sell |
| ADX (14) | 17.82 | Neutral |
| ATR (14) | 3.32 | Info |
The 30-day technical picture remains bullish overall, with sentiment labeled as BULLISH. RSI14 is 50, suggesting neutral momentum near the midpoint.
The SMA50 is $284.49 and the SMA200 is $262.85, placing the current price near or above the shorter moving average but below the longer trend line. Support is listed at $273.71 and resistance at $298.33, framing a constructive near-term range.
The 30-day price range runs from $272.95 to $309.56, and the annualized volatility stands at 20%.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $239.61 | $281.86 | $386.50 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $308.25 | $375.95 | $479.12 | +33% | Bullish | |
| $379.59 | $471.77 | $617.77 | +67% | Bullish | |
| $412.67 | $520.86 | $696.72 | +85% | Bullish | |
| $440.48 | $563.52 | $767.46 | +100% | Bullish | |
| $495.13 | $641.20 | $887.15 | +127% | Bullish | |
| $508.29 | $665.71 | $934.23 | +136% | Bullish | |
| $556.24 | $736.21 | $1,046.61 | +161% | Bullish | |
| $676.06 | $903.73 | $1,300.17 | +221% | Bullish | |
| $761.15 | $1,027.12 | $1,494.21 | +264% | Bullish | |
| $992.57 | $1,397.11 | $2,130.18 | +396% | Bullish | |
| $2,077.40 | $3,136.28 | $5,126.48 | +10.1x | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $239.61 | $281.86 | $328.42 | +0.00% |
| August 2026 | $248.60 | $289.87 | $344.46 | +2.84% |
| September 2026 | $246.68 | $289.28 | $346.98 | -0.20% |
| October 2026 | $247.45 | $291.52 | $352.27 | +0.78% |
| November 2026 | $258.16 | $305.28 | $371.12 | +4.72% |
| December 2026 | $266.48 | $316.20 | $386.50 | +3.58% |
Click any year to see its month-by-month ESS forecast. Min / Avg / Max are a bear / base / bull scenario; ROI is the projected move from the current price. Change is the month-over-month move in the average. Estimates, not guarantees.
Essex Property Trust, Inc.'s 2026 outlook centres on $281.86, within a $239.61 to $386.50 range. That marks a 0% change versus current levels. Price action looks broadly range-bound.
By 2027, ESS could reach as high as $479.12, with a base case around $375.95 and support toward $308.25 — roughly +33% from $281.86. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect ESS to range from $379.59 to $617.77 through 2028. The $471.77 average target implies a +67% move from current prices. That is up +25% on the projected 2027 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The ESS price prediction for 2029 points to an average of $520.86 (low $412.67, high $696.72) — a potential gain of +85% on today's $281.86. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2030, ESS is projected to trade between $440.48 and $767.46, averaging $563.52 — a potential gain of +100% from today's $281.86. That is up +8% on the projected 2029 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Essex Property Trust, Inc.'s 2031 outlook centres on $641.20, within a $495.13 to $887.15 range. That is up +14% on the projected 2030 average. That marks a +127% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2032, ESS could reach as high as $934.23, with a base case around $665.71 and support toward $508.29 — roughly +136% from $281.86. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect ESS to range from $556.24 to $1,046.61 through 2033. The $736.21 average target implies a +161% move from current prices. That is up +11% on the projected 2032 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
The ESS price prediction for 2034 points to an average of $903.73 (low $676.06, high $1,300.17) — a potential gain of +221% on today's $281.86. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2035, ESS is projected to trade between $761.15 and $1,494.21, averaging $1,027.12 — a potential gain of +264% from today's $281.86. That is up +14% on the projected 2034 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Essex Property Trust, Inc.'s 2040 outlook centres on $1,397.11, within a $992.57 to $2,130.18 range. That is up +36% on the projected 2035 average. That marks a +396% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2050, ESS could reach as high as $5,126.48, with a base case around $3,136.28 and support toward $2,077.40 — roughly +10.1x from $281.86. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Investing $1,000 in ESS today (≈ 3.547861 ESS) could be worth
$11,127.1
+$10,127.1 (+1013%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected ESS price of $3,136.28 in 2050.
Based on the base (average) forecast scenario. FX rates are indicative. Estimates only — not financial advice.
See what a past investment in ESSwould be worth at today's price.
$1,000 invested in ESS on Jul 30, 2025 (≈ 3.72495 ESS) would be worth
$1,049.91
+$49.91 (+5.0%) today · 1.05× · US Dollar
Based on a ESS entry price of $268.46 vs. today's $281.86.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $293.2 | $961.32 | -3.9% |
| 1 month ago | $291.59 | $966.63 | -3.3% |
| 3 months ago | $263.35 | $1,070.29 | +7.0% |
| 6 months ago | $251.87 | $1,119.07 | +11.9% |
| 1 year ago | $268.46 | $1,049.91 | +5.0% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $328.3 | $858.54 | -14.1% |
Past performance from historical market data — it does not predict future results. FX rates are indicative. Not financial advice.
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Our base-case forecast reaches $560.00 around 2030.
Implied market cap at $560.00: $35.99B
Looking across the multi-year forecast, Essex shows a strong upward trajectory in average price and substantial ROI growth. The 2027 average price is $386.70 with a 33% ROI, followed by $485.44 (67% ROI) in 2028 and $534.05 (83.7% ROI) in 2029. By 2030 the average is $577.26 with a 98.6% ROI, and the sentiment remains BULLISH.
The forecast extends into 2040 with an average price of $1,422.35 and a 389.3% ROI, and into 2050 with an average price of $3,175.32 and a 992.4% ROI. The 2031–2035 horizons continue the bullish trend, with the 2050 maximum projected at $5,190.53 and the 2050 minimum at $2,103.14.
These are estimates expressed as possible outcomes and are not guaranteed. The outlook reflects a continued appreciation in value over the long run, but actual results may vary due to market conditions and other factors.
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2030 avg $577.26; min $451.18; max $786.29; ROI 98.6%; sentiment BULLISH.
Forecasts show a path from Neutral in 2026 to Bullish from 2027 onward, with 2030–2050 averages rising to $577.26, $1,422.35, and $3,175.32 respectively, and ROIs of 98.6%, 389.3%, and 992.4% in those years.
Yes, the 2050 maximum is $5,190.53, indicating the potential to exceed $5,000 in the long term within the forecast horizon.
Current price is $290.68 and market cap is $20.04B; rank 550.
The 30-day picture is bullish, with RSI14 at 50, SMA50 at $284.49, SMA200 at $262.85, support at $273.71, and resistance at $298.33. The 30-day range is $272.95 to $309.56, with annualized volatility of 20%.
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