Independence Realty Trust ("IRT") (NYSE MKT: IRT) is a publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT) which owns and man ... ages communities containing more than 17,000 apartment homes in the Southeast and Midwest regions of the United States. It is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, and Chicago, IL, with over 450 employees nationally. We strive to provide our residents with the best place to live and our employees the best place to work, which is inherent in our company’s beliefs. read more