CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS

We hereby consent to the incorporation of our reports on page F-3 and S-1 of 
this Form 10-K by reference in the prospectus constituting part of the 
Registration Statements on Form S-3 (No. 333-12213) of ERP Operating Limited 
Partnership.


                                            /s/ Grant Thornton LLP
                                                GRANT THORNTON LLP

Chicago, Illinois
March 19, 1996