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AvalonBay Communities

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AvalonBay Communities reviews

3.6

57% would recommend to a friend

(1,144 total reviews)
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Benjamin W. Schall

70% approve of CEO

60% positive business outlook

AvalonBay Communities has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 1,144 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The AvalonBay Communities employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Real Estate industry (3.6 stars).

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1K reviews
4.0
Aug 10, 2015

Great Company

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits are amazing and the company culture is very appealing.

Cons

No cons experienced during temporary employment.

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AvalonBay Communities Response
10y
Thank you for the review. I am happy your experience was a positive one.
4.0
Aug 6, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Work/life balance is too good to be true, but it is! There are a lot of great people and I have noted many new hires in seniors positions coming from outside the company many who come from much larger organizations and roles - this tells me AvalonBay is trying to bring in the right talent to get them to the next level. Nice offices and great discounts on rentals if you choose to live in one of our communities.

Cons

I agree with another comment, a lot of sub-par managers, directors, and executives, HOWEVER note my comment above at trying to higher more qualified and experiences leaders. I will say AvalonBay should not focus so much on "how long you have been with the company" and stronger managers, directors, and executives should "thin the herd" as there is a sense of accepting status-quo and mediocrity which allows people to "hide out" and not be performance managed.

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AvalonBay Communities Response
10y
Thank for you for your review. I am happy to hear that you are experiencing great work/life balance. I agree, AvalonBay strives to hire the most qualified and experienced leaders. If you are encountering challenges with specific areas or teams, please reach out to your to your Regional HR Leader.
5.0
Aug 5, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Very comfortable work environment. Positive and supportive directors and upper management. I have rarely considered leaving in my six years of employment.

Cons

High expectations. Full work load. This company is certainly for the quick learners and those who can adapt to a consistently changing company.

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AvalonBay Communities Response
10y
Thank you for your review and your tenure. I am happy to hear your experience with management has been positive. I must agree AvalonBay does have very high expectations!
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