Is AvalonBay Communities a good company to work for?

AvalonBay Communities has an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5, based on over 1,213 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 57% of employees would recommend working at AvalonBay Communities to a friend and 60% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about AvalonBay Communities have been left by employees working as Director , Concierge and Community Manager .

Does AvalonBay Communities pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, AvalonBay Communities employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at AvalonBay Communities. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at AvalonBay Communities?

57% of AvalonBay Communities employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated AvalonBay Communities 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at AvalonBay Communities?

Community Consultant (160) , Leasing Consultant (60) , Maintenance Technician (45) , Sales and Service Supervisor (45) , Community Manager (34) , Manager (23) , Maintenance Manager (21) , Maintenance Supervisor (19) , Concierge (18) , Director (14) , Senior Community Manager (11) , Sales & Service Supervisor (10) , Community Concierge (9) , Customer Service Representative (9) , Administrative Assistant (8)

What are the pros of working at AvalonBay Communities according to real employee reviews?

"The company has a great culture and shows appreciation for its people and their effort." ((in 93 reviews)); "Often times the work was pretty enjoyable and most of the people I worked with were great." ((in 85 reviews)); "Great work life balance!" ((in 59 reviews)); "Growth Opportunities; Employee Appreciation; Forward Thinking company that creates an environment of success." ((in 33 reviews)); "motivational, great training, lots of company events" ((in 31 reviews))

What are the cons of working at AvalonBay Communities according to real employee reviews?

"The pay was low to start with and then the bonus structure made it even worse." ((in 61 reviews)); "Many managers don't have customer service skills and lack communication skills with employees as well." ((in 27 reviews)); "Prior to Avalon, I had a clear idea of my "road map to success" and upper management was amazing." ((in 25 reviews)); "These people get big bonuses and you better not be in the way of them getting it." ((in 16 reviews)); "Commission bonus structure is not easy to understand, you will never know what your paycheck will look like." ((in 14 reviews))

What are the top reviewed AvalonBay Communities locations?

Arlington , New York , Los Angeles , Virginia Beach , Washington , Boston , San Jose , San Francisco , Irvine , Seattle , San Diego , Brooklyn , Fairfax , Bellevue , Baltimore , Jersey City , Redmond , Princeton , Mountain View , Roseland , Alexandria , Melville , Long Island City , White Plains , Yonkers , Orange , Seal Beach , Woodland Hills , Dublin , San Bruno

AvalonBay Communities reviews

3.6

57% would recommend to a friend

(1,144 total reviews)

Benjamin W. Schall

70% approve of CEO

60% positive business outlook

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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).

Reviews by job title

1K reviews

3.0

Jul 14, 2015

Corporate mentality with growth opportunities

Community consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of structure. Clear and concise communication. Strong growth potential.

Cons

Trying to get renters to close contracts on insanely overpriced apartments was a challenge. Lots of meetings. Such a large company means focusing on liability concerns. There were so many things we were trained to say and many more that we were trained were forbidden. I felt like a puppet.

AvalonBay Communities Response

10y

Thank you for the review. We really appreciate your positive feedback on strong communication, as that has been an area of focus. Wishing you all the best.

1.0

Jul 8, 2015

Fake company, fake people!

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Not much. You get apaycheck, but you can get one elsewhere too!

Cons

I work in the LA area and OMG has this company changed! A couple of years ago Avalon took over part of a company, Archstone, that did so bad it went out of business! Well, someone didn't tell the former Archstone employees this. They feel they took over Avalon and they just came in with all sorts of ideas about how to change the company. And the executives are actually allowing it. It's like they feel bad for this company, and it's crazy-paid employees, and are giving them cart blanche to do what they want. They all came in with much higher titles and higher pay and they don't know nearly as much as the current Avalon people. We all couldn't believe our eyes and ears! Major animosity going on! The executives are just out of control. What are they looking for in LA? Well, let's just say they like their "leasing girls" to be quite pretty and look darn good. Curled hair, makeup, and the kind that can 'attract new residents'. The regionalmanagers are just awful! Mean-spirited, belittling and always on you to get your numbers. It reminds me of used car sales. If you don't get your numbers, they write the heck up out of you and then will just fire you! This has happened to SEVERAL associates. It's very sad. Good people, doing thier best, but just tossed out. They want these great numbers because they want thier big bonuses. Yes, this is true. These people get big bonuses and you better not be in the way of them getting it. This company experiences so much turn over, they know they'll just find some other slob, and then work them to death. And then make them feel soooo lucky to be working for this company. They pretty much brainwash you into thinking this is the best company and you should feel so lucky. And then you aren't supposed to ask for raises or promotions. Again, very sad indeed. The LA region is a very stressful region for sure and you really have to have some major thick skin to work here. They definitely have their favorites for sure too. If you're not a 'chosen one' then run for your life.

2.0

Jul 7, 2015

Good company

Project coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Avalon is a great company. You can meet some really genuine people who care about helping you reach your potential

Cons

Management can be quite mediocre from time to time. Certain people are not qualified to be in management and there is a strong culture of gossiping.

AvalonBay Communities Response

10y

Thank you for your feedback. I agree that AvalonBay is a great company and cares about its employees. Your comments about management are concerning and I encourage you to reach out to your regional HR Manager to share your concerns.

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