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 (61) , 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?

"Benefits are great and you get paid holidays" ((in 104 reviews)); "The company has a great culture and shows appreciation for its people and their effort." ((in 94 reviews)); "Often times the work was pretty enjoyable and most of the people I worked with were great." ((in 84 reviews)); "Great work life balance!" ((in 62 reviews)); "Great training, 401k, stock options and holidays." ((in 34 reviews))

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

"Prior to Avalon, I had a clear idea of my "road map to success" and upper management was amazing." ((in 26 reviews)); "Many managers don't have customer service skills and lack communication skills with employees as well." ((in 26 reviews)); "No bonuses in the maintenance tech department" ((in 18 reviews)); "The salary and housing discount are not competitive." ((in 13 reviews)); "long hours but worth it to help someone find the perfect place for their family." ((in 12 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

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (1,144 reviews)

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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

2.0

May 22, 2024

Overworked, Underpaid, Underappreciated

Affordable housing specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

20% housing discount for units available in your market

Cons

this company is more focused on its bottom line than retaining employees or providing customer service

AvalonBay Communities Response

2y

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We understand that no company is perfect and we work hard to make sure that our associates are content while working at AVB. We appreciate feedback and will use this to improve our associate's experience.

2.0

May 16, 2024

It's an alright company to work for

Community consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You get a raise every year

Cons

Not a lot of opportunity for growth inside the company.

AvalonBay Communities Response

2y

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We understand that no company is perfect and we work hard to make sure that our associates are content while working at AVB. We appreciate feedback and will use this to improve our associate's experience.

1.0

May 15, 2024

Limited Growth Opportunities

Sales and service supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Steady Paycheck, nice co-workers, good location

Cons

upper management, no training, long hours

AvalonBay Communities Response

2y

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We understand that no company is perfect and we work hard to make sure that our associates are content while working at AVB. We appreciate feedback and will use this to improve our associate's experience.

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Jobs at AvalonBay Communities

Entry Service and Administration