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AvalonBay Communities

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AvalonBay Communities reviews

3.5

52% would recommend to a friend

(1,144 total reviews)
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Benjamin W. Schall

69% approve of CEO

56% positive business outlook

AvalonBay Communities has an employee rating of 3.5 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
Mar 2, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Amazing coworkers Good opportunity to make money

Cons

The hours Split days off

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AvalonBay Communities Response
3mo
Thank you for taking the time to write a thoughtful review about your experiences at AVB!
5.0
Feb 28, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

associate appreciation and opportunity for growth.

Cons

nothing from me at all

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AvalonBay Communities Response
3mo
Thank you for taking the time to write a thoughtful and positive review about your experience at AVB—we truly appreciate it.
5.0
Feb 22, 2026

A place where you can make impact

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Well managed, growth oriented, inclusive culture.

Cons

Could move faster with technology, sometimes too many decisions are at the top—empower more to be made lower in the organization

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AvalonBay Communities Response
3mo
Thank you for writing such a great review! Technology is something our associates consistently bring up in their reviews. Please know, we hear you and we are working to make those advancements. Stay on the lookout for more information!
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