Is Cardinal Group Companies a good company to work for?

Cardinal Group Companies has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 826 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months. 84% of employees would recommend working at Cardinal Group Companies to a friend and 79% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Cardinal Group Companies have been left by employees working as Portfolio Manager , Leasing Team Member and Community Manager .

Does Cardinal Group Companies pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Cardinal Group Companies employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Cardinal Group Companies. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Cardinal Group Companies?

84% of Cardinal Group Companies employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Cardinal Group Companies 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.2 for culture and values and 4.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Cardinal Group Companies?

Community Manager (87) , Leasing Agent (73) , Community Intern (33) , Leasing and Marketing Manager (28) , Assistant Community Manager (22) , Leasing Intern (21) , Leasing Consultant (20) , Maintenance Supervisor (19) , Property Manager (16) , Leasing Team Member (15) , Area Manager (14) , Leasing and Marketing Team Lead (14) , Community Assistant (11) , Leasing Manager (11) , Maintenance Technician (11)

What are the pros of working at Cardinal Group Companies according to real employee reviews?

"Culture is great and they really care for the empolyees" ((in 103 reviews)); "Team members are a priority; resources are available for workflows; career development across several verticals is available and there is investment from managing team leads; long and short term company growth mindset; well" ((in 45 reviews)); "Cardinal Group offers great benefits" ((in 38 reviews)); "good pay and rent discount" ((in 31 reviews)); "Cardinal has great company culture and really does embody all of its Core Values." ((in 25 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Cardinal Group Companies according to real employee reviews?

"They run the property to the ground with poor management and have employees constantly rotating out due to it." ((in 19 reviews)); "No work life balance." ((in 14 reviews)); "Bad upper management." ((in 12 reviews)); "Managers are always busy with reports and the full" ((in 10 reviews)); "Portfolio managers will withhold funds for tenant events in order to get a better bonus." ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about Cardinal Group Companies layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Cardinal Group Companies layoffs and their outlook for job security at Cardinal Group Companies in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Cardinal Group Companies locations?

Denver , Austin , Atlanta , State College , Baton Rouge , Eugene , Columbia , College Station , Minneapolis , Flagstaff , Greenville , Tallahassee , Charlotte , Fayetteville , Huntsville , Los Angeles , San Diego , Saint Louis , Tempe , San Marcos , Houston , Colorado Springs , Tuscaloosa , Chicago , Knoxville , Muncie , Columbus , Toledo , Charleston , Marietta

Cardinal Group Companies reviews

4.0

84% would recommend to a friend

(803 total reviews)

Alex O'Brien

92% approve of CEO

79% positive business outlook

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Cardinal Group Companies has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 803 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Cardinal Group Companies 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

803 reviews

5.0

Jan 24, 2026

Always looking to get better!

Operations analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Cardinal Group’s leadership consistently demonstrates a forward-thinking mindset, focusing on how to evolve for the betterment of our teams, our communities, and our community owners. I am genuinely excited for the strategic updates and improvements coming in 2026. At Cardinal, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are not just buzzwords; they are authentic principles that are felt daily. Our Core Values are not simply written on a wall—they are the standards we strive to live by, both personally and professionally. In my 30+ years in property management—ranging from owner-managed conventional to third-party student housing—Cardinal Group stands at the top. The support system here is robust and accessible. While there is always room for improvement in any organization, that continuous drive to be better is exactly what defines the goal at Cardinal.

Cons

While I do not have significant negatives to report, there is always an opportunity to better bridge the gap between corporate and the site level. Specifically, I would love to see our Core Values discussed and operationally supported even more frequently at the site level to ensure total alignment. Additionally, while I know Maintenance Support is a key focus for 2026, it is crucial that we maintain momentum there. Maintenance is the backbone of our industry. Ensuring they feel appreciated, integrated, and fully viewed as part of the wider team should remain a top priority to ensure retention and operational excellence

Cardinal Group Companies Response

4mo

Thank you for your 5-star review and for bringing 30 years of industry expertise to our team. We love that you see our Core Values as a lived standard rather than just words on a wall. Your insights on bridging the gap with our site-level teams and maintaining momentum for our maintenance backbone are incredibly valuable. We also hear you on the need for our compensation models to evolve alongside our growth. We’re glad to have you on the team!

5.0

Jan 24, 2026

Company & Leadership is Strong

Legal

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

1) Company growth is strong which provides a lot of opportunities for career growth 2) Leadership is the strongest that it has been - company leaders are not perfect by any means, but they are humble in addressing where improvements need to be made and are committed to doing so 3) Competitive but team-based environment - Not a lot of ego driven decisions in the organization, everyone is on the same team and working towards the same goal

Cons

Competitive but team-based environment - competent and accountable people's performance is recognized and those are the people who get the opportunities. If you want to work at a company where you can hide in mediocrity, this isn't the company for you

Cardinal Group Companies Response

4mo

Thank you for the 5-star review and for your years of dedication to our Legal team. We’re thrilled to hear that you value our humble leadership and team-based environment. We agree that our collective success comes from accountable, high-performing individuals like yourself, and we appreciate your commitment to keeping Cardinal Group a great place to work!

1.0

Jan 21, 2026

No loyalty to staff during transitions

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good initial communication, great on site team and good place for creative freedom.

Cons

After years of dedicated service, the level of neglect following our property sale announcement was extremely disappointing. As soon as we were told the property was being sold cell leadership changed overnight with no communication but an email, and the promised support from the Talent team regarding internal transfers never happened. You would think that if a property was being sold, you would try to find new positions for the on site team within the company, which is what we were told would happen, but no one ever reached out from corporate to help. Instead they let people hire their friends. If you value professional development and transparent communication, this company does not support its people during transitions which are inevitable in this industry.

Cardinal Group Companies Response

4mo

Thank you for your three-plus years of dedication. We are truly sorry to hear that our transition support did not meet your expectations.. Your feedback on communication is being taken seriously. Please reach out to us at talent@cardinalgroup.com so we can address this with you directly.

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