Is Equity Residential a good company to work for?

Equity Residential has an overall rating of 4.2 out of 5, based on over 1,163 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 79% of employees would recommend working at Equity Residential to a friend and 74% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Equity Residential have been left by employees working as Regional Manager , Intern and Community Manager .

Does Equity Residential pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Equity Residential employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Equity Residential. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Equity Residential?

79% of Equity Residential employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Equity Residential 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 4.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Equity Residential?

Leasing Consultant (249) , Community Manager (136) , Service Manager (35) , Maintenance Technician (30) , Manager (25) , Property Manager (25) , Regional Manager (20) , Concierge (17) , Intern (16) , Assistant Community Manager (15) , Assistant Property Manager (15) , Service Technician (14) , General Manager (11) , Senior Leasing Consultant (11) , Assistant Manager (10)

What are the pros of working at Equity Residential according to real employee reviews?

"Pay was ok but the benefits were great." ((in 117 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 63 reviews)); "They keep us engaged and training is great." ((in 39 reviews)); "Great employees who have been around for years." ((in 34 reviews)); "Growth opportunities locally and nationally!" ((in 21 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Equity Residential according to real employee reviews?

"Monetary Compensation At/Below Average, Conservative Upper Management, Restrictive on Remote Working Arrangements" ((in 41 reviews)); "Poor management communication with lower level employees, in addition to inefficient use of time." ((in 40 reviews)); "no work life balance as you have to work almost every weekend" ((in 37 reviews)); "Regional managers on the east coast." ((in 31 reviews)); "Property management can be busy and stressful" ((in 18 reviews))

What are employees saying about Equity Residential layoffs in 2026?

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

What Equity Residential locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Rancho Cucamonga , Long Beach , Chino Hills , Scottsdale , Mission Viejo , Irvine , Dallas , Arlington , Bellevue , Chicago

Equity Residential reviews

4.2

79% would recommend to a friend

(1,118 total reviews)

Mark Parrell

87% approve of CEO

74% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.3

Diversity & inclusion

4.1

Culture & values

4.1

Career opportunities

3.9

Senior management

3.9

Compensation and benefits

3.8

Work/Life balance

Equity Residential has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 1,118 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Equity Residential 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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Reviews by job title

1K reviews

2.0

Aug 30, 2017

Corporate Office in Chicago / Management

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Close to trains, no overtime expected, gym in building,

Cons

Low compensation, limited career growth opportunities, promotions on a spoils system

Equity Residential Response

8y

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts, although we sincerely regret that your 5 years with us did not end on a more positive note. We acknowledge that growth opportunities may feel limited at times, as there is not always an exact linear path from one position to the next. We strive to give employees other ways to grow, by collaborating with other departments, leading special projects, taking on additional responsibilities as your proficiency in your role grows, and potentially moving from one department to another; but we also commit to continuing to explore ways to make growth feel more tangible. We hope that you already shared your specific feedback and suggestions prior to your departure, but if not, we encourage you to contact your former HR Director at 312-928-1210. Thank you for your 5 years of tenure, and we wish you the best.

1.0

Aug 25, 2017

Leasing Consultant

Leasing consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The rent discount is amazing! The best out there! The people are very friendly to work with and the properties are nice.

Cons

This company will take advantage of you and promise you high commissions that you will only get 2-3 months out of the year. The rest of the year you will struggle financially unless you get a second job. So if you are willing to do Postmates or Lyft on the side you can afford the rest of the year.

Equity Residential Response

8y

We truly appreciate the time you took to share your thoughts, and we are always open to feedback. We are encouraged by your enthusiasm for the things you love about Equity, and want to know more about your concerns. We recognize the seasonal and cyclical nature of leasing activity can cause variances to commissions. Our goal is to provide base salaries (as well as rent discounts and employee benefits) that are competitive. Please know that we participate in industry compensation surveys and evaluate our salary structures for each market frequently, to ensure we provide a competitive total compensation and rewards package. We are troubled to hear that you and/or your colleagues are afraid to speak up about issues, and we encourage you to contact your HR Director at 206-508-0640 to address your particular concerns.

1.0

Feb 4, 2015

How EQR treats their top performing employees.

General service manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I worked at EQR for 8 years. I always knew they were cheap and ruthless. I stayed with them because they were tough and if I could be a top performer at EQR I one day would benefit from the experience.

Cons

EQR ruthlessness carries over to the way they treat their employees, even their top performers.

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