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 128 reviews)); "The pay is great and my work community is like a family!" ((in 67 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 62 reviews)); "Great Training and that's it" ((in 45 reviews)); "Great employees who have been around for years." ((in 35 reviews))

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

"Constantly defending performance to upper management." ((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 30 reviews)); "Property management can be busy and stressful" ((in 17 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

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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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1K reviews

5.0

Jul 19, 2025

Great culture

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great culture and events, low stress environment

Cons

Low pay, not much forward mobility

Equity Residential Response

10mo

Thank you for your feedback and for being a valued part of the Equity Residential team. We're glad to hear you’re enjoying our culture, events, and the overall work environment—we work hard to foster a supportive and collaborative space where people feel connected and appreciated. We also hear your concerns about compensation and growth opportunities. Career development and internal mobility are important to us, and we’re continually working to improve our programs and practices to support employees’ long-term goals. Your feedback helps guide those efforts, and we appreciate you taking the time to share it. Thanks again for being part of the team and contributing to the culture that makes Equity a great place to work.

1.0

Jul 18, 2025

I don't recommend working here

Resident experience coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Not many pros at this job

Cons

Underpaid and overworked. Terrible corporate management.

Equity Residential Response

10mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your experience fell short of expectations. At Equity Residential, we’re committed to creating a supportive and respectful work environment, and we take concerns around workload, compensation, and leadership seriously. While we understand you are no longer with the company, if you’d like to share additional details anonymously, you’re welcome to use our Call to Action Hotline at 800-231-5699 or CallToActionHotline.com. Your insights help us continue to learn and grow. We appreciate your time with us and wish you all the best in your next chapter.

5.0

Jul 10, 2025

Good Place to Work

Pricing analyst intern

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Everyone who works here is welcoming and friendly.

Cons

No cons I can think of at this time

Equity Residential Response

11mo

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience! We’re delighted to hear that you’ve felt welcomed and supported during your time with us. Fostering an inclusive, friendly, and collaborative environment is at the heart of our culture, and it’s great to know that this has stood out to you. We’re excited to see your contributions and growth as part of the team and are grateful that you chose Equity Residential as a place to build your career. Please continue to share your insights and ideas with us — we truly value feedback from all employees as we continue to grow together. Thank you again for being part of our community!

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