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

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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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5.0

Jul 2, 2025

Great Place to Work

Analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Equity is a great place to work as evidenced by their many employees with long tenure.

Cons

Typically new hires get paid more than longstanding employees (as is the case with most companies but still sad to punish people for staying with the company)

Equity Residential Response

11mo

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re happy to hear that you’ve had a positive experience overall and value the long tenure of many team members — it’s something we’re very proud of at Equity. We also appreciate you mentioning compensation. We know that feeling recognized and fairly rewarded for your work is crucial, and we continue to evaluate our compensation programs to support and retain our talented teams. Thank you for your dedication over the past several years. We’re grateful to have you on the team and look forward to supporting your continued growth with us!

5.0

Jul 1, 2025

Gives you the right tools

Senior service technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great opportunity to grow your career

Cons

I cant see anything wrong at the moment

Equity Residential Response

11mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that you feel well-supported and see great opportunities for growth here at Equity. Providing our teams with the right tools and resources to succeed is something we take pride in, and it’s wonderful to know that it’s resonating with you. We truly appreciate your dedication over the past few years and are excited to see where your journey with us takes you next. Thanks for being part of our team!

1.0

Jun 22, 2025

Disaster of a company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

None at all, total disappointment.

Cons

Zero accountability, credibility or respect for profession of a Manager! Properties are ran down to only focus on sucking money out of people!

Equity Residential Response

11mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective. We’re sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. We’re also sorry to hear about your concerns regarding management and team dynamics. Transparency and trust are foundational to our culture, and we take feedback like this seriously. At Equity Residential, we take pride in maintaining our properties and supporting our teams, and it’s concerning to hear your feedback about accountability and respect. If you feel comfortable, we encourage you to connect with your HR representative or utilize our Call to Action Hotline (by phone at 800-231-5699 or online at CallToActionHotline.com) to share more details. Your input is invaluable as we work to address any areas where we can improve. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts, and we wish you the best in your future endeavors.

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