Is Equity Residential a good company to work for?

Equity Residential has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 1,166 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months. 76% of employees would recommend working at Equity Residential to a friend and 72% 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 3.8 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?

76% of Equity Residential employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Equity Residential 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 4.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Equity Residential?

Leasing Consultant (250) , 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 115 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 64 reviews)); "Pay is on the low level of acceptable but benefits and company discounts were pretty good" ((in 62 reviews)); "Great Training and that's it" ((in 46 reviews)); "Great employees who have been around for years." ((in 32 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 41 reviews)); "no work life balance as you have to work almost every weekend" ((in 38 reviews)); "Regional managers on the east coast." ((in 29 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 are the top reviewed Equity Residential locations?

Chicago , New York , Los Angeles , Seattle , Washington , San Francisco , Boston , Irvine , Denver , San Diego , Arlington , Alexandria , Jersey City , San Jose , Atlanta , Mission Viejo , Scottsdale , Rancho Cucamonga , Santa Clara , Fort Lauderdale , Augusta , Dallas , Long Beach , Chino Hills , Bellevue , Hoboken , Phoenix , Orange , Pasadena , Ontario

Equity Residential reviews

4.0

76% would recommend to a friend

(1,121 total reviews)

Mark Parrell

87% approve of CEO

72% positive business outlook

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Ratings trend for the last 6 months (1,121 reviews)

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Equity Residential has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 1,121 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good 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).

Reviews by job title

1K reviews

5.0

Dec 28, 2018

Current Community Manager

Community manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Equity truly is the best of the best. The training, employees and support your receive is amazing. Pay is good-not great but we operate in cities where the cost of living is high so it's relative. BUT we do get a housing discount, which really helps and a lot of people take advantage of. Other benefits like PTO, health insurance, 401K are pretty good. Health insurance can be really affordable if you participate in the wellness program and you should (can't complain about Amazon gift cards and cheaper premiums!) Career advancement is probably where Equity shines- they have great training programs for new employees and they've developed programs for their leasing consultants and service techs to gain the skills to be promoted. Upper management is also supportive and understanding. Leadership does take the time to listen to the concerns of the onsite team and will respond to concerns that are frequently brought up.

Cons

Properties tend to be staffed thin. Like I mentioned above too, Equity operates in cities with a high cost of living, the pay is good but unless you live far from the buildings they manage, it's pretty expensive to live. Work/life balance can be difficult especially in the busy season.

Equity Residential Response

7y

Hello, and thank you for taking the time to share this excellent, candid feedback! We're so appreciative of all that you do as a leader to one of our on-site teams. We love that you highlighted career advancement and training as one of the positive things you love about Equity - and as a CM, you are paying it forward in those areas every day with your team. Regarding staffing and work/life balance, please know that we hear you and we are constantly evaluating our staffing levels and resources in an effort to keep you and your teammates engaged. As you may have heard, we have developed yet another Service training program that will be launching everywhere this spring and that we see as a great way to develop bench strength for the region, and we also plan to proactively hire additional floaters again this year during the busy summer season. If you have any other feedback or suggestions, please do not hesitate to reach out. In the meantime, thank you for all that you do and for taking the time to share your thoughts!

5.0

Dec 26, 2018

An inclusive company where you don't feel like a number.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

This company really does care for its employees. They treat individuals as people, and the leadership team looks out for the employee's best interest--the Augusta office has a genuine family feel to it. There are employee events going on at least once a month, and once or twice a year everyone leaves the office to go on employee outings. There's also a lot of employee recognition opportunities. Overall a great company that I plan on staying at for many years.

Cons

Since the Augusta office is far away from other properties and Equity offices, you can sometimes feel disconnected from everyone else in the business. But I will say the company does a good job at making everyone feel part of one team.

Equity Residential Response

7y

What an incredible testament to our culture and core values! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback. We are so appreciative of what you and your colleagues in the Augusta office do to support our teams in the field, and love hearing your perspective on the collaborative culture there. We're thrilled to hear that you feel included despite the geographic challenges that can accompany a remote office location. Thank you for all that you do, and we hope you keep on enjoying the ride with us for many years to come!

4.0

Dec 20, 2018

Leasing Consultant

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great training, company culture, management.

Cons

No work life balance, dealing with rude residents.

Equity Residential Response

7y

Hello, and thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. We are glad to hear you have enjoyed our training and culture, but sorry to hear that there are elements of your experience with us that have been challenging. While we know that customer service will always have its ups and downs, we hope to be able to improve upon your work-life balance through our continuous efforts to develop the tools, technology, and resources that you and your coworkers that you need to thrive in your careers. We always welcome any specific suggestions or feedback you have!

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