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 119 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 63 reviews)); "Great Training and that's it" ((in 40 reviews)); "Great employees who have been around for years." ((in 35 reviews)); "Growth opportunities locally and nationally!" ((in 24 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 43 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 32 reviews)); "Salary is average for the industry 14" ((in 12 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

Ratings by category

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

4.1

Culture & values

4.0

Career opportunities

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.7

Senior management

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).

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Reviews by job title

1K reviews

5.0

Jan 10, 2020

My 6 month mark!

Community manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They have many resources at your fingertips that help with the development of this career and or growth within the company. You get a chance to work with amazing colleagues. Great benefits!

Cons

Honestly I have none.

Equity Residential Response

6y

Happy 6 monthiversary to you! We are so glad to hear that your introduction to our company has been so positive, and that you have felt supported by our training resources and the fantastic team members around you. We also really appreciate your suggestion about creating more opportunities for our Maintenance teams to connect as a larger group. We couldn’t agree more about the importance of their contributions, and we will share this suggestion with leadership. Thank you again, and we can’t wait to see where you take your Equity career!

5.0

Jan 10, 2020

I worked for Equity for 11 years now and it is a great company

Maintenance supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Competitive pay and lots of useful Resources and Leaders.

Cons

Growth in Corporate positions to Challenge on site Employees

Equity Residential Response

6y

Wow - 11 years! We are so impressed by your dedication and grateful for your tenure, and we appreciate the hard work and accomplishments that you and your team contribute each and every day. Thank you also for your advice and feedback. While we know that making the leap from on-site to corporate role can feel difficult to achieve at times, we would like to share the exciting news that in in the last year alone, 4 EQR employees transitioned from on-site roles into exciting promotions at our headquarters in Chicago. For team members who are able to consider relocation, our corporate growth opportunities increase tremendously. If that is not an option for you at this time, please keep sharing your ideas with your local leadership, and keep volunteering for additional responsibilities and special projects - all great ways to continue your growth in your current role. Thank you again for your contributions, and here’s to many more years together!

5.0

Jan 10, 2020

Love the one you're with. I do!

Community manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Excellent compensation The culture of diversity Amazing healthcare benefits The focus on technology and incorporating it to make working easier and more efficient Total Wellbeing package which focuses on your person physical and financial wellbeing in addition to giving a day off with pay to volunteer within your community. Training Classes for personal growth and development Workplace camaraderie

Cons

Minimal staffing Very fast paced environment, with lots of multi-tasking.

Equity Residential Response

6y

Your review is music to our ears - literally! We're so happy to read all of the ways that you feel supported and engaged as a part of our Equity family, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your positive message here. Thank you for your commitment and your leadership!

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