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 114 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 63 reviews)); "Great Training and that's it" ((in 42 reviews)); "Great employees who have been around for years." ((in 33 reviews)); "Great team to work with that supports each other and understands the value of all employees." ((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 42 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 38 reviews)); "Regional managers on the east coast." ((in 29 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 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

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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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5.0

Jul 14, 2019

Company that values their employees

Operations

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great culture and a company that is willing to try new iniatives. They value your input and empower you to think like an owner. I'm a long term employee and still feel like I'm learning and growing each year due to their great internal training programs.

Cons

No cons at this time

Equity Residential Response

Wow, thank you for the great endorsement! It’s wonderful to hear that you feel empowered and valued, and that you are learning on the job while embracing our ongoing appetite for change and innovation. We’re so glad you’re a part of our team, and we can’t wait to see where your career goes from here!

5.0

Jul 13, 2019

Employee Review

Assistant manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Love the growth over the last 6 years I have been with the company. My career in property management keeps me pushing myself to the limits. I look forward to the next 6.

Cons

Diversity and Inclusion is a big one for me. Over the last 6 years I think the company has made great strides however there is still room for improvement.

Equity Residential Response

We are so appreciative of you taking the time to share your thoughts on your 6 impressive years with Equity! We love to hear that you have experienced growth in your time here, that you feel challenged, and that you see continued growth and development ahead. We couldn’t agree more! We thank you also for the constructive feedback. Your suggestions and advice are noted and we are committed to continuing to grow in these areas and more. Thank you for your commitment, and here’s to the next 6!

5.0

Jul 13, 2019

Great Company to Work For!

Leasing consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great pay, benefits, no commute, commission, appreciation events and helping others

Cons

For our office, being open on Sundays.

Equity Residential Response

Thank you so much for your five-star review! We're thrilled to hear that you are enjoying your time at Equity, and love hearing that our employee appreciation events as well as the opportunity to serve the community stand out to you, among other aspects. We also appreciate your suggestions, as we are constantly evaluating the best ways to support our employees' work-life balance while striving to meet the needs of our customers. We appreciate your feedback and positive attitude!

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