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 1% 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 5% 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 113 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 66 reviews)); "Pay is on the low level of acceptable but benefits and company discounts were pretty good" ((in 63 reviews)); "Great Training and that's it" ((in 45 reviews)); "Great employees who have been around for years." ((in 33 reviews))

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

"Upper management is distant and only recognizes poor performance." ((in 43 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 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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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

1.0

Sep 12, 2021

Equity is not equity

Maintenance technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nothing good from this job

Cons

Equity sucks there's nothing about equity that involves their name is not equal in the facility people are treated better by their ethnicity been there for 5 years now they hired people over me even though I qualify for the job being there for a long as I have been they go for who they please they don't show any equality as an employee of equity advise people not to work nor live at these sites they always tell us that they want us to have a work-life balance you will never get in here

Equity Residential Response

4y

We are sorry to hear that your experience isn’t what you expected. We strive to create and maintain an inclusive work environment and equitable transfer and promotion process, and are disappointed that this has not been your experience. We would like to hear from you, and recommend you reach out to your local HR Director to discuss your concerns.

1.0

Jan 16, 2020

B.S. Glassdoor Reviews.

Community manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It's a job. You get paid.

Cons

Oh how they will kiss your behind a few weeks before a big meeting, then tell you to give a great Glassdoor review. After that you are disposable again. Electronic leash. Shady business practices. If a RM doesn't like you for whatever reason, good luck.

Equity Residential Response

6y

Hello, and thank you for sharing your concerns. While we do love to hear from our employees on review sites like Glassdoor, Google, and Yelp, we always want your honest feedback, and we expect that any messaging coming from our leaders will make that clear. Employees are not incentivized to provide reviews, nor are they penalized for failing to do so. We are disappointed to hear of the example you shared, as it is not a practice that our current leadership team condones; in fact, if we were to learn of such a practice taking place, we would take disciplinary action. Once again, we appreciate your feedback, and we regret that your experience with us was not a more positive one. We wish you the best.

2.0

Dec 29, 2019

Understaffed and Overworked Employees

Leasing consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Discounts on rent if you live at an Equity property. -You work with some really great people.

Cons

-High Turnover: There is an unbelievable amount of turnover in the leasing offices. Upper management doesn't seem to care since they'll end up paying the new employee less than someone who's been there longer. About half the leasing consultants I started with in training left by the time I hit 6 months. -Understaffing: Even with high turnover, they do not fill positions quickly (sometimes months) which leaves an already understaffed office with very little support. I've seen them take advantage and completely burn out so many great employees to the point of quitting. -Work/Life Balance: You barely get any holidays off and most employees work weekends (even managers) -Manipulative management: Community and Regional managers know how to manipulate their employees when making decisions about their careers (transferring communities, promotions, quitting, etc.) and are always only looking out for themselves and their own careers.

Equity Residential Response

6y

Hello, and thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. While we are disappointed to hear that your experience was not more positive, we do appreciate the insight, and we take it seriously. We recognize that our industry is one that comes with its challenges, including competing for and retaining talent in a competitive job market, and we are continuously striving to adapt and improve our processes to meet these demands. We are particularly concerned to hear your take on leadership in your market, and we hope that you shared some specific examples with your local HR team prior to your departure. If you did not, please know that we would still welcome the opportunity to hear from you, and encourage you to reach out. Thank you, and we wish you the best.

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