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 116 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 61 reviews)); "Great Training and that's it" ((in 39 reviews)); "Great employees who have been around for years." ((in 30 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 41 reviews)); "no work life balance as you have to work almost every weekend" ((in 37 reviews)); "Regional managers on the east coast." ((in 32 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

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

4.0

May 9, 2018

Liked the Company, Loved My Team!

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Benefits! Strives to be forward thinking when it comes to company culture, employee training and development opportunities. Team Specific - Leadership was supportive and allowed employees to challenge themselves, grow and openly communicate.

Cons

Not all departments/teams where as forward thinking as the one I worked with. Understaffed. It felt like many teams, leaders and employees didn't have time to fully invest in new projects, training/development, or even read their emails.

Equity Residential Response

7y

Thank you so much for taking the time to reflect on your experience with Equity! While we’re sorry our time together ended, we’re glad to hear that you left with some positive memories about the company and especially your immediate team. We will strive to continue to improve in the areas you suggested. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors, and we thank you for your contributions!

5.0

Apr 21, 2018

Equity Has Made Me Confident In My Work

Leasing consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Equity Residential has a great approach to the term "Work/Life Balance". They encourage you to take time off when possible because they recognize that the better employees are treated, the quality of work increases. I have never felt more confident in a job as I do working for Equity. I truly feel like I can grow with this company and reach for positions I never thought possible. Equity thrives on promoting from within and cares a lot about experience and less about an unrelated college degree. Many VP's and Corporate employees have started from the ground up in this company/field. There is a reason why Equity is one of the top Property Mangement companies in the U.S - residents appreciate the passion and drive behind the company which starts with the employees. Equity Residential is a remarkable company!

Cons

The employee discount on rent is great, but I do wish that it was a little more in the thriving markets. It is still difficult to afford a lot of the apartments with the discount given.

Equity Residential Response

7y

The title of your review alone has us grinning from ear to ear! There is nothing more important to us than the total wellbeing of our incredibly talented employees; we would be nothing without you, and we recognize how challenging your jobs are on a daily basis. We’re thrilled that you have felt inspired and motivated by the success stories around you. With your positive attitude and thoughtful ability to connect your own passion to our success as a company, we’re sure your story here is only beginning! We want to also thank you for your thoughts on the rent discount. As our markets have become increasingly competitive and expensive, we have made some adjustments to our employee discount benefit by increasing the overall discount in our most expensive markets, as well as designating at least one community in each market for a higher overall discount. Be sure to check that information out on ERNIE, and keep the feedback and suggestions coming! Thanks again for all that you do!

5.0

Apr 16, 2018

Culture, Growth, Opportunity, and Guidance

Regional manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Consistent opportunities for growth and development, and a place where hard work is recognized. The ability to push back and have differing opinions, and working collaboratively are part of the culture.

Cons

I have nothing negative to add here.

Equity Residential Response

7y

Many thanks for your five-star review! As a leader in one of our most exciting, fast-paced, and challenging markets, we are so happy to hear that you feel recognized and heard. Thank you for championing our company’s values with your teams and for sharing your thoughts here. We appreciate all that you do!

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