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

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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

Apr 16, 2018

Thank You Equity!

Sales and leasing consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Equity has changed my life! I have worked for many employers who would comment on how wonderful of an employee I was but I would never receive compensation or recognition for my hard work. Equity has recognized and compensated me for all of my efforts, this only motivates me more to work harder and be better. They also offer their employees exceptional training experiences, incentives, benefits, and competitive wages. I love the culture and team work here. I can not wait to see where my adventure with Equity takes me! I am enjoying the ride!

Cons

Equity only has locations in places with high cost of living.

Equity Residential Response

7y

What an incredible compliment! We are so grateful to be a part of your life, and are so happy to hear that you have felt recognized, supported, rewarded, and validated in your decision to come to work for us. We appreciate your dedication and positive attitude more than you know, and we hope that we will continue to enjoy the ride together for many years to come.

5.0

Apr 16, 2018

Wonderful Company!

Community manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I have been with Equity Residential for a little over 5 years. I started as a Customer Support Assistant, and have been promoted twice since. For the last 2 years, I have been managing my own property, and love my what I do! Equity Residential truly cares about the well being of their employees! I am never without support from my upper management, and always feel that I am appreciated. The company provides a very generous rent discount, and a comprehensive benefits package. If you are looking for a company with an amazing culture that values their employees, look no further!

Cons

I do not have any cons

Equity Residential Response

7y

Thank you so much for taking the time to share the history of your impressive career progression! Nothing makes us prouder than stories like yours. We are truly committed to giving our employees the resources and opportunities they need to be successful, but we know that getting to where you are required a ton of hard work and dedication from you, and for that we are so proud and grateful. Thank you for all that you have contributed so far, and for all that is still to come as you help us to develop the next generation of leaders!

5.0

Apr 15, 2018

Hard work is recognized at Equity Residential

Regional manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A true commitment to its employees, residents, and shareholders. A beautiful portfolio of apartment homes in gorgeous locations. A challenging yet rewarding job where hard work is recognized. A fun place to work where no day is the same!

Cons

The con that comes to mind doesn't lie so much in a negative characteristic of the company, but more so in the challenges the company faces, specifically in finding and keeping great employees. Equity Residential is known to produce some great talent, so other companies are always looking to hire our people. This challenge creates some strains on the organization in terms of staffing. though I don't believe this is unique to our company.

Equity Residential Response

7y

Thank you so much for taking the time to share this thoughtful, truthful, and uplifting message. As one of our Regional Managers, your role is such a critical one — not just because of the operational initiatives you are leading and the results you are delivering, but moreover for the leadership you provide to the countless employees who are modeling their own behaviors and attitudes after yours. Based on what we have read here, you a clearly a leader who motivates and empowers your teams, and we can’t thank you enough for that. Thank you for all that you do to continue to lead us to success in the midst of the challenging conditions you mentioned. We are grateful to you for your 10 years of service, and look forward to many more!

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