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 126 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 61 reviews)); "They offer great training for the office and service staff members." ((in 40 reviews)); "Great employees who have been around for years." ((in 33 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 45 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 33 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

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (1,121 reviews)

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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

Sep 12, 2017

All around the BEST working environment!

Area leasing consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Base Compensation and Health Benefits Work-Home Balance Tools are given for success Truly happy longterm employees Growth Opportunities Huge focus on employee engagement Great Company Events

Cons

Bonus structure in comparison to other companies

Equity Residential Response

8y

Hello, and many thanks for your fantastic comments! We are so pleased to hear everything that you love about working for Equity, and in particular that you have recognized our efforts surrounding employee engagement. As for your comment regarding our bonus structure, we are always open to feedback and have made efforts over the years to experiment with different bonus and commission structures in order to remain competitive. We rolled out our new commission program earlier this year, and as our compensation team is continually evaluating the program, your feedback could be very helpful. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to your Regional Manager or a member of your Recruiting or HR team if you have any specific thoughts or suggestions to share. Thank you again for your review, and for your enthusiasm and dedication. Keep up the great efforts, and we will keep striving to make Equity a great place to work!

5.0

Aug 25, 2017

Great Company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Easy to grow within the Company

Cons

none that I can think of.

Equity Residential Response

8y

A high-five to you for your five-star review! We are thrilled to hear that you have experienced career growth in your time with us, and we are excited for your Equity journey to continue. Thank you for sharing your thoughts!

5.0

Aug 22, 2017

Best Company I Have Ever Worked For!

Community administrator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There are a ton of pros to working for EQR. We have amazing benefits such as our rent discount, 401K, Medical/Dental, opportunity for growth, and more. Every coworker I have is a joy to work with and management is beyond extraordinary. I love my job and cannot imagine working for another company. EQR takes great care of their employees and it can be seen just by looking at an employee while they work. It seems that most of us sincerely enjoy our jobs.

Cons

None! This is a great company to work for.

Equity Residential Response

8y

Wow, thank you so much for your amazing review! We couldn't agree more with your comments about your great coworkers and the comprehensive benefits we offer. We are thrilled to hear that you feel appreciated and taken care of, which is always our goal. Thank you again - not just for taking the time to share, but for all that you do - and here's to a long and successful career together!

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