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 113 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 67 reviews)); "Great Training and that's it" ((in 41 reviews)); "Great employees who have been around for years." ((in 32 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 43 reviews)); "no work life balance as you have to work almost every weekend" ((in 39 reviews)); "Poor management communication with lower level employees, in addition to inefficient use of time." ((in 39 reviews)); "Regional managers on the east coast." ((in 29 reviews)); "Salary is average for the industry 14" ((in 13 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

Feb 27, 2017

Great place to work

Director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits. Well run company from a financial standpoint. Senior mgmt (CEO, CFO, COO) are the best in the industry. Company allows you to work virtually when you wish. Central location in West Loop near Ogilvie and Union Stations. 5 minute walk to Blue Line. Fun monthly get togethers like group breakfast, afternoon snack breaks.

Cons

Company is spread out over 3 floors - you can go several days without seeing people from different departments unless you make a point of it. Makes networking more difficult and "being visible".

Equity Residential Response

9y

Hello, and thank you for the fabulous review! We appreciate both your compliments and your constructive feedback. We are especially pleased to see your positive view of our senior management team, your perspective from our Chicago headquarters, and what you have shared about the culture there. We agree with the challenges of the different departments being spread out over 3 floors, and will commit to making internal networking and visibility a continued area of discussion and focus. Thank you again for your sincere and balanced feedback. We appreciate your 10 years of service - a milestone to be commended - and we look forward to many more years together.

5.0

Feb 20, 2017

work with the best people in the industry

Service manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great support from peers and colleagues Good benefits and options for money management Lots of locations around the country and the ability to promote within Competitive pay Bonus potential Leadership often listens to employee concerns and adjusts

Cons

Intrusive health insurance that requires you to compete for unfairly administered points. Survey based bonus percentage Still not quite caught up with technology

Equity Residential Response

9y

Hello, and thank you so much for your awesome comments! You made our day with your headline and your positive feedback. We also appreciate your honest criticism and suggestions. We hear a wide range of opinions on our Vitality program. We encourage you to chat with a member of your HR team or your local Equity Values Council Rep to learn more about the program, and we’re confident you can get to the highest status levels without an enormous time commitment. What we do hope everyone recognizes is that we put this program in place to encourage a culture of Total Wellbeing, and to help our employees get ahead of potential health concerns. Once again, we truly appreciate your feedback, and more importantly, your tenure and dedication to Equity.

5.0

Feb 17, 2017

Best Job I've Ever Had

Service manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits, diversity, employee development both in classrooms and on the job, good at recognizing and rewarding hard work, and a sense of family with all other employees

Cons

I can't think of a single thing I dislike about the way this company operates.

Equity Residential Response

9y

Wow - what an amazing compliment! As a Service Manager, we know you have one of the most challenging jobs in the company, so we are thrilled to hear that your time with us has been so positive. We are certain that your uplifting, motivated approach to your own career here has been a positive influence on your teammates and peers. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts, and for everything you do for Equity on a daily basis. Keep up the great work, and keep spreading that positivity to your team and your region - it has more of an impact than you know!

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