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 120 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 29 reviews)); "Great team to work with that supports each other and understands the value of all employees." ((in 26 reviews))

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

"Constantly defending performance to upper management." ((in 41 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 39 reviews)); "Regional managers on the east coast." ((in 31 reviews)); "Property management can be busy and stressful" ((in 18 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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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

2.0

Oct 19, 2016

Regret quitting my job to work here

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

People are friendly, in a sort of we will smile at you then talk about you later kind of way.

Cons

From the outside looking in, it appears this a a great company to work for. In the several months that I've been here, the same company that claims to be diverse and and built on teamwork is anything but. Their motto of "One Team" is a bit of a joke. In the team I work with it's so divided, there is a lack of communication, and the manager clearly favors certain people over others. In addition to try to learn my role I feel like there is always unnecessary drama floating around that make it difficult not only to focus but to want to be engaged in my position. I left a good job, thinking I was coming to a better job and from what I've seen thus far I am hugely disappointed. I hope my opinion changes but I'm doubtful.

Equity Residential Response

9y

We are very sorry to hear that your experience has not lived up to what you were expecting when you came to work with us. The environment you have described is contrary to everything we aspire to, and is not at all in line with our company values. We would love the opportunity to improve your experience and retain you as part of the team, and we encourage you to contact your HR Director at 312-928-1218 to share your concerns.

5.0

Oct 14, 2016

Great Opportunities for Growth!

Community manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Equity Residential is a company who sets the bar high and rewards those who rise to the task.

Cons

As with every Property Management job, you have to set boundaries and actively manage your work/life balance.

Equity Residential Response

9y

We are thrilled to hear your experience has been so positive and that you have achieved professional growth during your time with us. Keep setting the bar high for yourself and your team, and we look forward to accomplishing great things together!

3.0

Oct 13, 2016

Overall working at Equity

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexibility with time and personal life

Cons

Management have been working for over 15+ years so opportunities don't come often

Equity Residential Response

9y

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. It sounds like there are some things that you enjoy about your time here, but we would love to improve your experience and engagement. You are right that we have a lot of long-term, tenured employees, and while we think that’s a wonderful accomplishment as an organization, we understand that it can also limit opportunities for others to grow in the traditional sense. We encourage you to constantly seek ways to expand your current role; there are lots of ways to keep your experience fresh and continue to grow, even when the next step on the ladder isn’t available. We now offer our Accelerate (leadership development) programs for both sales and service, and there are opportunities in each market to be a New Employee Coach, to serve as a Total Wellbeing or Diversity champion, or get involved in special projects and initiatives. We encourage you to take advantage of these opportunities, and to make sure your manager is aware of your goals and interests. Please know that your local HR and OTD teams are always available to give you advice as well.

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