Is Equity Residential a good company to work for?

Equity Residential has an overall rating of 4.2 out of 5, based on over 1,163 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 79% of employees would recommend working at Equity Residential to a friend and 74% 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 3.9 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?

79% of Equity Residential employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Equity Residential 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 4.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Equity Residential?

Leasing Consultant (249) , 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 117 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 63 reviews)); "They keep us engaged and training is great." ((in 39 reviews)); "Great employees who have been around for years." ((in 34 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 40 reviews)); "no work life balance as you have to work almost every weekend" ((in 37 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 Equity Residential locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Rancho Cucamonga , Long Beach , Chino Hills , Scottsdale , Mission Viejo , Irvine , Dallas , Arlington , Bellevue , Chicago

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4.2

79% would recommend to a friend

(1,118 total reviews)

Mark Parrell

87% approve of CEO

74% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.3

Diversity & inclusion

4.1

Culture & values

4.1

Career opportunities

3.9

Senior management

3.9

Compensation and benefits

3.8

Work/Life balance

Equity Residential has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 1,118 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent 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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1.0

May 30, 2011

This place is HELL!

Leasing consultant

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Pros

20% off your rent, with any Equity property you choose to live on.

Cons

They do not care about the employees. The managers are self centered and rude!

5.0

Apr 30, 2011

Great Company that loves to see people grow.

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

I have been an employee for three years and I must say it has been the best decision I have ever made as far as an employer. They were very up front when hiring on their expectations. I see that most people on here say they are over worked??? That I find wierd because if you just come and do your job you have no problems. If you do more than what is asked of you they reward you. If you show you are interested in moving up in the buisness they will promote. Bottom line if you work you get.... If you sit back and collect a check that's what you will get in return. All the tools are in place to help employees grow and move up the ladder.

Cons

They demand a lot but it is well worth the effort , I personaly don't like the CLS that is used because it affects your bonus at years end and you don't have total control over the outcome of the number. You could be doing everything needed and others not doing whats needed and it goes against you.

1.0

Apr 26, 2011

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Leasing consultant

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Pros

-Benefits were reasonable -You get to meet nice tenants

Cons

- Management is hypocritical and promote those who they have good relationships with - Many times you do things outside of your job description - Pay was below average and commissions ($25-$40 per apt) - No regard to outside factors affecting the closing of an sale

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