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

Feb 15, 2026

Figure out work life balance

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Many years ago it was a good company

Cons

Work life balance Regional managers Stopped having as many events Choosing to function on less staff

Equity Residential Response

3mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and for the time you spent with Equity Residential. We appreciate you recognizing that there were positive aspects to your experience earlier in your tenure. We’re sorry to hear that work-life balance, staffing levels, and leadership support did not meet your expectations. Those are important elements of a healthy workplace, and we understand how significantly they impact the overall employee experience. We continue to evaluate workload planning, regional support structures, and engagement opportunities to better support our teams. Your feedback is valuable and helps us identify areas where we need to improve. Thank you again for sharing your perspective, and we wish you the best in your future endeavors.

5.0

Feb 1, 2026

Great work environment

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Great regional manager that will provide guidance -housing discount

Cons

-short staff but that’s when you will learn most

Equity Residential Response

4mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with Equity Residential! We’re glad to hear that you’ve had a positive experience with supportive regional leadership and that our housing discount has been meaningful for you. We also appreciate your perspective on staffing challenges. While busy periods can be demanding, we’re glad you’ve found them to be opportunities for learning and growth. We continue to focus on supporting our teams and building staffing plans that set everyone up for success. Thank you for being part of the Equity Residential team, we appreciate all that you do!

5.0

Jan 27, 2026

Great Place

Leasing agent

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay, benefits, 401k, vacation, culture

Cons

None, the company is as good as it gets.

Equity Residential Response

4mo

Thank you for taking the time to share such positive feedback about your experience at Equity Residential. We’re glad to hear that our pay, benefits, time-off, and culture have made a meaningful difference for you. Creating a supportive and engaging workplace is something we strive for, and it’s great to know that’s been your experience. We also appreciate the encouragement for our leadership team. Feedback like yours motivates us to keep investing in our people and culture. Thank you for being part of the Equity Residential team , we’re glad to have you with us!

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