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

Apr 10, 2020

Comfort and Stability During Times of Crisis

Regional manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

During the current COVID crisis, Equity Residential has quickly responded in a way that ensures our residents and employees feel secure and well cared for. While sadly, we hear about so many people in other industries who are losing their jobs, the strong financial position of Equity has allowed employees to continue to work with flexibility, and provided additional paid time off for those who choose to use it. It's a wonderful feeling to know that during times of financial insecurity, we work for a company that will weather any storm. I am proud to work for a company that takes care of its employees and was well prepared to respond to the current crisis in our country. I know I do not have to worry about my own financial or physical well being, as long as I continue to work for EQR.

Cons

I've been lucky to be a part of this organization for 20 years- I have no cons to report.

Equity Residential Response

6y

20 years - WOW! We truly appreciate your dedication to our customers, communities, and company; thank you! We also appreciate you taking the time to express your appreciation of Equity’s response to these unprecedented times. As we continue to navigate through the current situation, you can be certain that the safety and wellbeing of our employees and residents will remain at the forefront of our focus.

1.0

Feb 9, 2020

In the beginning, and to my last days at Equity Residential, I enjoyed working for them. I met so many nice people.

Service technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I enjoyed living on the properties.

Cons

The supervisors are very demanding.

Equity Residential Response

6y

Thank you for your time with us for over 10 years! Equity is passionate about delivering high quality customer service, and that does mean hard work. We’re sorry it seems that you did not have a good experience with your supervisor. We hope that you shared your feedback upon your departure. If not, please reach out and we’d like to hear more detail about your experience. We wish you the best.

2.0

Nov 9, 2019

Steer clear.

Maintenance

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They will hire anyone. Doesnt matter what their experience is. Doesnt matter what their communication skills are. You can blatantly disobey without any repercussions. They are constantly rewarding bad behavior. If you do something wrong enough times, dont worry, you just wont have to do that task anymore. They'll find you something easier to do. Would highly recommend if you're trying to get your foot in the door working in this field, but try and get out as soon as you can.

Cons

Managers are not held accountable. Hard working employees are not rewarded, but instead are asked to do the work of others who fall short. If you're a technician who's ontop of everything but have a manager who isn't, you (the technician) will be held responsible for picking up their slack. They want robots who do not think freely to work for them.

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