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 is on the low level of acceptable but benefits and company discounts were pretty good" ((in 69 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 65 reviews)); "They keep us engaged and training is great." ((in 40 reviews)); "Great employees who have been around for years." ((in 32 reviews)); "Growth opportunities locally and nationally!" ((in 23 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 46 reviews)); "Poor management communication with lower level employees, in addition to inefficient use of time." ((in 42 reviews)); "no work life balance as you have to work almost every weekend" ((in 38 reviews)); "Regional managers on the east coast." ((in 32 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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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

3.0

Jun 2, 2023

Good company to start but not to stay

Concierge

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Job security especially for union workers Diverse work place

Cons

Will make you do the job of two people Won't give you overtime cause it affects the bosses bonuses.

Equity Residential Response

3y

We appreciate your feedback and would like to address the concern you raised regarding overtime and its impact on manager bonuses. The allocation of overtime and the impact on bonuses are separate considerations. Manager bonuses are typically tied to multiple factors, including team performance, individual goals, and overall business success; they are not directly influenced by the approval or denial of employee overtime. If you have specific concerns or questions about overtime, we encourage you to reach out to your manager or local Human Resources contact, to further discuss. Thank you once again for sharing your feedback, as it helps us improve our processes and address any misconceptions.

2.0

May 19, 2023

Leasing Consultant

Leasing consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You are hourly employee, so you don't have to stay late. Good training to advance to another company.

Cons

They don't pay enough, don't really promote. Upper management not helpful. Your just a number even if you are a star player.

1.0

Mar 3, 2023

Same old Bla Bla Bla

Onsite

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Coworkers are good Medical insurance is good

Cons

Typical corporate attitude No real room for advancement Authoritarian management Unrealistic expectations with the budgets given

Equity Residential Response

3y

Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We apologize if any responses during the Town Hall meeting offended you, that was certainly not our intention. Our One Team approach values open communication and feedback from all employees, and we regret any perception of dismissiveness. There will be follow up communication after the Town Hall events. Please contact our Human Resources department at 415.767.7199 if you have any concerns. Thank you again for your input.

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